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Florence Old Town and Top Attractions Private Walking Tour
Duration
6 Hour
Languages
English +5
Discover the essence of the Renaissance, explore the Old Town and visit Florence Cathedral with a Private Guide.
Full Description
Discover the heart of Florence and its top attractions at your own pace with a Private Local Guide. Experience the Florentine Renaissance and meet its most influential people, from Leonardo da Vinci to the powerful Medici family, who transformed the city into the cultural center of medieval Europe. Come and explore!
Book a 2-hour walking tour to see the best of Florence. The “Jewel of Renaissance” has attractions for many days. Starting from the elegant square in front of Santa Maria Novella, you will head to Piazza del Duomo, which features the famous Cathedral of Santa Maria del Fiore, Giotto's Bell Tower, and the Baptistery. Your 5-Star Guide will share interesting facts about this iconic landmark and show you amazing art on the Cathedral's facade and its secluded interiors.
In Piazza della Repubblica you will discover the forgotten site of the forum, the center of the ancient Roman city. You will also see Palazzo Veccio in Piazza della Signoria with its iconic tower, Neptune's Fountain and a replica of Michelangelo's statue of David. The nearby Uffizi Gallery is also surrounded by many sculptures of Florence's distinguished citizens, such as Lorenzo de' Medici and Galileo Galilei. This short walking tour will end in front of the beautiful Santa Croce.
Book a 3-hour walking tour to see more of Florence and enjoy the best panoramic views of the city from Piazzale Michelangelo. It is no surprise that this hilltop viewpoint is one of the most visited places in Florence, as it offers the best view of the Arno River, Ponte Vecchio, Brunelleschi's Dome, and much more. It will be a great place for your Private Guide to tell you the detailed history of Florence, along with interesting facts about its architecture, culture and heritage.
Book a 4-hour walking tour to explore the Old Town, enjoy the views from Piazzale Michelangelo and visit the Basilica of Santa Croce, which is the largest Franciscan church in the world. Timed entry tickets are included to avoid long lines to this attraction. Santa Croce is a great place to admire Renaissance architecture and art, but also to see tombs and funerary monuments to honored Florentines, including Michelangelo, Dante, and Galileo. Find out why this minor basilica is known as the Temple of the Italian Glories!
Book a 6-hour walking tour to experience the best of Florence’s Old Town and its top attractions: Uffizi Gallery, Basilica of Santa Croce, Piazzale Michelangelo, and the Cathedral. With timed entry tickets to the Uffizi Gallery you can save a lot of time as the line to buy tickets on-spot is usually a few hours long. Visit the Uffizi Gallery with an Expert Guide and learn about art history that will make you understand the Gothic and Renaissance art more. You will see The Birth of Venus by Sandro Botticelli, Portrait of Pope Leo X with Two Cardinals by Raphael, Annunciation by Leonardo da Vinci, and more.
Highlights
- Explore Florence’s Old Town and its history with a 5-Star Local Guide
- See the famous Cattedrale di Santa Maria del Fiore and other highlights
- Enjoy the best panoramic view of Florence from Piazzale Michelangelo (3, 4 and 6-hour options only)
- Discover the treasures of the Basilica of Santa Croce (4 and 6-hour options only)
- Save time with timed entry tickets to the Uffizi Gallery (6-hour option only)
Inclusions and Exclusions
Private Walking Tour of Florence’s Old Town and Top Attractions (number of attractions depend on the option selected)
5-Star Licensed Guide who is fluent in the language of your choice
Free entry to Florence Cathedral (all options)
Timed entry tickets to the Uffizi Gallery (6-hour option only)
Timed entry tickets to the Basilica of Santa Croce (4- and 6-hour options only)
Free entry to Piazzale Michelangelo (3-, 4-, and 6-hour options only)
Free entry to Piazzale Michelangelo (2-hour option only)
Timed entry tickets to the Basilica of Santa Croce (2- and 3-hour options only)
Timed entry tickets to the Uffizi Gallery (2-, 3-, and 4-hour options only)
Know Before You Go
- Please check your email the day before the tour for important details from Rosotravel, your tour operator.
