The guide will explain the square and the history about the Bargello - the early prisons in Florence. Piazza San Firenze is a charming square in the historic center of Florence, located just steps from Piazza della Signoria. It is framed by elegant Baroque architecture, including the twin façades of the Church and former convent of San Filippo Neri. The square is also home to the Bargello Museum and the historic Palazzo Gondi. Though often less crowded, Piazza San Firenze offers a quiet atmosphere and a glimpse into the layered history of the city.
Talk about Fra' Savonarola and its dead at the stake. Piazza della Signoria is one of Florence’s most iconic and historic squares, serving as the city’s political heart since the Middle Ages. Dominated by the imposing Palazzo Vecchio, the square is an open-air museum filled with Renaissance masterpieces, including a replica of Michelangelo’s David, the Fountain of Neptune, and statues under the Loggia dei Lanzi. Surrounded by historic buildings and vibrant cafés, Piazza della Signoria is a must-visit for anyone exploring the artistic and civic legacy of Florence.
Cross the Ponte Vecchio and admire the city and the river Arno by night. Ponte Vecchio is Florence’s oldest and most famous bridge, dating back to the 14th century. Lined with historic jewelry shops, it spans the Arno River with a unique, picturesque charm. Above the shops runs the Vasari Corridor, once used by the Medici to cross the city in private.
Admire the square and talk about Bianca Cappello. Palazzo Pitti is a grand Renaissance palace in Florence, originally built for the wealthy banker Luca Pitti and later acquired by the Medici family. It became their main residence and now houses several museums, including the Palatine Gallery with masterpieces by Raphael and Titian. Behind the palace stretch the famous Boboli Gardens, a model of Italian garden design.
Stop for some informations about Pazzi Family, the conspiracy and murder of Giuliano Medici inside the Cathedral. Piazza del Duomo is the monumental heart of Florence, home to the city’s most iconic landmarks. It features the Cathedral of Santa Maria del Fiore with Brunelleschi’s stunning dome, Giotto’s Bell Tower, and the Baptistery of San Giovanni. Rich in history and architectural beauty, the square is a vibrant symbol of Florence’s artistic and spiritual heritage.
Discover the history behind the Column of Justice. Via de’ Tornabuoni is one of Florence’s most elegant and luxurious streets, known for its high-end fashion boutiques and historic charm. Lined with Renaissance palaces, it hosts iconic brands like Gucci, Prada, and Ferragamo. More than a shopping destination, it’s a stylish stroll through Florence’s aristocratic past.
Discover the origin of the famous wine windows. Finestra delle Belle Donne is a small, charming street in the historic center of Florence, located near Via Tornabuoni. Its evocative name dates back to the past and, according to some interpretations, may refer to a window from which, in medieval or Renaissance times, young women would look out and be admired by passersby. Today, it is a quiet and picturesque lane that retains the discreet charm of old Florence, surrounded by historic buildings and hidden corners waiting to be discovered.
Visit the "Church of Dante Alighieri", where the legendary poet first met his beloved Beatrice. The Church of Santa Margherita dei Cerchi is a small Romanesque church in the heart of Florence, dating back to the 11th century. Closely linked to Dante Alighieri, it is believed to be where he married Gemma Donati and where he may have first seen Beatrice Portinari. Today, visitors leave love notes near Beatrice’s symbolic tomb, making it a quiet and romantic stop for literature and history lovers.
This was a great way to see Florence and learn so many interesting facts about the city. Our tour guide was very nice and so knowledgeable. My family enjoyed this tour!
We did the Architecture and Sculptures at Night walking tour on our first day in Florence and it was the perfect introduction to the city. Our guide was excellent—extremely informative, engaging, and with a wonderful sense of humor that kept the whole group entertained. The nighttime setting made the architecture and sculptures feel even more magical, and the tour highlighted several areas we wanted to return to during the day. A fantastic way to start exploring Florence!
This was a very small group, which was great because it felt like a private tour. Our guide was so nice and informative. We hit the major stops and it was great to get a sense of the major Florence landmarks at night. Very enjoyable and highly recommend!
Oksanna provided a very informative and entertaining walk through Florence and I would highly recommend to anyone.
We were the only two on the tour, so that was a bonus. We loved our guide. She’s very passionate and proud about her city, and she was able to have conversations about the architecture and history. We could not have done better!
