Hidden Florence – Private Archaeological Walking Tour

5.0 (1 reviews) Florence, Italy
Duration2h
Free cancellationFull refund up to 24 hours before
TicketMobile or paper ticket accepted
LanguagesEnglish, Italian, French
Private tourOnly your group will participate

Overview

Discover Florence with a licensed guide specialized in archaeology, offering a unique perspective on the city.

This tour reveals Florence beyond its Renaissance façade, uncovering its Roman origins and long historical evolution.

From the ancient Roman city of Florentia to traces of the Forum, theatre, urban infrastructure, city walls, and baths, Florence preserves layers of history still visible in its urban fabric.

The journey continues through the Middle Ages and the Renaissance, highlighting powerful families such as the Medici and masters of art including Brunelleschi, Donatello, Michelangelo, and Leonardo da Vinci.

This is not a standard walking tour, but an archaeological reading of the city across centuries.

Accessibility available upon request.

What's included

  • Guided tour by a licensed official guide throughout the itinerary.
  • Whisper audio system rental (required for groups over 6 people, additional cost applies): 2€ p.p.
  • Tips
  • Any personal expenses

What to expect

  1. Piazza Della Repubblica
    15m
    You will begin the tour at the place where the Romans founded Florence two thousand years ago. I will talk to you about the transformations of the square from the imperial era to today.
  2. Piazza Del Duomo
    25m · Admission ticket included
    You will admire the Cathedral of Santa Maria del Fiore, Giotto’s Bell Tower, and the Baptistery of St. John the Baptist.
  3. Torre Della Pagliazza
    10m · Admission ticket included
    In the Medieval Quarter, you will admire stone towers, including the Torre della Pagliazza, a former women’s prison built on the ruins of a Roman Bath building.
  4. Chiesa di Santa Margherita dei Cerchi
    10m · Admission ticket included
    I will tell you about Dante and the church where the great poet met Beatrice, the protagonist of the Divine Comedy.
  5. Museo Casa di Dante
    10m · Admission ticket included
    Where Dante Alighieri once lived, there is now a museum dedicated to him. I will talk to you about Dante’s role as the father of the Italian language and his exile from Florence.
  6. Palazzo Vecchio
    15m · Admission ticket included
    You will visit the courtyard of Palazzo Vecchio on the ground floor, with Renaissance frescoes painted for the Medici family, who lived inside the palace.
  7. Piazza della Signoria
    15m · Admission ticket included
    You will admire the majestic Renaissance statues that still decorate the square and the Loggia dei Lanzi, as well as the elegant façade of Palazzo Vecchio.
  8. Piazzale Degli Uffizi
    10m · Admission ticket included
    You will learn the history of the palace that today houses Italy’s most famous painting gallery, one of the most important in the world : the Uffizi Gallery.
  9. Lungarno Annamaria Luisa de' Medici
    10m · Admission ticket included
    In front of the Arno River, you will admire the Ponte Vecchio, the Vasari Corridor, the façade of the Uffizi, and Piazzale Michelangelo.

Meeting and pickup

Meeting point

In front of the Apple Store

End point

On the banks of the Arno, in front of the Uffizi Gallery façade.

Additional information

  • Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
  • Service animals allowed
  • Public transportation options are available nearby
  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels

Cancellation policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

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