The 10 Best Historical & Heritage Tours in Florence, Tuscany

April 22, 2022 Terina Blouin

Florence is an art historian’s dream. The Galleria dell'Accademia bursts with works by Michelangelo, who is entombed within the frescoed walls of the Basilica di Santa Croce. Budding photographers can snap pics of the Ponte Vecchio bridge, and serious shoppers can spend a blissful afternoon wandering the shops of Piazza Santo Spirito. Tuscan cuisine pays homage to the region’s bounty. Swipe a hunk of crusty bread across a pool of local olive oil and you’ll be instantly transported to your happiest place.
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Piazzale degli Uffizi, 50122 Firenze FI, Italy
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This visit to the Uffizi Gallery will be a tour of Italian art history. You will be carefully guided through the museum, and we will reveal the secrets of the most important Italian painters through their best-known works.

Inclusions: Guaranteed to skip the long lines

Exclusions: Museum tickets from €.12,00 to €.24,00 per person (depending from season and or exhibitions)

2. Private Medici Chapels and San Lorenzo Square Guided Visit

Cappelle Medicee, 50123 Florence, Metropolitan City of Florence, Italy Caf Tour & Travel
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Follow your private guide in the fascinating discovery of a unique museum and have a comprehensive visit of the wonderful San Lorenzo square, the lively heart of the Medici district.

Inclusions: Local professional Guide at your side, Earphones for groups of more than 7 participants, Medici Chapels skip-the-line tickets

Exclusions: Hotel pickup and drop-off, Gratuities, Everything not mentioned as Included

Reviewed By aakebe

Only 7 people and the tour was by Van. The driver guided us during the drive but no guide joined us at our stop in Castellina. Professional presentations at the wineries. Especially at Poggio Amorreli with Andrea where we were treated with Spumante, one white and two red Chianti and one supertuscan. We also got bread, cheese, salami with their own balsamic vinegar and olive oil. The driver called for a taxi upon arrival in Florence ????

3. Florence: Bargello Museum Tour

Bargello National Museum, Via del Proconsolo, 4, 50122 Firenze FI, Italy Star Florence
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TOUR HIGHLIGHTS • Skip the line with your pre-reserved entrance tickets • See David and St. George by Donatello, the Bacchus and Tondo Pitti by Michelangelo and more! • Spend two hours exploring the Bargello Museum with a professional local guide - Tour to one of Florence’s most beautiful and important museums: the Bargello Palace, renowned all around Europe for its incredible works of sculpture. It displays many important sculptures of Michelangelo and Donatello, along with other examples of minor arts.

Inclusions: Official certified guide, Radio system to hear the guide, Entrance Ticket with reservation

Exclusions: Hotel pickup and drop-off, Food and drinks, Transportation to/from attractions, Headphones will not be provided due to COVID-19 (We recommend to bring your own headphones)

Reviewed By crashjob

We are very happy we chose to visit the Museo del Bargello, and thrilled to have had Martina as our guide. Martina is an absolute gem! Her knowledge is vast and her passion for the history and the art makes is so much fun to learn about it from her. Martina kept us engaged and looking to learn all we could about the museum itself and the items exhibited within. HIGHLY RECOMMEND

4. PRIVATE Full-Day Siena, San Gimignano and Chianti from Florence

UniqueTuscany private Tours
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• EXPERIENCE FOR YOUR PRIVATE GROUP • With this fascinating tour you will discover a unique part of Tuscany in a private day-trip from Florence. With an expert local driver/guide, immerse yourself in the renowned Chianti wine region and explore the cities of Siena and San Gimignano. You will tour historic landmarks such as Piazza del Campo in Siena, home to the annual Palio, and the medieval towers of San Gimignano. Add an optional, unforgettable lunch to savor traditional Tuscan wines and specialties in a local organic farm or winery! • 8/9-hr Full-Day private tour of Tuscany • Visit the medieval cities of Monteriggioni, San Gimignano and Siena • Hear live commentary of the wine cellars by your guide • Taste Craft Chianti Classico wine at a local vineyard • Pick-up and drop-off at your Hotel or at the address provided • Travel in a Mercedes-Benz minivan

Inclusions: Pick-up and drop-off at your selected hotel/location (in Downtown Florence), Private transportation by Mercedes-Benz MiniVan, Air-Conditioned, English-speaking licensed driver, Free time in Siena and San Gimignano, Unlimited cold mineral water , On-Board WiFi

Exclusions: Local guides in Siena and San Gimignano, Lunch in farm or winery available at an extra cost 25€pp to 50€pp, depending on option chosen, Entrance fees (Cathedral of Siena ia approx. 7€ pp.)

