Best of Florence: City Highlights Guided Tour
Overview
Discover Florence from a local perspective on a small group walking tour designed to bring the city’s history and beauty to life.
Follow your expert guide through the streets of the historic center, where centuries of art, power, and culture unfold at every step. As you walk through lively squares and hidden corners, you’ll gain a deeper understanding of how Florence became the birthplace of the Renaissance.
Take in the grandeur of the Cathedral of Florence, crowned by Brunelleschi’s extraordinary Dome, and admire the intricate details of the Baptistery, including the renowned “Gates of Paradise.” Continue your journey past the Uffizi courtyard and along the Arno River to the iconic Ponte Vecchio, a symbol of the city’s timeless charm.
Along the way, your guide will share stories of influential families, legendary artists, and key moments that shaped Florence’s identity, transforming monuments into meaningful experiences.
What's Included
- Guided walking tour of Florence’s historic center
- Private Option - Price for the Group - Max 8 Pax
- Earphones will be provided only for groups with over 4 participants
- Professional guide
- Hotel pick-up and drop-off
Meeting Location
Piazza della Repubblica
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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Duomo - Cattedrale di Santa Maria del Fiore (pass by)
Additional Info
- Confirmation is instant and will be received at time of booking
- 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
- Children must be accompanied by an adult
- Earphones will be provided for groups with over 4 participants.
- Customers must be able to climb and descend stairs
- Minimum of 4 participants required
- This tour/activity will have a maximum of 8 travelers
Frequently Asked Questions (7)
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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).
- This tour requires a minimum number of travelers. If it’s canceled because the minimum isn’t met, you’ll be offered a different date/experience or a full refund.
- Guided walking tour of Florence’s historic center.
- Private Option - Price for the Group - Max 8 Pax.
- Earphones will be provided only for groups with over 4 participants.
- Professional guide.
- Hotel pick-up and drop-off.
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.
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Apr 2025Accessibility information for the Best of Florence: City Highlights Guided Tour is as follows:
- 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 Best of Florence: City Highlights Guided 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 walking tour of Florence’s historic center
- Private Option - Price for the Group - Max 8 Pax
- Earphones will be provided only for groups with over 4 participants
- Professional guide
- Hotel pick-up and drop-off
Additional Info
- Confirmation is instant and will be received at time of booking
- 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
- Children must be accompanied by an adult
- Earphones will be provided for groups with over 4 participants.
- Customers must be able to climb and descend stairs
- Minimum of 4 participants required
- This tour/activity will have a maximum of 8 travelers
