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16 Best Florence Tours for an Unforgettable Tuscany Trip

One of the favorite travel destinations in Italy and Europe, Florence has a huge amount of things to see and do. Even though the city center is pretty compact and easy to wander, the best way to delve deep into its heritage and culture is with one of the best Florence tours.

Skip the line in many of the most popular landmarks, learn about the history of the places that made Florence the birthplace of the Renaissance, drink in the narrow streets and alleys, and explore the old quarter of the city’s traditional workshops. With one of the best Florence private tours, you can experience the city more than with a stroll along the Arno River.

These tours are great especially if you are short in time and you have only two days in Florence . Or even only one day and arriving with a train from Rome to Florence to get off at Santa Maria Novella train station.

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The best Florence tours picked by us

Welcome to florence tour: evening city stroll & gelato.

In about 2 hours and a half, this Welcome to Florence Walking Tour will introduce you to the wonders of one of Italy’s most famous cities. Your expert guide will give you a broad knowledge of the city’s history as well as precious tips on where to eat, what to visit and practical information to enjoy the rest of your stay.

This Florence walking tour will start in the most touristy square, Piazza del Duomo, and will take you to other famous spots such as Piazza della Signoria, Ponte Vecchio bridge and Palazzo Pitti, as well as more local neighborhoods like Santa Croce and Oltrarno, the old quarter of traditional workshops and restaurants.

The whole walking tour in Florence will be enriched by historical anecdotes linked to the places you will walk by, the life of artists and writers like Michelangelo and Dante Alighieri and tips on where to eat and shop.

You will also sample free gelato at one of the best gelaterias, but as the walking tour in Florence ends around dinner time, you can directly stop at one of the best restaurants to round off your first day in Florence in the best way. This Florence guided tour will last 2.5 hours and the group is no more than people.

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VIP David & Florence Duomo Tour

One of the favorite Florence walking tours, the VIP David & Duomo Tour takes you to visit Michelangelo’s David in the Accademia before the crowds and to climb the Duomo with a skip-the-line entrance.

This VIP Florence tour will also give you special access to the Baptistery where all Florence residents were once baptized and the Duomo’s museum to admire the original facade and artworks from Donatello and Michelangelo.

Your expert guide will also take you on a special tour of the Duomo where usually visitors aren’t allowed and to the Duomo Terrace to best admire the wonderful dome by Filippo Brunelleschi. This Florence private tour lasts around 3 hours and the group is a maximum of 15 people.

Best of Florence Walking Tour With David & The Duomo

With this 3 hours and a half best Florence walking tour, you will walk to the top Florence attractions such as the Cathedral of Santa Maria del Fiore , Michelangelo’s David at the Florence Accademia and Piazza della Signoria, you will learn the history linked to the powerful Medici family and of Ponte Vecchio bridge.

An expert art and historian Florence private guide will reveal to you the working methods of the great Michelangelo, the stories behind the building of the Duomo and of the doors of the Baptistery in the same piazza.

A big part of this Florence walking tour is precisely to wander around its streets and gape at the city’s wonders, squares, and palaces that made its history.

Skip-the-line Uffizi Tour in Florence

Any art lover on a trip to Florence can’t leave without visiting the Uffizi Gallery, and this tour by Take Walks is perfect if you want to see the main masterpieces of this huge museum without wasting time looking for them and going straight to the paintings you’ve always wanted to see.

This is a 3-hour art tour of Florence with the important Palazzo Vecchio included. So if you have a limited time, you can still afford to visit this important and gorgeous gallery to see the paintings of world-famous artists such as Botticelli, Leonardo Da Vinci, Giotto, Caravaggio, and Michelangelo among others. Very importantly, included in the walking tour of Florence is also a fast-track entrance to the Uffizi.

Florence in a Day with David, Duomo, Uffizi & Walking Tour

This 1-day tour will show you all the main highlights of Florence in a day. It lasts a little more than 7 hours and it’s perfect if you are in Florence for very little time or if you want to have a broad glimpse of the art and history sights and spend the rest of the time enjoying the local food, shopping or just walking around the palaces and the streets that have made the city the birthplace of the Renaissance.

With the help of an expert Florence local guide, you can visit the compact center of the city and learn about the main landmarks in a day. Included in the Florence one-day tour, are the skip-the-line tickets to some of the most important places such as the Uffizi Gallery and the Accademia for Michelangelo’s David.

Among the sites you will visit are also Palazzo Vecchio, Piazza della Signoria, the Cathedral of Santa Maria del Fiore (Duomo), and obviously Ponte Vecchio bridge. This is a favorite among the best Florence tours and is especially recommended if you are short on time but still don’t want to miss out on the world-famous works of art and historical places the city has to offer. Overall it’s one of the best day tours in Florence Italy.

Half-Day Florence Tour with Uffizi & Accademia Tickets

In this half a day tour, Take Walks will take to two of the most popular highlights of Florence. With a skip-the-line entrance to the Uffizi Gallery, you will have plenty of time to see the masterpieces of artists such as Botticelli, Giotto, Cimabue, Leonard, Tiziano, and Michelangelo, while at the Accademia you can admire Michelangelo’s famous David, the masterpiece that was originally in Piazza della Signoria.

From outside, you will also walk by places such as the Duomo of Santa Maria del Fiore and its gorgeous piazza which also include the Baptistery and Palazzo Vecchio.

You will start your tour quite early in the morning, so before the crowds fill the first two galleries you are going to visit. As this tour is only for half a day, you can ask your local guide for tips on what else to visit, how to enjoy the city, where to eat and where to shop. If you can’t see Florence on a day tour, this half-day guided Florence tour is an excellent alternative.

