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15 Guided Tours in Florence to Plan a Day Around

119 tours  ·  from $3 a head

A shortlist you could hand a friend before their first trip to Florence: 15 guided tours, each with its price, its traveller verdict and the one thing worth knowing before you book.

The Best tour in Florence: Renaissance & Medici Tales - guided by a STORYTELLER - The Duomo stop connects the city’s landmarks
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The Best tour in Florence: Renaissance & Medici Tales – guided by a STORYTELLER

1.The Best tour in Florence: Renaissance & Medici Tales – guided by a STORYTELLER

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 12,316 reviews · 2 hours 15 minutes (approx.) · from $3Our pick

Walk central Florence with a licensed English-speaking guide, linking Medici landmarks, the Duomo, Dante’s neighborhood, and Ponte Vecchio through stories of Renaissance life. The tour lasts about 2 hours and 15 minutes, has a maximum of 30 participants, and costs $3.62 per person before any optional tip. Admission to paid attractions is not included.

“Ricca was a great guide and storyteller. My family had an amazing time, learning about the history, culture, and the city. I would have passed important spots if we didn’t spend time with him. Highly recommend this trip!”

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Florence: Duomo Cathedral Guided Tour - Inside Santa Maria del Fiore
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Florence: Duomo Cathedral Guided Tour

2.Duomo Cathedral Guided Tour

★★★★★★★★★★3.9 · 5,970 reviews · from $15

Spend about an hour exploring Florence’s Duomo with a licensed English-, Italian- or Spanish-speaking guide. Hear how the cathedral and Cupola were built, see its interior art and Vasari’s Last Judgment, and follow Medici-era stories. Guides have included Victoria, Alex, Andrea and Francesco, though your guide may differ. Cupola and Santa Reparata entry are not included.

“The guide was top! We expected an hour tour however the lines were long and this time was not calculated into the overall length of the tour. Two people had to leave early. This should be made clear in the description. If the weather had been hot it would have been hard on many. The guide was the best!”

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Uffizi Gallery Small Group Tour with Guide - The Uffizi highlights in 90 minutes
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Uffizi Gallery Small Group Tour with Guide

3.Uffizi Gallery Small Group Tour with Guide

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 4,923 reviews · 1 hour 30 minutes (approx.) · from $76

Meet your guide near the Uffizi for a 90-minute small-group tour of the museum’s highlights, including works by Botticelli, Leonardo da Vinci and Raphael. Headsets help you follow the commentary, and your ticket lets you stay afterward to explore independently. Guides have included Pam, Anna, Olga and Paulina, though your guide is not guaranteed.

“Vicki was extremely knowledgeable. She provided very personal tour and very good details about the artists and paintings”

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Florence: Accademia Gallery Guided Tour - Meeting David, not just photographing him
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Florence: Accademia Gallery Guided Tour

4.Accademia Gallery Guided Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.6 · 4,156 reviews · 1 hour · from $53

Meet Florence with Elvis in Piazza delle Belle Arti for a guided Accademia Gallery visit focused on Michelangelo’s David, his unfinished Prisoners, and Renaissance art. The English-language tour includes guaranteed museum entry, a separate entrance, and headsets. Guides named in past tours include Elvis, Claudio, Elisa, Oxsana, Ana, and Victoria.

“Great tour! Nice, very educational, succinct and the technology worked great. We were able to skip the line. Very accommodating despite me having 2 kids under 5 and a double stroller.”

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Florence: Duomo Guided Tour with Optional Dome Climb Upgrade - The dome climb is the main decision
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Florence: Duomo Guided Tour with Optional Dome Climb Upgrade

5.Duomo Guided Tour with Optional Dome Climb Upgrade

★★★★★★★★★★4.1 · 3,706 reviews · 30 minutes - 1 hour · from $25

Take a short, English-language guided tour inside Florence’s Duomo, with priority access and an introduction to its art and architecture. Add the dome climb for a close look at Brunelleschi’s engineering and sweeping city views. The upgraded ticket also covers several Duomo-area sites for 72 hours, giving you time to explore beyond the tour.

