--- 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: 364 duration_minutes: 180 languages: [en] free_cancellation: "true" guidekin_pick: Drinks, not dinner rank_in_category: 5 of 9 (Food & Wine Tours) schedule_checked: 2026-10-03 data_updated: 2026-10-12 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 364 travellers. In our comparison: #5 of 9 in Food & Wine Tours, by rating weighted by review volume (table below). ## 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. ## Before you book - Meeting point: Our guide will be waiting in the small… - Starts 20:00: one departure a day - Food included: see what is included - Age 5+: minimum age to join **Pickup:** No hotel pickup: everyone meets at the start point ## Key facts - Price: from €65 per person for the Shared Florence Bar Crawl option; other options up to €173 - Duration: 3h - Rating: 4.91/5 from 364 reviews (collected from Guidekin & Viator & Tripadvisor) - Free cancellation (see policy below) - Operator: Carpe Diem Tours - Group: Shared tour · private option available - Guide languages: English - Start times: 20:00 - Booking: Instant confirmation, mobile ticket - Price checked on Viator: 2026-10-03 ## Reviews 4.91 from 364 ratings on Guidekin, Viator & Tripadvisor. 98% of ratings with a star breakdown are 4 or 5 stars: 356 of 364. - 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 (2025-11-07 to 2026-09-30); last checked 2026-10-04. ## 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: 2026-10-03 - 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. Map: https://www.google.com/maps/place/?q=place_id:ChIJ-Yr5Jf9TKhMR4xOnirL1ykI ## Good to know - Public transportation options are available nearby - Not recommended for pregnant travelers - Suitable for all physical fitness levels ## Compared with other Food & Wine Tours | Tour | Price | Duration | Rating | Group | |---|---|---|---|---| | **This tour · #5 of 9** | €65 | 3h | 4.91 (364) | shared | | [Winner 2026 Florence Sunset Food & Wine Tour by Eating Europe](/italy/florence/tours/winner-2026-florence-sunset-food-wine-tour-by-eating-europe/?format=md) | €109 | 3h 30m | 4.95 (6004) | shared | | [Florence Food Tour with Truffle Pasta, Steak & Free Flowing Wine](/italy/florence/tours/florence-food-tour-with-truffle-pasta-steak-free-flowing-wine/?format=md) | €129 | 4h | 4.98 (348) | shared | | [Florence Food & Local Flavors Tour with Eating Europe](/italy/florence/tours/florence-food-local-flavors-tour-with-eating-europe/?format=md) | €94 | 3h | 4.96 (550) | shared | 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. 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/ Filters, the full catalogue and the URL contract for this city: https://guidekin.com/italy/florence/?format=md