Early Entry Skip-the-line Uffizi Tour & Palazzo Vecchio

In little less than three hours, you will visit the Uffizi Gallery to admire the masterpieces of artists such as Botticelli with its famous Primavera and Birth of Venus, Michelangelo, Tiziano, Leonardo, and many others, and learn how the history of art developed in the centuries.

Your expert Florence guide will also take you to Palazzo Vecchio to learn about the powerful Medici family that ruled Florence for centuries and that counts among its members Lorenzo Il Magnifico, a clan that played a crucial role in the world of art and in the Florentine and Italian history.

Hop-on Hop-off Florence Bus Tour

Explore Florence comfortably sitting on a double-decker bus on your terms and pace in this Florence bus tour. You can enjoy the city from the bus as much as you like, get off wherever you want, and use both routes of the bus for unlimited travel.

You can purchase a 24, 48, or 72-hour ticket depending on how long you are staying in Florence and see the places you want along the routes. Included in the tickets are multilingual audio and free WIFI on board. These bus tours in Florence are wheelchair accessible and have an easy full refund cancellation policy.

Three-hour Segway Tour of Florence

Instead of walking to Florence’s main landmarks, with this tour, you will be traveling across the city center by riding a segway. One of the favorite Florence tours, you will save much time to go from one place to the other so you will likely manage to see many of the city’s highlights.

Some of the places you will visit with your Florence tour guide are the Uffizi Gallery, Piazza della Repubblica, Brunelleschi’s Dome, and Santa Croce.

⇒ Tip: If you’d rather book online only the entrance tickets to skip the line instead of a whole tour, click here for the Uffizi Gallery and here for the Accademia with Michelangelo’s David .

Food Tours in Florence

Dine around florence wine and food tour – an authentic evening.

Just like every other place in Italy, also Florence and Tuscany are famous for their food and especially wines. One of the very favorite food and wine tours in Florence is Dine Around Florence by Walks of Italy. You will discover the best bars and restaurants where you can taste the delicacies of each place with a local Florence city guide.

In some 3 and a half hours you will tuck into the best local specialties like cheese, olive oil, focaccia, meat, and the delicious Tuscan truffles in the most popular as well as lesser-known neighborhoods and you will experience them in the Florence way, with aperitif and dinner in the places where local residents go, but only after a tour to a wine cellar. Round off a great dinner in the best and only way, with gelato.

This Florence food and wine tour will not only give you the chance to sample the local food but also learn about the history and the tradition of such dishes.

The Other Side of Florence Food Tour

In this 4-hour Florence food tour organized by Eating Europe Food Tour, you will discover the Florentine and Tuscan cuisine through plenty of tastings, including their typical cold cuts, and many stops at authentic local eateries in the traditional Oltrarno neighborhood.

Visiting families that have run restaurants for several generations, you will learn how to make the typical Tuscan cookies “cantucci” and what are the secrets of this delicious and old culinary tradition.

Authentic Florence Cooking Class Tour

One of the very best food tours in Florence and one of the most popular too with high-rated customer reviews is the Authentic Florence Cooking Class run by Eating Europe Food Tours.

In this food tour of Florence, not only you will learn how to make some easy Italian dishes with a professional chef, but you will also go grocery shopping with the chef and buy herbs and all the ingredients necessary to prepare your delicacies from local shops and markets.

You will be learning and cooking at the chef’s own home and after the home-cooking class, you will enjoy lunch and wine to round off a perfectly authentic Italian experience.

Sunset Florence Food Tour

In this Florence food tour, you will experience an evening fully Italian style. How? Wandering the cobblestone streets of the Oltrarno traditional quarter in the lookout for the perfect place for an aperitif among some of Florence’s best restaurants and bars.

You will sample some tempting traditional treats like truffle cheese and cold cuts all paired with a glass of the right wine and you will also observe a live demonstration on how to make the perfect “bistecca alla Fiorentina”, the famous, huge, Florentine steak, which you can then taste.

Alongside plenty of food tastings, you will also explore the quaint neighborhood, visit some great deli shops and learn where to find proper artisan food, enjoy a great Negroni cocktail after watching its making, and learn the history of the place as well as bits of the local food culture.

Florence Artisan Food Tour

Booking this food tour in Florence will take you to explore the Oltrarno quarter, traditionally the neighborhood of Florentine artisans, and this involves both handicrafts and food. Historically, it’s in the “botteghe”, workshops, of Oltrarno that many of Florence’s famous artists learned their craft.

And in fact, in this Florence tour, you will also discover the local crafts of leather smiths, carpenters, tailors, and printmakers as well as look at their creations famous all over the world.

Food-wise, you will sample plenty of savory and sweet delicacies as well as taste local wines. You will try Florence street food and make your own Italian sandwich, enjoy an Italian breakfast with coffee and pastry, visit some workshops, and even see how the famous cantucci cookies are made.

Best day tours from Florence

There are several day trips from Florence you can take to explore more of the beautiful Tuscany region both in its towns and countryside, as well as other regions in central Italy. Some of the most popular are a day trip from Florence to Siena , to Chianti or a day tour to Pisa from Florence .

Here are some other great expeditions.

Tuscany Day Tours From Florence With Chianti, Siena and San Gimignano

Without diminishing the historical and artistic overload Florence has been carrying for centuries, we should also admit that Tuscany has many other wonderful places to visit.

