Florence

Kickstart Florence

City Essentials: First Day • 3 hours 5.0 (56)

Kickstart Florence

Get an introduction to Florence with tips on what to see, what to do, and how to get around the city

Get one to skip lines at major museums without the need to reserve including access to special exhibitions

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.

At a glance What’s included Things to know
Get one to skip lines at major museums without the need to reserve including access to special exhibitions
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 location

Cancellation

Free cancellation up to 24 hours before the experience

What 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 most

What 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?
Per person incl.
taxes & fees $99.18 for
Adults (Aged 13+)
Children (Up to 12 years old)
$99.18
per person
including taxes & fees
Select a date and start time
Tailor your experience
Flexible start times
Free cancellation up to 24 hours before the experience

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What travelers think of this experience

Janet Apr 2025

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John Apr 2025

Great experience … would do something like this for every new city we visit in the future. Having someone that knows they area show you around makes you become so much more familiar with your holiday stop.

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Margaret Apr 2025

Alessandro was lovely. Showed us interesting and unique spots we never would have discovered otherwise!

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Margaret Apr 2025

We had a lovely morning with our guide Allessandro. As someone born and raised in Florence we had a a true local as a guide to share stories and sights we wouldn’t have seen otherwise. Highly recommend!

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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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5.0 (56 reviews)
Janet, Apr 2025

John, Apr 2025

Great experience … would do something like this for every new city we visit in the future. Having someone that knows they area show you around makes you become so much more familiar with your holiday stop.

Margaret, Apr 2025

Alessandro was lovely. Showed us interesting and unique spots we never would have discovered otherwise!

Margaret, Apr 2025

We had a lovely morning with our guide Allessandro. As someone born and raised in Florence we had a a true local as a guide to share stories and sights we wouldn’t have seen otherwise. Highly recommend!

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!

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.