“The guide was very knowledgeable and an excellent storyteller. Thanks to her engaging way of explaining the painters and their works, the tour didn’t feel long at all. She also shared the fascinating history behind the paintings, which made the experience even more enjoyable.”

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Florence: Guided Walking Tour - From Medici power to San Lorenzo
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Florence: Guided Walking Tour

6.Guided Walking Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 3,334 reviews · from $31

Walk central Florence with an English-speaking guide, tracing stories of the Medici, Dante, Botticelli, and Michelangelo from San Lorenzo to Ponte Vecchio. Guides such as Rosa, Julia, Eduardo, and Alessandra have led engaging, detail-filled tours, often with local food tips and quieter side-street stops. The 90-minute walk is offered in seven languages.

“This tour was educational, relaxing and fun! Thank you so much!”

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Florence: Skip-the-Line Accademia Guided Tour - Priority entry, with security still in the way
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Florence: Skip-the-Line Accademia Guided Tour

7.Skip-the-Line Accademia Guided Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 2,327 reviews · from $43

Visit Florence’s Accademia Gallery with priority entry and a live guide who puts Michelangelo’s David, The Prisoners and the gallery’s other art in context. The one-hour tour includes headsets, and guides speak several languages. You meet near the gallery, so check your confirmation for the exact starting address.

“Exceptional! Daniel was a very informative and friendly guide. I highly recommend him and this company.”

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Florence: Accademia Gallery Guided Tour with Entry Ticket - Reserved entry saves your Florence time
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Florence: Accademia Gallery Guided Tour with Entry Ticket

8.Accademia Gallery Guided Tour with Entry Ticket

★★★★★★★★★★4.6 · 2,253 reviews · 1h 15m · from $49

Meet your guide on Via Ricasoli for reserved entry to Florence’s Accademia Gallery. In 75 minutes, hear the story of Michelangelo’s David and other works, with a radio headset to help you follow along in a crowded room. Martina is one guide name praised for lively explanations, but guides vary. You can stay in the gallery after the tour.

“We booked our tour last minute once we decided we wanted to book a tour independently instead of by cruise ship. The tour got us easy access to La Accademia and the value for the ticket plus the guide was incredible (the cut-the-line feature is worth it, alone). The meeting location was super easy to find, and we didn't have to wait long to get inside. Our 90-minute tour was the perfect amount of time to extract what knowledge we could from our tour guide, and then we spent another 30 minutes exploring the rest of the museum independently.”

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Florence: Uffizi Gallery and Accademia Gallery Guided Tour - From painted stories to Michelangelo’s David
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Florence: Uffizi Gallery and Accademia Gallery Guided Tour

9.Uffizi Gallery and Accademia Gallery Guided Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.8 · 2,028 reviews · 3 hours · from $140

Visit Florence’s Uffizi and Accademia in three hours with a licensed local guide and a group of up to 15. You’ll see works by Botticelli, Leonardo, and Michelangelo, including the Birth of Venus and David. Timed entry, headsets, and tickets are included. Guides lead tours in five languages.

“Ivano was excellent. Very knowledgeable. Covered everything in the 3 hours.”

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Florence: Uffizi Gallery Small-Group Guided Tour with Ticket - Inside the Uffizi: 90 minutes of highlights
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Florence: Uffizi Gallery Small-Group Guided Tour with Ticket

10.Uffizi Gallery Small-Group Guided Tour with Ticket

★★★★★★★★★★4.7 · 2,003 reviews · 1.5 hours · from $76

Meet by the Nicola Pisano statue for a 90-minute guided visit to the Uffizi. Your guide leads you to works such as Botticelli’s *Birth of Venus* and *Primavera*, Michelangelo’s *Tondo Doni*, and Leonardo’s *Annunciation*, with stories about the art, the Medici, and Florence. Tickets and headsets are included; guides work in seven languages.