In this 10-hour Tuscany day tour, you will explore the lovely medieval walled city of Siena where you will visit the stunning cathedral and the piazza where the famous Palio takes place twice a year, you will stare in awe at the views of the Tuscan countryside, you will enjoy a local meal in the Chianti region that includes also a tasting of their famous wines, and you will have the chance to visit the little gem of San Gimignano.

After exploring new towns, sightseeing, enjoying a delicious meal and also having some free time to enjoy on your own, you will get back to Florence just in time for dinner.

Montalcino, Pienza and Montepulciano full-day wine tour from Florence

Another great day tour from Florence including plenty of food and wine is this one on “Get Your Guide” to Montalcino, Pienza and the famous Montepulciano wine region.

On this pretty cheap tour from Florence, you will explore the gorgeous Tuscan countryside, you will taste the famous wines Brunello di Montalcino and Nobile di Montepulciano, will visit Val D’Orcia and stare at its wonderful landscape, and obviously sample some traditional foods.

Why You Should Visit Florence With A Tour

Visiting Florence on a private tour is more interesting than wandering by yourself. While you are going to be able to see most of the Florence sights independently, you might miss the history and interesting historical events that took place. If you are still not sure whether to visit Florence with a private tour or not, keep reading these top Florence tour reviews.

It’s time-saving

Regardless of when you visit Florence, it will be packed with tourists. This causes queues to buy the tickets as well as queueing to enter Florence’s historical sights. Without guided Florence tours you can expect to spend anywhere from 30 minutes to 2 hours waiting in the lines to get a ticket for Florence sights such as the Accademia Duomo, Uffizi, and Palazzo Vecchio.

But going with a skip-the-line private Florence tour, your ticket would be already taken care of and you will have private entrance access to cut out the crowds. Therefore, you won’t be wasting time waiting outside in the heat or cold and you can see more especially if you are spending only one day in Florence .

But that’s not all. Booking a private Florence tour will eliminate the confusion on where to start or where the most important art masterpieces are kept. So, again, you will be saving time and avoiding headaches. Even if you plan your trip independently with our Italy travel guide , you can still book one of the best Florence tours for a day or a couple of hours.

It’s more interesting

Walking for an hour inside a 3 or 4-store building can get frustrating and boring if you don’t know what you are looking at, where to start and where the popular artwork is kept. Going without an expert Florence city tour guide, you also wouldn’t know the interesting facts about most works of art preserved in the galleries.

It’s even worse when the art information board is occupied by other tourists. Booking one of the Florence Italy tours will speed up the process, eliminate any confusion, and make it way more interesting than walking on your own.

You can see and learn more

As you wander through Florence’s streets and piazzas, you’ll discover masterpieces on every corner. And if you want to see as many places as possible, you will need experienced Florence tour guides who know every inch of the city.

They know which road to take and what to see first, second, and so on. Although you can walk around without a Florence tour, you might miss many interesting facts on the road. Each building has a history and interesting facts which are only possible to know if you are led by top Florence tour guides.

Final Word on Private Tours of Florence, Italy

We recommend you join one of these tours in Florence to experience the city of your dreams. These top Florence guided tours are designed completely around your requirements.

They include the best wine tours in Florence Italy, Florence food walking tours, day tours from Florence and more. All you need to take care of is a charged camera with plenty of empty space to take pictures because those landmarks are breathtaking.

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Complete Florence Duomo Tour with Dome Climb

View this charming city from the terraces of brunelleschi’s famous dome after touring the cathedral.

Looking for a VIP Duomo experience? How about gazing out over Florence from the top of its most famous building? This small group tour lets you skip the line and explore all corners of this incredible cathedral with an expert local guide, including secret terraces that were off-limits for centuries. You’ll also be treated to a true once-in-a-lifetime experience, as you climb the Duomo’s famous dome for a simply perfect view across Florence.

Skip the Line

• Exclusive skip-the-line access
• Meet your expert guide
• Explore the Cathedral of Florence
• See the Last Judgement frescoes up close
• The Piazza del Duomo
• Brunelleschi's epic dome
• Secret Terraces and Circular Room access
• VIP dome climb tour

Your tour begins in the famous Piazza del Duomo—home to some of Florence’s most historic buildings and the Duomo itself. Your expert Florentine guide will share stories of the square’s history as you prepare to enter the Cathedral of Florence, where your skip-the-line tickets will get you straight past the sometimes hours-long line.

Once inside, you’ll be blown away by the Gothic architecture and incredible frescoes that cover the ceiling. After exploring the main part of the Duomo, you’ll have VIP access to the impressive Circular Room, and on to the once-hidden secret terraces. Finally, you’ll climb the steps to Brunelleschi's iconic dome roof for the very best views of Florence.

Florence Duomo Terraces Tour Description

Your 1.5-hour tour includes:

Skip-the-line Florence Duomo tickets

Special access to the Secret Terraces and Exclusive Circular Room

Fun, knowledgeable, English-speaking guide

Dome climb to the top of the Cupola

Maximum group size of 19

Meet Your Guide in Piazza del Duomo

The adventure begins in Piazza del Duomo. Home to the Duomo of Florence, Baptistery of Saint John, and Giotto's Bell Tower, the square is the heart of Florentine history. Your guide will describe the importance of the complex as you head towards the cathedral entrance, where your skip-the-line tickets will allow you to start exploring without the usual long wait.

The Duomo di Firenze, Florence Cathedral

Completed in 1436, the great Gothic Cathedral is one of the world's most unique and impressive churches. Originally clad in the medieval wooden style, the church's façade was deemed obsolete within decades of its opening. Your guide will tell fascinating stories about the immense scandal involving the Medici family, Popes, and famous architects that led to an incomplete façade for centuries. Listen to the saga and appreciate the modern façade of white, green, and red marble that adorns the dome today.

