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The Best tour in Florence: Renaissance & Medici Tales - guided by a STORYTELLER

5.0 · 14,040 ratings on Guidekin, Viator & Tripadvisor 99% of star-rated reviews are 4★ or 5★ Florence Operated by Florence Tour-Tale Free cancellation · up to 24 hours before
Duration
2h 15m
Group
Shared tour
Guide languages
English, Spanish
Start & pickup
10:00, 15:30, 16:30 · No hotel pickup: everyone meets at the start point
Tickets
Admission not included, pay on site
Booking
Instant confirmation · mobile ticket
Guidekin's take

A storyteller's introduction to Florence booked for a symbolic €3 per person, with the Medici and the Renaissance told as anecdotes while you pass the main squares.

Admission to any site is not included, groups over six need a single booking, and the route is wheelchair accessible. 4.96 from 14,040 reviews for 2h 15m.

Best for: Booked for a symbolic €3 per person, paid at the end as you see fit; Medici stories past the main squares, no admissions. 4.96 from 14,040 reviews. Walking & City Tours comparison

Trade-off: No admissions; groups over six need one booking.

In our comparison: #1 of 11 in Walking & City Tours, by rating weighted by review volume (see the comparison).

Editorial check: September 18, 2026How we choose tours →Commissions never affect our verdicts.

Options and prices

2 options from the operator, described in its own words. Prices are the operator's from-prices per adult for a party of two. Click an option to book it on Viator.

OptionWhat the operator saysFrom, per adult
Spanish TourThe page priceSpanishSpanish walking tour€3
English TourEnglishENGLISH€3

Children from €10 (ages 4 to 11). Option texts and prices come from the operator's listing; prices checked on Viator on 26 September 2026.

Included and not included

  • Valuable information about the city. What to visit, what to do, what to eat and other tips
  • Licensed Guide
  • Admission tickets to attractions
  • Hotel pick up and drop-off

Reviews

5.0
14,040 ratings
Guidekin, Viator & Tripadvisor

99% of ratings with a star breakdown are 4★ or 5★: 13,956 of 14,040

Star breakdown of all 14,040 ratings

5 stars
13,665 · 97%
4 stars
291 · 2%
3 stars
56 · 0%
2 stars
15 · 0%
1 star
13 · 0%

What reviewers say

Reviewers value the clear storytelling and help getting their bearings; uneven paving makes comfortable shoes advisable.

Praised

  • Clear, humorous stories about the Medici family and Florence's Renaissance history
  • A useful introduction to the city that helps visitors get their bearings
  • Local recommendations for restaurants, cafes and places to revisit
  • A relaxed walking pace with stops in the shade
  • Clear headsets that make the guide easy to hear

Complaints

  • Uneven paving, with comfortable walking shoes advised

Written by Guidekin from the 94 most recent English reviews on Viator & Tripadvisor (22 August 2026 to 2 October 2026). Refreshed as new reviews arrive; last checked 4 October 2026.

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Meeting point and route

Meeting point

Where
Our guides have a GREEN UMBRELLA Nuestros guías van a estar con un PARAGUAS VERDE. Nossos guias usam um Guarda-chuvas VERDE · Open in Google Maps
Departure
10:00, 15:30, 16:30 daily; scheduled through March 2027 (operator schedule, seats confirmed at checkout)
Return
We’ll end up the tour by looking at the Ponte Vecchio
Pickup
No hotel pickup: everyone meets at the start point
Operator
Florence Tour-Tale; booking and payment are completed on Viator

Itinerary

About this tour, from the operator

Walking, children and accessibility

The operator's own notes, grouped by topic. Nothing here is added by Guidekin.

Walking and health

  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels

Children

  • Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
  • Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap

Accessibility

  • Wheelchair accessible
  • Strollers OK
  • Wheelchair accessible
  • Service animals allowed
  • Public transportation options are available nearby

Good to know

  • Children from €10 ages 4 to 11

Cancellation policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

  • 1+ days: Full refund
  • 0-1 days: No refund

Compared with other Walking & City Tours

TourPriceDurationRatingGroup
This tour · #1 of 11€32h 15m4.96 (14040)shared
The Best Tour in Florence: Renaissance and Medici Tales€32h4.95 (12046)shared
The Best of Florence Walking Tour in a Small Group€491h 45m4.95 (683)shared
The Dark Side of Florence: Mysteries and Legends€31h 45m4.92 (3533)shared

Ranked #1 of 11 in Walking & City Tours by Guidekin score (rating weighted by review volume). Prices here run from €3 to €127, median €49; typical length 2h 30m. 0 of 11 are private. Figures are live from the tour cards; the rubric is our handpicked set, not the whole market. Compare all 11 Walking & City Tours

From €3 per adult · Spanish Tour