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Discover this tiny village nestled on the hills above Florence, out from the crowd and blessed by a nice breeze. Enjoy the gorgeous views, see some art treasures hidden between its narrow roads and learn about the millenary history without missing its sparkling everyday life!

Destination

Florence, Italy

Category

Off The Beaten Track

Duration

3 hours

Transport mode

Walking tour

Available languages

Italiano, English

Excluded

• Meals
• Museums tickets
• Aperitivo

What you can expect

This is the plan

Check out the plan below to see what you'll get up to with your local host. Feel free to personalize this offer with Marco.

1. Meeting point

   Meet at San Domenico - Florence to start your journey

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2. Itinerary

   This is what our experience could look like, but it’s not set in stone! Once you book, you can chat directly with your host to make small tweaks to suit your preferences.

3. Meeting Point

   San Domenico's n.7 bus stop

4. Urban trek

   Climb the narrow steep streets

5. Natural Mystic

   Immerse into the medieval Duomo and learn more about Renaissance

6. Piazza Mino

   Discover the quaint square wth its small shops

7. Artistic Ceramics

   Visit a small pottery workshop where artists create their unique pieces

8. Archeological area

   Get a guided visit through beautiful monuments immersed into the tuscan countryside

9. Elevate yourself!

   Reach the hilltop for a spectacular view of Florence

10. The convent

    Explore the narrow environments of the franciscan convent, where peace and silence reign

11. Cheers to that!

    Come back to Piazza Mino and enjoy an Aperitivo with me!

12. Make it yours

    Want to tweak the itinerary? Book directly & chat afterwards with your host to adjust highlights, skip stops, or make small changes to fit your preferences.

    Book risk-free: Cancel within 24 hours for a full refund.

    Need something special? Personalize your experience for more time, alternative locations or a completely tailored plan.

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Flexible cancellation policy

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Reviews from guests

Mary🇺🇸 United States

30 December 2024

One of the absolute best tours we’ve ever done. After many trips to Firenze over the last ten years, we finally had the chance to explore Fiesole and Marco was the perfect guide. He was engaging, personable, incredibly knowledgeable and a joy to spend three hours with learning the vast history and culture of the area. Fiesole is a hidden gem with a fascinating history dating to the Etruscans. A highlight of the tour was the ruins of the Roman theater complete with temple and spa, and Marco’s ability to bring it to life and create vivid imagery of what it would have looked like in its prime was spectacular. I highly recommend this tour to anyone interested in the history and culture of this rich area and if you’re lucky enough to get Marco as your guide you’ll come away much richer! Time travel wirh Marco

Maria🇺🇸 United States

28 November 2022

Marco is one of the most fascinating and interesting tour hosts we’ve ever had. Our trip to Fiesole is a highlight of our trip to Italy. It was about a 20-30 minute trip out of central Florence and we found ourself above the city in the calm and peaceful (and beautiful) Tuscan countryside. Marco is extremely kind and thoughtful- he had thought of all the logistics and shared helpful information prior to the actual tour. The tour itself was wonderful - Marco started with teaching us about the ancient Etruscans and then worked his way forward through history. We got to see ruins, churches, and even a monastery! If you love history - I would very much recommend Marco & this tour as a guide. It was also such a lovely and peaceful way to see the history of the are. A breath of fresh air

Julia🇺🇸 United States

18 June 2022

Marco was absolutely charming and a true gem full of knowledge about Fiesole and Florence in general. His tour was full of history and personal touches and we would highly recommend it to anyone interested in visiting Fiesole. Thanks Marco!Amazing time Fiesole

Leslie🇺🇸 United States

22 March 2022

Before we arrived in Fiesole, Marco made sure we knew exactly what bus to catch and where we were going. Very helpful! He checked to see what our expectations and desires were so that he understood our priorities. Marco gave us an excellent tour of Fiesole's Etruscan and Roman archeology, explaining how what we were seeing fit into the history and landscape. As one member of our group had majored in anthropology and is getting a Master's in museum studies, we were thrilled to have someone with Marco's knowledge and experience to answer our questions. He did a great job of this, discussing our theories and fitting what we had already seen in Florence in context with what we were seeing in Fiesole. He continued the tour into the Renaissance period, and talked a bit about the area today. We also very much appreciated his recommendation for lunch. The atmosphere and food were excellent. We highly recommend Marco.Excellent Archeological and Cultural Tour