Within the vast interior of the church, you'll first be struck by the huge frescoes of the Last Judgement that cover the cupola's ceiling. You'll see these impressive paintings up close when you have ascended to the top of the dome. Other parts of the cathedral are more simple such as the white colors of the nave symbolizing piety and religious devotion.

Exclusive Areas

After you've discovered the main part of the Duomo, it's time to visit the places the general public don't get to see. First, you'll enter the exclusive Circular Room, where the 16th-century statues that used to be part of the cathedral's façade are stored. Next you'll visit the secret terraces that were closed off to the public for hundreds of years, and many Florentines never even knew they existed! From here, you'll get a close-up view of the details that make the Duomo such an impressive piece of architecture. And of course, you'll also get a tremendous view of the city below.

Brunelleschi's Dome

During the 14th and 15th centuries, Florentine architects had a major issue to solve. They had to enclose the top of their cathedral without the use of the flying buttresses that had become commonplace in European construction. In Florence, the buttresses were seen as horribly ugly and therefore banned from being used in the city.

With this handicap and the lack of modern engineering tools, Filippo Brunelleschi's dome becomes even more impressive. Standing nearly 500 feet in the air, and constructed of layers of dome structures, you'll learn the story how the dome came to be.

Finally, you'll climb to the top of the dome with your expert guide. As you near the top of the cupola, admire the frescoes across the dome ceiling. Painted by Giorgio Vasari beginning in 1568 and completed by Federico Zuccari a decade later, it's natural to compare these frescoes to Michelangelo's Sistine Chapel.

Accessed via the exclusive Circular Room and secret terraces—which are only available as part of this tour—the dome climb is a truly unforgettable experience. As you reach the summit, take in the incredible panorama of Florence surrounding. With a 360-degree view, you'll see the epic beauty of the Renaissance capital in all its glory.

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Lots of steps

Anna our tour guide was really good. Unfortunately our tour was changed and we only got the tour with the guide of the Duomo climb. Once we entered the stairs of the dome we no longer could hear Anna's comments. The view was spectacular!!!!!! We did make use of the museum, baptistry and underground passes that came with the ticket on later days, since most of our tour was cancelled on our chosen day. Highly recommend if you're willing to climb up a lot of stairs.

complete duomo trip

Great way to see the duomo.Our guide was so knowledgeable and kept us laughing as well.There are so many tourists around and big queues to get into everything.This is the way to do it ! our guide kept us going up the 460 steps but so worth it.Highly recommend

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Frequently Asked Questions

What to bring?

Some water and comfortable shoes! Since this is a religious site, you'll also need clothing that covers your shoulders and knees.

Some water and comfortable shoes! Since this is a religious site, you'll also need clothing that covers your shoulders and knees.

Is there a dress code to enter the religious sites on this tour?

We ask both men and women to cover their knees and shoulders, otherwise, the Duomo might refuse entry. We understand the summers in Florence can be hot, so a great alternative is to bring a shawl/scarf/sweater with you. That way you can cover your knees and shoulders when necessary.

What if I have concerns about my mobility?

This is a walking tour, and the steps to reach the top of the dome are very steep. We wouldn't recommend this tour for people with mobility issues or severe vertigo. If you have concerns about your mobility, consider a Private Florence Tour as this can be more easily tailored to your needs.

Is this tour run by The Tour Guy?

This tour is run by one of our trusted and vetted partners in Florence.

What happens if it rains?

We run our Duomo tours rain or shine. In case of rain please be very careful while climbing to the Terrace.

Is lunch included in the price of the tour?

No, lunch is not included in this tour.

Does this tour include hotel pickup?

No, hotel pickup is included on this tour. You’ll meet your guide at the designated meeting point in No, hotel pickup is included on this tour. You’ll meet your guide at the designated meeting point in Via Cavour 12, Florence.

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The 15 best florence tours: wine, museums & more.

Enjoy delicious pasta, historic landmarks and the Tuscan countryside on these immersive experiences.

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Experience Florence, Italy, like a local with the help of a guided tour.

Beloved for its food, wine, art, rich history and alluring landscape, Florence, Italy , consistently draws travelers throughout the year. Seeing all its attractions by yourself can be daunting, so having a knowledgeable local guide show you around will help you make the most of your trip. U.S. News identified the following tours as the best available by analyzing both expert and traveler opinion. Whether you want a broad overview of Firenze  or a deep dive into a particular facet of the city (like its food), these tours have you covered.

Artviva – The Original Florence Walk

Price: Adults from 70 euros (about $79); kids from 50 euros (about $56) Duration: 3 hours

The historic center of Florence – a UNESCO World Heritage Site – boasts remarkable churches, palaces, marketplaces, plazas and statues. The best way to explore this bustling area and understand its rich history is on foot with a semiprivate experience. Artviva's three-hour walking tour includes stops at top attractions like the Duomo (the city's massive cathedral), the exterior of the Baptistry and more. Reviewers describe guides as very passionate and knowledgeable about Florentine art, architecture and history.

The three-hour tours, which are seasonal, begin at 9:30 a.m. Monday, Wednesday and Friday. Tickets cost approximately 70 euros (about $79) for adults and 50 euros (about $56) for youths ages 6 to 17; children ages 2 to 5 can tag along for free. Artviva also offers this tour as a private experience as well as several art-oriented walks, among other options.

