History walks in Florence
Guided walks through old towns, wartime districts and ancient centres, led by guides who know what happened on each street.
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Compare at a glance
Prices run from £3 to £72 per person. 2 of 5 are private or small-group tours (12 people or fewer). Select a tour name for meeting point, stops and what's included.
| Tour | Duration | Group | From | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| The Best tour in Florence: Renaissance & Medici -by a storyteller | 2.3 hours | Up to 30 | £3 | 5.0 (14,337) |
| The Best Tour in Florence: Renaissance and Medici Tales | 2 hours | Up to 30 | £3 | 4.9 (12,160) |
| Tipsy Tour: Guided Bar Crawl In Florence with Dark History | 3 hours | Up to 25 | £55 | 4.9 (365) |
| Florence Food & Wine Tour: Tuscan Tastings in the Historic Center | 2.5 hours | Up to 12 | £72 | 4.9 (546) |
| Florence Private Tour: Renaissance, Famous Families & Hidden Gems | 2–3 hours | Private | – | 4.9 (236) |
The Best tour in Florence: Renaissance & Medici -by a storyteller (opens Viator in a new tab)
A walk through Renaissance Florence and the Medici family, led by a storyteller guide. Tour details: The Best tour in Florence: Renaissance & Medici -by a storyteller
Guided in English, Spanish
From £3Free cancellation
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The Best Tour in Florence: Renaissance and Medici Tales (opens Viator in a new tab)
A two-hour introduction to Renaissance Florence and the Medici family, suitable for first-time and returning visitors. Tour details: The Best Tour in Florence: Renaissance and Medici Tales
Guided in English, Italian, Spanish
From £3Free cancellation
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Tipsy Tour: Guided Bar Crawl In Florence with Dark History (opens Viator in a new tab)
A three-hour evening walk between bars, with the darker side of Florence's history told along the way. Tour details: Tipsy Tour: Guided Bar Crawl In Florence with Dark History
Guided in English
From £55Free cancellation
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Florence Food & Wine Tour: Tuscan Tastings in the Historic Center (opens Viator in a new tab)
A food and wine walk through Florence's historic centre. Tour details: Florence Food & Wine Tour: Tuscan Tastings in the Historic Center
Guided in English
From £72Free cancellation
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Florence Private Tour: Renaissance, Famous Families & Hidden Gems (opens Viator in a new tab)
A private walk on the Medici and the Renaissance, from the Duomo and Orsanmichele to the Piazza della Signoria, the Ponte Vecchio and the Palazzo Pitti. Tour details: Florence Private Tour: Renaissance, Famous Families & Hidden Gems
Guided in English, Italian
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