Florence Old Town and Top Attractions Private Walking Tour

Duration2h - 6h

Free cancellationFull refund up to 24 hours before

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LanguagesGerman, Russian, English, Italian, French, Spanish

Private tourOnly your group will participate

Overview

Discover the essence of the Renaissance, explore the Old Town and visit Florence Cathedral with a Private Guide.

Choose one of our excellent tour options tailored to your needs and interests:

2H: Old Town Highlights
Choose this option to learn basic information about Florence and see its highlights as Cathedral of Santa Maria del Fiore & more.

3H: Old Town & Piazzale Michelangelo
Join this tour to learn more essential information about Florence, see its highlights as Cathedral of Santa Maria del Fiore & visit Piazzale Michelangelo.

4H: Old Town, Michelangelo & Santa Croce Basilica
Choose this version to become an expert of Florence & 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&Piazzale Michelangelo.

Options

6H: 4H + Uffizi Gallery Tour

Duration: 6 hours: 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.
Expert-Guide: Official 5-Stars Guide who is an Expert in this kind of tours. Guide speaks fluently in chosen language. ITFL006

2-hour: Old Town Highlights

Duration: 2 hours: Choose this option to learn basic information about Florence and see its highlights as Cathedral of Santa Maria del Fiore and
,: more.
Expert-Guide: Official 5-Stars Guide who is an Expert in this kind of tours. Guide speaks fluently in chosen language. ITFL006

4H: 3H + Santa Croce Basilica

Duration: 4 hours: 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.
Expert-Guide: Official 5-Stars Guide who is an Expert in this kind of tours. Guide speaks fluently in chosen language. ITFL006

3H:Old Town &PiazzaleMichenglo

Duration: 3 hours: Join this tour to learn more essential information about Florence, see its highlights as Cathedral of Santa Maria del Fiore &
,: visit Piazzale Michelangelo.
Expert-Guide: Official 5-Stars Guide who is an Expert in this kind of tours. Guide speaks fluently in chosen language. ITFL006

What's included

Timed entry tickets to the Uffizi Gallery (6-hour option only)
Free entry to Florence Cathedral (all options)
Private Walking Tour of Florence’s Old Town and Top Attractions
Timed entry tickets to the Basilica of Santa Croce (4- and 6-hour options only)
Free entry to Piazzale Michelangelo (3-, 4-, and 6-hour options only)
Pickup from accommodation in the Old Town
- (number of attractions depend on the option selected)
5-Star Licensed Guide who is fluent in the language of your choice

Free entry to Piazzale Michelangelo (2-hour option only)
Timed entry tickets to the Basilica of Santa Croce (2- and 3-hour options only)
Timed entry tickets to the Uffizi Gallery (2-, 3-, and 4-hour options only)
Pickup from accommodation outside the Old Town

What to expect

10m

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.
Piazza Del Duomo
25m

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
Piazza Della Repubblica
25m

In Piazza della Repubblica you will discover the forgotten site of the forum, the center of the ancient Roman city.
Palazzo Vecchio
25m

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.
1h · Admission ticket included

Visit the nearby Uffizi Gallery, surrounded by many sculptures of Florence's distinguished citizens, such as Lorenzo de' Medici and Galileo Galilei. This short walking tour will end in front of the beautiful Santa Croce.

With timed entry 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 Sandro Botticelli, Portrait of Pope Leo X with Two Cardinals by Raphael, Annunciation by Leonardo da Vinci, and more.
Piazzale Michelangelo
25m

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.
Basilica of Santa Croce
1h · Admission ticket included

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!
Santa Croce
Pass by

This short walking tour will end in front of the beautiful Santa Croce.

Meeting and pickup

Meeting point

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.

End point

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.

Additional information

Wheelchair accessible
Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
Public transportation options are available nearby
Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
Transportation options are wheelchair accessible
All areas and surfaces are wheelchair accessible
Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Please check your email the day before the tour for important details from Rosotravel, your tour operator.
The number of attractions depends on the selected option.
All visitors must provide full name and date of birth when booking. Failure to present a voucher with all travelers’ full names at the ticket office prior to entry may result in denied entry to the attraction.
Florence Cathedral (Duomo) free entry excludes the dome, baptistery, bell tower, museum, and ancient basilica. Open daily 10:00–17:00; entry during Mass is restricted.
Piazzale Michelangelo is uphill—wear comfortable shoes.
Basilica di Santa Croce tickets are timed, giving you reserved access; headsets for 4+; ticket €10..
Uffizi Gallery tickets use a special group entrance; pick up on-site. Full name and date of birth required for all; headsets for 5+; ticket €29.
2–4 hour tours: max 25 guests per guide; extra guides arranged for larger groups.
6-hour tour: at Uffizi, one guide may lead 1–16 people.
Pickup service is available only within 1.5 km of the meeting point.
Have a special request or need accessibility support? Let us know in advance!
Each traveler must present a valid passport or ID document that matches the name provided at the time of booking for successful entry to the Uffizi Gallery.

Cancellation policy

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