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Caf Tour & Travel – Chianti Authentic Experience

Price: Adults from 55 euros (about $61); kids from 27.50 euros (about $30) Duration: 6 hours

This daylong bus tour takes you to two Chianti wineries with views of the world-famous Tuscan countryside, where vineyards, olive groves, churches and castles pepper the landscape. If you opt for the afternoon tour, you'll also have free time to roam around Greve, a small village. Patrons laud the guides and drivers for their professionalism and insights. However, others note that the trip seems a bit rushed at times.

Tours depart the Piazzale Montelungo daily at 8:30 a.m. and 2 p.m. and last five or six hours. (It runs on an abbreviated schedule in the winter.) Tickets cost approximately 55 euros (about $61) for adults and 27.50 euros (around $30) for children 4 to 12; the fee covers wine and snacks. If you want more privacy, you can also book semiprivate and private tours of the region with Caf Tour.

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CityWonders – Uffizi Gallery Semi-Private Renaissance Art Tour

Price: Adults from $60; kids from $55 Duration: 1.5 hours

No visit to Florence would be complete without a trip to the Uffizi Gallery to see works by masters like Raphael and Leonardo da Vinci. Taking CityWonders' guided tour of the museum allows you to bypass the entrance line and gain insights from experts as they lead you through the collection. Another bonus? You're welcome to stay in the gallery until closing after the tour concludes. Audio headsets are provided so you don't miss a word of the commentary. Tour-takers consistently praise the English-speaking guides for their passion and knowledge.

Tours last about 90 minutes and depart at 9:30 a.m. and 2 p.m. Tuesday to Sunday. Ticket prices vary depending on the season and start at about $60 per adult and around $55 per child; they include admission to the Uffizi Gallery. Groups are limited to nine participants. CityWonders runs other tours in Florence, including a skip-the-line tour of the Duomo.

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Fat Tire Tours – E-Scooter: Florence Highlights Two-Hour Tour

Price: From 59 euros (about $65) Duration: 2 hours

Highlights of this two-hour electric scooter tour include Piazza del Duomo, Piazza della Signoria , Palazzo Strozzi, Mercato Porcellino and Via Tornabuoni. Tour-takers describe this as a fun way to see the sights and say the guides are friendly and informative. What's more, reviewers appreciate that groups are capped at eight participants.

Fees start at 59 euros (about $65); the price includes use of an e-scooter and a helmet, as well as instruction for using the vehicle. Participants must be at least 14 years old. Tours depart at 9:30 a.m. Friday to Monday as well as Wednesday. Fat Tire also offers biking and walking tours.

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Sample Florence's delicacies during a trip through the city's markets and shops on a tour with Taste Florence.

Taste Florence Food Tour

Price: From $115 Duration: 4 hours

These food-focused walks take participants around the city to sample local specialties like wine, cheese, bread and olive oil. Over the course of four hours, you'll stop at six or more locales, including the Mercato Centrale , for delectable bites. Food connoisseurs tend to appreciate both the quality of the fare provided and the knowledge and humor of the guides.

Tours depart at 9:45 a.m. nearly every day (except Sundays) during peak months. The company offers a limited schedule in the offseason. Tickets cost around $115 for adults and the price includes food and beverage samples. If you're an oenophile, check out the sommelier-led wine tasting offered by Taste Florence.

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Tuscany Bike Tours – One Day Bike Tour through the Hills of Chianti

Price: From $118 Duration: 6 hours

Before climbing on a bike for a guided tour of Chianti, you'll depart Florence via van and view enchanting scenery. Then, you'll get a safety orientation followed by a two-hour bike ride. You'll also enjoy an olive oil tasting and a glass of wine, plus a light lunch (which takes place in a villa). Cyclists enthuse about both the glorious views as well as the helpful, personable guides.

Tours, which last about six hours, occur almost every day at 9 a.m. from March through November. The cost per person is about $118 and includes lunch and a glass of wine, as well as use of a bicycle and helmet. Electronic bikes are available for an additional fee. Vespa and bike tours of the Tuscany region are also available, as are private bike tours of Florence.

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Walks of Italy – Florence in a Day with David, Duomo, Uffizi & Walking Tour

Price: From $145 Duration: 5 hours

If you only have a day to see Florence's top sights, consider this five-hour walking tour, which combines visits to Florence's must-see artistic and religious landmarks all in one outing. In between stops at the tour's main highlights, you'll see other top spots in the city like the Ponte Vecchio . You'll also get a break for lunch (at your own expense). Along the way, guides offer insights regarding the art and architecture on view. According to reviewers, the tour leaders are informative and personable.

Tours typically take place Tuesday to Saturday during peak season and begin at 10 a.m. Tickets cost can vary by the day. They start at approximately $145 for adults with discounts available for children. Fees include skip-the-line access to the Galleria dell'Accademia (home of Michelangelo's David) and the Uffizi; lunch is not included. Walks of Italy also offers food tours and a tour to Pisa, among others.

Florencetown/Towns of Italy – Wanna Be Italiano – Florence Cooking Class & Market Tour

Price: Adults from 99 euros (about $109); kids from 84 euros (around $93) Duration: 5 hours

Travelers rave about this class, saying the recipes are spectacular and the teachers are capable and attentive. The approximately five-hour experience starts with a trip to the Mercato Centrale, Florence's principal food market, to gather provisions for your meal. Once you've bought food, you'll make your way to the kitchen where a chef teaches you to make traditional Italian fare. Menus vary, but you'll likely prepare bruschetta, fresh pasta, sauces and a dessert during the class.

