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Tipsy Tour: Guided Bar Crawl In Florence with Dark History

4.9 · 364 ratings on Guidekin, Viator & Tripadvisor 98% of star-rated reviews are 4★ or 5★ Florence Operated by Carpe Diem Tours Free cancellation · up to 24 hours before
Duration
3h
Group
Shared tour · private option available
Guide languages
English
Start & pickup
20:00 · No hotel pickup: everyone meets at the start point
Booking
Instant confirmation · mobile ticket
Guidekin's take

A bar crawl with a dark history thread: a local guide walks you between bars telling the grim side of Florence's past while wine, two cocktails and a shot are poured along the way.

It is 3h at €65 per person with a shared and a private version; food and extra drinks are on you, and it is not for pregnant travellers. Rated 4.91 by 364 travellers.

In our comparison: #5 of 9 in Food & Wine Tours, by rating weighted by review volume (see the comparison).

How 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. Guide languages on every option: English.

OptionWhat the operator saysFrom, per adult
Shared Florence Bar CrawlThe page priceFun Night with New Friends: Join a group of travelers for cocktails, scandalous stories & laughs in Florence’s nightlife hotspots.€65
Private Florence Bar CrawlYour Group, Your Experience: Book a private night with your own guide, custom drinks & spicy tales—ideal for parties or celebrations.€173 for 2+ people

Child prices by age band are shown at checkout. Option texts and prices come from the operator's listing; prices checked on Viator on 3 October 2026.

Included and not included

  • We include Wine, 2 Cocktails and a Shot.
  • Tips and Recommendations
  • Local Guide
  • Food
  • Additional drinks

Reviews

4.9
364 ratings
Guidekin, Viator & Tripadvisor

98% of ratings with a star breakdown are 4★ or 5★: 356 of 364

Star breakdown of all 364 ratings

5 stars
347 · 95%
4 stars
9 · 2%
3 stars
4 · 1%
2 stars
1 · 0%
1 star
3 · 1%

What reviewers say

Reviewers praise the sociable guides and drinks; some miss out on the historical commentary.

Praised

  • Welcoming guides who help strangers get talking
  • Engaging stories about Florence's history
  • Enjoyable drinks and varied bar stops
  • Games that add to the fun of the evening

Complaints

  • Cancelled departures disrupted travellers' plans
  • Some praise the history, while others report little or no tour commentary

Written by Guidekin from the 100 most recent English reviews on Viator & Tripadvisor (7 November 2025 to 30 September 2026). Refreshed as new reviews arrive; last checked 4 October 2026.

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Meeting point and route

Meeting point

Where
Our guide will be waiting in the small public gardens of Giardino Martin Lutero, Lungarno Torrigiani 3, 50125 Firenze FI, near the Arno River, holding a yellow "Tipsy Tour" flag or sign. Please arrive 10 minutes early. Late arrivals are not eligible for a refund. · Open in Google Maps
Departure
20:00 daily; scheduled year-round (operator schedule, seats confirmed at checkout)
Pickup
No hotel pickup: everyone meets at the start point
Operator
Carpe Diem Tours; 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

  • Not recommended for pregnant travelers
  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels

Accessibility

  • Public transportation options are available nearby

Good to know

  • Food included see what is included
  • Age 5+ minimum age to join

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

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Ranked #5 of 9 in Food & Wine Tours by Guidekin score (rating weighted by review volume). Prices here run from €59 to €200, median €94; typical length 3h. 1 of 9 are private. Figures are live from the tour cards; the rubric is our handpicked set, not the whole market. Compare all 9 Food & Wine Tours

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