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The 15 Best Florence City Tours

26 tours  ·  from $15 a head

The good florence city tours in Florence fill up well ahead, the best ones first. Below: the 15 to book early, what each includes and how they differ.

City Sightseeing Florence Hop-On Hop-Off Bus Tour - A flexible pass, with a timetable caveat
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City Sightseeing Florence Hop-On Hop-Off Bus Tour

1.City Sightseeing Florence Hop-On Hop-Off Bus Tour

★★★★★★★★★★3.5 · 1,894 reviews · 2 hours (approx.) · from $24Our pick

Ride Florence’s open-top double-decker buses on Line A and Line B, with passes for one, two, or three days. Routes reach Piazzale Michelangelo, Santa Croce, Porta Romana, and Fiesole. You get onboard audio, free Wi-Fi, and an app for bus locations, but check the seasonal Line B schedule and locate your stops before setting out.

“There are 2 bus routes one is about 2 hours the other is about an hour, so you need time to do both and get off and on at different stops. Probably not enough time to do both if you are on a day trip.”

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Best of Florence: Small Group Tour Skip-the-Line David & Accademia with Duomo - Piazza della Signoria: Florence’s open-air stage
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Best of Florence: Small Group Tour Skip-the-Line David & Accademia with Duomo

2.Best of Florence: Small Group Tour Skip-the-Line David & Accademia with Duomo

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 1,422 reviews · 3 hours to 3 hours 30 minutes (approx.) · from $78

This three-hour Florence tour pairs skip-the-line entry to the Accademia and the Duomo with a small-group walk past Piazza della Signoria, the Porcellino and Ponte Vecchio. Choose the Best of Florence option for the city walk, or the VIP David & Duomo option for the North Terrace and Dome climb. Guides vary; past tours have been led by Alma, Matt, Giulia and Brenda.

“Loved the experience and the guide was very knowledgeable. I found the earpiece we wore very uncomfortable and distracting. I wish we could connect through the app listen with AirPods”

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Skip-the-Line Florence Highlights and David Walking Tour - From Piazza della Repubblica to Palazzo Strozzi
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Skip-the-Line Florence Highlights and David Walking Tour

3.Skip-the-Line Florence Highlights and David Walking Tour

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 1,127 reviews · 3 hours (approx.) · from $117Top rated

This three-hour English walking tour links Florence’s central squares, Renaissance palaces, river bridges and artisan quarter before a one-hour visit to the Accademia to see Michelangelo’s David. Guides on recent departures have included Jessica, Francesca, Brenda and Giacomo. Choose morning or afternoon, with a private-tour upgrade available.

“It was excellent! Brenda, our guide, was super knowledgeable and it was obvious that she loved her city!”

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Florence: Eco-Friendly Golf Cart City Tour with Audio Guide - The cathedral, Santa Croce and Medici Florence
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Florence: Eco-Friendly Golf Cart City Tour with Audio Guide

4.Eco-Friendly Golf Cart City Tour with Audio Guide

★★★★★★★★★★4.6 · 1,094 reviews · from $67

Start at Bar Bistrot Santa Croce for a 1.5-hour electric golf cart ride through Florence. You’ll pass Ponte Vecchio, Palazzo Pitti, Santa Maria Novella and Brunelleschi’s Dome, with audio commentary in 11 languages and a live driver-guide in Italian or English. The route may include Piazzale Michelangelo, church stops or time for photos.

“Franchesco was a very entertaining guide. He made the trip fun. What could be improved? More of the history perhaps. There were key moments when an audio guide was used. But the delight Franchesco shared for his city and its people was great to experience”

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Florence in a Day: Michelangelo's David, Uffizi and Guided City Walking Tour - The Duomo and Baptistery are exterior visits
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Florence in a Day: Michelangelo’s David, Uffizi and Guided City Walking Tour

5.Florence in a Day: Michelangelo’s David, Uffizi and Guided City Walking Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 1,048 reviews · 5 hours (approx.) · from $134

Pair timed entry to the Accademia and Uffizi with a guided walk past the Duomo, Baptistery, Piazza della Signoria and Ponte Vecchio. You’ll spend about five hours with a local guide and a group of up to 15. Guides on past tours have included Stefano, Elena and Daniela. Lunch and hotel transfers are not included.

“Eleni was an excellent tour guide. Very knowledgeable about the pieces of art seen on the tour. Skipping the line at the Accademia museum and the Uffizi museum was key. Would highly recommend the tour.”

