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With its beautiful grassy expanses and Renaissance basilica of Santa Maria Novella, Florence’s Piazza di Santa Maria Novella is beloved by Florentines and visitors alike. The centrally located square, lined with historic townhouses, restaurants, and cafés, has been a popular gathering place for 800 years.
Santa Maria Novella, Florence, Tuscany, Italy
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E-Scooter: Two Hour Florence Highlights Tour
Discover what is considered to be the birthplace of the Renaissance movement as you explore the heart of Florence on an e-scooter tour. Join a small group and easily glide through the streets stopping at several important landmarks including the Duomo and Uffizi Gallery. Your guide also provides context on the history of the city and the importance of the Renaissance.
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Small Group Florence Highlights Bike Tour
Our comfortable cruiser bikes and casual pace are perfect for bike riders of any level and all ages. By shadow-hopping between the famous highlights of Florence, from the Ponte Vecchio and Ufizzi to the Dome and along the Arno River, your tour guide will lead you through the crowds and out of the heat as they share the remarkable history of this incredible city.
- 3-speed Cruiser Bikes
- Small Groups (fewer than 12)
- Headsets Included
- Professional, licensed guides with a passion for stories
- The best photo opportunities in Florence
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Florence Outdoor Escape Game: The Medici Conspiracy
Gameify your tour of Florence with this downloadable, self-guided treasure hunt. You and your private group will solve clues to unlock stories and facts about Florence's famous Medici family. Stops include the Palazzo Pitti, the Ponte Vecchio, the Palazzo Medici, and others. Move at your own pace through the clues; most groups take about two hours.
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The History of Florence: The Renaissance Era Private Tour
Enjoy personalized attention and a flexible itinerary on this private tour in Florence. With a guide in the lead, you'll have priority access and be able to skip the line at the local museums, which saves valuable vacation time. You can focus on the sights that interest you and your guide will tailor their commentary to your preferences. This tour includes access to a reserved spot at the top of the Duomo for panoramic views of Florence.
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$181.75
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Kickbike Adventure through Florence with locals
Get ready for extreme fun and fitness on a footbike tour! The footbike/ Kickbike is a type of scooter that features a larger front wheel than back wheel and a platform upon which the rider can stand and kick off from the ground. When utilized in cities, footbikes provide an excellent means of transportation throughout small, crowded streets. As you adventure around the beautiful city of Florence, you will discover amazing monuments, hidden treasures, and charming neighborhoods. You will pass by the banks of the Arno River and have the opportunity to see famous Italian architecture. No matter your age, riding a footbike in Florence will make you feel like a kid again, and you will not even realize that you have completed an incredible workout.
• Visit the important sites of Florence in 2 hours
• Footbike/kickbike
• Helmet
• Expert tour guide
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Pisa and Florence Shared Shore Excursion from Livorno Port
This daylong shore excursion from Livorno takes you through the Italian countryside to the towns of Pisa and Florence. Travel in a air-conditioned minivan with Wi-Fi to Pisa, where you can see and photograph the city’s famous Leaning Tower. Then it’s on to Florence where highlights include Piazzale Michelangelo, a square with panoramic views of Florence, and Piazza Santa Croce, where Galileo and Machiavelli are buried. Have lunch on your own before heading back to port.
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Guided Early Morning Walking Tour of Florence
See the beautiful city of Florence in the dazzling morning light. Meet the guided walking group at Piazza di Santa Croce in the early morning to begin the two-hour tour. Wander the quiet streets, visit some of the popular monuments, and learn about the city’s history and culture from your guide. Don’t forget to bring your camera, as you’ll be able to admire the morning glow from various city viewpoints and have plenty of photo opportunities before the crowds arrive.
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Florence: Top Private Classic Walking Tour
Explore Florence on foot with the benefit of guided commentary on this walking tour. Spend just a few hours getting acquainted with the ancient city, listening to your guide talk about the history, culture, art, and architecture as you visit some of the most famous sights. Stops include the Duomo, Giotto's Bell Tower, Piazza della Repubblica, the Uffizi Gallery, the Ponte Vecchio, and others.
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Florence Treasures and Tastes Walking Tour for Small Groups or Private
Come to discover Florence on our walking morning tour and you will have the perfect introduction to this wonderful town. Our guide will help you grasp the architecture and the food tradition while having a relaxing stroll through some famous roads as well as through unexpected hidden corners! Icing on the cake will be the visit to the food market and the various tastings in authentic stores.
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$77.58
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$77.58
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Highlights of Florence Small Group Guided Walking Tour
Cover the highlights of Florence's historic city center during this introductory small-group walking tour. Learn the stories and curiosities behind iconic landmarks like Ponte Vecchio, Piazza Signoria, and Brunelleschi's Duomo. Explore the city's winding streets with an engaging and knowledgeable guide. Tours end with a complimentary tasting of homemade gelato.
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$132.99
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$132.99
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Enjoy Florence as a Family-friendly Experience
Many tours of Florence are too historical and dry for children. Don't spend your vacation struggling to play tour guide to the kids—join a Florence native and licensed tour guide on this fun sightseeing tour packed with kid-friendly anecdotes about the people and secrets of the Renaissance. Cross the Ponte Vecchio; admire the Duomo, Giotto's Bell Tower, and the stripy facade of the Basilica of Santa Maria Novella; and more.
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Pisa&Florence Shared Shore Excursion from La Spezia Port
Optimize your time on land and visit two of Tuscany’s top cities in a single day with this shore excursion from La Spezia. Set off from the cruise port for Pisa, stopping in Piazza dei Miracoli to admire the cathedral and Leaning Tower. Then continue on to Florence, where you can take in landmarks like the Duomo, Ponte Vecchio, and the leather market at your own pace.
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$221.64
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Santa Maria Novella Private Tour
Step inside one of Florence’s spiritual gems with a guided tour of the Santa Maria de Novella church, a Gothic-Renaissance design that’s steeped in centuries of Florentine history. Admire evocative frescoes and devotional sculptures by Giotto, Brunelleschi, and Ghirlandaio that decorate the chapels while a guide explains their meaning and importance. For a sensory treat that combines the feel of a medieval apothecary with the fragrance of luxury Italian perfume, browse elixirs and bath products in the little-known pharmacy tucked within the church walls.
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$171.77
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$171.77
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Guided tour of Florence by bike with “gelato” tasting
On this small group tour, led by our expert tour guide, you will be able to explore, by riding a bike, the four districts of Florence with detailed explanations of the most important sites: Santa Croce, the Duomo, Santa Maria Novella, San Lorenzo, Piazza della Signoria and the Uffizi, Ponte Vecchio, Piazza Santo Spirito and Piazza Pitti. You will be able to see so much in a very short time, taking the safe and less crowded alleys, in order to navigate through the city avoiding the main roads whenever possible. After the tour, you can taste one of the best ones in "gelato" in town. Choose to end your experience with a Tuscan Lunch in a typical "Trattoria" located in Florence city center.
-Experience a Ride through the City centre to discover its four districts
-Admire the most iconic monuments and squares of Florence
-Enjoy a Delicious "Gelato" in the historic centre!
-Add a Tuscan Lunch in a typical "Trattoria" located in the heart of Florence
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$47.65
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$47.65

