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title: Florence Walking & City Tours
lang: en
type: tour_collection
city: Florence
country: Italy
tours: 11
price_from_eur: 3
reviews_total: 40544
as_of: 2026-09-18
canonical: https://guidekin.com/italy/florence/walking-tours-florence/
---

# Florence Walking & City Tours

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## Guidekin's verdict (last checked September 18, 2026)

We compared 11 walking and city tours in Florence by tip based or paid, museum tickets included or not, group size and length.

- **Pay what you want?:** [Renaissance & Medici Tales by a Storyteller](https://guidekin.com/italy/florence/tours/the-best-tour-in-florence-renaissance-medici-tales-guided-by-a-storyteller/?format=md). 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 14024 reviews. Trade-off: No admissions; groups over six need one booking. — now €3 per person, 4.96 (14024)
- **Walk with David?:** [Semi Private Highlights Walk with David](https://guidekin.com/italy/florence/tours/semi-private-florence-highlights-walking-tour-with-david/?format=md). Highlights walk plus timed Accademia entry for David at €110 per person for 3h 10m; cathedral and dome entry not included. 4.79 from 1185 reviews. Trade-off: Cathedral and dome not included. — now €110 per person, 4.79 (1185)
- **Small group, paid?:** [Best of Florence Walk in a Small Group](https://guidekin.com/italy/florence/tours/the-best-of-florence-walking-tour-in-a-small-group/?format=md). A licensed guide and whisper headsets round the main squares at €49 per person for 1h 45m; two people minimum, no entries. 4.95 from 655 reviews. Trade-off: Two people minimum; no entries. — now €49 per person, 4.95 (655)

Also compared:

- [Renaissance and Medici Tales](https://guidekin.com/italy/florence/tours/the-best-tour-in-florence-renaissance-and-medici-tales/?format=md): Medici stories, tip based. Trade-off: Headsets required and charged extra. — now €3 per person, 4.95 (11966)
- [The Dark Side of Florence](https://guidekin.com/italy/florence/tours/the-dark-side-of-florence-mysteries-and-legends/?format=md): Ghosts, murders, legends. Trade-off: Graphic topics; not for under eighteens. — now €3 per person, 4.92 (3459)
- [Florence in a Day: David, Uffizi, Duomo](https://guidekin.com/italy/florence/tours/florence-in-a-day-michelangelo-s-david-uffizi-duomo-city-tour/?format=md): David and Uffizi in one day. Trade-off: Moderate pace; no strollers. — now €127 per person, 4.74 (1290)
- [Best of Florence: David & Accademia](https://guidekin.com/italy/florence/tours/best-of-florence-small-group-tour-david-accademia-with-duomo/?format=md): Walk with a David tier. Trade-off: Sunday cathedral from outside; tiers vary. — now €55 per person, 4.71 (2045)
- [Uffizi & Accademia Small Group Walk](https://guidekin.com/italy/florence/tours/uffizi-accademia-timed-entry-small-group-duomo-walking-tour/?format=md): Modular route, many tiers. Trade-off: No free cancellation; ID must match. — now €49 per person, 4.66 (3876)

Commissions never affect the order.

