Florence
Private Half Day Walking Tour of Florence
Three hours across Florence on foot, from the Medici's San Marco to the old Roman forum
Sightseeing, Local Culture
Why We Love it
Add the Accademia and you walk the hallway of unfinished Prisoners before you reach David — the half of that gallery most people rush past.
The Experience
Three hours on foot with a private English-speaking guide, beginning in Piazza San Marco at the church and convent rebuilt by Cosimo il Vecchio, who founded the Medici. The garden where Michelangelo did his early studies is close by.
Add the Accademia and it comes next: David, and the unfinished Prisoners along the hallway that leads up to him. Then Piazza del Duomo, three buildings standing together — the baptistery of San Giovanni, the city's patron saint; Giotto's bell tower; and Santa Maria del Fiore under its brick dome.
From there the walk runs through stone-paved streets to Piazza della Signoria, then over Ponte Vecchio, the oldest bridge in the city. It ends in Piazza della Repubblica, where the Roman forum used to be.
My pick for a first visit to Florence, when you want the geography to make sense before you strike out on your own, and for anyone who would rather ask questions than read plaques.
From $64 per person
3 Hours
Private
9:00 am or 2:00 pm
Highlights
What's Included
Private English-speaking guide
Pre-reserved tickets to the Accademia, if pre-purchased
What's Not Included
Entrance fees, unless purchased with the tour
Gratuities
Need to Know
3 hours, departing 9:00 am or 2:00 pm
Private — your party only, up to 8 people
Your guide meets you in your hotel lobby holding a sign with your name
Guide from Papillon Service; on the day, call Alessandra +39 334 805 2096 or Davide +39 393 455 5896
Accademia tickets are a $62 per person add-on and they sell out — book them as early as you can
We need each guest's full name and date of birth to buy the Accademia tickets
Accademia tickets are non-refundable once bought, even if the tour is cancelled
The Accademia is closed on Mondays
Entrance fees are not included unless bought with the tour
Wear comfortable walking shoes — the route is stone-paved throughout
Free cancellation up to 14 days before
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Need to know
Three hours on foot with a private English-speaking guide, beginning in Piazza San Marco at the church and convent rebuilt by Cosimo il Vecchio, who founded the Medici. The garden where Michelangelo did his early studies is close by.
Add the Accademia and it comes next: David, and the unfinished Prisoners along the hallway that leads up to him. Then Piazza del Duomo, three buildings standing together — the baptistery of San Giovanni, the city's patron saint; Giotto's bell tower; and Santa Maria del Fiore under its brick dome.
From there the walk runs through stone-paved streets to Piazza della Signoria, then over Ponte Vecchio, the oldest bridge in the city. It ends in Piazza della Repubblica, where the Roman forum used to be.
My pick for a first visit to Florence, when you want the geography to make sense before you strike out on your own, and for anyone who would rather ask questions than read plaques.