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The historic centre of Florence, capital of Tuscany, is an open-air museum dedicated to the Renaissance. Join us on this free walking tour of the Tuscan Capital to uncover its past!
Tour highlights
On this free walking tour of Florence, we'll spend 2.5 hours discovering the most fascinating secrets of the city. The highlights of our tour will be:
- Medici Chapels
- San Lorenzo Basilica and Market
- Cathedral of Santa Maria del Fiore
- Piazza della Repubblica
- Piazza della Signoria
- Uffizi Gallery
- Arno River
- Piazza Santa Croce
The Best Free Walking Tour of Florence
At the indicated time, the tour meets in Piazza dell'Unità Italiana, not far from the emblematic Basilica of Santa Maria Novella. Here, we'll start our free walking tour of Florence, discovering the essence of the historic centre of the Tuscan capital.
First, we'll stop at the Medici Chapels, delving into the captivating history of the Medici family. Nearby, San Lorenzo Basilica awaits, did you know it's one of the main places of worship in the city? We'll follow that with a visit to the vibrant and colourful stalls of the San Lorenzo Market.
The route then continues towards the Cathedral of Santa Maria del Fiore, with its famous dome by Brunelleschi and the imposing Giotto bell tower. Near the Cathedral, you can also find the Baptistery of San Giovanni, well known for its beautiful exterior. Then it's on to the Piazza della Repubblica and Piazza della Signoria, the beating heart of Florence.
The walking tour then heads to one of the most important cultural landmarks in the city: the Uffizi Gallery. And then we'll visit the Arno, the river crossed at its narrowest point by Ponte Vecchio, one of the symbols of Florence, with a long history behind it dating back to 1218.
The tour then finishes in Piazza Santa Croce, one of Florence's iconic spots, after 2.5 hours filled with fun facts about this artistic city.
Private tour
If you'd prefer to do the tour in a smaller group, you can book our private tour of Florence here.
Details
Free cancellation
If you cancel after the reservation you will be refunded % of the total value. If you don't show up, you will not be refunded.
Meeting point
Piazza dell'Unità Italiana.
Reviews of our customers
Reviews of our customers
- March 19, 2026
Elisabeth
Hyeres, FranciaThe morning with Chiara was very pleasant and we learned a lot about Florence. The explanations were very clear and the tips were very helpful, allowi...
As a coupleIs this useful? - February 4, 2026
Elisabeth
Paris, FranciaFascinating and of remarkable quality. Chiara is a well of knowledge about her city that she shares with passion and authenticity. We had a great tim...
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Victoria Perona
ArgentinaMi tour fue con Alejandra, comentó que es arquitecta y vino a Florencia a estudiar restauración por lo que su visión es excelente. Comenta tanto cuest...
They traveled aloneIs this useful? - August 17, 2026
Manuel Santos Sánchez
Madrid, EspañaHe realizado tres freetous a lo largo de esta semana en Italia. En Roma, en Florencia y en Venecia y el de Florencia ha sido el que más me ha gustado,...
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Patricio Zaro Ponce
Quilpué, ChileExcelente panorama, pasamos de amenaza de tormenta, a una lluvia de datos históricos y entretenidos relatos, que hicieron muy ameno el tour. SILVIA , ...
As a coupleIs this useful? - August 16, 2026
Francisco
Valencia, EspañaNuestro guía fue Lázaro, nos encanto, a parte de todas las explicaciones y lecciones estupendas de historia que nos dio, fue hecho todo con una gracia...
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Aguasanta
Sevilla, EspañaA most pleasant and informative tour, thanks to the friendliness and knowledge of our guide, Miguel (A Quixote in Florence). It couldn't be explained...
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Victor Alberto Basilio Meza
Chiapas, MéxicoAlejandro, an excellent guide, showed us the history of Florence, and the important thing is that he answers all our questions. I had already taken a ...
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Raquel
Alicante, EspañaEstuvimos haciendo un free tour con 2 adolescentes de 15 y 18 años por la parte histórica de Florencia. Lazaro, nuestro guía nos ganó desde el minuto ...
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Diana Janeiro
EspañaUn gran tour. Marco nuestro guía,un excelente profesional que conoce perfectamente la cuidad y además te lo explica todo con un toque de humor maravi...
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