Florence Walking Tour in Small Group: Main Attractions with Guide

See the landmarks that built Florence without getting lost in the crowds.

This small-group walking tour of Florence covers the city's main attractions (the Duomo, Palazzo Vecchio, Piazza della Signoria, Uffizi Galleries, Ponte Vecchio and Pitti Palace) with a licensed guide who shares facts you wouldn't notice on your own. The tour runs about two hours at a conversational pace, and a whisper system lets everyone hear without the guide shouting. You choose between English or Italian. Tips are optional.

Step-by-step itinerary

Stops and time spent at each12 stops

1. Basilica of San Lorenzo5m
2. Medicea Laurenziana Library5m
3. Medici Chapels5m
4. Medici Riccardi Palace5m
5. Florence Baptistery5m
6. Brunelleschi’s Dome10m
7. Giotto's Bell Tower5m
8. Piazza della Signoria5m
9. Palazzo Vecchio5m
10. Uffizi Galleries5m
11. Ponte Vecchio5m
12. Pitti Palace5m

Explore Florence's main attractions

• Visit Basilica di San Lorenzo
• See Laurentian Library
• Explore Medici Chapels
• Tour Palazzo Medici Riccardi
• Visit Florence Cathedral (Duomo)
• See Florence Baptistery
• Admire Brunelleschi’s Dome
• View Giotto's Campanile
• Walk through Piazza della Signoria
• Visit Palazzo Vecchio
• See Uffizi Gallery exterior
• Cross the Old Bridge (Ponte Vecchio)
• Visit Pitti Palace

The experience

The route threads through Florence's center, starting at the Basilica of San Lorenzo and the Medici Chapels, where Michelangelo designed the New Sacristy, then moving through the Laurentian Library, also Michelangelo's work. From there you walk to the Duomo complex: the cathedral itself, Giotto's Bell Tower with its polychrome marble, Brunelleschi's Dome (the largest brick dome ever built), and the Baptistery. The guide fills in the history and the architecture as you stand in front of it, not as a lecture afterward.

The second half takes you through Piazza della Signoria to Palazzo Vecchio, the fortress-like town hall with its copy of Michelangelo's David, then past the Uffizi Galleries and across Ponte Vecchio, the medieval bridge lined with jewelers, to Pitti Palace, where the Medici family lived after buying it in 1549. The group stays small, and the whisper system (a radio receiver each person wears) means the guide's voice reaches you clearly even when you're spread out on a crowded street or square.

All surfaces are wheelchair accessible, and the pace suits all fitness levels. You can bring a stroller for infants, and service animals are welcome. The tour is available in English or Italian. Pick your language at checkout. Tips are optional.

What’s included

• Small group of fellow travelers.
• licensed tour guide in English or Italian.
• whisper system so you hear the guide clearly in crowds.
• access to all main attractions in Florence's center.

Options for this experience

2 options

Tour in English12:15

Tour in Italian12:15

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

Before you book

Lasts 1h 45m, runs Monday to Saturday at 12:15, from € 49 per person, with a live guide in English and Italian, in groups of up to 15 and with free cancellation up to 24 h before.

Days and timesMonday to SaturdayDeparts at 12:15

AgesAdult (18 and older) · Youth (14 to 17 years) · Child (2 to 13 years): free · Infant (under 2): free

GroupUp to 15

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 or if the minimum number of travelers isn't reached. If that happens, you're offered another date or a refund.

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Good to know

Low physical effortWheelchair accessibleAccessible transportStroller-friendlyPets welcomePublic transport nearby

Operated by All Around Florence

Is this one for you?Book the English tour if you want the guide's full commentary without translation delays, or the Italian tour if you speak Italian and want to pick up architectural and historical terms in the language. Either way, the small group and whisper system mean you're not competing with dozens of others to hear what you came to learn.

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Top questions

What languages is the tour guided in?

Live guide in English and Italian.

Can children come?

Yes. Ticket types: Youth (14 to 17 years); Child (2 to 13 years): free; Infant (under 2): free.

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 English and Italian tours?

The Florence walking tour runs in English or Italian. You choose which language your guide speaks when you book. The route, duration and group size are the same either way.

How many people walk in the group?

The tour is small group, which means you're not herded with dozens of others. The whisper system lets the guide speak normally instead of shouting, so you hear everything even when the group spreads out on busy streets.

Does the tour go inside the museums and churches?

The tour is a walking route through the center of Florence, stopping at the exteriors and major public spaces: the Duomo complex, Piazza della Signoria, Palazzo Vecchio, Ponte Vecchio and Pitti Palace. The guide explains what you're looking at from outside. Entry to museums and chapels is not included.

How long does the tour actually take?

The tour runs about two hours at a conversational pace through the city center. It's a walking route, not a sprint, so you have time to stand and listen without feeling rushed.

What do I need to bring or wear?

Wear comfortable walking shoes. You'll be on your feet for the full two hours on Florence's streets and squares. The whisper system is provided, so you don't need to bring anything to hear the guide. Bring water if you want it. The route passes through the city center where cafés and shops are nearby.