Virginia🇺🇸 United States

2 February 2025

We were so fortunate to have Marco as our guide at the Uffizi. He is a great art historian who was able to shepherd us through the large collection and give us a more complete background on the amazing works of art. He is professional, patient, and kind. We highly recommend Marco to guide anyone visiting Florence’s museums and cultural attractions. Marco is a wonderful art historian & guide

Joanne

25 November 2024

We absolutely loved our tour with Marco and came away with a far deeper understanding about the history of Florence, the Renaissance Artists and their work. We would suggest you do this at the beginning of your trip as there will be things you want to further explore in Florence as a result. Marco is very knowledgeable, engaging and a gentleman. We would wholeheartedly recommend this tour for anyone who is interested in understand this fasinating period of history.

Laure

7 October 2024

This was truly an unforgettable visit of the Uffizi, my parents gave me a birthday present a guided visit of the Uffizi for me and my 3 friends with Marco, and this was such a wonderful experience. Marco adapted the visit to what we wanted to see, our pace and always put things in context. He patiently answered all our questions and there were many! He was captivating, shared many anecdotes and was very generous with his time. I am so grateful and could not have asked for a better guide. Thank you so much Marco for making this visit so interesting, it enlightened the rest of our visit of Florence, giving us some strong basis to understand the Italian Renaissance.An unforgettable visit of the Uffizi

Chad🇺🇸 United States

15 September 2024

We had the absolute best time with Marco. He was a fantastic guide. So friendly, so helpful and so knowledgeable. Even though we only spent one day touring Florence, he made the absolute most of our time and we feel like we really discovered it. I have been to Florence four times in the past and never really thought that much of it. (I know, I’m sorry.) But with Marco, my wife and I absolutely fell in love with this fabulous city and all it has to offer. He was an absolutely exceptional guide for us in Florence and we feel like we have made a friend. Also, as an aside, our experiences with withlocals.com have all been outstanding. Marco was the third guide we have used with them and everyone of these experiences has been great. He told us a little bit about the vetting process and they don’t just let anybody represent them. He said that before he was allowed to work with them, they met with him in person. They talk to him, and they even went on a tour with him. This is a really good service and I highly recommend Withlocals to anyone who is looking for a personalized experience in a new place. We just could not be more happy with Marco or with this company.Superb Day In Florence

Ron

14 August 2024

We loved the tour with Marco through the Uffizi. Took the time to explain us a lot about the works, showing his genuine interest in the works and us! He is knowledgeable and enthusiastic. Would book again with him, without a doubt.Interesting tour with sociable guide

Carolyn🇨🇦 Canada

27 May 2024

We met Marco for our tour of the Uffizi on our first full day in Florence, and we could not have had a better beginning to our travels. Marco opened up not only the treasures of the gallery but also the Renaissance world and the interplay of so many factors of this dynamic time and its reflections in art. He was welcoming, articulate, enthusiastic, and insightful - we felt genuinely invited to engage. The four of us travelling together have different experiences and backgrounds, yet we all felt our morning with Marco added meaning to other sites in Florence and throughout our continued journeys. Superb experience! Best way to begin our Florence experience

N

20 December 2023

Marco is an excellent guide. He gave us a beautiful presentation of the artistic development of peinture from the renaissance to the realistic in the context of the rule of the Medicis. The combination of historical facts with typical anecdotes was so fascinating that at the end we didn’t feel the time pass but we felt richer in our understanding of the place of the Uffizi in art and history. Combining all this with Marco’s punctuality and very pleasant personality we wholeheartedly recommend Marco to any group. With Marco we really understood the Uffizi