Reviewed By Gabriel S

This was our 2nd private tour that we did through Uniquetuscany (2017/2020). Our guide, Alessandro was very specific to the covid restrictions and offered us new masks during the day! He did a wonderful job explaining the history of the towns. Our highlight was the visit to Tuscany organic farm where we had our lunch with amazing view. We stopped at Siena, San Gimignano and Pisa. There was a lot of walking and moving from in and out of the minivan so make sure you wear comfortable shoes. I definitely recommend this tour while visiting Florence since you get a lot of history while on the minivan to each town. Just not enough time in all the towns but 10 hours is a long day! still worth the trip! Highly recommended..

5. The Best tour in Florence: Renaissance and Medici Tales

Piazza di San Lorenzo, 35R, 50123 Firenze FI, Italy All Around Florence
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This tour is the best walking tour that you can ever have in Florence. It is a great introduction to the city for both first-timers as well as returners. It covers the main attractions of the city and also the hidden gems that are well and truly "off the beaten track" and gives you facts you wouldn't know or notice walking around by yourself. While you'll be led through the city you will be even accompanied through three centuries full of thrilling stories about the Medici family who influenced Florence’s history; little by little the Renaissance will become alive in front of you. You will not be involved in a boring, neutral lecture, but in a pleasant stroll through the center of Florence, in a friendly and easy-going atmosphere. This tour, except the small commission for TripAdvisor, is based on donations. This means that if you like the tour you can leave a tip (some people give 10€, some people give 50€, you choose the price) to reward the guide.

Inclusions: Licensed Guide

Exclusions: You can choose how much you want to pay to reward the guide (some people leave 10€, some people 50)

Reviewed By nahey87

We just arrived in Florence and joined a free walking tour with Manuel. It was just amazing as he is an amazing storyteller and knows the city as a born and raised. He inspired us to learn more about Medici, visit palaces, and enjoy the various food spots. At the end of the tour, he provided great advice on where to go and what to do around Florence. We've been so delighted by the tour to spontaneously decide to book a private Uffici tour with him which was just as much fun and insightful as the walking tour. We will ping Manuel again next time we are in the city.

Piazzale degli Uffizi, 6, 50122 Firenze FI, Italy Visit Europa Today
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Florence’s Galleria Degli Uffizi extends across two floors and over fifty rooms, displaying more than a hundred thousand elaborate works of art. They are the grand ambassadors of Florentine unmatched cultural heritage. No wonder Uffizi ranks among the busiest attractions in town. Such splendour deserves full personalized attention. Booking out Private Uffizi Tour with skip the line access gives you a unique opportunity to tailor the Uffizi experience to your needs. With the guidance of our knowledgeable guide, you won’t only save time getting in but also learn all you want to know in detail and at a speed that suits you. Why Book the Private Uffizi Tour with Us? It’s not so often you get to visit Florence. Hence, when you do, you should make your trip truly worth it.

Inclusions: All taxes, fees and handling charges, Licensed guide, Headsets to hear your guide clearly, Private tour, Bottled water, Coffee and/or Tea

Exclusions: Hotel pickup and drop-off

Reviewed By 77lu

I had a wonderful experience at the Uffizi Gallery with my guide Irina. I thought the 49 euro ticket was extreeemely good value for what was provided, I was able to skip the queue and Irina provided a huge amount of information. She was engaging and enthusiastic and I thoroughly enjoyed my time there. Furthermore, Irina emailed me on all of the information that she had mentioned afterwards, so I have the memories and stories of the Uffizi Museum with me forever now. I would highly recommend a tour with Irina! (I was here over a year ago in July 2018!)

7. Florence Full Day Tour with David, Duomo, Uffizi, Ponte Vecchio and More

Piazza San Marco, Firenze FI, Italy The Roman Guy
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Trace the footsteps of the Medici family and classic Renaissance artists on this Florence in a Day tour. With your local guide, you will be able to conquer all of Florence’s highlights within one day. Walk through the charming winding streets of Florence, taste some local cuisine and get the chance to see some of the most celebrated artworks of all time. Before you know it, you’ll be an expert of Florentine history and culture.