## All 11 tours, ranked by Guidekin score

| # | Tour | Collections | Price | Rating | Duration | Runs | Details |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | [The Best tour in Florence: Renaissance & Medici Tales - guided by a STORYTELLER](https://guidekin.com/italy/florence/tours/the-best-tour-in-florence-renaissance-medici-tales-guided-by-a-storyteller/?format=md) |  | €3 per person | 4.96 (14024) | 2h 15m | daily 10:00–16:30 | up to 15 per booking · free cancel · instant · en/es |
| 2 | [The Best Tour in Florence: Renaissance and Medici Tales](https://guidekin.com/italy/florence/tours/the-best-tour-in-florence-renaissance-and-medici-tales/?format=md) |  | €3 per person | 4.95 (11966) | 2h | daily 10:00–16:30 | up to 15 per booking · free cancel · instant · en/es/it |
| 3 | [The Best of Florence Walking Tour in a Small Group](https://guidekin.com/italy/florence/tours/the-best-of-florence-walking-tour-in-a-small-group/?format=md) |  | €49 per person | 4.95 (655) | 1h 45m | daily 12:15 | up to 15 per booking · free cancel · instant · en/it |
| 4 | [The Dark Side of Florence: Mysteries and Legends](https://guidekin.com/italy/florence/tours/the-dark-side-of-florence-mysteries-and-legends/?format=md) |  | €3 per person | 4.92 (3459) | 1h 45m | daily 19:15 | up to 15 per booking · free cancel · instant · en/es |
| 5 | [Experience Florence’s Art and Architecture on a Walking Tour](https://guidekin.com/italy/florence/tours/experience-florence-s-art-and-architecture-on-a-walking-tour/?format=md) |  | €3 per person | 4.83 (321) | 2h 15m | daily 10:30 | up to 15 per booking · free cancel · instant · es |
| 6 | [Florence Walking Tour](https://guidekin.com/italy/florence/tours/florence-walking-tour/?format=md) |  | €3 per person | 4.82 (736) | 2h 30m | daily 10:00–17:15 | up to 4 per booking · free cancel · instant · en |
| 7 | [Semi private Florence Highlights walking tour with David](https://guidekin.com/italy/florence/tours/semi-private-florence-highlights-walking-tour-with-david/?format=md) | Accademia Gallery & David Tours | €110 per person | 4.79 (1185) | 3h 10m | daily exc Mon 09:00–15:30 | up to 15 per booking · free cancel · instant · en/es/fr/de/it +2 |
| 8 | [Florence in a Day: Michelangelo's David, Uffizi, Duomo &City Tour](https://guidekin.com/italy/florence/tours/florence-in-a-day-michelangelo-s-david-uffizi-duomo-city-tour/?format=md) | Uffizi Gallery Tours, Accademia Gallery & David Tours, Duomo, Dome & Bell Tower Tours | €127 per person | 4.74 (1290) | 5h | daily exc Mon 08:00–13:30 | up to 15 per booking · free cancel · instant · en |
| 9 | [Best of Florence: Small Group Tour David & Accademia with Duomo](https://guidekin.com/italy/florence/tours/best-of-florence-small-group-tour-david-accademia-with-duomo/?format=md) | Accademia Gallery & David Tours, Duomo, Dome & Bell Tower Tours | €55 per person | 4.71 (2045) | 2h 30m–3h 30m | daily 08:30–15:30 | up to 15 per booking · free cancel · instant · en |
| 10 | [Uffizi & Accademia Timed Entry: Small Group Duomo Walking Tour](https://guidekin.com/italy/florence/tours/uffizi-accademia-timed-entry-small-group-duomo-walking-tour/?format=md) | Uffizi Gallery Tours, Accademia Gallery & David Tours, Duomo, Dome & Bell Tower Tours | €49 per person | 4.66 (3876) | 4h | daily exc Mon 08:30–16:30 | up to 12 per booking · instant · en/es/fr/de/it/pt |
| 11 | [Florence in a Day: David, Cathedral & City Highlights Guided Tour](https://guidekin.com/italy/florence/tours/florence-in-a-day-david-cathedral-city-highlights-guided-tour/?format=md) | Accademia Gallery & David Tours, Duomo, Dome & Bell Tower Tours | €98 per person | 4.6 (987) | 3h | daily exc Mon 09:00–14:30 | up to 14 per booking · free cancel · instant · en |