Tom🇦🇺 Australia

6 December 2023

The Uffizi is overwhelming without a guide. We have had about 4 guides during our Italy trip and Marco was standout the best. We had a group with different levels of art history knowledge including 2 teenagers and Marco was able to give us basically a History of Western Art course in 3 hours. Great English, witty and evidently deep knowledge in response to questions. Evidently loves his job. Could not recommend him highly enough.Brilliant guide to the Uffizi

Unknown🇺🇸 United States

28 November 2023

Marco, se caracterizo por darnos un buen resumen de tres horas en lo mas importante de la hermosa ciudad de Florencia. Gracias Le FamilyExcelente!

Phung🇺🇸 United States

23 November 2023

Marco gave us a great introduction to Florence. We went through many parts of the city. Stopped by a local shop for some food and drinks. What I like about Marco was that he engaged our teenagers with questions and that made the tour more enjoyable. The adults also learned a lot too. Highly recommended tour guide.Great guide through Florence

Tammy🇺🇸 United States

23 October 2023

Marco was a very knowledgeable tour guide, passionate about his city. We enjoyed our tour and recommend him as a guide!Marco is an excellent guide

Kelly🇺🇸 United States

17 October 2023

Marco was very knowledgeable, He was flexible and made u announced stops for us.Marco was terrific

Bob🇺🇸 United States

27 September 2023

Marco was a fantastic guide to this beautiful city, he gave us insights that helped us understand so much more Be under no illusion, this city can be brutally overcrowded and without an experienced guide such as Marco it can be difficult to avoid the herd Wonderful Firenze

Nusrat🇬🇧 United Kingdom

12 July 2023

I decided to book a personal guided tour of the Uffizi gallery for the first time through Withlocals during our family holiday. I chose Marco because of his profile and background in Art history. Marco’s correspondence was very good prior to the tour. He always responded to my queries promptly. The tour itself was excellent due to Marco’s extensive knowledge of the gallery and Florentine history. He was interactive with us all, answering our questions happily. He was polite and respectful in his demeanour at all times. He brought the gallery to life for us, and made the whole experience a memorable one. If you are looking for a personal tour guide in Florence, look no further than Marco. You will not be disappointed. Excellent guided tour of the Uffizi

Ramona🇺🇸 United States

19 June 2023

Our family had a wonderful time with Marco as our tour guide in Florence! His extensive knowledge of and passion for the history of this bustling city is impressive to say the least! Marco allowed plenty of time for explain everything in a way that was easy to understand and follow. He was very patient with our questions and more thank accommodating with our requests. Grazie Mille Marco!! 🙂Florence History

Daisy 🇺🇸 United States

3 June 2023

Marco is well informed has a lot of historical background information and passed on many anecdotes. I felt well educated and we enjoyed the tour very much. His personality is easy going Yes I would hire him again if the opportunity arisesMaria Novella. Medici Riccardo

Sofie🇦🇺 Australia

31 May 2023

We had such a wonderful time with Marco, taking us through all the highlights of the Uffizi. Marco was clearly knowledgeable and passionate about Renaissance art and explained the backstory of key artworks in a clear and compelling way (with a good dose of humour!). Marco was generous with his time and we couldn’t have wished for a more wonderful guide to take us through a gallery with such breathtaking art. Thank you Marco!Fantastic Uffizi experience with Marco!

Kim🇺🇸 United States

20 May 2023

Our group of four was conveniently picked up by Marco and our driver, Alfonso, right in front of our Air B&B. Had a comfortable and enjoyable drive to Greve where Marco explained the Chianti region, had a Chianti 101 lesson, and leaned about the quaint town of Greve. Visited a family owned winery in Lamole to taste several fabulous wines and olive oil. Enjoyed some time in Greve tasting salami, prosciutto, cheese, and more wine. Also appreciate Marco’s recommendation to visit the leather store in Greve! After a short visit to Montefioralle, Marco helped us make reservations for dinner back in Florence and we were dropped off at the restaurant. The dinner recommendation was on point where we had delicious pasta and amazing Steak Florentine. We will definitely contact Marco when we’re back in Florence. It has been the highlight of our trip. Can’t wait to return!! Thanks, Marco!Fantastic & memorable Chianti afternoon!

