Florence Old Town and Top Attractions Private Walking Tour
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Florence, Italy
2 to 6 hours (approx.)
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Overview
Choose one of our excellent tour options tailored to your needs and interests:
2-hour: Old Town Highlights
Choose this option to learn basic information about Florence and see its highlights as Cathedral of Santa Maria del Fiore and more.
3-hour: Old Town & Piazzale Michelangelo
Join this tour to learn more essential information about Florence, see its highlights as Cathedral of Santa Maria del Fiore and visit Piazzale Michelangelo.
4-hour: Old Town, Michelangelo & Santa Croce Basilica
Choose this version to become an expert of Florence and see its highlights as Cathedral of Santa Maria del Fiore. Visit Piazzale Michelangelo and Basilica of Santa Croce.
6-hour: Old Town, Michelangelo, Santa Croce & Uffizi Gallery
Opt for 6-hours tour to fully explore Florence, see its highlights as Cathedral of Santa Maria del Fiore. Visit the Uffizi Gallery, Basilica of Santa Croce and Piazzale Michelangelo.
What's Included
- Free entry to Piazzale Michelangelo (3, 4, 6-hour options only)
- Free entry to Florence Cathedral (all options)
- Skip-the-line tickets to the Basilica of Santa Croce (4 and 6-hour options only)
- Private Walking Tour of Florence’s Old Town and Top Attractions
- (number of attractions depend on the option selected)
- Pickup from accommodatioin in the Old Town
- Skip-the-line tickets to the Uffizi Gallery (6-hour option only)
- 5-Star Licensed Guide who is fluent in the language of your choice
- Pickup from accommodation outside the Old Town
- Free entry to Piazzale Michelangelo (in 2-hour option)
- Skip-the-line tickets to the Basilica of Santa Croce (in 2 and 3-hour options)
- Skip-the-line tickets to the Uffizi Gallery (in 2, 3 and 4-hour options)
Meeting Location
Meeting point
Piazza di Santa Maria Novella
50123 Firenze FI, Italy
Detailed check-in instructions, including the exact address, are provided with your booking confirmation.
End point
This activity ends back at the meeting point.
What To Expect
Hotel Santa Maria Novella
Meet your guide in front of the entrance to Hotel Santa Maria Novella, P.za di Santa Maria Novella, 1, 50123 Firenze FI, Italy. Please do not enter the hotel, it is only a meeting point and the staff is not informed about the tour.
10 minutes • Admission Ticket Free
Piazza del Duomo
Starting from the elegant square in front of Santa Maria Novella, you will head to Piazza del Duomo, which features the famous Cathedral of Santa Maria del Fiore, Giotto's Bell Tower, and the Baptistery. Your 5-Star Guide will share interesting facts about this iconic landmark and show you amazing art on the Cathedral's facade and its secluded interiors
25 minutes • Admission Ticket Free
Piazza della Repubblica
In Piazza della Repubblica you will discover the forgotten site of the forum, the center of the ancient Roman city.
25 minutes • Admission Ticket Free
Palazzo Vecchio
You will also see Palazzo Veccio in Piazza della Signoria with its iconic tower, Neptune's Fountain and a replica of Michelangelo's statue of David.
25 minutes • Admission Ticket Free
Uffizi Gallery
Walking tour to experience the best of Florence’s Old Town and its top attractions: Uffizi Gallery, Basilica of Santa Croce, Piazzale Michelangelo, and the Cathedral. With pre-booked priority entrance tickets to the Uffizi Gallery you can save a lot of time as the line to buy tickets on-spot is usually a few hours long.
Visit the Uffizi Gallery with an Expert Guide and learn about art history that will make you understand the Gothic and Renaissance art more. You will see 'The Birth of Venus' by Sando Botticelli, ‘Portrait of Pope Leo X with Two Cardinals’ by Raphael, ‘Annunciation’ by Leonardo da Vinci, and more.