Exploring Florence and its ancient and artistic squares.
Ciao! Are you visiting Florence for the first time or do you live there and want to get to know it better? If the answer is yes this is the perfect visit for you. I will show you the most important places in the city walking through its main streets and crossing its ancient and artistic squares!
Highlights:
We will start our visit in the square of Santa Maria Novella, famous for a now forgotten tradition, the race with wagons. We will also admire the beautiful façade of the church, the work of the genius of Leon Battista Alberti.
Our visit continues in the religious center of the city, cathedral square, the famous cathedral surmounted by the majestic dome, by Filippo Brunelleschi.
We will then continue towards the square that is still the political center of Florence, Piazza della Signoria, where we will get to know Cosimo I de' Medici better through the statues he wanted.
The last part of our itinerary will be dedicated to Ponte Vecchio and the river that flows under it, the Arno.
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$29.92
$3.33 savings
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$29.92
$3.33 savings
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Exclusive Private Guided Tour through the Architecture of Florence with a Local
Uncover the architectural wonders of Florence with an exclusive private guided tour. Led by a passionate local, marvel at some iconic landmarks in this intimate small-group experience. Wander around each building as you learn about the city's history, exploring how its design has evolved over time whilst still preserving traditional Italian culture. Take away informative insights from your guide that will stay with you long after you wander the streets.
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$553.00
per group
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$553.00
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VIP art by bike small group day or night
Discover the top sights of Florence by bike on a 2.5-hour cycling tour of the UNESCO listed city center and more. Set at a leisurely pace, the tour is ideal for visitors of all ages. Enjoy frequent stops to take photos and learn about your surroundings. The well-rounded tour also includes a bottle of water to keep you hydrated and a complimentary gelato.
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$83.12
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$83.12

