Florence Jewish Quarter History Private Walking Tour
Overview
Discover the traces of Jewish history, culture and heritage in Florence’s Old Town, with highlights such as Florence Cathedral and Santa Croce Basilica. Optional: visit to the Great Synagogue and Jewish Museum with skip-the-line tickets.
Choose one of our excellent tour options tailored to your needs and interests:
2-hour: Florence's Jewish Quarter
Choose this walking tour to discover the traces of Jewish history in Florence's Old Town and Jewish Quarter. See Santa Croce, Great Synagogue, Duomo, and more (exteriors only).
3-hour: Florence's Jewish Quarter, Great Synagogue and Museum
Choose this walking tour to visit the Great Synagogue and Jewish Museum, and discover the traces of Jewish history in Florence's Old Town and Jewish Quarter.
Join us on this original Jewish tour to follow in the footsteps of Jewish people in Florence from their first arrival in the 14th-century, through World War II, to present day. Discover the most important Jewish heritage sites, synagogues.
What's Included
- Expert commentary on the history of Florence's Jewish community
- Skip-the-line tickets to the Great Synagogue and Jewish Museum (3-hour option only)
- Tips on the best kosher shops, restaurants and cafes
- Private Walking Tour of Florence's Jewish Quarter with the Great Synagogue and Jewish Museum
- - (number of attractions depends on the selected option)
- Licensed Guide who is fluent in the language of your choice
- Skip-the-line tickets to the Great Synagogue and Jewish Museum (in 2-hour option)
Meeting Location
Piazza del Duomo
50122 Firenze FI, Italy
Detailed check-in instructions, including the exact address, are provided with your booking confirmation.
This activity ends back at the meeting point.
What To Expect
Piazza del Duomo, 9
10 minutes • Admission Ticket Free
Piazza della Repubblica
30 minutes • Admission Ticket Free
Piazza della Signoria
50 minutes • Admission Ticket Free
Basilica of Santa Croce
30 minutes • Admission Ticket Free
Synagogue and Jewish Museum of Florence
1 hour • Admission Ticket Included
Additional Info
- Confirmation is instant and will be received at time of booking
- Wheelchair accessible
- Transportation options are wheelchair accessible
- All areas and surfaces are wheelchair accessible
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
- Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
- Please check your email the day before the tour to receive important information.
- Please note that the number of attractions depends on the selected option. Tours inside the Great Synagogue and Jewish Museum are not included in a 2-hour option.
- Skip-the-line tickets to the Great Synagogue and Jewish Museum grant you immediate entry at your booked time, without waiting in line at the ticket office.
- The Great Synagogue is an active place of worship, so interior tours during scheduled events (such as Sabbath, prayer times, concerts etc) are limited. Please dress and act appropriately. Yarmulkes (the proper attire to visit the synagogue) are available on site free of charge.
- For the comfort of all guests, it is best to have 1 licensed guide per maximum of 25 guests. If there are 26-50 people in your group, we will provide the service of 2 licensed guides so that all guests can get the best experience, ask questions and hear the guide well.
Frequently Asked Questions
(6)Q: What is the cancellation policy for the Florence Jewish Quarter History Private Walking Tour?
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Activity code: C-332537P629
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Frequently Asked Questions (6)
The answers provided below were previously given in response to questions from City Boat Tours customers.
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- For a full refund, you must cancel at least 24 hours before the tour start time.
- If you cancel less than 24 hours before the tour start time, the amount you paid will not be refunded.
- Any changes made less than 24 hours before the tour start time will not be accepted.
- Cut-off times are based on the tour local time (CEST).
- Expert commentary on the history of Florence's Jewish community.
- Skip-the-line tickets to the Great Synagogue and Jewish Museum (3-hour option only).
- Tips on the best kosher shops, restaurants and cafes.
- Private Walking Tour of Florence's Jewish Quarter with the Great Synagogue and Jewish Museum.
- - (number of attractions depends on the selected option).
- Licensed Guide who is fluent in the language of your choice.
- Skip-the-line tickets to the Great Synagogue and Jewish Museum (in 2-hour option).
The minimum age to participate is 7. This tour requires at least one adult to accompany children..
Apr 2025If a date or time is not listed on the calendar, it’s sold out or unavailable for another reason. Support cannot assist further if a date or time is not on the calendar.
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Apr 2025Accessibility information for the Florence Jewish Quarter History Private Walking Tour is as follows:
- Wheelchair accessible
- Transportation options are wheelchair accessible
- All areas and surfaces are wheelchair accessible
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Detailed check-in instructions – including meeting point address, Google map, and parking information – for Florence Jewish Quarter History Private Walking Tour will be included in your confirmation email from City Boat Tours. Please be sure to double and triple check your email address is correct at checkout so this important email makes its way to you!
Mar 2024What's Included
- Expert commentary on the history of Florence's Jewish community
- Skip-the-line tickets to the Great Synagogue and Jewish Museum (3-hour option only)
- Tips on the best kosher shops, restaurants and cafes
- Private Walking Tour of Florence's Jewish Quarter with the Great Synagogue and Jewish Museum
- - (number of attractions depends on the selected option)
- Licensed Guide who is fluent in the language of your choice
- Skip-the-line tickets to the Great Synagogue and Jewish Museum (in 2-hour option)
Additional Info
- Confirmation is instant and will be received at time of booking
- Wheelchair accessible
- Transportation options are wheelchair accessible
- All areas and surfaces are wheelchair accessible
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
- Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
- Please check your email the day before the tour to receive important information.
- Please note that the number of attractions depends on the selected option. Tours inside the Great Synagogue and Jewish Museum are not included in a 2-hour option.
- Skip-the-line tickets to the Great Synagogue and Jewish Museum grant you immediate entry at your booked time, without waiting in line at the ticket office.
- The Great Synagogue is an active place of worship, so interior tours during scheduled events (such as Sabbath, prayer times, concerts etc) are limited. Please dress and act appropriately. Yarmulkes (the proper attire to visit the synagogue) are available on site free of charge.
- For the comfort of all guests, it is best to have 1 licensed guide per maximum of 25 guests. If there are 26-50 people in your group, we will provide the service of 2 licensed guides so that all guests can get the best experience, ask questions and hear the guide well.