Leif🇸🇪 Sweden

28 April 2023

Marco is a very knowledgeable and friendly guide. He brings the information over in a very nice way. He has a great knowledge in art and history. One of the best guides we ever met!Excellent!

Cecilia🇸🇪 Sweden

10 April 2023

Me and my family did the 3-hour Renaissance tour with Marco in Florence and we had a great time. Marco was very knowledgeable and showed us all the key/major points of interest along with their history. 10/10Informative and interesting tour!

Megan🇺🇸 United States

9 April 2023

Marco was an amazing tour guide for myself and three girlfriends on the Chianti and Tuscany in a Day tour. We had originally booked pre-Covid and had to reschedule when our trip was cancelled - both bookings were very smooth and Marco was very accommodating. A private driver picked us up from our Air BNB and drove us through the countryside. We visited so many special and beautiful sites that tell a story of Florence and Italy in general. The trip felt very personalized. Marco was very attentive to all of our needs, answered all of our questions, was a wealth of knowledge and so passionate about Italy. It was most certainly the highlight of our stay in Florence. I would absolutely recommend (and have recommended) this trip to anyone considering. Romantic Tuscan Retreat

Gillian🇺🇸 United States

19 March 2023

I booked two tours with Marco for my husband and me along with our two college-aged children. The first evening we arrived in Florence, we met Marco for a three hour walking tour. Although we had visited Florence before, this time around I wanted us to start out with an overview of the history of Florence and a better understanding of some of the most important families historically and economically. MARCO WAS FANTASTIC! He began with how Florence was established along with the Roman influence to give us a good grounding. Then as we walked from one spot to the next he pointed out buildings, architectural features, paintings in churches, details on bridges, weaving everything into fascinating stories. From important artists to the developing economy and writers like Dante we learned so much but in the most enjoyable way--the three hours flew by! The following day we met Marco for a personal tour of the Uffizi. Again, we've been before but the Uffizi has so much it's hard not to be overwhelmed. I wanted someone to take us through with a focus on some of the more important pieces in the history and development of art. Again, Marco was just absolutely wonderful. It truly felt like we experienced the best of the Uffizi and really appreciated and enjoyed what we were looking at. Marco is so knowledgeable! His ability to weave the information and stories together makes for a really enjoyable time. He welcomes questions and has a kind, warm demeanor. He was very attuned to a responsive to our understanding and thoughtful. My college age kids loved it as much as my husband and I did ... I think that says it all. :)Absolutely fantastic!

Ruth🇬🇧 United Kingdom

9 March 2023

We had a wonderful afternoon exploring some of the highlights of the Uffizi with Marco. We had limited knowledge of the Renaissance period and the art it produced but Marco was an excellent guide, setting the context and bringing the art and artists alive. It was a memorable experience and visit.An afternoon in the Uffuzi

Judianne🇬🇧 United Kingdom

16 February 2023

We did the hidden gems and main sights tour with Marco. From the moment we met him we knew he’d be great. He tailored the tour to us perfectly. He was exceptionally knowledgeable, answering every question we had. We learnt so much about Florence and the 3 hours passed really quickly. One of the best tours we’ve done (and we’ve done quite a few!) Fantastic tour. Marco was brilliant

Bradley🇿🇦 South Africa

7 January 2023

Marco took us on a journey that traced Florence’s history from Classical Antiquity and the Middle Ages through the Renaissance right up to modern times. He wove stories about the architecture, art, religion, politics and even food of the different ages that brought Florence to life for us. Our 3 hours with Marco opened our eyes to the many facets of the City of Lilies and continued to enrich our visit to Florence even after we said goodbye to him. We are a family of 5 ranging in ages from 12 to 52, and he was engaging and entertaining for everyone. He didn’t miss a beat when we added last minute requests like the best gelato shop in the city or advice on good restaurants. We have no reservations in recommending Marco to anyone looking for a guide on their visit to Florence. Master story teller unlocks city’s secrets

Unknown

8 November 2022

Marco gave my wife and I a tour around Florence — it was incredible! Marco is an art historian, which is the perfect set of knowledge in a city with such a rich history of art and art influence. He took us to places we never would have gone, explained their value and significance to Florence, and walked us through time using art and architecture. He was also incredibly accommodating to our 3-month-old and her needs. Just a great overall experience. Just Great!

