Highlights
- Discover Florence's historic centre on a 90-minute guided walking tour
- Walk from the Duomo to the iconic Ponte Vecchio through the city's heart
- Hear lesser-known legends, anecdotes and curiosities about Florence
- Learn about Florentine culinary traditions and their hidden stories
- Enjoy an entirely outdoor tour with no entrance tickets required
Description
A 90-minute walk through the heart of Florence, from the Duomo to Ponte Vecchio, weaving together art, history and local storytelling without sticking to just one angle. This isn't your typical tour focused only on masterpieces: every stop also opens up an anecdote, a Florentine legend, or a culinary tradition that has carried through the centuries, from saltless bread to tales of Renaissance merchants and artists.
The guide brings to life the Florence you see as you walk, the palaces and facades, but also the Florence you discover by listening: street nicknames, old family rivalries, small mysteries tied to churches and monuments, and culinary customs born out of necessity that became part of the city's identity.
No entrance tickets required: the tour takes place entirely outdoors, through the squares and lanes of the historic centre, making it perfect for those wanting a short but rich first taste of Florence, or for repeat visitors curious about its lesser-known side.
Includes
A guided walk of approximately 90 minutes between Piazza del Duomo and Ponte Vecchio
Storytelling on Florentine history and art with a less conventional angle
Legends, curiosities and little-known anecdotes about the city
Insights into Florentine culinary traditions (told, not tasted)
No additional cost for entrance tickets
Excludes
Entrance tickets to museums, churches or monuments
Food or drink tastings
Hotel pickup and drop-off
Gratuities for the guide (optional, at your discretion)
Important Information
- The tour takes place entirely outdoors
No entrance tickets required
Perfect for those wanting a short but rich first taste of Florence
Suitable for repeat visitors curious about its lesser-known side
Easy cancellation
Cancel up to 24 hours in advance for a full refund
