Florence
Must-see Florence in a day
Iconic Sights & Hidden Gems • 8 hours
5.0
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Must-see Florence in a day
See 20 of Florence’s famous attractions – from frescoed churches to fortified palaces – in one day.
What makes this experience special
Key highlights
- Visit 20 of Florence’s most iconic attractions in just one day
- Explore two of its famous central districts: San Giovanni and Oltrarno
- See landmarks like the Florence Cathedral and Piazza della Signoria
- Stop for lunch at one of the popular restaurants or cafes recommended by your local host
- Let your local host offer tips and recommendations for more things to see and do on your trip
What to know before you go
Here’s everything you need to know before your day unfolds.
8 hours
Fully tailored to your preferences
English Other languages may be requested
What’s included
Private and personalized experience
8 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
Florence is filled with countless attractions spanning millennia – but, from experiencing the archaeological layers of the ancient Roman city on Piazza della Signoria and Piazza della Repubblica to being blown away by the historic city center’s unexpectedly trendy shops and cool cafes (and indulging in an espresso and Tuscan cantuccio – biscotti), you’ll experience 20 of the city’s top attractions in just eight hours. You’ll see the perfectly preserved medieval streets, fortified palaces, and frescoed churches that make Florence famous – but more than that, your local insider will show you places you didn’t even know existed, like a column on Piazza del Duomo marking the location of an eighth-century miracle!
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
Bethany,
Mar 2025
Maia is a wonderful guide, a wealth of knowledge and very kind. She showed us a great day and we feel as though we were able to make the most of our short stay in Florence with her help. We went to lunch midday and she even helped us to experience Florentine cuisine. Fantastic Experience!
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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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Judy,
Feb 2025
Miguel or Michell was a great tour guide I love that he gave us history and details about items and things around Florence that we didn't know. The fact that he took his time with us I was very patient one of my relatives is very old and she wants to raise slow and I love the fact that he really just took the time to make all of us feel like family truly appreciate his time and I would definitely use him again as a tour guide and would definitely recommend them to someone else. Couple of the things that I really appreciated was that he took the time to take us to places that honestly were like one of those like you know places that are really known only if you are a local I like the fact that we came out of this experience feeling like we understood Florence so much better. And I want to thank him because he took the time out to help us out to figure out where we needed to be since we had to be at a certain location and again time from his from his own self and again truly thank him again and would recommend him.
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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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Dana,
Nov 2024
Mara is the best guide ever for food and wine in Florence! You can do no better. She’s kind, smart, attentive, funny; she’s the best.
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