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Want to see the best of Florence? We got you covered. But as you can expect from a Withlocals experience, the real excitement is its hidden gems. Join your favorite local and get a feeling of the city's real vibe on a tour that has it all, so you can say: I experienced the real Florence!

Destination

Florence, Italy

Category

City Highlight Tours

Duration

3 hours

Transport mode

Walking tour

Available languages

Español, English, Italiano, Deutsch, 日本語, Français, Português, 中文

Included

• Private Guide
• 1 Local Drink or Snack
• Entrance to Santo Spirito Church
• All Withlocals Tours are Carbon Neutral

What you can expect

Choose your local

Get to know these 12 passionate locals, each bringing unique perspectives and talents. Choose your favorite, check their availability, and book to create an unforgettable adventure tailored to you.

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 the host of your choice.

1. Meeting point

   Meet at Next to the Column of Abundance - 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. City Highlights

   See from Piazza Pitti, Piazza del Duomo, Ponte vecchio, and other landmarks and must-sees of the city. Your local host will take you to the main spots in town so you can get the perfect overview of what makes Florence so unique

4. Hidden Gems

   Along the way, your local host will show you treasures hidden in plain sight that only the locals know about. Get to know the city through a different perspective, the local way, and discover places and stories that not many tourists experience

5. Magical Storytelling

   Behind every landmark and every stop, there’s a story, and your local host is ready to tell it all. Get ready to listen to incredible stories, one-of-a-kind insights, and fun facts only a knowledgeable local would know!

6. Special Treat

   Follow your host to one of their favorite eateries for a snack or a drink beloved by the locals. Take a break and catch up with your new local friend and get the answers to all your travel questions

7. 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.

Flexible cancellation policy

• Feel confident booking

  Cancel within 24 hours for a full refund. Even up to 7 days before your experience, you’ll receive a refund, minus the service fee.

• Change of plans?

  Reschedule your experience to a date and time that works best for you.

• Loved by travelers worldwide

  Simple and flexible – your plans, your way.

Reviews from guests

Melinda🇺🇸 United States

(About local Martina)

10 September 2025

My daughter and I loved our time with Martina. She’s a charming young woman who is not only really knowledgeable about her city, but passionate about its history and keeping its artisan heritage alive. The hidden gems tour was terrific and we 10/10 recommend. A Great Overview of Beautiful Florence!

Beth🇨🇦 Canada

(About local Matteo)

8 September 2025

Matteo was an excellent guide with a great sense of humour. We really enjoyed his vast knowledge of the paintings and the history of the city. He took the time to explain details of the art that we would have otherwise missed. Matteo was also extremely helpful recommending restaurants, bars and specific shops. Our 3 hour tour lasted much longer and it was worth every single minute. Great morning in Florence

Melissa

(About local Martina)

29 August 2025

Martina was an excellent guide. She is a professional tour guide and well trained. We appreciate that she is from Florence and really knows the city. She gave us a great mix of culture and history. We had a nice leisurely pace and never felt rushed. Her English was strong and easy to understand. She showed us some hidden gems. Unlike some tour guides that take you to places where they get a kickback, she clearly did not do that. We strongly recommend her for tours of all ages. Excellence

Dominic

(About local Virginia)

26 August 2025

My wife and I had an awesome time on our walking tour with Virginia. Not only is she extremely knowledgeable, but made the experience fun, enjoyable and that we were getting a 1:1 tour and not just verbatim from a script. She has such a love and passion for the city and the entire Italian culture that comes through during her tour. Anyone looking for a fun, kind, and informative tour, HIRE Virginia. Fun Times in Florence with Virginia

Laura🇮🇹 Italy

(About local Dina)

21 August 2025

Dina is a TourGuide Extraordinaire. Not only did she have extensive knowledge of the sites we visited, she was also very organized, and enabled me to see everything I wanted to see. Dina was highly responsive to my needs, She is a warm and caring person, a delight to be with. Tour Guide Extraordinaire

Vanessa

(About local Dina)

17 August 2025

We had a very nice day in Florence with Dina. We were 3 families with kids and Dina made a huge difference because she made the kids to be interested, involved and curious. She took Care of us and was very kind to us. We had a great time and enjoyed Florence and the academia a lot. Thanks Gina for all your attentions and patience.Great day un Florence!!

