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Florence Highlights & Hidden Gems Private Tour with a Local

Location Florence, Tuscany, Italy, Europe
$127.12
This is an experience gift voucher. The recipient will book the experience after they redeem the gift voucher.

Overview

This tour reveals the quieter, more intimate side of Florence—beyond the crowds and guidebooks. With your local host, you’ll explore meaningful places like Via Taddea, where Pinocchio was born, or Michelangelo’s little-known Laurentian Library. Sip wine where legends were born, and end with a coffee above the rooftops at a spot only locals know.

Within 24 hours of booking, you’ll receive a short questionnaire to share your interests. Based on your responses, we’ll match you with a like-minded host who will contact you directly to suggest a flexible, personalized itinerary. You’ll agree on your meeting time and location—and throughout the experience, your host can adjust the route to reflect your energy, mood, and spontaneous discoveries.
Florence Highlights & Hidden Gems Private Tour with a Local
Tour guide
Language: English
Human tour guide
Duration: 2 hours

  • Private and personalized walking experience with insider tips from a passionate local
  • Pre-tour questionnaire to tailor the experience to your preferences
  • Flexible durations and start times—choose your preferred time when booking
  • Direct communication with your host for itinerary planning and local recommendations.
  • Gratuities (optional)
  • Transportation (primarily a walking experience, public transport may be used at an additional cost)
  • Food, drinks and tickets to any attractions

Meeting point
Meet your host in Piazza di Santa Maria Novella, in front of the Santa Maria Novella Church. After booking, you can adjust the meeting point to fit your preferences with the help of our Experience Planners.
Return details
Meet your host in Piazza di Santa Maria Novella, in front of the Santa Maria Novella Church. After booking, you can adjust the meeting point to fit your preferences with the help of our Experience Planners.

  • Discover Florence through the eyes of someone who lives and loves it—strolling quiet backstreets, sun-drenched piazzas, and hidden spots where history lingers in the details. This isn’t just a tour; it’s a personalized journey shaped entirely around you. Before your experience begins, your host will reach out with a short questionnaire to get to know your interests—whether you're drawn to Renaissance art, literary legends, neighborhood cafés, or unexpected detours only locals would suggest. Here are a few highlights and hidden gems to spark your curiosity: (pass by)
  • Admire the Duomo’s towering dome from outside and hear the stories behind Florence’s most iconic architectural marvel. Learn how Brunelleschi’s revolutionary engineering changed the course of architecture forever. Your host will reveal hidden details in the façade that most visitors overlook. (pass by)
  • Visit the birthplace of Carlo Lorenzini, better known as the creator of Pinocchio, and hear how this historic street inspired his world. Explore how 19th-century Florence shaped his imagination and literary voice. Your host may share local folklore that parallels the whimsical tone of his beloved tale. (pass by)
  • Step into Michelangelo’s least-visited architectural masterpiece—an intimate space filled with beauty, history, and silence. Hear how the Medici family commissioned this hidden gem to elevate knowledge and legacy. Your host will explain Michelangelo’s inventive staircase and why it remains a marvel of design. (pass by)

  • Wheelchair accessible
  • Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
  • Service animals allowed
  • Public transportation options are available nearby
  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels
  • After booking, you'll receive a short questionnaire to share your interests, preferences, and must-sees. Your guide will personally reach out to craft a fully customized itinerary that suits your style—whether you love history, food, hidden gems, or cultural experiences.
  • This private tour is a walking experience. A private vehicle is not included.
  • Public transportation or local taxis may be used to transfer between sites. Exact transportation costs can be discussed with your host after your reservation is finalized.
  • For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
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    Florence Highlights & Hidden Gems Private Tour with a Local

    Location Florence, Tuscany, Italy, Europe
    $127.12
    This is an experience gift voucher. The recipient will book the experience after they redeem the gift voucher.
    How it works?
    01 You choose from 10,000+ experience gifts
    02 We deliver the eVoucher or the Physical box to the recipient
    03 Recipient books the experience and creates unforgettable memories!
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