Experiences are offered daily, starting at 9 a.m. (Note: Mercato Centrale is closed Sundays and bank holidays, so classes on those days include additional instruction and food tasting instead.) The cost of classes starts at 99 euros (about $109) for adults and 84 euros (about $93) for kids 4 to 12, which covers the food that will be your lunch as well as two glasses of wine per person. Keep in mind that fees are slightly higher during peak season. Still hungry? Florencetown offers a wine tour of Tuscany, as well as other cooking classes.

Ponte Vecchio has been filled with vendors for hundreds of years.

La Bussola Free Tours – The Medici Free Tour

Price: Free Duration: 2.5 hours

While La Bussola's morning walking tour does feature some of Florence's major landmarks, like Ponte Vecchio, Piazza Santo Spirito and Palazzo Pitti , it mainly focuses on the Medici family's influence and rise to power (it was the Medici family, after all, who owned, financed or commissioned many of Florence's landmarks). Over the course of the 1 1/2-mile outing, guides share details of local history and tips for making the most of your Florence visit. Guides are regarded as informative, friendly and helpful.

Tours depart daily at 10:30 a.m. and last 2 1/2 hours. Tours are free, though tips for your guide are appreciated. La Bussola also conducts a slightly shorter evening tour, focusing on artistic greats like Brunelleschi, Donatello and Da Vinci.

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Intrepid Urban Adventures – Florence Foodies Walk

Price: From $88 Duration: 2.5 hours

Urban Adventures' Foodies Walk aims to expose visitors to authentic regional cuisine and includes stops at local, family-run eateries. Bites include traditional fare, such as truffles, chocolate, prosciutto, olive oil, gelato, Chianti wine and pecorino cheese. Tour guides regularly win praise for their insights and friendliness.

The 2 1/2-hour walking tour starts at the Piazza della Repubblica at 3 p.m. every day except Sunday. It starts at $88 per person, which includes the wine and food tastings. Children younger than 6 can tag along for free. Urban Adventures runs private tours of Florence markets and Tuscany.

Grape Tours – Wine Time

Price: From 150 euros (about $166) Duration: 5 hours

Grape Tours' Wine Time excursion departs at 10:15 a.m. from Florence and proceeds to Chianti for visits to two family-owned wineries. You'll learn about the history of the region and the process of making Tuscan wine. At each stop, you'll taste three or four different wines; at the second winery you'll also enjoy lunch. Tour-takers report learning a great deal about the wine-making process from entertaining guides. They also say lunch is delicious.

Tickets start at 150 euros (about $166), which includes lunch as well as wine and olive oil samples. Participants must be at least 16 years old to join. Tours take place year-round daily. If you like to pair cheese with your wine, try Grape Tours' Chianti and Cheese tour.

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Tuscany Cycle – Tuscany Vespa Tour

Price: From 169 euros (about $187) Duration: 5 to 6 hours

Explore the Tuscan countryside in quintessentially Italian fashion with this Vespa tour, which earns enthusiastic reviews from travelers. Tuscany Cycle's tour departs Florence (via van) at 10 a.m. daily for a five- to six-hour excursion through the Chianti region. After reaching Chianti, you'll be taught how to ride a Vespa and follow your guide through the region before stopping at a winery for lunch and wine. You'll also have plenty of photo opportunities along the way, according to reviewers.

Taking this ride starts at 169 euros (or approximately $187) for drivers and 99 euros (about $110) for passengers; the fee includes lunch, wine, use of a Vespa and round-trip transportation from Florence. You must have a valid driver's license, but no prior experience operating a Vespa is necessary. Tourgoers applaud the driving lessons from the guides and the overall safety of the experience. Tuscany Cycle offers a variety of Vespa tours in Tuscany, as well as bicycle tours.

Siena is a medieval Tuscan city and is a great daytrip from Florence.

Walkabout – The Best of Tuscany Tour

Price: Adults from 85 euros (around $94); kids from 70 euros (about $77) Duration: 12 hours

After getting your fill of Florence attractions, take some time to explore the surrounding region of Tuscany. This full-day tour combines a bus trip with walks through places like the medieval city of Siena and its art-filled Duomo, the hilltop town of San Gimignano and the Leaning Tower of Pisa . Guides, generally considered equally insightful and entertaining, provide information regarding the architectural, artistic and historical points of interest seen along the way.

Tickets for adults start at around 115 euros (around $99) per person, which includes lunch and wine at a Chianti vineyard; if you'd like the tour without lunch and wine, fees start at 85 euros (approximately $94). Children receive discounted fees. The 12-hour tours depart Florence at 8 a.m. Walkabout offers a variety of other tours in and around Tuscany as well as day trips to Cinque Terre .

Italy on a Budget Tours – Pisa & Cinque Terre Day Trip

Price: From 110 euros (about $122) Duration: 13 hours

Visit the Leaning Tower of Pisa and three of the five villages comprising Cinque Terre on this daylong tour. After a 90-minute stop in Pisa, the tour proceeds to Riomaggiore (where travelers may opt to buy lunch). The next stops are the seaside villages of Manarola and Vernazza, where, weather permitting, participants can swim or lounge on the beach. Tour-takers find this guided experience a great way to pack a lot of sightseeing in to a single day.

Travel between the destinations is by train. Tours depart Florence at 7:30 a.m. on Tuesday, Thursday and Saturday (and on Sunday from June through September) and return around 8:30 p.m. Tickets for adults start at around 110 euros (around $122); there are discounts for students 18 to 21. Know that Italy on a Budget gears its tours to participants ages 18 to 39, and is therefore not suitable for children. The company also runs various tours in Florence.