Sivan

(About local Matteo)

15 August 2025

We came to Florence for a 60th Birthday. When Matteo started our walking tour, we stopped at an amazing bakery and he surprised us with Prosecco for a birthday cheers. What a wonderful start to an amazing tour where Matteo indulged us in food, wine, gelato and a wealth of history about this beautiful city. We couldn’t have picked a better tour guide. Florence for the 60th

robyn

(About local Cristina)

8 August 2025

Cristina was a wonderful tour guide. The whole family enjoyed the tour. She was able to share tidbits and details that were interesting to each of us on an individual level. We loved the added bonus of being shown best places for local foods, gelato, and other shops/buys.

Vander

(About local Cristina)

3 August 2025

Knowledgeable, friendly, engaging are the first things that come to mind when thinking of our experience with Cristina. From initial contact she was very responsive and attentive. She understood exactly what we wanted to do and put together the perfect experience for our group. We will be coming back to Florence for more exploring and will certainly look for Cristina!Thank you Cristina!

Veroniek 🇧🇪 Belgium

(About local Dina)

2 August 2025

Een onvergetelijke ervaring!

Jef🇧🇪 Belgium

(About local Matteo)

2 August 2025

Matteo is a local guide with an amazing knowledge of the history of Florence and his art. We made a verry enjoyable and entertaining tour, and he even offered us a realy artisanal made icecream. Next time we come to Florence, we will book Matteo again. Great guy (with a litlle growing belly 😁)With a hart for Florence

ed🇬🇧 United Kingdom

(About local Mara)

26 July 2025

My family and I had a very enjoyable 3 hours with Mara. She was chatty, friendly and fun, and did a great job of asking us lots of questions so she could tailor our tour. She showed us lots of surprising hidden gems that we would not otherwise have found and gave us many recommendations of places to visit by ourselves- all of which proved spot on. We would highly recommend her to anyone who wants a relaxed and informed tour around the less obvious parts of the city. Chatty, friendly, full of local knowledge

Rob🇦🇺 Australia

(About local Matteo)

20 July 2025

Matteo was very generous with his knowledge and time. Highly recommend him to anyone!Excellent!

Victoria🇺🇸 United States

(About local Giuly)

17 July 2025

Giuly was wonderful, but we had children, aged 7 & 10, and the tour was difficult for them. I think accommodations need to be made if children are in the mix. There was an amazing amount of information, and Giuly was warm and lovely, but it was just overwhelming for the little ones.

Luca🇺🇸 United States

(About local Michele)

14 July 2025

We had the absolute pleasure of exploring Florence with Michele as our guide, and it was truly an unforgettable experience. From the very beginning, Michele impressed us with his deep knowledge, engaging storytelling, and above all, his clear love and passione for what he does. What stood out the most was how genuinely invested he was in making our experience special. He even treated our entire family to gelato during the tour—a small gesture that spoke volumes about his kindness and generosity. Michele never once repeated himself or fell into a routine; he kept us captivated with fascinating insights, fresh perspectives, and a great sense of humor. We walked away having learned so much about Florence—its history, culture, and hidden gems—all thanks to his enthusiastic and thoughtful guidance. We wholeheartedly recommend Michele to anyone looking for a guide in Florence. He’s not just a guide—he’s a storyteller, a historian, and someone who truly brings the city to life. Grazie mille, Michele!Knowledge, Passion, and Gelato!