1 hour • Admission Ticket Included
Piazzale Michelangelo
See more of Florence and enjoy the best panoramic views of the city skyline from Piazzale Michelangelo. It is no surprise that this hilltop viewpoint is one of the most visited places in Florence, as it offers the best view of the Arno River, Ponte Vecchio, Brunelleschi's Dome, and much more. It will be a great place for your Private Guide to tell you the detailed history of Florence, along with interesting facts about its architecture, culture and heritage.
25 minutes • Admission Ticket Free
Basilica of Santa Croce
Walking tour to explore the Old Town, enjoy the views from Piazzale Michelangelo and visit the Basilica of Santa Croce, which is the largest Franciscan church in the world. Skip-the-line basilica tickets are included to avoid long lines to this attraction. Santa Croce is a great place to admire Renaissance architecture and art, but also to see tombs and funerary monuments to honored Florentines, including Michelangelo, Dante, and Galileo. Find out why this minor basilica is known as the Temple of the Italian Glories!
1 hour • Admission Ticket Included
Santa Croce (Pass By)
This short walking tour will end in front of the beautiful Santa Croce.
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 option selected. Guided tours of Piazzale Michelangelo, Basilica of Santa Croce and the Uffizi Gallery are not included in the 2-hour option.
- Guided tours inside the churches during masses and scheduled events are limited. If entry is not possible, the guide will provide all information outside. It is advised to cover your shoulders and knees when visiting churches in Florence.
- Free entry to Florence Cathedral (Duomo) is only for the main church, excluding the dome, baptistry, bell tower, museum and ancient basilica. The Cathedral can be visited every day between 10 am and 5 pm. During the peak season, the line to enter may be 1 hour long so due to time constraints, admission may be excluded at the guide’s discretion.
- Piazzale Michelangelo is located up a hill so it's best to wear comfortable shoes as you will walk a lot.
- Skip-the-line tickets to the Basilica of Santa Croce grant you immediate entry at your booked time, without waiting in line at the ticket office. Headsets will be provided for groups larger than 4 people.
- Skip-the-line tickets to the Uffizi Gallery grant you priority admission so you will not have to wait in a long line to buy tickets on-site. Tickets can be collected at the ticket booth 15 minutes before the All visitors to Uffizi Gallery have to provide their first name, family name and date of birth in order to book tickets. Please provide this information during the check out. Headsets will be provided for groups larger than 5 people.
- Skip-the-line tickets to the Uffizi Gallery grant you priority admission so you will not have to wait in a long line to buy tickets on-site. Tickets can be collected at the ticket booth 15 minutes before the All visitors to Uffizi Gallery have to provide their first name, family name and date of birth in order to book tickets. Please provide this information during the check out. Headsets will be provided for groups larger than 5 people.
- 6-hour tour: Due to the Uffizi Gallery rules, 1 licensed guide can show up to 16 people. For groups of 17-32 people, we will provide the service of 2 licensed guides.
- Pickup service is available for accommodations / hotels in the Old Town. Please provide your full address when booking. The itinerary will be adjusted accordingly.
- If you do not provide your address or your accommodation is more than 1,5 km away from the designated meeting point, the guide will meet you in front of Hotel Santa Maria Novella, P.za di Santa Maria Novella, 1, 50123 Firenze FI, Italy.
Frequently Asked Questions
(6)Q: What is the cancellation policy for the Florence Old Town and Top Attractions Private Walking Tour?
Cancellation Policy
You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the tour for a full refund.
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Activity code: C-332537P594
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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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Q:
What is the cancellation policy for the Florence Old Town and Top Attractions Private Walking Tour?
A:Apr 2025
You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the tour for a full refund.
- 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).
Q:
What's included in the price?
A:
Apr 2025
The following is included:
- Free entry to Piazzale Michelangelo (3, 4, 6-hour options only).
- Free entry to Florence Cathedral (all options).
- Skip-the-line tickets to the Basilica of Santa Croce (4 and 6-hour options only).
- Private Walking Tour of Florence’s Old Town and Top Attractions.
- (number of attractions depend on the option selected).
- Pickup from accommodatioin in the Old Town.
- Skip-the-line tickets to the Uffizi Gallery (6-hour option only).
