Free Walking Tour of Florence

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6,916 reviews | 62,327 travellers

Very friendly and knowledgeable guide

 10 Patrizia Martinelli

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Very friendly and knowledgeable guide

  Patrizia Martinelli

The historic centre of Florence, capital of Tuscany, is an open-air museum dedicated to the Renaissance. Join us on this free walking tour of the Tuscan Capital to uncover its past!

Description
The historic centre of Florence, capital of Tuscany, is an open-air museum dedicated to the Renaissance. Join us on this free walking tour of the Tuscan Capital to uncover its past!
Tour highlights

On this free walking tour of Florence, we'll spend 2.5 hours discovering the most fascinating secrets of the city. The highlights of our tour will be:

Medici Chapels

San Lorenzo Basilica and Market

Cathedral of Santa Maria del Fiore

Piazza della Repubblica

Piazza della Signoria

Uffizi Gallery

Arno River

Piazza Santa Croce

The Best Free Walking Tour of Florence

At the indicated time, the tour meets in Piazza dell'Unità Italiana, not far from the emblematic Basilica of Santa Maria Novella. Here, we'll start our free walking tour of Florence, discovering the essence of the historic centre of the Tuscan capital.

First, we'll stop at the Medici Chapels, delving into the captivating history of the Medici family. Nearby, San Lorenzo Basilica awaits, did you know it's one of the main places of worship in the city? We'll follow that with a visit to the vibrant and colourful stalls of the San Lorenzo Market.

The route then continues towards the Cathedral of Santa Maria del Fiore, with its famous dome by Brunelleschi and the imposing Giotto bell tower. Near the Cathedral, you can also find the Baptistery of San Giovanni, well known for its beautiful exterior. Then it's on to the Piazza della Repubblica and Piazza della Signoria, the beating heart of Florence.

The walking tour then heads to one of the most important cultural landmarks in the city: the Uffizi Gallery. And then we'll visit the Arno, the river crossed at its narrowest point by Ponte Vecchio, one of the symbols of Florence, with a long history behind it dating back to 1218.

The tour then finishes in Piazza Santa Croce, one of Florence's iconic spots, after 2.5 hours filled with fun facts about this artistic city.

Private tour

If you'd prefer to do the tour in a smaller group, you can book our private tour of Florence here.
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Duration

2h 30m.

Language

The activity takes place with a guide that speaks in English.

Included

English–speaking guide

Not included

Tips

When to book?

You can book up until 1 hour before the activity as long as there are still places. Book now to guarantee your spot.

Type of voucher

Electronic. Show the voucher on your phone.

Accessibility

Wheelchair accessible. This must be indicated in the reservation.
Sustainability
All services published on Civitatis are carried out in accordance with our Sustainability Code.

Sustainability Code

Our providers commit to:

Provide a safe and satisfying experience.

Reduce, reuse, recycle.

Incorporate eco-conscious technologies.

Uphold fair employment standards.

Foster the growth of local communities.

Preserve the integrity of local culture.

Safeguard both cultural and environmental heritage.

Ensure ethical treatment of animals.

Operate with honesty and transparency.

Encourage sustainable behaviors among customers and staff.

This particular activity contributes as follows:

No printing of documentation required.
Pets

Not permitted.
Frequently asked questions
Q - How much should I tip?

A - Given that the tour is free, people tend to leave a tip at the end if they enjoyed the tour. This is completely at the discretion of the customer, however, the norm is to leave between 5 and 15 euro.

Q - How long does the tour last?

A - The tour lasts around 2.5 hours.

Q - Why do this activity with Civitatis?

A - At Civitatis we guarantee the best quality and prices, click here if you want to know how we select our activities.

Q - Which local supplier will be providing the tour?

A - Associazione Culturale Originale Florence Corporate name: Original Florence Registered Office: Via Leonardo Bruni 11, Florence, Italy Tax Identification Number (VAT ID): 94317760489 Contact information Email: originalflorence@gmail.com Phone: +393914099678 This supplier is commited to providing services in accordance with applicable European Union laws.