- The number of attractions depends on the selected option.
- All visitors must provide full name and date of birth when booking. Failure to present a voucher with all travelers’ full names at the ticket office prior to entry may result in denied entry to the attraction.
- Florence Cathedral (Duomo) free entry excludes the dome, baptistery, bell tower, museum, and ancient basilica. Open daily 10:00–17:00; entry during Mass is restricted.
- Piazzale Michelangelo is uphill—wear comfortable shoes.
- Basilica di Santa Croce tickets are timed, giving you reserved access; headsets for 4+; ticket €10..
- Uffizi Gallery tickets use a special group entrance; pick up on-site. Full name and date of birth required for all; headsets for 5+; ticket €29.
- 2–4 hour tours: max 25 guests per guide; extra guides arranged for larger groups.
- 6-hour tour: at Uffizi, one guide may lead 1–16 people.
- Pickup service is available only within 1.5 km of the meeting point.
- Each traveler must present a valid passport or ID document that matches the name provided at the time of booking for successful entry to the Uffizi Gallery.
- Have a special request or need accessibility support? Let us know in advance!
Cancellation Policy
Standard cancellation policy with tiered refunds based on cancellation time.
- 100% Refund — Cancel up to 24 hours before the activity and receive a full refund.
This experience requires good weather. If canceled due to bad weather, a full refund will be provided.
Itinerary
Meet your guide in front of the entrance to Hotel Santa Maria Novella, P.za di Santa Maria Novella, 1, 50123 Firenze FI, Italy. Please do not enter the hotel, it is only a meeting point and the staff is not informed about the tour.
Free 10 Minute
Piazza Del Duomo
Starting from the elegant square in front of Santa Maria Novella, you will head to Piazza del Duomo, which features the famous Cathedral of Santa Maria del Fiore, Giotto's Bell Tower, and the Baptistery. Your 5-Star Guide will share interesting facts about this iconic landmark and show you amazing art on the Cathedral's facade and its secluded interiors
Free 25 Minute
Piazza Della Repubblica
In Piazza della Repubblica you will discover the forgotten site of the forum, the center of the ancient Roman city.
Free 25 Minute
Palazzo Vecchio
You will also see Palazzo Veccio in Piazza della Signoria with its iconic tower, Neptune's Fountain and a replica of Michelangelo's statue of David.
Free 25 Minute
Visit the nearby Uffizi Gallery, surrounded by many sculptures of Florence's distinguished citizens, such as Lorenzo de' Medici and Galileo Galilei. This short walking tour will end in front of the beautiful Santa Croce. With timed entry tickets to the Uffizi Gallery you can save a lot of time as the line to buy tickets on-spot is usually a few hours long. Visit the Uffizi Gallery with an Expert Guide and learn about art history that will make you understand the Gothic and Renaissance art more. You will see The Birth of Venus by Sandro Botticelli, Portrait of Pope Leo X with Two Cardinals by Raphael, Annunciation by Leonardo da Vinci, and more.
Included 60 Minute
Piazzale Michelangelo
See more of Florence and enjoy the best panoramic views of the city skyline from Piazzale Michelangelo. It is no surprise that this hilltop viewpoint is one of the most visited places in Florence, as it offers the best view of the Arno River, Ponte Vecchio, Brunelleschi's Dome, and much more. It will be a great place for your Private Guide to tell you the detailed history of Florence, along with interesting facts about its architecture, culture and heritage.
Free 25 Minute
Basilica of Santa Croce
Walking tour to explore the Old Town, enjoy the views from Piazzale Michelangelo and visit the Basilica of Santa Croce, which is the largest Franciscan church in the world. Skip-the-line basilica tickets are included to avoid long lines to this attraction. Santa Croce is a great place to admire Renaissance architecture and art, but also to see tombs and funerary monuments to honored Florentines, including Michelangelo, Dante, and Galileo. Find out why this minor basilica is known as the Temple of the Italian Glories!
Included 60 Minute
Santa Croce
This short walking tour will end in front of the beautiful Santa Croce.
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Supplier: ROSOTRAVEL
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