Curious Appetite – Progressive Tuscan Dining Crawl of Florence

Price: From $149.50 Duration: 4 hours

Handmade pasta, Tuscan wines, gelato and the city's take on porterhouse steak, bistecca alla Fiorentina , are the focus of this leisurely culinary walk, which visits four eateries. Throughout the evening, experts offer commentary on regional cuisine, which participants describe as insightful and helpful. Some past patrons acknowledge that they wouldn't have found the visited restaurants on their own.

Tours depart Thursday and Sunday at 5:30 p.m. and last around four hours. Tickets start at $149.50 on Thursday and $159.50 on Sunday. Group size is limited to eight diners. In addition to its dinner crawl, Curious Appetite operates several other wine- and food-related tours in Florence.

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The must-see attractions in Florence

Florence is a small jewel in the heart of Tuscany, rich in history, architectural wonders, beautiful places and museums to visit. The city symbol of the Renaissance will amaze you with its immense cultural heritage.

Uffizi Gallery

The most important art gallery in Italy and the earliest museum in modern Europe, it displays the greatest paintings from every age.

Accademia Gallery

In the heart of Florence, the most famous work of Michelangelo which has made this city a real capital of the Art.

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Florence Walk & Talk - On The Medici's Footsteps

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1 Hour With David - Accademia Gallery Tour

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Duomo Sky Walk- Florence Heaven

Tuscany by Vespa

Private Horseback Riding Near Florence And Wine Tasting

Private Cooking Class In Florence And Market Tour

Private Florence Pizza Making Class

Evening Florentine Gondola Boat Tour

Private Florence Walking Tour

Medici Chapels Tickets

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Archaeological Museum Tickets

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Florence by Night Guided Tour

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Save money and time by booking ahead as part of your trip planning: skip the queues at museums and take advantage of special limited time special offers for tours and accommodation!

We recommend you book your  accommodation ahead of time so that you can enjoy a stay at your favorite B&B with a view , or skip the lines at the Uffizi and Accademia museums in Florence (almost always packed) and arrange your car rental , especially if you need an automatic (as they are limited).

Guarantee your spot in a walking tour of the best of Florence or a guided tour of the Uffizi on that specific day you have in Florence - there are literally hundreds of tours and activitites waiting to be experienced in Florence , from a cooking class to learn how to make pasta or pizza or gelato to a bike tour or winetasting tour into Chianti. Take a look before and start making your dreams in Florence and Tuscany come true!

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Bed and Breakfasts in Florence

If you want to come and experience life as a Florentine (at least in part), the best way is to stay at a B&B where the owner will welcome you into their home . Enjoy a delicious breakfast while chatting about your plans for the day, getting tips on their favorite places to eat at and any information you might need about museum hours or more. Enjoy a great stay marked by the warm hospitality of "locals" who love sharing their own love for Florence with their guests!

Cooking Classes in Florence

Want to bring back home a special taste of Tuscany as souvenir of your holidays? Learn how to prepare typical Tuscan dishes and traditional recipes to try then back home with your family and friends and taste whenever you want the original flavours from Tuscany. Enjoy one of the many cooking classes organized in Florence, there are many that vary depending on the duration time and prices, take a look at our proposals below.

How to Book Museum Tickets in Florence

Florence attracts millions of visitors every year, and you'll often have to stand in line for hours before entering the Uffizi Gallery or the Accademia. Don't waste time: book your tickets in advance! Make sure to read all of our tips on which ones to book ahead of time and how, and when you don't need to book.

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Thinking about renting a car while you're in Florence? Read our tips on when you should rent a car (and when not to) and the best locations on where to rent from!

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Personalized and guided tours of Florence will help you organizing your visit of the city and enjoy all its marvellous attractions. Book in advance the tour that interests you, choose among the many options of walking tours offered and explore the UNESCO World Heritage sites in the historical center.

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Find your dream hotel in Florence and book in advance to make sure you get the "room with a view"!

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Florence's Uffizi and Accademia Galleries are among the most visited museums in all of Italy and this means long lines. Save money and time by booking your tickets ahead of time! Or better yet, get the most of these museums with a guided tour that will make the best use of your limited time as well as present the artworks in the best way possible.

Florence Farmhouses

Thinking you would like to stay in Florence and enjoy the countryside as well? You can, stay at a farmhouse in Florence! Most are in the outskirts where you can enjoy a garden and likely a pool, while being just a short distance from all of the attractions in Florence's city center.

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Stay in an apartment as a convenient alternative to a hotel or bed and breakfast: you'll be very central but will have your own kitchen, your own hours and your own space to relax in.

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Whether you have an hour or an entire day, don't leave Florence without doing some wine tasting! You can join a class in town on Tuscan wines and taste or go on a half or full day tour into neighboring Chianti or as far as Montalcino or Montepulciano to get your chance to taste great Tuscan wines.

Florence Villas

Some elegant villas in Florence are now hotels or bed and breakfasts, offering the perfect location for a special time with your partner, whether on a honeymoon or a romantic weekend getaway . Many of them can also be rented as whole for a special event such as a wedding reception or for a private holiday with family and friends. Take a look!

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Florence Pass

The Florence Pass is a ticket that allows you to save time and money by booking at a discounted price the entrance to the three main attractions of Florence and have a free audio guide on more than 70 points of interest in Florence.

With the Florence Pass you can quickly enter the Uffizi Gallery , Accademia Gallery and climb to the top of Florence Cathedral .

Buy a pass for Florence's main attractions

Save money by purchasing a pass for the Uffizi Gallery , Accademia Gallery and Florence Cathedral . You'll get the app with the audio guide to more than 70 points of interest in Florence as a gift.

