Things to do in Florence, Tuscany: The Best Self-Guided Tours & Rentals

October 22, 2021 Vergie Nakamoto

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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1. Tour in Florence - Golf Cart 1:30 hours

Via dell'Acqua, 5, 50122 Firenze FI, Italy
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We’re also on Piazza San Firenze, will find our staff over there Visit Florence in a unique way and explore the city in the most relaxing way on our quiet electric vehicles. Discover the beauty of this city in the shortest possible time and get to know the main attractions of Florence with your free multilingual audio guide. Pickup Time: We're open from 9.00 AM until 8.00 PM, please choose the pick-up time.

Inclusions: Commentary in nine languages:, English, French, Spanish, Portuguese, Italian, Japanese, German, Polish, Russian, Tour for small groups, Professional driver (companion), Vehicles are provided free of charge and the customer pays for the tour with audio guide

Exclusions: Tipping (optional)

2. Pisa and Florence Private Tour with Wine Tasting

Cruise Terminal Meeting Hall, 57123 Livorno, Province of Livorno, Italy Enzo Dellaria Private Tours & Transfers
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Experience the charm of the wonderful cities of Pisa and Florence, steeped in history and culture. Visit the world-famous Leaning Tower and wind through the medieval streets in Florence while admiring its Renaissance works of art. Deepen your knowledge about history, myths and traditions of Tuscany with your local guide and discover the lesser-known sites of the two cities. Take a picture of the stunning Chianti hills and sample the best Tuscan cuisine. Head off to a cozy winery and enjoy a private tour of the wine cellar. Taste the finest red wines and learn some history of this top-quality product.

Inclusions: Round-trip private hop-on hop-off tour, Hotel/port pickup and drop-off, Driver/guide, Live commentary on board, Luxury executive Mercedes car or minivan, Air conditioning, Onboard WiFi

Exclusions: Lunch, Wine tasting (about €15 per person), Extras (tickets, souvenirs)

Reviewed By ralfhubens

I had a 100km+ taxi drive with Enzo. He drives very safe and is a nice person as well. He waited for me at the destination to help me finding the right person in charge.

3. Tour en bicicleta por Florencia con Piazzale Michelangelo.

Via Camillo Cavour, 21r, 50129 Firenze FI, Italy Florence Tours -Enjoy Biking
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Nuestros tours en bicicleta los llevarán por caminos poco frecuentados, demasiado alejados para llegar a pie y bastante angostos para un autobús. En dos horas visitarán junto a nuestros guias oficiales, los principales puntos de interés de la ciudad,incluyendo: Santa Maria Novella, el barrio de los artesanos, Palazzo Pitti, San Frediano, Ponte Vecchio, la Galleria degli Uffizi (el museo más importante de la ciudad), Santa Croce, Piazza della Signoria, la catedral (el Duomo) y Piazza della Repubblica. Durante esta agradable excursión, descubrirán todas las curiosidades sobre Florencia y hasta los mejores lugares para saborear la clásica bisteca fiorentina, el helado y las trufas. Este tour es una simple pero perfecta introducción a Florencia. Estamos seguros que estarán de acuerdo con nosotros que la mejor forma de conocer la “cuna del Renacimiento” es con la bicicleta. Pedalea desde el centro hasta el Piazzale Michelangelo donde podrás admirar una panorámica que te quitará el aliento.

Inclusions: El tour incluye: casco, visita guiada, auricular., Botella de agua., Guia experta , Use of bicycle

Exclusions: Entradas a museos,iglesias o palacios.

Reviewed By My-Angela B

Lorenzo was my guide. His first tour in English in over a year, but his English was perfect! It was easy to see his love and pride for the city, and his energy was infectious. He gave so much information on each landmark, it made me excited to go back and visit them. The trip up to the Piazza Michelangelo was a short ride with a gradual incline. It was a little challenging, but definitely worth it! I highly recommend this bike tour as an introduction to Florence to get an overview of the city and learn a little history of it from a local.

4. Florence Vespa Rental

Florence Station Rental, Via Ventisette Aprile, 39/r, 50129 Firenze FI, Italy Florence Station Rental
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We are not the classic Vespa tour where you are in large groups, where there is a purely tourism itinerary already established and you have to follow a line, we are the only company that guarantees you the most authentic and unique experience on a Vespa. You will be free to discover and decide for yourself the stages of your tour, what to see and at what times, you will be able to discover the most famous monuments of Florence such as Piazzale Michelangelo, Ponte Vecchio, Palazzo Pitti, the Boboli gardens, and then continue in the Tuscan countryside through unique places and flavors, breathtaking views that will remain etched forever through a crazy and unforgettable experience.