Inclusions: Professional art historian guide, Small group sizes to guarantee a personal experience

Exclusions: Gratuities, Hotel pickup and drop-off, Transportation to/from attractions, Gelato and trippa

Reviewed By TravelNerd32

Uffizi walk-through was my favorite part and I loved the Palazzo Vecchio. Guide was very knowledgeable.

Via Ricasoli, 41, 50122 Firenze FI, Italy Destination Europe
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Uffizi Gallery and Accademia Gallery are the most Iconic and important art galleries in Florence. Uffizi tour highlights include masterpieces by Renaissance geniuses like Leonardo, Michelangelo, and Raphael. See famous artworks like Botticelli’s Primavera and the Birth of Venus. Learn the history and secrets behind these priceless masterpieces and the stories of the artists who created them. In the Accademia gallery With our experienced guide, you will learn about the life and work of the legendary Michelangelo. Besides the David, unfinished works by this Renaissance master are also on display in the Gallery including the four the so-called “Slaves”, Saint Matthew, and the Palestrina Pietà.

Inclusions: Audio headsets, Entry/Admission - Gallerie Degli Uffizi and Galleria dell'Accademia

Exclusions: Lunch

Reviewed By rhyd78

Arrived late in Firenze and wanted to go to the Accademia the next day which would have been impossible without this option. Aware that it is a little more than booking directly but it worked perfectly for me and my circumstances. Many thanks.

9. Skip the line: Duomo Skywalk - Florence Heaven

I Bike Florence, Piazza Mentana, 2, 50122 Firenze FI, Italy FlorenceTown
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Discover Florence Duomo (Santa Maria del Fiore Cathedral) and see the city from an exclusive and breathtaking point of view: the Duomo terraces and Brunelleschi's magnificent Dome.

Inclusions: English speaking fully licensed Art & History guide, Guided tour of the Cathedral (skip the line), Exclusive opening of the Duomo terraces, Climb on top of Brunelleschi's Dome (skip the line), Earphones for bigger groups

Exclusions: Gratuities, Hotel pickup and drop-off

Reviewed By Cremare

did this tour in June 2019 for our honeymoon, learned so much, great tour guide and wonderful experience. highly recommend!!

10. Uffizi and Accademia Florence skip line small group hidden street walking tour

Piazza delle Belle Arti, 50122 Firenze FI, Italy FLORENCE AND GLOBAL SMALL GROUP TOURS S.R.L.S
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• All you do in Florence 'walking in hidden secret street * Unforgettable experience with genuine tour * 4-hour small group (max 10 people) tour of the Accademia and the Uffizi • Discover the incredible masterpieces of Renaissance art • Skip-the line access to the most important museums of Florence • Walking tour through Duomo Square and Piazza della Signoria with a break for typical Florentine Gelato                                       The “Florence & Global ” Touch.  See Florence the right way with us Want to see Florence with a guide but are not keen on being herded around in a large, impersonal group or spending a fortune for a private tour? Look no further. “Florence & Global ” tours are designed for the selective traveller, providing all the benefits of a private tour with the group tour value.

Inclusions: 4-hour Guided tour with an expert local guide, 10 people small group tour, for a more personalized experience, Radios and Headsets to properly hear tour guide, Bottle of water or typical Florentine ice cream, Souvenir of the Museum, We do our part in a small way, with a step in the right direction. This is why we have decided to keep our group sizes small. With just 10 people per group, our guides can provide personalized tours, leaving you with a better understanding. In a small group you will learn more and get the most out of your experience. Our small groups also respect the sites visited by keeping numbers down in overcrowded galleries and sites. And lastly, we want to actively contribute to the preservation of the art and sites in a real way. And we include you in our mission. A part of the proceeds from your payment of our services will be donated to organizations that are dedicated to the preservation and restoration of the works of art and sites visited on our tours., All you do in Florence' walking in hidden secret street with unforgettable experience

Exclusions: Hotel pickup, Hotel drop-off

Reviewed By S5067VLjenniferh

Experienced and nick guide. Overall satisfied with the tour. I like this kind of small group. Big plus to individual headphones so you can hear your guide and still be able to move around. I highly recimmend this to everyone.

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