Florence Jewish Quarter History Private Walking Tour
Overview
Discover the traces of Jewish history, culture and heritage in Florence’s Old Town, with highlights such as Florence Cathedral and Santa Croce Basilica. Optional: visit to the Great Synagogue and Jewish Museum with skip-the-line tickets.
Choose one of our excellent tour options tailored to your needs and interests:
2-hour: Florence's Jewish Quarter
Choose this walking tour to discover the traces of Jewish history in Florence's Old Town and Jewish Quarter. See Santa Croce, Great Synagogue, Duomo, and more (exteriors only).
3-hour: Florence's Jewish Quarter, Great Synagogue and Museum
Choose this walking tour to visit the Great Synagogue and Jewish Museum, and discover the traces of Jewish history in Florence's Old Town and Jewish Quarter.
Join us on this original Jewish tour to follow in the footsteps of Jewish people in Florence from their first arrival in the 14th-century, through World War II, to present day. Discover the most important Jewish heritage sites, synagogues.
What's Included
- Expert commentary on the history of Florence's Jewish community
- Skip-the-line tickets to the Great Synagogue and Jewish Museum (3-hour option only)
- Tips on the best kosher shops, restaurants and cafes
- Private Walking Tour of Florence's Jewish Quarter with the Great Synagogue and Jewish Museum
- - (number of attractions depends on the selected option)
- Licensed Guide who is fluent in the language of your choice
- Skip-the-line tickets to the Great Synagogue and Jewish Museum (in 2-hour option)
Meeting Location
Piazza della Repubblica
7, 50123 Firenze FI, Italy
Detailed check-in instructions, including the exact address, are provided with your booking confirmation.
This activity ends back at the meeting point.
What To Expect
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Piazza del Duomo, 9
10 minutes Admission Ticket Free
Piazza della Repubblica
30 minutes Admission Ticket Free
Piazza della Signoria
50 minutes Admission Ticket Free
Basilica of Santa Croce
30 minutes Admission Ticket Free
Synagogue and Jewish Museum of Florence
1 hour Admission Ticket Included
Additional Info
- Confirmation is instant and will be received at time of booking
- Wheelchair accessible
- Transportation options are wheelchair accessible
- All areas and surfaces are wheelchair accessible
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
- Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
- Please check your email the day before the tour for important details from Rosotravel, your tour operator.
- The number of attractions depends on the selected option.
- Skip-the-line tickets to the Great Synagogue and Jewish Museum grant you immediate entry at your booked time, without waiting in line at the ticket office.
- The Great Synagogue is an active place of worship, so interior tours during scheduled events (such as Sabbath, prayer times, concerts etc) are limited. Please dress and act appropriately. Yarmulkes (the proper attire to visit the synagogue) are available on site free of charge.
- For the comfort of all guests, it is best to have 1 licensed guide per maximum of 25 guests. If there are 26-50 people in your group, we will provide the service of 2 licensed guides so that all guests can get the best experience, ask questions and hear the guide well.
- Have a special request or need accessibility support? Let us know in advance—we’re happy to help!
Frequently Asked Questions (7)
Q: What is the cancellation policy for the Florence Jewish Quarter History Private Walking Tour?
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Activity code: C-332537P629
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Frequently Asked Questions (7)
The answers provided below were previously given in response to questions from Cool Shore Excursions customers.
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- For a full refund, you must cancel at least 24 hours before the tour start time.
- If you cancel less than 24 hours before the tour start time, the amount you paid will not be refunded.
- Any changes made less than 24 hours before the tour start time will not be accepted.
- Cut-off times are based on the tour local time (CET).
- Expert commentary on the history of Florence's Jewish community.
- Skip-the-line tickets to the Great Synagogue and Jewish Museum (3-hour option only).
- Tips on the best kosher shops, restaurants and cafes.
- Private Walking Tour of Florence's Jewish Quarter with the Great Synagogue and Jewish Museum.
- - (number of attractions depends on the selected option).
- Licensed Guide who is fluent in the language of your choice.
- Skip-the-line tickets to the Great Synagogue and Jewish Museum (in 2-hour option).
There is no minimum age for this tour, so bring your wee one along for an adventure. This tour requires at least one adult to accompany children..
Apr 2025If a date or time is not listed on the calendar, it’s sold out or unavailable for another reason. Support cannot assist further if a date or time is not on the calendar.
If you find a date and time that works for you, book it NOW because things always sell out at this time of year.
Apr 2025Accessibility information for the Florence Jewish Quarter History Private Walking Tour is as follows:
- Wheelchair accessible
- Transportation options are wheelchair accessible
- All areas and surfaces are wheelchair accessible
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Detailed check-in instructions – including meeting point address, Google map, and parking information – for Florence Jewish Quarter History Private Walking Tour will be included in your confirmation email from Cool Shore Excursions. Please be sure to double and triple check your email address is correct at checkout so this important email makes its way to you!
Mar 2024Once your refund is processed, it usually shows on your card statement within 5–10 business days. The exact timing depends on your bank or card issuer.
Want it sooner? When you cancel, choose Receive a refund to my wallet instead. The credit is in your Wallet straight away and is applied automatically at checkout on your next booking when you’re signed in with the same email. You can see your balance any time in My Wallet.
If you paid part of your booking with Wallet credit, that part always goes back to your Wallet. Trip protection isn’t refundable.
Oct 2026What's Included
- Expert commentary on the history of Florence's Jewish community
- Skip-the-line tickets to the Great Synagogue and Jewish Museum (3-hour option only)
- Tips on the best kosher shops, restaurants and cafes
- Private Walking Tour of Florence's Jewish Quarter with the Great Synagogue and Jewish Museum
- - (number of attractions depends on the selected option)
- Licensed Guide who is fluent in the language of your choice
- Skip-the-line tickets to the Great Synagogue and Jewish Museum (in 2-hour option)
Additional Info
- Confirmation is instant and will be received at time of booking
- Wheelchair accessible
- Transportation options are wheelchair accessible
- All areas and surfaces are wheelchair accessible
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
- Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
- Please check your email the day before the tour for important details from Rosotravel, your tour operator.
- The number of attractions depends on the selected option.
- Skip-the-line tickets to the Great Synagogue and Jewish Museum grant you immediate entry at your booked time, without waiting in line at the ticket office.
- The Great Synagogue is an active place of worship, so interior tours during scheduled events (such as Sabbath, prayer times, concerts etc) are limited. Please dress and act appropriately. Yarmulkes (the proper attire to visit the synagogue) are available on site free of charge.
- For the comfort of all guests, it is best to have 1 licensed guide per maximum of 25 guests. If there are 26-50 people in your group, we will provide the service of 2 licensed guides so that all guests can get the best experience, ask questions and hear the guide well.
- Have a special request or need accessibility support? Let us know in advance—we’re happy to help!