Mike

(About local Ivana)

13 July 2025

Ivana brought the monuments and history of Florence to life. She was friendly and personable and customized the tour to our needs. Trust that she will create a wonderful Florentine experience for you.Unsurpassable!!!

ykgkx4vdpg🇬🇧 United Kingdom

(About local Martina)

13 July 2025

My wife and I had visited Florence previously but this was a first visit for our 12 year old son. Martina was an enthusiastic and knowledgeable guide who structured the tour perfectly for us. My wife and I saw parts of the city which we had missed before and our son enjoyed learning about the city’s history. We would definitely recommend Martina as your guide to Florence!Great introduction to Florence

Paul & Penny🇬🇧 United Kingdom

(About local Cristina)

6 July 2025

Christina was fantastic and her knowledge base, immense. Highly recommend. 5 star plus

Randy and Jen🇺🇸 United States

(About local Cristina)

6 July 2025

We had such a wonderful morning being introduced to Florence by Christina. She has a wonderful knowledge of the history and art, and was able to share at our level in a meaningful way. Highly recommend!Hidden Gems—Christina was great

JoAnne🇺🇸 United States

(About local Giuly)

4 July 2025

Giuly was knowledgeable and adapted the tour to our interests. The old pharmacy was the best item.Great tour.

Patricia🇬🇧 United Kingdom

(About local Matteo)

2 July 2025

We had a fantastic time with Matteo. His knowledge of Firenze was amazing. We visited several churches and it was really interesting having the various artworks explained to us. Pointing out interesting facts as we walked through the city. We have been to Firenze before but this was the first time with a guide. Matteo definitely made this visit the most enjoyable. Firenze Tour

Lauren🇺🇸 United States

(About local Matteo)

2 July 2025

Matteo beyond exceeded our expectations with his extensive knowledge and showed us some amazing sites in Florence that we would have never knew even existed! This experience allowed us to have an even greater appreciation for the beauty and history of Florence. Matteo is a great guy and is very dedicated to sharing this amazing city with others. He went above and beyond to provide the most amazing, memorable experience! I would highly recommend booking with Matteo-you will not regret it!Amazing, memorable experience!!

walker.grant

(About local Francesco )

30 June 2025

We had a great 3 hour walking tour with Francesco, lots of interesting stops along the way. He is an excellent tour guide, very knowledgeable and funny! He also knows where the best gelato shops are! Great!

Tessa

(About local Francesco )

26 June 2025

Francesco was incredible - so much knowledge to offer and very kind and great company for the day! Would recommend to anyone :)Incredible experience!

Max

(About local Matteo)

20 June 2025

Matteo is super friendly, and helped us to understand the city with a mix of history and culture. He’s really easy to talk to and helped tailor the time to our interests. This was on our first full day in the city and set us up so well for the rest of the trip. Great storyteller and even better person!Fantastic Tour

Robert🇬🇧 United Kingdom

(About local Cristina)

15 June 2025

Cristina was friendly, helpful and informative. Would recommend to anyone who has visited once or 50 times . We learnt a lot and enjoyed the tour immensely Cristina Florence Guide

Shee-Chang🇺🇸 United States

(About local Ivana)

14 June 2025

Ivana was a great guide for our group of four. Very well versed in all things Florentine. Nice pace and engaging presentation of key areas of Florence as well as interesting off the beaten path tidbits. Highly recommended!!Great Tour with Ivana

Amanda🇺🇸 United States

(About local alessandra)

14 June 2025

We had the most lovely tour with Alessandra— you should absolutely book with her! She is a warm and knowledgeable host who knows all the ins and outs of Florence. She joined my family of two parents and two teenage girls and took us into an area I would not have found. It was like seeing all of the local spots buried in a touristy area - beautiful! We loved visiting a few old churches (with incredible frescoes and histories to enjoy), and squares, and got to take in a beautiful view, as well as some modern art. After learning that we are avid readers, she found a lovely bookshop/cafe for us to relax and cool down with a coffee and snack - we were the only Americans there, which I can’t say about anywhere else we have visited! She also found us some tickets to a classical music concert for that evening, AND dropped us off at a wonderful trattoria (again- local!) for lunch. She really tailored the day to what we wanted. We learned so much and enjoyed the pleasure of Alessandra’s good company the entire time. Have a wonderful time on your tour with Alessandra!Go enjoy a morning with Alessandra!

