14 Florence Private Tours to Plan a Day Around

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

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

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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2.Private Tour in Siena, San Gimignano and Chianti Day Trip from Florence

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 405 reviews · 8 hours (approx.) Top rated

Travel from central Florence in a private air-conditioned vehicle to Siena, Chianti and San Gimignano. Your English-speaking driver shares local context and helps shape the day, but is not a licensed guide inside Siena. An optional winery lunch and tasting costs extra and leaves less time for the towns.

“Great duration of trip with a surprise stop at an amazing castle Monastero for a beer and very cool shops. Lunch at the vineyard was amazing and Lou and the family in charge were delightful. Daniel was a great guide. Thank you!”

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3.Private Walking Tour of Florence’s Hidden Gems

★★★★★★★★★★4.6 · 297 reviews

Walk Florence’s historic center with a private English- or Italian-speaking guide. The route takes in Santa Croce, Piazza della Signoria, Ponte Vecchio, Pitti Palace, Via Tornabuoni and the Duomo, with exterior visits only. Past tours have featured guides including Giacomo, Claudia and Manuela. Bring comfortable shoes, and expect a brisk overview rather than time inside museums.

“We loved this walking tour so much. We were in a small group of 4 and it was brilliant. Manuela, our guide, was so happy and informative, had a great character and a fount of knowledge! Was able to answer all our questions about not just history of Florence but up to date stuff too. Tour was really relevant and some great facts. The 2 hours flew by and I wish it had been even longer!! With lovely added perk if gelato which was amazing! We would really recommend this tour to anyone on their first day in Florence gives you a great sense of where all the museums are…”

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4.PRIVATE Full-Day Siena, San Gimignano and Chianti from Florence

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 238 reviews · 8 to 9 hours (approx.) · from $399

Travel from Florence in a private, air-conditioned minivan for up to six, with an English-speaking licensed driver. Explore Siena and San Gimignano at your own pace, with a possible stop in walled Monteriggioni. Add a winery lunch and wine pairing at Marronaia for an extra fee, but note that this option replaces Monteriggioni and trims time in the two larger towns.

“Alessandro was an amazing tour guide. This was hands down our best part of our 2 week Italy honeymoon. He took us all over Tuscany, was extremely pleasant, gave us many recommendations for food, and called to reserve the most amazing wine tasting and lunch at Podore La Marranoia in San Gimignano. Book this tour with Alessandro!”

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5.Florence Private Walking tour with Skip-the-line to Accademia

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 236 reviews · 3 hours (approx.) · from $313

Follow an English-speaking art historian through Florence’s old center, from Ponte Vecchio and Piazza della Signoria to the Duomo. Then enter the Accademia Gallery with a priority ticket for Michelangelo’s David and unfinished Prigioni sculptures. Groups are small, but guide assignments vary; past guides include Antonella, Caterina, Lara, Ana, and Laura.

“We had a wonderful guide named Antonella. She was fabulous, informative, kind and very helpful. We would do the tour again with her”

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6.Florence Private Tour: Renaissance, Famous Families & Hidden Gems

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 233 reviews · 2 to 3 hours (approx.) · from $199

Walk central Florence with a private English-speaking local guide, linking the Duomo, Ponte Vecchio, and Pitti Palace with stories of the Medici and lesser-known corners. Your guide can adapt the route and pace to your interests. Choose the three-hour option for a local snack or drink and entry to Santo Spirito Church.

“Cristina was a gem. She put together a fabulous walking tour, shared great stories, and gave us some great tips on other things to do. She had a smile the entire time and you could really feel how much she enjoyed having kids along.”

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7.DAVID and Accademia Gallery Private Tour in Florence

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 224 reviews · 1 hour (approx.) · from $129

Spend about an hour at Florence’s Accademia Gallery with a private English-speaking guide. Expect a close look at Michelangelo’s David, stories of Renaissance rivalry and the artist’s working life, and time to see other collection highlights. The museum’s musical instruments include an early vertical piano and an original Stradivari viola.

“We learned so much with our guide. Details we never would have known about. Went to the front of the line and she was able to maneuver us around all the tours inside. She also used her I Pad to help educate us about Michelangelo and David. She was so knowledgeable and passionate. So worth it!”

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8.Accademia Gallery Private Tour with 5-star Guide

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 208 reviews · 1 hour 15 minutes (approx.) · from $108

Spend about 75 minutes at Florence’s Accademia Gallery with a private English-speaking guide and priority entry. Expect close attention to Michelangelo’s David, the unfinished Prisoners, and selected works from the collection. Guides named on past tours include Anna, Galya, Martina, and Stefano, though your guide may differ.

