Florence Walking Tour: Discover Hidden Gems

Uncover the secrets of Florence’s Renaissance history and the influential Medici family on this engaging walking tour. Discover hidden gems and fascinating stories in a friendly and easy-going atmosphere.

Duration: 2 hours
Cancellation: 24 hours
Highlights
  • Basilica di San Lorenzo - The Basilica di San Lorenzo (Basilica of St Lawrence) is one of the largest churches of Florence, Italy, situated at the centre of the city’s main market district, and the burial place of all the principal members of the Medici family from Cosimo il Vecchio to Cosimo III.
What's Included
  • Licensed Guide
What's Not Included
  • Gratuities
Additional Information

This is the ultimate on-foot exploration you could experience in Florence. Perfect for beginners or returning visitors, the tour covers prominent city landmarks and undiscovered treasures hidden away from the usual touristy routes. You’ll gain insights that wouldn’t be apparent if you were to tour the city on your own.
As you wander through the city,…

Location
Piazza di San Lorenzo, 35R
Piazza di San Lorenzo
The meeting point is in front of the façade of SAN LORENZO church (main entrance, not the entrance of the Medici chapels) next to the marble statue of Giovanni de' Medici who is sitting on a small throne. Look for a small red flag.
Cancellation Policy

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

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Maikeh398
Aug 24, 2025
Definitely recommend as the start of your Florence trip. - I went with my family, we enjoyed the tour a lot!! The explanations were great, now we understand the city and it’s much more fun to walk around the streets discovering the little details he explained to us. Definitely recommend!
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A6810fnhakanc
Aug 24, 2025
Florencee - Good storytelling. He was kind and show everything from locals eyes. He explained everything in propere time order. Thanks for him
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_remezgi_2024
Aug 24, 2025
Firenze with all history - As a local he gave all his knowledge to us! It was really great to attend to tour thanks to him we now know all details about Firenze and all people who lived and contributed to the city
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Jassy
Aug 22, 2025
Great tour at a low cost. - The your was very informative and well paced. It was great storytelling with some humor. Being free it was worth it and we just provided a donation at the end.
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Seaside57351531219
Aug 22, 2025
Awesome history lesson! - The guide gave us very interesting insights and made a 2-hour tour fly by in a heartbeat! Also food- and gelato recommendations! Would totally recommend!
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14glenna
Aug 21, 2025
Fantastic Florence with Samono - Samona was professional knowledgeable and witty.Her passion for Florence clearly showed and we were amazed at her intimate knowledge of the history of Florence and all have lived there. Would highly recommend her to anyone looking to understand the history of this wonderful city
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Amalie1909
Aug 21, 2025
Fantastic exciting experience! - My experience was truly touched by Manuels amazing storytelling skills! I got the experience of reading a fairy tale and was absorbed throughout the trip. He told stories and showed places that could not be immediately found by the ordinary tourist.
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S9633zvjenniferl
Aug 21, 2025
Great Florence Introductory experience - Manuel showed us parts of Florence we had not seen in our previous visit. Explaining small details that made a difference in how the city was viewed. Would recommend to anyone looking not only to get a general layout of the important areas of interest but also not commonly known stories.
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Rosiegh833oe
Aug 21, 2025
Understanding Florence - We walked around Florence the day before and it was beautiful but now I understand the history and the stories thanks to Manuel, we can see it with different eyes. This tour was so worth it!
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Culture22365673163
Aug 21, 2025
Best tour in town. - Manuel was incredible, took us through the main places of the city and the medieval streets that only the Florentines know. English is very noticeable, speaks about the history and curiosities of the creation of the city. Talk a lot about it.
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up to 15 guests
1 - Adult
Cancellation: Free cancellation up to 24 hours before the start of your experience (local time).