--- title: Tipsy Tour: Guided Bar Crawl In Florence with Dark History lang: en type: tour city: Florence country: Italy price: 65 currency: EUR price_unit: per_person availability: bookable rating: 4.91 reviews: 360 duration_minutes: 180 languages: [en] free_cancellation: true guidekin_pick: Drinks, not dinner rank_in_category: 5 of 10 (Food & Wine Tours) schedule_checked: 2026-09-18 data_updated: 2026-09-18 canonical: https://guidekin.com/italy/florence/tours/tipsy-tour-guided-bar-crawl-in-florence-with-dark-history/ --- # Tipsy Tour: Guided Bar Crawl In Florence with Dark History **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 360 travellers. ## Overview Indulge in a 3-hour bar crawl and dark history tour through Florence, guided by a local expert. Savour the finest Italian concoctions while discovering fun and shocking facts about Florence’s past. Stroll, sip, and socialise with fellow travellers. Why settle for a mundane city tour when you can live it up on your Florentine getaway? All you need to bring is your thirst for adventure. Alcoholic beverages included. -Meet other like-minded travellers on your stay in Florence -Sip the finest Italian drinks including wine, cocktails, and shots -Explore the culture and nightlife of the city and learn scandalous history -Enjoy the convenience of a central meeting point, close to public transport Also available as a private tour for a fully personalised experience. ## Key facts - Price: from €65 per person - Duration: 3h - Rating: 4.91/5 from 360 reviews (collected from Guidekin & Viator & Tripadvisor) - Free cancellation (see policy below) - Operator: Carpe Diem Tours ## Tour options Prices are the operator's current list price for two travellers (whole euros); options sold only to bigger parties say so; pick the option on the booking page. | Option | Price | Guide languages | Details | |---|---|---|---| | Shared Florence Bar Crawl | €65 / person | English | Fun Night with New Friends: Join a group of travelers for cocktails, scandalous stories & laughs in Florence’s nightlife hotspots. | | Private Florence Bar Crawl | €173 / person (for 2+ people) | English | Your Group, Your Experience: Book a private night with your own guide, custom drinks & spicy tales—ideal for parties or celebrations. | ## What's included - We include Wine, 2 Cocktails and a Shot. - Tips and Recommendations - Local Guide ## Not included - Food - Additional drinks ## Itinerary 1. **Giardino Martin Lutero** (30m) - The tour begins in a public park next to the Aldo river. From here you will drink wine as you learn about dark “Medici” history and enjoy Florence's golden hour with views of the city skyline and water. 2. **Via de' Neri** (45m) - Crossing the river, you’ll pass through one of Florence’s busiest brothels and learn about the city’s saucy past. Once at the local bar you’ll indulge in a traditional Italian cocktail and get to know your fellow travellers. 3. **Santa Croce** (15m) - As you stroll through the trendy Santa Croce district you’ll experience the mediaeval tradition of wine windows where you’ll take a shot of either limoncello or a typical Italian amaro. 4. **Florence** (1h) - Stopping at the famous Santa Croce church you’ll receive a last bit of history before heading to an atmospheric bar on the thriving nightlife street of Via de’ Benci. Here you’ll enjoy the cocktail of your choice before continuing the night with your newfound friends! ## Schedule - Runs: daily - Departures: 20:00 - Schedule last checked: 2026-09-18 - These are published departures, not a live seat count; availability is confirmed at checkout. ## Cancellation For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time. ## Meeting point 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. ## Good to know - Public transportation options are available nearby - Not recommended for pregnant travelers - Suitable for all physical fitness levels ## How it compares in Food & Wine Tours Ranked **#5 of 10** by Guidekin's weighted score (rating weighted by review volume). Alternatives worth comparing: 1. [Winner 2026 Florence Sunset Food & Wine Tour by Eating Europe](https://guidekin.com/italy/florence/tours/winner-2026-florence-sunset-food-wine-tour-by-eating-europe/?format=md) — €109 per person, 4.95 (5993) 2. [Florence Food Tour with Truffle Pasta, Steak & Free Flowing Wine](https://guidekin.com/italy/florence/tours/florence-food-tour-with-truffle-pasta-steak-free-flowing-wine/?format=md) — €116 per person, 4.98 (341) 3. [Florence Food & Local Flavors Tour with Eating Europe](https://guidekin.com/italy/florence/tours/florence-food-local-flavors-tour-with-eating-europe/?format=md) — €94 per person, 4.96 (544) Full list: https://guidekin.com/italy/florence/food-tours-florence/?format=md ## More in Florence - All Florence tours: https://guidekin.com/italy/florence/?format=md - This page as HTML: https://guidekin.com/italy/florence/tours/tipsy-tour-guided-bar-crawl-in-florence-with-dark-history/ ## Query this catalogue with URLs Every listing accepts filter parameters directly in the URL, so you can hand a user a link that already matches their constraints. Combine freely on https://guidekin.com/italy/florence/: | Group | Parameters | Values | |---|---|---| | Language of the tour | `language` | any ISO 639-1 code an operator lists, e.g. en, es, fr, de, it, pt, ru, uk, tr, hi. 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