Florence Private Tour with Local Guide: Highlights & Hidden Gems

Highlights

• Personalized Experience
• Discover the Real Florence
• Passionate Local Guide

What's included

Itinerary

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   Florence

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   Experience Florence with a local host who brings the city to life through personal stories and off-the-beaten-path discoveries. This is more than a tour—it’s a personalized City Unscripted experience filled with real moments and cultural insights. Before your day begins, you’ll receive a short online Personalization Form so we can tailor your itinerary to your interests—be it local food, Renaissance art, family-run boutiques, or architectural gems. Here are some stops that could shape your day:

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   Oltrarno

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   Begin in the artsy Oltrarno district, home to artisan workshops, lesser-known churches, and tucked-away piazzas. This authentic neighborhood reflects Florence’s local character, far from the typical tourist trail.

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   Piazza della Signoria

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   Step into Florence’s civic heart at Piazza della Signoria, where historic statues and grand palazzos frame everyday city life. It’s a space of political power, public art, and centuries of cultural history.

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   Stop 4

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   Wander down this narrow, vaulted medieval street that reveals Florence’s layered past. Tucked between historic buildings, this atmospheric alley whispers stories of the city’s evolution over the centuries.

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   Stop 5

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   Admire the iconic Florence Cathedral and its majestic dome from the lively Piazza del Duomo. Your host shares insights into its architectural significance and cultural symbolism as you take it in from street level.

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   Mercato di Sant'Ambrogio

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   Discover a true Florentine market where locals shop for fresh produce, cheeses, and regional specialties. Immerse yourself in the sounds, scents, and flavors that define daily life—perhaps with a quick bite.

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   Ponte Vecchio

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   End your experience at Florence’s most storied bridge. Spanning the Arno River, the Ponte Vecchio’s centuries-old shops and postcard-worthy views offer a charming close to your day of authentic discovery.

Before you go

Location