Amber🇩🇪 Germany

6 November 2022

Marco is the perfect guide to take you through the Uffizi. His explanation of the development of art through the period made us all finally understand the concept of perspective and depth. He included the kids in his tour and kept them engaged and most importantly he managed to convey his passion for the art in a way that in part infected us with the same enthusiasm. I cannot praise this tour enough.Perfect Tour

Katharine 🇺🇸 United States

1 November 2022

If you want to see the Ufizzi with an unbelievably knowledgeable, interesting, passionate historian, then Marco is for you. You will learn more than you could possibly imagine in one afternoon: through interesting stories, thoughtful details and a very engaging presence. He answered every question, did not rush through anything and offered many extra insights and information based on our interest and questions. Marco- A master of the Masters

Dave🇬🇧 United Kingdom

29 October 2022

Marco treated us to an entertaining and fascinating introduction to Florence. Art, food, culture, history, and travel tips. Highly recommended. Super Tour Introducing Florence

MARINA🇺🇸 United States

16 October 2022

We took a 3 hour tour with Marco when we first arrived to Florence, and he gave us the perfect introduction. The timing was neither too fast (sometimes common with tour guides) nor too boring with too many facts and figures. He is extremely bright, and really knows his history! He is also really funny, and genuinely an all around nice person. We wished we had taken another tour with him! Highly recommended. Marco is an excellent guide!

katherineready🇬🇧 United Kingdom

30 September 2022

We had a great time exploring Florence with Marco. He is a great story teller and brings a real sense of passion and humour to art and history which created a really memorable trip. The 3 hours flew by!Highly recommend a tour with Marco

TJ🇨🇦 Canada

25 August 2022

Marco was awesome. Showed us around central Florence as it was our first time in the city. Told us great stories that we never would have known otherwise (keep your camera away until he tells you whether the sculpture is the original or not - Dante). Gave us great tips on places to visit and how to beat the lineups. He even answered some questions the next day about a place he told us to go visit but we forgot to write down. If you’re visiting the first time, book with Marco.Amazing way to see Florence the first time

Rusty🇺🇸 United States

12 August 2022

Our time with Marco was absolutely fantastic! He met us at the arranged time and quickly built rapport with all members of our party.. The tour was a great introduction to Florence and some of its important landmarks, including the Uffizi and Ponte Vecchio. Marco is also a skilled story-teller, and offered many insights into the history and culture of Florence, highlighting the Medici family's contributions to the region. He was very patient with all of our questions and recommended some excellent food options that we got to enjoy during our time in this beautiful city! Truly a memorable time! Grazie, Marco!Excellent Introduction to Florence!

Bethany🇺🇸 United States

23 July 2022

Marco is a fabulous tour guide! We arrived in Florence having never been there and knowing nothing about the city. By the time the tour was over we knew the whole history. Marco is a walking textbook. He showed us all of the highlights and included many hidden things that most would never see. It was extremely hot but he kept us in the shade when possible and treated us to some wonderful gelato. I would absolutely recommend and will definitely contact Marco again next time we are in Florence. Wonderful tour of Florence

nmatthias66🇬🇧 United Kingdom

20 July 2022

What a wonderful guy Marco is. He was personable and so knowledgeable. Marco answered all of our questions with patience. We thoroughly enjoyed the tour and would definitely recommend. Interesting and Informative

Chris🇬🇧 United Kingdom

20 July 2022

Marco was brilliant. He gave us an amazing look at Florence, showing us many of the “off the beaten track” places to go. He kept our teenage boys interested which takes some doing! Marco has great local knowledge, as well a real passion for art history and wine! Can’t recommend him enough. Thank you MarcoIntroduction to Florence

laura🇺🇸 United States

26 June 2022

I can't say enough good thing about our Uffizi tour with Marco, he is an art history major and definitely the person you want on you tour of the Uffizi. Easy going & so knowledge, he made our tour wonderful! 10 + definitely worth the time & $ invested! Marco was Marvelous !