Inclusions: Helmet - GPS or special map - Windshield - Top case - Rca insurance

Exclusions: Gas

Reviewed By shikher27

Easy to use service, professional. We hired a car for a 2 day mini trip out if Florence . Mr John & staff in the office were very friendly & helpful in explaining our options (& offering us coffee!) The car was excellent. Mario & the men in the car pickup area were very courteous & friendly. Our experience with this company was all positive. Will happily recommend them to any of our friends travelling to Tuscany M. & Susan

5. New Fiat 500 Rental (all day)

Florence Station Rental, Via Ventisette Aprile, 39/r, 50129 Firenze FI, Italy Florence Station Rental
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We are not the classic tour in Fiato 500 where you are in large groups, where there is a purely tourism itinerary already established and you have to follow a line, we are the only company that guarantees you the most authentic and unique experience on Vespa . You will be free to discover and decide for yourself the stages of your tour, what to see and at what times, you will be able to discover the most famous monuments of Florence such as Piazzale Michelangelo, Ponte Vecchio, Palazzo Pitti, the Boboli gardens, and then continue on all iconic places of Tuscany through unique flavors, breathtaking views that will remain etched in you forever through a crazy and unforgettable experience.

Inclusions:  Rca insurance -Gps or our special map

Exclusions: Gas

Reviewed By jasminkak2021

Everything you want in a business; Easy to locate, quality scooters and professional/ genuine owner. I've rented scooters in Vietnam, Thailand, Philippines, Mexico, Bermuda, Spain & France. And this was the best experience by far. Smooth transaction and didn't even worry about the integrity of the owner in getting my refund. Prices were comparable, and the scooter didn't have break/engine issues. Helmet was good quality but also clean and almost new. Didn't smell bad. Would rent from here again!

6. Day trip to Cinque Terre by Deluxe minivan & Hiking

Grand Hotel Minerva, Piazza di Santa Maria Novella, 16, 50123 Firenze FI, Italy Tuscan Travellers
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Travelers should book with us because we were the first to start a regular group tours to Cinque Terre from Florence, we are extremely experts and knowledgeable of the area. We have professional drivers who also are all authorized Tour Guide. We can show you the hidden secrets of Cinque Terre by our Deluxe Mercedes minivans and by walking with you on the trail and in the villages

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Reviewed By KMJD1209

We LOVED our driver/tour guide, Gianni. He was a wealth of information and helped to make the day informative and fun! Gianni went the extra mile to make sure we were well taken care of and had everything we wanted out of the experience plus more.

7. Rent your Electric Vespa 45 in Florence for 8 hours

Via Maso Finiguerra, 50123 Firenze FI, Italy E-Dway srl- Authentic Vespa Experience
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We offer not only the best Vespa rental service in Tuscany, but an idea. Like all ideas, our company is born from a dream, or rather from a vision. This dream is the result of the love for our city and the desire to make the territory known through an authentic experience, to make people discover wonderful places and exciting activities even outside the main tourist circuits. Our passion for eco-sustainable tourism has led us to imagine ecological mobility in Florence and Tuscany, where it is possible to live exciting tours with respect for the environment. Visiting Tuscany on an Electric Vespa for us means to appreciate the scents and sounds of the world around us, because the electric motors are zero fuel but also of sounds....

Inclusions: Smartphones with APP that guides customers, sanitized helmets for Covid-19 prevention, electricity supply for 100km journey, RCA theft insurance, fire, collision and vandalism included.

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8. Florence by rickshaw

Piazza di San Giovanni, 5, 50123 Firenze FI, Italy Velotour Florence
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This tour of Florence is for sure he best way to enjoy the city. You can take advantage of relaxing in a comfortable rickshaw while we take you around the most beautiful city. We go through all the main sites also covering the more off the beaten track sites too. Bringing the city to life, giving you the special local touch.

Inclusions: Driver/guide, WiFi on board

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9. Uffizi tour for Kids!

Fontana del Nettuno, Piazza della Signoria, 16R, 50122 Firenze FI, Italy Joy of Florence
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Enjoy a tour of the Uffizi Gallery designed for children and families!! Take a personalized tour for kids where to discover in a treasure hunting the secrets of the Museum's masterpieces. An adventure in the main Uffizi Gallery! Have fun with the whole family while visiting this site of Florence. Ready?:)

Inclusions: Expert and official tour guide, Player notebook for children

Exclusions: ENTRY TICKETS. The Uffizi tickets(24€ for adults &4€ for under 18) to be paid on site to the guide

Reviewed By floraa653

The tour is perfectly organized! The guide is so competent and gentle. I highly reccommend Joy of Florence to be your future guide.

10. Tour in Florence - Golf Cart - 2:00 hours

Via dell'Acqua, 7, 50122 Firenze FI, Italy
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We’re also at Piazza San Firenze, you will find our staff over there. Visit Florence in a unique way and explore the city in the most relaxing way on our quiet electric vehicles. Discover the beauty of this city in the shortest possible time and get to know the main attractions of Florence with your free multilingual audio guide. Pickup Time: We're open from 9.00 AM until 8.00 PM, please book the pick-up time.

Inclusions: Commentary in nine languages:, English, French, Spanish, Portuguese, Italian, Japanese, German, Polish, Russian, Tour for small groups, Professional driver (companion), Vehicles are provided free of charge and the customer pays for the tour with audio guide

Exclusions: Tipping (optional)

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