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Florence: 2-Hour Guided Sightseeing Bike Tour - From Santa Maria Novella to the Duomo
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Florence: 2-Hour Guided Sightseeing Bike Tour

6.2-Hour Guided Sightseeing Bike Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 1,004 reviews · 2 hours · from $23

Ride through central Florence with a multilingual guide, stopping near San Lorenzo, Santa Maria Novella, the Duomo, Piazza della Repubblica, Ponte Santa Trinita and Piazza Pitti. Expect city history, time to get your bearings and, on some outings, an electric bike and a climb to a panoramic viewpoint. Bikes and luggage storage are included.

“Bessi was an awesome guide! He was very knowledgeable about the history of Florence and gave us free time to enjoy the views. Bike skills ranged throughout the group, but he did an awesome job with assisting those who needed help while keeping the tour going smoothly. Would 100% recommend!”

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Florence in a Day: David, Cathedral & City Highlights Guided Tour - Golden mosaics inside the Baptistery
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Florence in a Day: David, Cathedral & City Highlights Guided Tour

7.Florence in a Day: David, Cathedral & City Highlights Guided Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 947 reviews · 3 hours (approx.) · from $131

In about three hours, a licensed guide leads you from the Accademia Gallery through Duomo Square, the Baptistery, Piazza della Signoria and the Ponte Vecchio. Timed entry gets you into the Accademia, with guided visits to the Duomo Museum and Baptistery. Afternoon tours include the cathedral interior; a Giotto’s Bell Tower climb is an optional upgrade.

“It’s easy to Rome a round the city of Florence and see the things that we saw on this tour, but Alisa (our guide) gave as a deeper appreciation for the sights with her stories of the history behind them. The David is simply superb. Been waiting my whole life to see it!!”

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From Florence: Tuscany Highlights Full-Day Tour - Chianti hills: a meal break with wine
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From Florence: Tuscany Highlights Full-Day Tour

8.Tuscany Highlights Full-Day Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.6 · 857 reviews · 11.5 - 12 hours · from $46

Leave Florence by air-conditioned coach for Siena, San Gimignano and Pisa, with time to explore each and a guided walk in Siena on selected options. Add lunch and wine tasting at a Chianti-area estate. Guides such as Martina, Roberto and Gabriel have led past departures, but names vary. Expect a full, fast-moving day with plenty of coach time.

“The trip is fantastic. The guide was Tabitha &Gaya and the bus driver, Mario. They were exceptional. The bus is very clean, smooth and the organization is excellent. It was a trip of 12 hours but it deserves every penny!”

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Florence: Uffizi Highlights, In-Depth Masterclass or Private Tour - From the meeting point to the first gallery
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Florence: Uffizi Highlights, In-Depth Masterclass or Private Tour

9.Uffizi Highlights, In-Depth Masterclass or Private Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 641 reviews · 1 hour 45 minutes to 5 hours 50 minutes (approx.) · from $82

Choose a brisk Uffizi highlights visit, a longer small-group art masterclass, or a private tour that can include Florence’s center. Expect Renaissance works by Giotto, Botticelli and Leonardo, with stories linking art to the Medici and the city. Past guides include Vanessa, Sarah and Andrea. Tickets and reservations are included.

“We had an absolutely fantastic tour with Andrea! She was so knowledgeable and shared such interesting information about both the history of Florence and its art, weaving the two together to really help you understand the Renaissance period. Her comparison of the practices and techniques used to what we do in contemporary times really helped our understanding. Her enthusiasm was contagious. The tour showed us so much more than we could have ever discovered on our own. This experience is highly recommended!!”

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The Best of Florence Walking Tour in a Small Group - The Duomo complex, from marble façade to brick dome
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The Best of Florence Walking Tour in a Small Group

10.The Best of Florence Walking Tour in a Small Group

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 503 reviews · 1 hour 45 minutes (approx.) · from $59

Walk central Florence for about 1 hour 45 minutes with a licensed English-speaking guide and a group capped at 15. The route links Medici sites, the Duomo, Piazza della Signoria and the Arno, with time for local stories and recommendations for food and sightseeing. Manuel, Camilla, Simona and Sarah are among the guides named by past participants; your guide may vary.

“Our guide Manuel catered the tour to our kids since we were the only group with him which kept them engaged.! He was super knowledgeable and we appreciated his time and effort!”