Julie🇺🇸 United States

22 June 2022

We spent a lovely day with Marco learning about the beautiful art in the Ufizzi Gallery. His storytelling brought everything to life and we learned so many things we would have missed without his expertise.Bringing Art to Life

pamela🇺🇸 United States

20 June 2022

With so much beauty and history it can be extremely overwhelming - even for history lovers like my husband and I. Marco was amazing and actually by showing us the highlights he put things in a time line so it all made sense....we felt like he made the art come alive and we had an incredible experience there because of him. Thank you Marco!!Accademia and Uffizi gallery

Kristen🇺🇸 United States

15 June 2022

My husband and I had the good fortune to choose Marco as our guide for the highlights of the Uffizi tour. Marco is incredibly adept at navigating the labyrinth of the Uffizi, choosing the right spot at the right time in order for us to gain the best view of the highlights. Marco is extremely adaptable regarding the needs of any group. I had let him know that we wanted to spend more time with fewer pieces rather than try to see too much. Marco was quick to oblige and this approach gave him a chance to demonstrate his amazing depth of knowledge of the Renaissance paintings we were primarily interested in seeing. I appreciated the stories behind the artists, the careful analysis of the elements and style of particular paintings and the historical context for Renaissance painting Marco provided. Lest you think any of this was dry or boring, fear not! Marco's passion for the art is contagious and our time flew. I hadn't exactly clued my husband into the idea of spending more time with fewer pieces (oops!) so after a bit of time he asked if we could speed it up and see more. Marco instantly and graciously shifted gears, picking up the pace and packing in more of what the Uffizi has to offer. I would highly recommend Marco for your tour of the Uffizi!Exceptional knowledge!

Marianne 🇺🇸 United States

3 June 2022

Great tour guide. Very knowledgeable, personable and sensitive to our needs and desires

ejstern🇺🇸 United States

18 May 2022

Marco guided our family around Orence for two days. We were three generations, all with different interests and needs. He did a fabulous job of making the tour interesting to everyone and bringing the city to life for us. Terrific guide

patricia 🇺🇸 United States

15 May 2022

Marco was a great tour guide! He helped us understand what we were seeing in the museum and added stories and context. It was a perfect amount of interesting information. Highly recommend!Wonderful overview of the Uffizi

Logan🇺🇸 United States

14 May 2022

My husband and I enjoyed a wonderful 3 hour tour with Marco! He showed us exactly what we were looking for - the less touristy and more local sights. We went and explored stunning historical churches, a garden, made sure to enter a few local artists shops, and even showed me the “wine walls” throughout Florence! If coming to Florence book a tour with Marco, you will not regret it! Wonderful tour!

Reni🇺🇸 United States

6 May 2022

Marco was so engaging and he gave us a love for Florence. He shared with a depth of knowledge about the history of the medieval and renaissance history of art and the history of Florence that we were not expecting. We loved learning about the evolution of art, and what the art masters brought to the world of art and architecture. Our last stop of the day was especially touching. Marco took us to see Michelangelo's sculpture of the crucifix in wood in the church of Santo Spirito. It was moving to see. Marco created a wonderful experience of Florence for us that we will never forget.Wonderful day with Marco

Betty🇬🇧 United Kingdom

5 May 2022

We told Marco straight off that we were definitely no art historians ourselves but were genuinely interested in the historical development of Florence as a city and in its art and architecture. He delivered a wonderful guided tour for us with passionate interest and yet a light touch. The hours flew by! Thank you Marco! Highly recommended!EXCEPTIONAL👏