“We loved the guided tour by Pam. She was well organized and explained various art pieces to us. It was obvious that she has a passion for art. Very memorable experience!”

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From Florence: Tuscany Wine & Food Tour with Guide - Second estate: wine with lunch
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From Florence: Tuscany Wine & Food Tour with Guide

11.Tuscany Wine & Food Tour with Guide

★★★★★★★★★★4.9 · 1,746 reviews · 8 hours · from $175

Spend eight hours in Chianti with an English-speaking guide, visiting three organic wineries for red wine, olive oil, and balsamic tastings. The day includes a Tuscan lunch, cellar visits, and free time in Greve. Guides have included Leo, Jason, and Jonathan, though your guide may vary.

“I mean a full day in Tuscany? What’s not to love? It was a well thought out tour, nothing was the same, a different experience at all of our stops. Leo our tour guide was charming! He even serenaded us after our wine and olive oil tasting at one of the stops! The weather acted up for about 30 minutes but even that didn’t dampen the tour. Book it! Do it! Enjoy it!”

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David & Accademia Guided Tour with Time Entry Ticket - Starting with Florence’s streets
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David & Accademia Guided Tour with Time Entry Ticket

12.David & Accademia Guided Tour with Time Entry Ticket

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 1,705 reviews · 1 to 2 hours (approx.) · from $37

This small-group tour pairs a guided walk past Florence landmarks with timed entry to the Accademia Gallery. You’ll hear the guide through a headset, see Michelangelo’s David, and get context on the sculptures and city sights. Guides have included Sara, Stefano, Annette, and Stephanie, though your guide will depend on your departure.

“Tour covered places I wanted to see and was accurate as described. Overall it was informative and gave early access to venues”

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Florence: Guided Walking Tour - From Medici power to San Lorenzo
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Florence: Guided Walking Tour

13.Guided Walking Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.6 · 1,602 reviews · 1.5 hours · from $27

Walk Florence’s historic center with a certified local guide, passing the Duomo complex, Piazza della Signoria, Ponte Vecchio, and Pitti Palace. The 90-minute tour stays outside the sights, so you get context and orientation rather than museum entry. Guides such as Chiara, Matteo, and Pam have led departures, though your guide will depend on your date and language.

“We had a very knowledgeable guide, who was both very informative and entertaining.”

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Florence: Renaissance and Medici Tales Guided Walking Tour - Starting at San Lorenzo and meeting the Medici
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Florence: Renaissance and Medici Tales Guided Walking Tour

14.Renaissance and Medici Tales Guided Walking Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.8 · 1,549 reviews · 2 hours · from $2Best value

Walk central Florence with an English- or Spanish-speaking guide, linking San Lorenzo, the Duomo, Palazzo Vecchio and Ponte Vecchio through Medici stories and Renaissance history. Guides such as Chiara, Michele and Glenda have led the tour. Expect an outdoor-focused city orientation, plus practical tips on places to eat, drink and shop.

“We loved the business model of “free tour” (even though we paid 4.90 euro. Then you tip according to your satisfaction.”

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Florence: Palazzo Vecchio Guided Tour - Medici rooms, art, and political intrigue
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Florence: Palazzo Vecchio Guided Tour

15.Palazzo Vecchio Guided Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.8 · 1,260 reviews · 1.5 hours · from $52

Spend 90 minutes inside Florence’s civic palace with a certified guide, tracing Medici history through the Salone dei Cinquecento, decorated apartments, small chambers and Bronzino’s chapel. The tour costs $52, includes entry and skips the ticket line. Guides named for these tours include Ivan, Francesca, Sara, Annette and Steffi.

“The guide explained a lot of the history of the palace and the Medici family, it was a very interesting visit”

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