Florence
Kickstart Florence
City Essentials: First Day • 3 hours
5.0
(52)
Kickstart Florence
Get an introduction to Florence with tips on what to see, what to do, and how to get around the city
What makes this experience special
Key highlights
- Familiarize yourself with the best ways to navigate Florence with help from a local insider
- Discover the heart of the city in one of its historic center, exploring seven districts along the way
- See plenty of ancient landmarks, like Florence Cathedral and Via dei Girolami
- If you’re feeling peckish in Italy’s foodie capital, your host will be happy to recommend an authentic Tuscan cafe for an espresso and biscotti
- Have a helpful host to answer all your questions and share insider tips for the rest of your trip
What to know before you go
Here’s everything you need to know before your day unfolds.
3 hours
Fully tailored to your preferences
English Other languages may be requested
What’s included
Private and personalized experience
3 hours with a host
Walking experience (other transport can be arranged at an additional cost)
What’s not included
Food and drinks
Tickets to any attractions
Transportation costs
Gratuities (optional)
Meeting point
Your hotel/apartment or any other central locationCancellation
Free cancellation up to 24 hours before the experienceWhat to bring
- We recommend wearing comfortable shoes and carrying a light bag for your essentials.
- Public transport may be used during the experience - please bring a travel card or small amount of cash for fares.
How your day could unfold
A flexible, unscripted experience designed entirely around your interests. Your host will adapt the day based on what excites you mostWhat you’ll do
Strap in for a crash course in Florence with a knowledgeable local host to get you comfortable in Italy’s sun-soaked, sepia-toned Cradle of the Renaissance. Learn how to navigate the cobbled streets and get to grips with the distinct character of each district (while squeezing in plenty of sightseeing along the way.) See landmarks like the Florence Cathedral, Piazza Santa Felicità, and Via dei Girolami – a vaulted medieval road – and learn stories about the city’s secret history, like Via dei Calzaioli, the shoemaker’s street where the painter Bronzino got headaches from the noise! Ask your local insider any questions you have – perhaps over an espresso, gelato, or a crunchy biscotti at Vivoli or Robiglio like the honorary local you are.
1. Select a date
2. Select start time
3. Tailor your experience
Answer a few quick questions to help your host craft the perfect day tailored to you.
1. What’s your preferred hosting style?
2. How would you like the pace of your day?
3. What’s your walking comfort level?
4. Are you celebrating something special?
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What travelers think of this experience
Sandy,
Mar 2025
Alessandro was such a wonderful tour guide! Being local he was so knowledgeable and we learned so much about Florence. He was flexible and showed us the things we were most interested in and gave us so much historical info which we loved. We felt like we were exploring Florence with an old friend!
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Mitzi,
Feb 2025
We booked the 2 hour private tour with a local guide. I highly recommend this tour. Our guide Mara with "City Unscripted" was very knowledgeable and took us to areas of Florence that we would not have ventured to on our own. She made recommendations for things for us to do on our own and places to eat that were not in touristy part of Florence.
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Meredith,
Jan 2025
He kept my children entertained and so us some great spots and he was easy to understand
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Fiona,
Oct 2024
Martina was amazing! She met us at our hotel and gave us a tour of a bunch of different neighborhoods in Florence, sharing the history of the churches and landmarks we passed and pointing out details in the art and architecture that we wouldn't have noticed on our own. It was so nice to be able to go at our own pace - we're fast walkers and city people, but we had spent most of the week on group tours, slowly moving with a large crowd and not seeing as much as we'd like to see. Martina knew the city so well, and we really felt that she gave us some unique insight into what life is like for locals. She recommended some great places to visit and eat! Would definitely recommend a tour with her to friends and family.
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Kathleen,
Oct 2024
My husband and I had a great tour with Mara! We took the 2 hour tour and it was just enough time to give us a great overview of Florence and help us determine what we wanted to do during our stay. She was nice enough to take some pictures for us and give us historical knowledge of the different neighborhoods and places. Great value for the tour and we thoroughly enjoyed our time.
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Jessica,
Oct 2024
Our tour was wonderful! Gianmarco is enthusiastic, well informed, and answered so many questions. We were able to cover so many aspects of the city and Gianmarco was a great storyteller. His reccomended restaurant at the end of our tour was fantastic as well.
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