Best of Florence group tour
A guided walking tour is the best way to discover the historic center of Florence and we will make sure you don't miss any of the highlights.
We will walk among iconic monuments such as the magnificent Cathedral, with Brunelleschi's dome, the Baptistery and Giotto's Bell Tower. Our tour will take you to Piazza Signoria, the political center of Florence, dominated by a medieval fortress that was the seat of the city government for 700 years. The square, an open-air museum, houses some of the finest sculptures from the Renaissance era. Finally we will visit the famous Ponte Vecchio, the oldest in Florence and the only one to survive the Second World War. We will then explore the narrow streets and small squares of medieval Florence, the old tower houses, witnesses of family rivalry, all while your guide will tell you the curiosities of each place.
Finally we will take a "fresh" break with an ice cream to taste while the guide will be available for other curiosities.
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$132.99
Price varies by group size
From
$132.99
Price varies by group size

Made in Florence Artisan Tour
Embark on this 4-hour tour to uncover the fabulous craftsmanship in Florence. Ideal for curious tourists wanting to explore secret workshops of various local crafts and artisan products. Your guide will share stories about Tuscan culture while you discover marvelous items to take home as a souvenir. With exclusive access and discounts in select stores, it's a journey full of fashionable goodies that will easily fill your suitcase.
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$109.71
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$109.71

Personal Vacation and Travel Photographer Tour in Florence
Let’s face it: those selfies and quick snaps from your camera phone don’t always do your travels justice. Invest in the services of professional photographer while you visit Florence and document the trip properly. A local guide designs a customized route through the city based on your unique needs, then a library of professional photos is available for download within five business days of the shoot.
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$274.29
per group
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$274.29
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Private Florence Photo Session with Professional Photographer
What will make our activity special? My goal is to capture your travel experience while you are visiting such a unique place like Florence. Your emotions, your personality your motivations to visit Italy with your favorites people. Everlasting beautiful and truthful memories in pictures. I have many years of experience as a professional photographer in Florence.
We will go from Piazza di Santa Maria Novella, through Piazza del Duomo and Ponte Vecchio in this 2 hours photography session in the Florence City center.
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$516.62
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$516.62
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Florence by golf Cart Piazzale Michelangelo
Guided tour of the most important monuments of the city and the historic center of Florence.
Buy time with an expert driver from the city of Florence.
the best choice for disabled people to see the city up close.
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$56.65
Price varies by group size
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$56.65
Price varies by group size

Florence city tour by Golf Cart
Guided tour of the most important monuments of the city and the historic center of Florence.
Buy time with an expert driver from the city of Florence.
the best choice for disabled people to see the city up close.
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$45.09
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$45.09

Florence City Guided Private Tour 1,5h
Single City Tour Guided without walking
Best solution to visit all of Florence in a short time
Ability to take numerous photos from the best viewpoints
Possibility of entering some historic buildings / churches
Local guide of Florence
Possibility of customizing the tour
Advice on what to do / other activities in the city
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$32.14
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