“Thank you Gayla for the wonderful tour! We learned so much in one hour. Thank you for sharing your knowledge and passion. This is a well run a d organized tour company”

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9.Livorno Shore Excursion: Pisa and Florence Private Day Trip

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 198 reviews · 9 hours (approx.) · from $546

A private Mercedes sedan or minivan takes you from Livorno to Pisa and Florence for about nine hours. See Pisa’s Cathedral Square, stop at Florence’s Piazzale Michelangelo and explore the center at your own pace. Add a private Florence guide and timed entry to either the Accademia or Uffizi, if available. Drivers such as Alessio, Donatello and Alex have helped make the day’s logistics easier.

“Fantastic tour! Donatello was very knowledgeable of the area, he made sure we knew where we were going, made great recommendations and ensured we would make in back to our cruise ship on time! Exactly the Florence experience we were looking for!”

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10.Premium Private Tour to Siena, Pisa, San Gimignano and Tuscany

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 143 reviews · 10 hours (approx.) · from $701

Travel from Florence in a private Mercedes with an English-speaking driver, stopping in Siena, San Gimignano and Pisa. Explore at your own pace, admire Siena’s cathedral and Piazza del Campo, see San Gimignano’s towers, and visit Pisa’s Piazza dei Miracoli. The route can be adjusted, but confirm which admissions and guiding services are included before you go.

“My husband and I had a private tour of 3 fabulous villages/cities in the Tuscany region today. What a great day for driving through the vineyards. Our driver, Placido, was fantastic. We couldn't have asked for a better or even a nicer driver than who we had today. He was engaging with us and he made great suggestions of things to see in each of the stops. I liked that we were able to customize our stops. Such as, staying longer or shorter in each of the villages. He even suggested a lunch option for us at a private winery in the Tuscany vineyards. We had such a great day…”

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11.Private Tour of Uffizi and Accademia Gallery with David

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 142 reviews · 3 hours (approx.) · from $272

In about three hours, a private English-speaking guide leads your group through the Uffizi’s Renaissance highlights and the Accademia’s Michelangelo collection, including David. Guides such as Manuela, Laura, and Ilaria have led the tour, though your assigned guide may differ. Tickets are included, and priority entry is provided at the Accademia.

“We had an exceptional tour with Laura. The entire day was very relaxing and we learned a ton from Laura touring through the museums. She was kind enough to direct us to the food market in Florence (which is terrific!) great memories, great day. Definitely recommend.”

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12.MEDICI CHAPELS Private Tour in Florence

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 119 reviews · 1 hour 30 minutes (approx.) · from $135

Visit Florence’s Medici Chapels on a private tour of about 90 minutes. Guide Irina connects the Chapel of Princes, Michelangelo’s New Sacristy, and Medici family history, with tickets and headsets included. You’ll also hear about the Pazzi conspiracy, Medici burials, and the chapel’s costly stones. The Secret Room is not included.

“Irina was very engaging and well read and knowledgeable about the subject. Very enthusiastic. Punctual and professional. Simply the best! Highly recommend a tour with her.”

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13.Chianti Wine Tour with Tastings Semi-Private Experience

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 111 reviews · 7 hours (approx.) · from $260

Leave Florence in a Mercedes minivan with an English-speaking wine expert for three winery visits, tastings, olive oil, and a Tuscan lunch. The group is capped at eight. Guides have included Matteo, Lorenzo, Niccolo, Tanya, and Dario, though your guide will depend on the departure.

“Guide was great and the day was well organized. All three wineries provided good wines, and two of them were so good, we shipped some home! Only 7 of us and a very congenial group - had a ball together. Stunning scenery, great wines, excellent lunch...perfect day!”

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14.Private Tour from Florence: Venice Full Day Tour by Train

★★★★★★★★★★3.5 · 8 reviews · from $388

Travel from Florence to Venice by second-class high-speed train, then explore with a private guide at a pace shaped around your interests. The route takes in the Grand Canal, Rialto Bridge, St. Mark’s Square, the Bridge of Sighs, and quieter corners such as a working gondola yard. Guides Droğan and Su have been praised for engaging, informative tours.

“Our tour guide, Su, was amazing! She communicated before the tour, met us at the exact spot designated and gave such an awesome tour. We had a great time and she let us explore stores we wanted as well. We learned so much and saw beautiful Venice in such a fun way. I hope you get Su for your tour guide!”

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