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

5.0 Excellent 14024 reviews
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2h 15m
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English, Spanish
Free cancellation Instant confirmation Live guide

Ratings & Reviews

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Ratings collected from Guidekin & Viator & Tripadvisor

Guidekin's take

Pay what you want? in our Walking & City Tours comparison. 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 14,024 reviews.

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

Last checked: September 18, 2026. Commissions never affect our verdicts.

Overview

Guidekin summary

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 14,024 reviews for 2h 15m.

From the guide

This tour is a funny and easy-going introduction to Florence, perfect either for beginners and experts. With us you’ll get a general overview of the city, passing by its highlights, but you’ll also discover some thrilling stories, hidden gems and unknown fun-facts that will awake your curiosity and make you want to know the next chapter..

In an amusing walk by Florence’s wonders, you'll understand why this city became the cradle of the Renaissance and changed our global history. You’ll also dive into the intrigues of one of the most powerful dynasties of all times, the Medici family, and you’ll realize their astounding impact, visible even in our daily lives. And many more! We’ll also give you useful information and tips about many different things: from how to avoid leather scams to how to choose the best gelato! To sum up, you’ll feel and see Florence with the heart and eyes of a local.

Tour options

The operator sells this tour in 2 versions. Prices are the operator's current list for two travellers; the calendar shows the exact figure for your date and party.

Spanish Tour

from €3 / person
Guide: Spanish

Spanish walking tour

English Tour

from €3 / person
Guide: English

ENGLISH

Schedule & Availability

Runs daily
Departures: 10:00, 15:30, 16:30
Scheduled through March 2027

This tour runs daily, departing at 10:00, 15:30, 16:30. Scheduled through March 2027. These are the operator’s scheduled departures, not a live seat count: availability is confirmed at checkout. Schedule last checked September 18, 2026.

What's Included

Valuable information about the city. What to visit, what to do, what to eat and other tips
Licensed Guide

What's Not Included

Admission tickets to attractions
Hotel pick up and drop-off

Itinerary

Basilica di San Lorenzo Stop 1
guide's explanation
20 min
Palazzo Medici Riccardi Stop 2
guide's explanation
20 min
Piazza Del Duomo Stop 3
guide's explanation
20 min
Museo Casa di Dante Stop 4
Dante neighborhood (outdoors) guide's explanation
5 min
Piazza Della Repubblica Stop 5
guide's explanation
20 min
Piazza della Signoria Stop 6
guide's explanation
20 min
Le Gallerie Degli Uffizi Stop 7
guide's explanation (outdoors)
Pass by
Ponte Vecchio Stop 8
guide's explanation
10 min

Departure & Return

Start point

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End point

We’ll end up the tour by looking at the Ponte Vecchio

Additional Information

  • Wheelchair accessible
  • Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
  • Service animals allowed
  • Public transportation options are available nearby
  • Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels
  • Reservations made by resellers without prior agreement with us won’t be admitted . If you’re an agency please contact us for quotation
  • Multiple reservations for the same group of travelers won’t be admitted. If your group is larger than 6 participants, please make a single reservation with the corresponding price or contact us for quotation

Cancellation Policy

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

1+ daysFull refund
0-1 daysNo refund
From € 3 / person