Q - How to book?

A - To reserve the activity, choose the date and complete the form on this page. You will receive your confirmation immediately.

Q - Is a minimum number of participants required?

A - This activity requires a minimum of 4 participants. Should this number not be reached, we'll get in touch with you to offer alternatives.

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Cancellations

Free cancellation
If you are not able to attend the tour, please cancel your reservation, otherwise the guide will be waiting for you.
Meeting point

Meeting point

Piazza dell'Unità Italiana.

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5 out of 6,916 reviews

9.3 / 10

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May / 17 / 2025

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Anonimo

Napoli, Italy

Avevamo consultato l'itinerario del free tour a Firenze prima di prenotare ma sinceramente diversi punti sono stati saltati. Ad esempio l'itinerario inizia dando come prima tappa S. Maria Novella ma in realtà non siamo entrati neanche nella Piazza, verso la fine ci siamo diretti sul lungo Arno e nell'itinerario menzionava Ponte Vecchio ma anche lì visto da lontano e neanche ci siamo avvicinati al ponte. Peccato, per il resto invece tutto ok. Translate this opinion into English.

We had consulted the itinerary of the free tour in Florence before booking but honestly several points were skipped. For example, the itinerary begins by giving S. Maria Novella as the first stop but in reality we did not even enter the Piazza, towards the end we headed towards the Arno river and in the itinerary it mentioned Ponte Vecchio but even there seen from afar and we did not even get close to the bridge. Too bad, for the rest everything was ok. Opinion translated. Show original.

I travelled with friends

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Apr / 25 / 2025

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Antonella

Como, Italy

Abbiamo trovato una super guida! Armando ci ha accompagnato nel tour con grande preparazione descrivendo Firenze in modo molto dettagliato, ma anche con grande simpatia e con tante curiosità sulla città … 2 ore e mezza trascorse velocemente, grazie davvero ! Translate this opinion into English.

We found a super guide! Armando accompanied us on the tour with great preparation describing Florence in great detail, but also with great sympathy and with many curiosities about the city ... 2 and a half hours passed quickly, thank you so much! Opinion translated. Show original.

I travelled with teenagers

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May / 10 / 2025

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Loredana

Milano, Italy

Abbiamo trascorso piu di due ore con Armando, la nostra fantastica e preparatissima guida che ci ha fatto fare un bellissimo tour di Firenze raccontandoci storie, eventi, aneddoti e fornendoci tante interessanti nozioni storiche . Un tour che consiglio fortemente, specie per iniziare la giornata che con le preziose informazioni di Armando, può proseguire con visite molto più mirate . Bravissimo!

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I travelled with friends

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May / 09 / 2025

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Michelle Daniel

Centerville, The United States

The experience was better than ALL the guided and unguided audio tours we paid money for. The guide was amazingly smart about all things Florence and his personality was a delight! Could have spent the entire day learning more about beautiful Florence, Italy!

I travelled with my partner

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May / 09 / 2025

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Giulia

Italy

Ho avuto il piacere di partecipare a una visita guidata del centro storico di Firenze con Eleonora, ed è stata un’esperienza semplicemente eccellente. La sua preparazione, passione per la città e capacità di raccontare la storia in modo coinvolgente hanno reso la visita indimenticabile. Ogni angolo di Firenze ha preso vita grazie alle sue spiegazioni dettagliate e sempre interessanti. Consiglio vivamente Eleonora a chiunque voglia scoprire Firenze con una guida competente e molto cordiale. Translate this opinion into English.

I had the pleasure of taking a guided tour of the historic center of Florence with Eleonora, and it was simply an excellent experience. Her preparation, passion for the city and ability to tell the story in an engaging way made the visit unforgettable. Every corner of Florence came to life thanks to her detailed and always interesting explanations. I highly recommend Eleonora to anyone who wants to discover Florence with a competent and very friendly guide. Opinion translated. Show original.

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