## Why each made the list

- **The Best tour in Florence: Renaissance & Medici Tales - guided by a STORYTELLER** — 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 14024 reviews for 2h 15m.
- **The Best Tour in Florence: Renaissance and Medici Tales** — A donation based walk through three centuries of Medici stories past the main sights, booked for a symbolic €3 per person and paid at the end with whatever you decide the guide earned. The audio headsets required by city rules are an extra charge; the route is wheelchair accessible. 4.95 from 11966 reviews for 2h.
- **The Best of Florence Walking Tour in a Small Group** — A small group introduction to Florence's centre with a licensed guide and whisper headsets, pitched at first timers and returners alike, covering the main squares and landmarks in 1h 45m. The route and surfaces are wheelchair accessible; gratuities are optional and not included. Rated 4.95 by 655 travellers at €49 per person.
- **The Dark Side of Florence: Mysteries and Legends** — A tip based walk through the ghosts, murders and superstitions of Florence, including the Monster of Florence case, booked for a symbolic €3 per person with the guide paid at the end at your discretion. Some topics are graphic and the operator does not recommend it for anyone under eighteen. 4.92 from 3459 reviews for 1h 45m.
- **Experience Florence’s Art and Architecture on a Walking Tour** — A pay what you want walk with a licensed guide that takes the city's story from the Etruscans to today, with each tour leader following their own route and passions rather than a fixed script. The €3 per person is a booking fee only; you pay the guide what you think it was worth at the end, and the walk lasts 2h 15m. Rated 4.83 by 321 travellers.
- **Florence Walking Tour** — A tip based walk through the main landmarks with a certified guide: the booking fee is nominal and you pay what you think it was worth at the end. Expect the Medici story, the art and the food tips rather than any entries, since nothing is included beyond the guide. Wheelchair accessible; 4.82 from 736 reviews at €3 per person for 2h 30m.
- **Semi private Florence Highlights walking tour with David** — A first day walk that pairs the city highlights with timed entry to the Accademia for Michelangelo's David, led by a licensed guide in a small group with headsets once it passes seven people. Piazza della Signoria, the Duomo from outside and Ponte Vecchio are on the route; cathedral and dome entry are not included. 4.79 from 1185 reviews at €110 per person.
- **Florence in a Day: Michelangelo's David, Uffizi, Duomo &City Tour** — One guided walk for a first visit: David at the Accademia and the Uffizi with timed tickets for both, plus Ponte Vecchio and the Duomo from outside, at €127 per person in a small group or as a private tier. A walking day at a moderate pace; only the late morning departure has a lunch break. Rated 4.74 by 1290 travellers.
- **Best of Florence: Small Group Tour David & Accademia with Duomo** — A small group walk that opens with timed entry to David at the Accademia, then Piazza della Signoria, the Baptistery doors and Ponte Vecchio, from €55 per person. Tiers add a Duomo climb or a private guide; on Sundays the cathedral is explained from outside, and knees and shoulders must be covered. Rated 4.71 by 2045 travellers.
- **Uffizi & Accademia Timed Entry: Small Group Duomo Walking Tour** — A modular small group tour that runs from an Accademia visit to a four hour route through the Accademia, Piazza del Duomo, Piazza della Signoria and the Uffizi, the tier setting the length. Museum entry fees are listed separately from the tour price, and every traveller's full name and ID must match the booking. 4.66 from 3876 reviews at €49 per person.
- **Florence in a Day: David, Cathedral & City Highlights Guided Tour** — One half day that stacks David at the Accademia, the Baptistery, the Duomo museum and a walk through the centre with a licensed guide and headsets, tickets pre reserved. Only the afternoon slot enters the cathedral, closed on Sundays; the Bell Tower climb is a separate option on your own. 4.6 from 987 reviews at €98 per person.

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## FAQ

**How many walking & city tours in Florence are available on Guidekin?**

11 walking & city tours are available for booking in Florence on Guidekin. The top-rated is The Best tour in Florence: Renaissance & Medici Tales - guided by a STORYTELLER with 4.96/5 from 14,024 reviews.

**How much do walking & city tours in Florence cost?**

Prices range from €3 to €127 per person. The most affordable option is Florence Walking Tour at €3. The premium choice is Florence in a Day: Michelangelo's David, Uffizi, Duomo &City Tour at €127.

**What are the best walking & city tours in Florence?**

Based on 40544 traveler reviews across 11 tours, The Best tour in Florence: Renaissance & Medici Tales - guided by a STORYTELLER leads our rating, weighted by review volume: 4.96/5 (14,024 reviews).

**How long do walking & city tours in Florence last?**

Duration ranges from 1h 45m to 5h. The shortest is The Best of Florence Walking Tour in a Small Group at 1h 45m. The longest is Florence in a Day: Michelangelo's David, Uffizi, Duomo &City Tour at 5h.

**How do I book walking & city tours in Florence on Guidekin?**

Browse 11 available tours above, select your preferred date and group size, and start booking on Guidekin; checkout completes with our booking partner. Most tours confirm instantly, with free cancellation up to 24 hours before departure.

**What is the cancellation policy?**

Most walking & city tours offer free cancellation up to 24 hours before the start time for a full refund. Check the cancellation policy on each tour page for exact terms.


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