Bernd🇩🇪 Germany

(About local Martina)

14 June 2025

Over all a perfect trip. She was great showing us some special places and telling us secrets about the city of Florence👍🏼 The main thing was, that the way she’s doing her job is so enthusiastic and you see every single second that she really loves her job. It was a special day for us. Thanks so muchPerfect

Robert🇺🇸 United States

(About local Matteo)

10 June 2025

Matteo did a great job with our tour - we’d been to Florence before and learned about many new and interesting places & historical artifacts. He’s kind, generous with his knowledge - a great value. Highly recommended. Great Tour!

Roger

(About local Eduardo Allan Addazi )

22 May 2025

He was an articulate and interesting host who showed us the underrated tombs of the Medici and chapel. We highly recommend him!Eduardo was excellent!

Meredith🇺🇸 United States

(About local Cristina)

21 May 2025

Christina was friend, extremely knowledgeable, and overall just a joy to explore Florence with. She showed us some unique details and managed the busy crowds wonderfully. Our group also was slow going and she was very considerate to that. Fantastic tour guide!

Brad🇨🇦 Canada

(About local Giulia)

16 May 2025

Extremely pleasant and knowledgeable,sometime less is better Great experience!

Lorraine & Richard🇬🇧 United Kingdom

(About local Matteo)

14 May 2025

Three of us really enjoyed our time with Matteo. He took note of our preference to concentrate on lesser known/quieter streets & areas (as we’d visited the hot spots on previous trips). Breakfast venue was great as was market experience, enabling us to taste food as we went. His knowledge of art/history/architecture is extensive but he made everything accessible and fun and finished with great restaurant recommendations. Thanks, Matteo, for showing us a different side to Florence. Will definitely recommend you to friends. A different side to Florence

James🇺🇸 United States

(About local Martina)

13 May 2025

We can't begin to convey how pleased we were with the delightful experience provided by Marty. She is a lovely, intelligent individual and her knowledge of Florence was extensive and entertaining at the same time. We were impressed by her energy and enthusiasm - and her obvious love for her home. We highly recommend her, it was a wonderful experience.Martina was a delight!

Colleen

(About local Michele)

9 May 2025

We had no time to research Florence or learn very much Italian. Months before we arrived we booked a tour with Michele, then there we were. And he didn’t judge. He just told us stories about how Florence became what it is. We only have two days here. Not enough. He made us want to come back. Thank you, Michele. Transform from a tourist to a neighbor.

Rachel

(About local Giulia)

7 May 2025

We planned for a half day tour with Giulia in Florence. The day before the tour Trenetalia announced that there was going to be a rail strike. We scrambled for a driver and got to Florence much later than expected. Giulia was in touch with us the whole ride in. She calmed me down, told me not to worry and managed to get us to our meeting place in time for our tour of the Accademia Gallery. And that was all before meeting her! She whisked us into the museum and gave us one of the best museum tours I have ever had! She was so knowledgeable, interesting, engaging and open for all questions. Her lead up to seeing the David was amazing! She then took us to a great cafe- Twist Bistrot - for coffee and a snack -yum! She talked to us about what she had in mind for the tour and then asked us what we wanted to do. She showed us all the ‘must-see’ sights and then walked us around, giving insightful history and fun facts about the sights and Florence in general. This was my third visit to Florence and I’ve never learned so much in such a fun way! She also answered 500 questions we had about all sorts of things. We ended up at a fantastic gelato place (better than the advertised best gelato in the world’ place in San Gimignano!) feeling like we knew so much about Florence, Italy and Giulia! I felt like we made a new friend for life! I highly recommend the Highlights of Florence tour and Giulia!Wonderful day in Florence with Giulia!

