Hidden Florence – Private Archaeological Walking Tour
Overview
Discover Florence with a licensed guide specialized in archaeology, offering a unique perspective on the city.
This tour reveals Florence beyond its Renaissance façade, uncovering its Roman origins and long historical evolution.
From the ancient Roman city of Florentia to traces of the Forum, theatre, urban infrastructure, city walls, and baths, Florence preserves layers of history still visible in its urban fabric.
The journey continues through the Middle Ages and the Renaissance, highlighting powerful families such as the Medici and masters of art including Brunelleschi, Donatello, Michelangelo, and Leonardo da Vinci.
This is not a standard walking tour, but an archaeological reading of the city across centuries.
Accessibility available upon request.
What's Included
- Guided tour by a licensed official guide throughout the itinerary.
- Whisper audio system rental (required for groups over 6 people, additional cost applies): 2€ p.p.
- Tips
- Any personal expenses
Meeting Location
50123 Florence
Metropolitan City of Florence, Italy
Detailed check-in instructions, including the exact address, are provided with your booking confirmation.
Piazzale degli Uffizi
6, 50122 Firenze FI, Italy
On the banks of the Arno, in front of the Uffizi Gallery façade.
What To Expect
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Piazza della Repubblica
15 minutes Admission Ticket Free
Piazza del Duomo
25 minutes Admission Ticket Included
Torre Della Pagliazza
10 minutes Admission Ticket Included
Chiesa di Santa Margherita dei Cerchi
10 minutes Admission Ticket Included
Museo Casa di Dante
10 minutes Admission Ticket Included
Palazzo Vecchio
15 minutes Admission Ticket Included
Piazza della Signoria
15 minutes Admission Ticket Included
Piazzale Degli Uffizi
10 minutes Admission Ticket Included
Lungarno Annamaria Luisa de' Medici
10 minutes Admission Ticket Included
Additional Info
- Service animals allowed
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
Frequently Asked Questions (8)
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Frequently Asked Questions (8)
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).
- Guided tour by a licensed official guide throughout the itinerary.
- Whisper audio system rental (required for groups over 6 people, additional cost applies): 2€ p.p.
- Tips.
- Any personal expenses.
This tour requires good weather. If it’s canceled due to poor weather, you’ll be offered a different date or a full refund.
Apr 2025There 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 Hidden Florence – Private Archaeological Walking Tour is as follows:
- Service animals allowed
- 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 Hidden Florence – Private Archaeological 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
- Guided tour by a licensed official guide throughout the itinerary.
- Whisper audio system rental (required for groups over 6 people, additional cost applies): 2€ p.p.
- Tips
- Any personal expenses
Additional Info
- Service animals allowed
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