- 5-Star Licensed Guide who is fluent in the language of your choice.
The following is NOT included:
- Pickup from accommodation outside the Old Town.
- Free entry to Piazzale Michelangelo (in 2-hour option).
- Skip-the-line tickets to the Basilica of Santa Croce (in 2 and 3-hour options).
- Skip-the-line tickets to the Uffizi Gallery (in 2, 3 and 4-hour options).
Q:
What is the minimum age for this tour?
A:
There is no minimum age for this tour, so bring your wee one along for an adventure..
Apr 2025
Q:
My date is not available in the calendar, I am just checking to see if it is available?
A:
If 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.
If you find a date and time that works for you, book it NOW because things always sell out at this time of year.
Apr 2025
Q:
Is this an accessible tour?
A:Apr 2025
Accessibility information for the Florence Old Town and Top Attractions 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
Q:
Where is the meeting point for this activity?
A:
Detailed check-in instructions – including meeting point address, Google map, and parking information – for Florence Old Town and Top Attractions 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
- Free entry to Piazzale Michelangelo (3, 4, 6-hour options only)
- Free entry to Florence Cathedral (all options)
- Skip-the-line tickets to the Basilica of Santa Croce (4 and 6-hour options only)
- Private Walking Tour of Florence’s Old Town and Top Attractions
- (number of attractions depend on the option selected)
- Pickup from accommodatioin in the Old Town
- Skip-the-line tickets to the Uffizi Gallery (6-hour option only)
- 5-Star Licensed Guide who is fluent in the language of your choice
- Pickup from accommodation outside the Old Town
- Free entry to Piazzale Michelangelo (in 2-hour option)
- Skip-the-line tickets to the Basilica of Santa Croce (in 2 and 3-hour options)
- Skip-the-line tickets to the Uffizi Gallery (in 2, 3 and 4-hour options)
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 option selected. Guided tours of Piazzale Michelangelo, Basilica of Santa Croce and the Uffizi Gallery are not included in the 2-hour option.
- Guided tours inside the churches during masses and scheduled events are limited. If entry is not possible, the guide will provide all information outside. It is advised to cover your shoulders and knees when visiting churches in Florence.
- Free entry to Florence Cathedral (Duomo) is only for the main church, excluding the dome, baptistry, bell tower, museum and ancient basilica. The Cathedral can be visited every day between 10 am and 5 pm. During the peak season, the line to enter may be 1 hour long so due to time constraints, admission may be excluded at the guide’s discretion.
- Piazzale Michelangelo is located up a hill so it's best to wear comfortable shoes as you will walk a lot.
- Skip-the-line tickets to the Basilica of Santa Croce grant you immediate entry at your booked time, without waiting in line at the ticket office. Headsets will be provided for groups larger than 4 people.
- Skip-the-line tickets to the Uffizi Gallery grant you priority admission so you will not have to wait in a long line to buy tickets on-site. Tickets can be collected at the ticket booth 15 minutes before the All visitors to Uffizi Gallery have to provide their first name, family name and date of birth in order to book tickets. Please provide this information during the check out. Headsets will be provided for groups larger than 5 people.
- Skip-the-line tickets to the Uffizi Gallery grant you priority admission so you will not have to wait in a long line to buy tickets on-site. Tickets can be collected at the ticket booth 15 minutes before the All visitors to Uffizi Gallery have to provide their first name, family name and date of birth in order to book tickets. Please provide this information during the check out. Headsets will be provided for groups larger than 5 people.
- 6-hour tour: Due to the Uffizi Gallery rules, 1 licensed guide can show up to 16 people. For groups of 17-32 people, we will provide the service of 2 licensed guides.
- Pickup service is available for accommodations / hotels in the Old Town. Please provide your full address when booking. The itinerary will be adjusted accordingly.
- If you do not provide your address or your accommodation is more than 1,5 km away from the designated meeting point, the guide will meet you in front of Hotel Santa Maria Novella, P.za di Santa Maria Novella, 1, 50123 Firenze FI, Italy.
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