Amanda

(About local Michele)

6 May 2025

Michele was very personable and has a wealth knowledge about the rich history of Florence. We learned a lot about the city! Wonderful experience

Maryse

(About local Eduardo Allan Addazi )

6 May 2025

Eduarfo heeft ons alle mooie plekken in Florence laten zien en we hebben genoten van zijn enthousiaste historische verhalen. Het is aan te bevelen om hem te boeken 👌🏻 Geweldige guide

Petra

(About local Daniela)

6 May 2025

Wir sind rundum begeistert von deiner herzlichen Art und professioneller Stadtführung. Mit dir erlebten wir die Schätze der Kunst in kürzester Zeit. Vielen lieben Dank für alles 🙂Bravo Daniela

Connie🇺🇸 United States

(About local Matteo)

2 May 2025

Mateo was professional from start to finish. From his timely communication, his exactness in coordinating a rendezvous, to most importantly, the depth of knowledge that he shared with us, all of which brought Florence to life for us! We were three ladies experiencing Florence for the first time and he took much history and made it understandable. He did the same thing for us with understanding the paintings and sculptures we were looking at. I can’t imagine not having hired a professional guide and Matteo was everything he promised to be. Have no hesitancy in booking a tour with him! Thank you again Matteo for a wonderful unforgettable day!everything we hoped for in a tour

Marion

(About local Daniela)

1 May 2025

Daniela hat sich viel Zeit für uns genommen und uns alles erklärt und gezeigt, was wir wissen wollten. Sie war dabei super freundlich, spricht fließend Deutsch und ist eine sehr sympathische Frau! Wir können sie sehr empfehlen!Tolle Führung mut Daniella

Katie🇺🇸 United States

(About local Matteo)

26 April 2025

Matteo was an excellent tour guide taking us around Florence. He was very knowledgeable and kept all of us engaged. He added lots of fun facts and unique information which added to the experience. I would highly recommend booking a tour with Matteo. Family day in Florence

Unknown

(About local Daniela)

25 April 2025

Daniela hat sich viel Zeit für uns und unsere Fragen genommen, sie konnte alle Fragen ausführlich beantworten. Sie hat eine sehr schöne Tour mit uns durch das alte Florenz und die Geschichte der Medici gemacht. Wir können Sie uneingeschränkt weiterempfehlen, ihr Deutsch ist perfekt.Sehr sympathische und kundige Führerin

Edith🇺🇸 United States

(About local Cristina)

24 April 2025

Cristina was wonderful and gave me an awesome walking tour of Florence Best walk ever

Dermot🇮🇪 Ireland

(About local alessandra)

24 April 2025

We were a group of friends, some of us had been to Florence before and some for the first time. We wanted to explore the city with an expert guide, someone who had the inside track on not just the most popular spots, but also those hidden gems which only a city with the history of Florence can offer. Alessandra was an amazing guide with whom we spent the entire day. She knew when we needed a coffee break, just to rest the feet for a bit. She also took us to an amazing local restaurant where the pasta was absolutely delicious and only €7 a head. There were so many interesting sights, including a rooftop view of the city from an ancient tower, a boutique perfumery which was originally run by Dominican friars and several frescoes and paintings in small churches you would never find yourself. I can really recommend Alessandra if you want to delve into this historic city. A wonderful day exploring Florence

Victoria

(About local Maja)

21 April 2025

Maja couldn't make the tour and found us the replacement guide. Maja communicated efficiently and answered all my questions while she took care of the replacement. Our walking tour of Florence with the replacement guide was good overall. The guide communicated efficiently, was punctual, flexible, easy going. Perfect English, no issues with that at all. It just the overall experience with the booking and changes left some disappointment. We never met Maja

Mary🇺🇸 United States

(About local Dina)

17 April 2025

Dina is a gem of a guide! So knowledgeable, and despite this not being our first visit to Florence we came away with lots of details we never would have learned on our own. Bonus points for her patience with her sleep deprived clients as well as for slogging through a VERY rainy afternoon with us! Highly recommend!Dina is fantastic

Thomas🇫🇷 France

(About local Eduardo Allan Addazi )

16 April 2025

Rated 10 - Excellent Guide. Eduardo was the best. Thank you. Rated 10. Excellent.

Charles (Brad)

(About local Michele)

13 April 2025

Michele Is great. Good local information.