The Florence Pass is a digital ticket that allows priority entrance to Florence's best-known attractions at a discounted price . When purchasing the pass you can choose the date of your visit.

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Single ticket for Uffizi. Free admission to the National Archaeological Museum and the Museum of the Opificio delle Pietre Dure with the Uffizi ticket.

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Single ticket for all Palazzo Pitti collections: Palatine Gallery, Gallery of Modern Art, Museum of Costume and Fashion, Treasury of the Grand Dukes, Museum of Russian Icons and Paltine Chapel.

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On the B-ticket website you can book the time and date of your visit. You will receive a confirmation email, do not throw it away.

Print out the confirmation email and bring it to the ticket office, where it will be exchanged for an entrance ticket.

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Unlimited priority admission to the Uffizi, Palazzo Pitti and Boboli Gardens, valid  1 year  starting from the date chosen by the visitor at the time of the pass issue. Read more

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All the information about the access to the Uffizi Galleries' museums.

On Low Season (10 January / 20 February - 10 November / 20 December) visitors to Pitti Palace who purchase their ticket in early morning or on Wednesdays after 3pm are entitled to a  50% discount  on the price of admission (the ticket costs 5 €).

On High Season (21 December / 9 January - 21 February / 9 November) the ordinary admission ticket to Pitti Palace costs  12 €  in early morning.

Combined ticket Pitti Palace + Boboli Gardens

Visit Pitti Palace and Boboli Gardens with the same discounted ticket.

Combined ticket for all museums

Combined ticket, valid for 5 consecutive days, offering priority admission to all the monumental complexes of the Uffizi, Pitti Palace and Boboli Gardens.

The validity extends to the sixth day only if the 5 consecutive days include Monday (when the museums are ordinarily closed), 25th December and 1st January. 

Passepartout. Annual Subscriptions

It is possible to visit the Museums of the Uffizi Galleries by purchasing an annual subscription, which includes all temporary exhibitions and priority admission.

Free admission to the National Archaeological Museum with the Uffizi ticket

Every ticket to the Uffizi also includes free admission to the National Archaeological Museum​​​​ (valid for five days from the date on which the ticket is used for admission to the Uffizi)

Free admission to the Opificio delle Pietre Dure with the Uffizi ticket

Enter the Museum of the Opificio delle Pietre Dure, one of the most prestigious Institutes of the world

Extra fee for groups on the Uffizi ticket

Groups of 11 people or more are required to pay an extra charge of 70 € to be admitted to the Uffizi

Firenze Card

Special cumulative ticket for admission to the museums of the metropolitan area of Florence.

During the days (or time slots) of free admission to the museum, priority admission is suspended except for disabled visitors and people accompanying them by law, as well as pregnant women.

18app. Visit the Uffizi Galleries with the "Culture Bonus"

Thanks to the 18app, all 18-year-old residents in Italy can spend their "Culture Bonus" to buy tickets or annual subscriptions for the Uffizi Galleries. They can be collected at museum ticket offices upon presentation of vouchers amounting to the corresponding price of tickets or subscriptions.

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Booking Your Florence Attraction Tickets: FAQs

Many of the popular attractions let you purchase tickets at the venue. You can also book your Florence attraction tickets in advance online. Tickets-Florence.it is the best option to find tickets to most of the thrilling activities in the city at the best price guaranteed.

Florence has lots of attractions that are worth visiting. If you’re on a budget, we suggest getting discounts tickets from Tickets-Florence.it to visit sights like Boboli Gardens, Duomo Florence, Accademia Gallery and Uffizi Gallery. You can also opt for Florence day trips to explore nearby towns which are convenient and cost-effective. These trips give you access to the Leaning Tower of Pisa, San Gimignano, Siena, Monteriggioni and lots more

While many attractions do offer on-site ticketing service, it is strongly recommended to book your ticket online as this guarantees your slot for the selected date and time. Unlike advance booking, tickets sold on the spot can get sold out quickly, especially during busy hours.

There are lots of options for you to select where reduced priced tickets are offered. Tickets-Florence.it lets you choose from a wide range of attractions at great prices.

While many attraction tickets have a flexible cancellation policy, it can vary depending on which experience you book for.

There are so many popular attractions that welcome thousands of visitors each year. Uffizi Gallery, Duomo Florence, Accademia Gallery, Boboli Gardens and Medici Chapel are among the top attractions in Florence worth visiting.

Wandering through Piazza del Duomo, viewing the sunset from Piazzale Michelangelo and exploring Piazza Della Signoria are some of the top free attractions that you must see when visiting Florence.

It depends on your interest in art and architecture, combined with budget constraints. People usually spend around 2 to 3 days exploring the city’s museums, monuments, gardens or Tuscan vineyards.

The magnificent vista of Florence from atop the Duomo is memorable, but you will have to climb more than 500 steps to reach the top. Also, book your tickets for the Duomo climb beforehand, as they tend to sell out.

Crime rates are low in Florence compared to America or other European cities. Taking normal precautions should be enough to safely enjoy your trip to Florence. But Florence does have a high rate of petty crime like pickpocketing and snatching.

The Tuscan region is home to some of the choicest wines of the world. You can buy good wine at a reasonable rate in Florence, some locals even take empty wine bottles to the shop and fill up!

Knowing Italian is not necessary while visiting Florence. Just remember a few common phrases and words and you will be set for a smooth vacation.

It’s considered polite to tip the service staff 1 to 5 euros if you sit at a restaurant unless they already apply a cover charge called ‘coperto’.