Florence Hidden Gems: Walking Tour with Audio Guide
- Free cancellation up to 24 hours before the experience starts.
- Licensed tour leader
- Retekess audio guide system with disposable headset
- 10 languages: Italian, English, French, Spanish, German, Portuguese, Russian, Japanese, Danish, Polish.
- Small groups, maximum 20 people
- Food and refreshments
- Museum or monument admission fees
- Optional gratuities
- Personal expenses and souvenirs
- Transport to/from the meeting point
- Licensed tour leader
- Retekess audio guide system with disposable headset
- 10 languages: Italian, English, French, Spanish, German, Portuguese, Russian, Japanese, Danish, Polish.
- Small groups, maximum 20 people
- Food and refreshments
- Museum or monument admission fees
- Optional gratuities
- Personal expenses and souvenirs
- Transport to/from the meeting point
Discover Florence on a 1.5-hour walking tour through its historic old town, following a route of about 3 kilometers that is easy and suitable for everyone. Accompanied by a certified tour leader and a multilingual audio guide, you will learn about the history, legends, and curiosities that make this city unique in the world.
The tour starts at Piazza della Repubblica, the modern heart of Florence and the city's meeting point since Roman times. From here you reach Piazza del Duomo, where you can see the extraordinary Dome of Brunelleschi, Giotto's Bell Tower, and the Baptistery of San Giovanni, one of the oldest monuments in the city.
Continue along Via dei Calzaiuoli, the ancient street of the artisan guilds, to reach Piazza della Signoria, the political and symbolic center of Florence, dominated by the Palazzo Vecchio and surrounded by Renaissance sculptures such as Cellini's Perseus and Michelangelo's David (copy).
The route continues along the Uffizi Gallery, passing under the Vasari Corridor, to the famous Ponte Vecchio, one of the most photographed bridges in the world, with its characteristic goldsmith shops. Crossing the River Arno, you can admire the Florentine skyline, which combines elegance and history.
The tour continues towards Piazza Santa Croce, where the Franciscan Basilica and the tombs of great figures such as Michelangelo, Galileo and Machiavelli are located. Here you can experience the most authentic Florence, among artisans, leather shops, and lively outdoor cafes.
During the tour, the Retekess audio guide will accompany you with stories, legends and anecdotes about the lives of the great Renaissance masters, while the tour leader will ensure that the group follows the route in total comfort and safety.
The tour concludes back at Piazza della Repubblica, where you can relax in the historic cafés and relive the wonders you have just seen. A perfect experience for those who want to discover Florence in a relaxed, informed and authentic way, with the certainty of being accompanied by tourism professionals.
- 3 km tour in the heart of Florence, easy and flat
- Authentic experience in small groups of no more than 20 people
- Commentary with Florentine curiosities and legends
- Discover the Duomo, Ponte Vecchio and Piazza della Signoria
- Multi-lingual audio guided commentary and licensed tour leader included.
The meeting point may vary. Always check the tickets we sent you to confirm the final details before the activity.
Know before you go
- Comfortable shoes and a bottle of water are recommended.
- In case of late arrival by more than 10 minutes, participation is not guaranteed.
- Please arrive at the meeting point at least 10 minutes prior to the departure time.
- The activity takes place even in light rain: please dress appropriately.
- The listening system is provided with disposable headphones; you may use your own with a standard jack.
- The tour does not include admission to museums or monuments.
- The tour is conducted entirely on foot on a flat route of about 3 km.
- You can also take the tour in a different language by selecting it when booking.