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Florence: Guided City Tour by Rickshaw - What you’ll see on the route
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Florence: Guided City Tour by Rickshaw

11.Guided City Tour by Rickshaw

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 486 reviews · from $44

Take a private rickshaw tour through Florence with a local guide such as Stefano or Ivan. In 60 to 90 minutes, you’ll pass the Duomo, Santa Croce, Piazza della Signoria, the Arno and more, with time for photos and stories along the way. It’s a handy city overview if you want to cover ground without walking every street.

“We had a previously booked rickshaw guide today with Ivan. Communication from booking until meeting was excellent, very efficient and prompt with all correspondence. We arranged for the 90 minute guided tour and would 100% recommend it. Ivan was so informative and such a great guide. We found places and learned information we would never have known without his knowledge. He also let's you stop and take pictures and as he has lived in Florence all his life he's very good at recommending places to visit away from the usual tourist spots. And he knows some hidden gem restaurants too! Would recommend anyone who is visiting Florence to do this…”

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Florence: David, Cathedral & City Highlights Guided Tour - The Duomo square, read as a whole
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Florence: David, Cathedral & City Highlights Guided Tour

12.David, Cathedral & City Highlights Guided Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.8 · 471 reviews · 3 hours · from $128

See Michelangelo’s David with a licensed English-speaking guide, then walk through Florence’s Duomo complex and historic center. Afternoon tours enter the cathedral; morning tours see it from outside. A ticket for Giotto’s Bell Tower lets you climb at your own pace. Guides who have led this route include Helena, Sarah, and Leonardo.

“Helena was a wonderful tour guide. She was so knowledgeable about the pieces at the gallery and allowed plenty of time for photos of the David. The walk up to the balcony of the dome was so fun- would definitely do it again. What a view!”

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Private Highlights of Florence Bike Tour - Starting at Piazza della Signoria
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Private Highlights of Florence Bike Tour

13.Private Highlights of Florence Bike Tour

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 400 reviews · 3 hours (approx.) · from $211

This private Florence tour takes your group past the Duomo, Ponte Vecchio, Santa Croce, and neighborhood squares, with a local guide, helmets, and headsets. The vehicle description varies between bike and scooter, so confirm what you’ll ride when booking. Guides such as Nadia, Guido, and Katerina have led tours here.

“Guido was our guide and it was his 2nd day on the job. He was very enthusiastic and knowledgeable. I have done Segways in other cities and it was a little harder to do in Florence because of the cobblestones. Also, the crowds of people make it challenging. But I would personally do this Segway tour again.”

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Florence Small Group Electric Bike City Tour - The Medici center: Palazzo Medici and San Lorenzo
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Florence Small Group Electric Bike City Tour

14.Florence Small Group Electric Bike City Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.0 · 324 reviews · 2 hours (approx.) · from $58

In about two hours, ride an electric bike through Florence’s historic center and across the Arno to Piazzale Michelangelo. Stops include Medici palaces, major churches, Ponte Santa Trinita, and city squares. A guide leads the route in English, and luggage storage is complimentary. Expect cobbled streets, crowds, and traffic; in rain, the tour switches to walking.

“Great experience for the price and guide was excellent!!! The agency staff could have been friendlier and honestly never greeted us with even a “hello”. Likely because no one else signed up for our time slot and they still had to honor the tour.”

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Florence: Michelangelo Hill Panoramic Tour with Food Tasting - Trattoria Omero’s Tuscan tasting
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Florence: Michelangelo Hill Panoramic Tour with Food Tasting

15.Michelangelo Hill Panoramic Tour with Food Tasting

★★★★★★★★★★4.8 · 309 reviews · 2 - 3 hours · from $52

Ride an open electric golf cart from Porta Romana through Arcetri and Florence’s hills, stopping at Galileo’s former home, San Miniato al Monte, and Piazzale Michelangelo. The private tour includes cured meats, bruschetta, and Chianti or water at Trattoria Omero. Guides such as Dario, Benny, and Pasquale have earned praise for local tips and lively commentary, though the driver is not a licensed tour guide.

“We did the tour our first evening in Florence; it was a great way to find our way around. Bino took us to all the major sites as well as sharing some fun behind the scenes info and helpful travel tips. We were able to stop for photos and questions along the way. Bino made sure we had a beautiful view of the sunset and even helped us make a dinner reservation at a wonderful restaurant. It was also incredibly helpful and convenient being picked up at our hotel since we didn’t know our way around yet. We highly recommend!”

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