Private Essential Florence Walking Tour with an Expert Local Guide

If you’re looking for the most informative, authentic and enjoyable private Florence walking tour, we have it here at Walkabout Tours. You’ll enjoy a relaxed stroll through the charming streets of the city as your friendly local guide brings its incredible Renaissance history to life, recounting fascinating historical facts and stories of murder, the Medicis and treachery! You’ll be enthralled from the start with the wonderful anecdotes and engaging storytelling.

This private Florence walking tour is such an enjoyable way to absorb the history of the great artists, the powerful Medici family and the deep ingrained culture of this magnificent city and its inhabitants. Having your own private guide means you won’t miss a thing.

The tour begins in the famous Piazza della Repubblica, where your guide will talk you through the interesting facts of the city’s Roman’s history, then you’ll take a stroll through time to learn about the power and influences of Medieval Florence. As you walk, your guide will point out examples of architecture from each period, including various Renaissance palaces and the famous tower houses. You’ll pass the house of renowned writer and philosopher Dante, view highlights of the city’s religious centre (including the Duomo and more) and see tucked away artist’s workshops, including where the magnificent statue of David was created.

Next your guide will take you to the city’s fabulous designer shopping street, the wonderful Via Tournabuoni, and the lovely antique shopping street, Via Maggio. You’ll have time to marvel at the stunning architecture and learn more about its origins, before crossing two of the most renowned bridges, the gorgeous Santa Trinita and the world famous Ponte Vecchio. Onward through the enchanting cobbled streets of Oltrano, you’ll pass tucked away artisan workshops, Medici palaces and residences, famous piazzas and beautiful ancient churches.

Landmarks included in this Tour

● Piazza della Repubblica and Orsanmichele - with its statues by artists Ghiberti & Donatello

● The house of Dante and the medieval district

● Highlights of the religious centre: the Duomo, Baptistery and Campanile (from outside)

● Santa Maria Novella church (from outside)

● The Renaissance architecture of the Strozzi Palace and Ruccellai Palace

● Santa Trinita church (inside visit to see Ghirlandaio’s frescoes)

● Pitti Palace - former Medici residence (from outside)

● Santa Felicita church - one of the oldest churches in the city

● Via Tornabuoni and Via Maggio

● The ‘secret’ Vasari corridor

● Ponte Vecchio and Ponte Santa Trinita

● Piazza della Signoria, Palazzo Vecchio and the Loggia dei Lanzi

If you want to experience all the historical highlights of this breathtaking UNESCO World Heritage site, our private Florence walking tour is a truly sensational way to do it.