Private Florence Tour: Renaissance, Hidden Gems & Local Guide

See Florence through a local's eyes, not a guidebook's.

A private guided tour of Florence with a local guide covering main landmarks like Piazza del Duomo, Ponte Vecchio and Palazzo Pitti, plus hidden gems and city secrets. The tour runs 2 to 3 hours depending on which option you choose. The 3-hour version includes entrance to Santo Spirito Church and a local drink or snack. Small groups only (just you and your guide), and the experience is carbon-neutral.

Step-by-step itinerary

Stops and time spent at each

1. Piazza del Duomo20m
2. Ponte Vecchio20m
3. Pitti Palace30m
4. Orsanmichele Church and Museumpassing by
5. Piazza della Signoriapassing by

Florence city highlights and hidden gems

• Visit Piazza del Duomo
• See Ponte Vecchio
• Explore Pitti Palace
• Discover Orsanmichele Church and Museum (optional)
• Walk through Piazza della Signoria (optional)
• Visit additional optional stops chosen by host
• Enjoy a local treat

The experience

Piazza del Duomo sits at the heart of Florence's historic center, and that's where the tour begins: the Cathedral and its surroundings set the stage for everything that follows. From there, the route moves through the city's most recognizable squares and bridges: Ponte Vecchio, the only crossing of the Arno until 1218, and Palazzo Pitti, the last home of the Medici family. Your local guide shapes the exact path, so depending on who leads the tour, you might also pass through Piazza della Signoria, Orsanmichele Church, or other stops only locals tend to know about.

The 2-hour option gives you the highlights and the stories behind them. If you book the 3-hour version, you get entry to Santo Spirito Church and a local drink or snack: the kind of thing a resident would grab, not a tourist trap. Either way, it's just you and your guide, which means the pace is yours and the conversation stays real. The guide speaks English or Italian, and the whole experience is carbon-neutral.

You'll walk the main sightseeing zones, but you won't be fighting crowds or following a flag. The tour is built around small groups (in this case, only your party), so the guide can actually talk instead of shouting, and you can stop when something catches your eye. Most attractions are visited from the outside unless the option includes entry. The focus is on understanding the city and its layers, not rushing through museum queues.

What’s included

• A private local guide fluent in English or Italian.
• a local drink or snack on the 3-hour option.
• entrance to Santo Spirito Church on the 3-hour option.
• a carbon-neutral experience with emissions offset.

Options for this experience

3 options

Private Renaissance tour, 3 hoursGuide in English or Italian · 18 departure times: the first at 08:30, the last at 17:00A 3-hour private walking tour with a local private guide, covering the history of Florence and the Renaissance. Explore the intriguing history of Florence while touring alongside a history expert. Starting point: P di Santa Maria Novella, 18, 50123 Firenze FI, Italy.

Famous Families Tour, privateGuide in English or Italian · 22 departure times: the first at 08:30, the last at 19:00A 3-hour private walking tour with a local guide, covering the history of Florence and its famous historical families. Learn more about these famous families while touring alongside a history expert. Starting point: Piazza della Repùbblica, 50123 Firenze FI, Italy.

Private highlights tour, 3 hoursGuide in English or Italian · 14 departure times: the first at 09:00, the last at 15:30Lasting 3 hours, this private Florence highlights and hidden gems tour is led by a local private guide. It includes one local tasting of antipasti and a walking tour. Highlights include Piazza Pitti and Piazza del Duomo, plus entry to Santo Spirito Church, with tickets included. Starting point: Piazza della Repubblica, 50123 Firenze FI, Italy.

You pick the guide language when booking.

You'll see the exact price of each option when you check availability.See dates and prices

Before you book

Days and timesEvery day22 departure times: the first at 08:30, the last at 19:00

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GroupPrivate

Live guideEnglish and Italian

Meeting point and pickupNo hotel pickup: you go to the meeting point. Ends at a different place from where it starts.

Cancellation and refundsFree cancellation up to 24 h before the start. After that, no refund.It may be canceled due to bad weather. If that happens, you're offered another date or a refund.

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Good to know

Low physical effortStroller-friendlyPublic transport nearby

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Is this one for you?Book the 2-hour option if you want the main landmarks and stories in a quick morning or afternoon. Choose the 3-hour version if you'd rather linger, taste something local, and step inside a church most visitors skip. Either way, it's just you and one guide, so the pace and route stay yours.

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Top questions

What languages is the tour guided in?

Live guide in English and Italian.

What happens if it rains?

It may be canceled due to bad weather. If that happens, you're offered another date or a refund. Free cancellation up to 24 h before the start.

What's the difference between the 2-hour and 3-hour private tour options?

The Private Highlights Tour runs 3 hours and includes entrance to Santo Spirito Church plus a local drink or snack. The other options are shorter and don't include those extras. All three options are private, with just you and your local guide.

Does the tour include entry to the main attractions like Palazzo Pitti or the Cathedral?

Most attractions are visited from the outside so you can see them and hear their stories. The 3-hour option includes entry to Santo Spirito Church. Other entrances depend on which tour you book and aren't covered unless stated in the option details.

Is this tour suitable for children or people with mobility concerns?

The tour works for all fitness levels and infants or small children can ride in a pram or stroller. Public transportation is available nearby if you need it during the day.

How many people will be on the tour?

It's a private tour, so it's just you and your local guide: no other travelers, no big groups.

What happens if I arrive late or need to start at a different time?

The tour is private, so your guide can work with your schedule. Confirm the exact meeting time and location when you book.