Giacomo was a fantastic guide. His knowledge and stories of Florence were impeccable. I loved how he pointed out sculptures that even natives of the city may not realize are there. I thoroughly enjoyed the experience and highly recommend to anyone who wants a history of the city. It was also great to do in the tour at night...streets are not busy!
The guide was really nice and clearly passionate about the history of Florence. However, this definitely wasn't the tour we expected. It was advertised as including ghost stories. That didn't happen. It was a strictly historical tour that mainly revolved around statues and monuments around town. The information was very dry and not particularly interesting or different than what we'd learn by reading the information near the landmarks. We wanted to ditch the tour about 30 minutes into it but didn't want to be rude. Our kids loved the ghost night tour we did in Rome but were utterly bored throughout this one.
The title was very misleading. It was just a regular walking tour of the city, but during the evening hours. If was very factual/historical and the stories were the same you get during any tour and nothing “legendary” or anything out of the ordinary. Our teenage kids were bored after 30 minutes as they expected some interesting tales vs the typical historical tours. While our guide was nice, he spoke very softly and unless you were one of the two people flanking him you couldn’t hear him talk over the background noise. A microphone and ear piece would have helped. Fairly disappointing, but mostly due to the misleading title and description.
Fun facts, interesting stories and a lovely walk through Florence in the evening. Very knowledgeable guide, full of antidotes about Florence. We walked on both sides of the Arno and I saw areas of Florence that I had never seen before. Placed a coin in the mouth of the pig and had it drop through the grate, making my wish come true. If you aren’t familiar with the pig, this tour is for you.
Wonderful tour your guide takes you on a journey to the oftentimes missed and hidden histories and urban myths of Florence!
This tour is great for anyone wanting a nice overview of Florentine history and curiosities that can otherwise be missed in the flurry of tourists and shopping. Our guide, Isabella, was really nice and took us on an interesting trip back in time.
The evening tour was just wonderful! Such great information in the cool evening with fewer crowds around.
We went on the tour just hours after arriving in Florence, and it was a great way to familiarize ourselves with the layout of the city and its history. Our guide Ludovica was charming and her English was good, too. Having a nighttime tour was great, not only for seeing this gorgeous city lit up, but also for avoiding the scorching summer daytime heat.
<p>This was fantastic - definitely one of the highlights of our trip! Even as art and history enthusiasts, this tour really helped us understand the hidden history and heartbreak of incredible Florence. Our guide Enrico B. was absolutely top notch. Florence at night is less crowded. Do this tour!</p>
<p>Lovely guide with lots of historical and cultural information about the city. We enjoyed walking throughout the city for 2 hours and finding new neighborhoods to explore and learning new facts about the vibe of Florence throughout the ages.<br/> Highly recommended.</p>
<p>This was a semi-private tour. The guide, Leonardo, custom designs the tour based on the group. Our group was interested in the history of Florence. The guide did an excellent job of mixing history with unique quarks legends of the city why stones or wooden panels are on the walls. He was well versed in the city's history, art and full of energy. He also pointed out areas less visited by tourists. His expertise seems to be Michelangelo. </p> <p>We enjoyed the guide so much that we requested a private tour of the Dome. He did an excellent job!!</p>
<p>Really nice tour. First time in Florence and it was much more crowded than I expected. Our group was just my family which was nice. Our guide tour overload has caused me to forget her name??? was born and raised in Florence. She was very enthusiastic about her home and showed us many very interesting places off the beaten path. Crossing the river into the non-tourist side of Florence was a treat. No crowds and many unique landmarks. 2 hour walking tour was at a leisurely pace. Not a bad way to spend an evening in Florence.</p>
<p>Erica was great we loved the tour and the sights.<br/> I will say this - the next day we took a bike tour that overlapped some of the sights and to be honest we were told different things about the same sights by the next guide?<br/> Not sure which was correct but - two guides with different information? <br/> However Erica the guide for this tour seemed well prepared and wiling to acknowledge if we inquired about things she was unsure of.<br/> I would recommend her highly. The guy on the bike tour not so much...</p>
<p>This tour was wonderful. Our guide was very knowledgable. I would highly recommend.</p>
<p>Beautiful to see at night! Especially magical in the rain.</p>
<p>This was a nice tour, learnt a fair few things we didn't already know and it was an easy pace. Nice guide. Recommended.</p>
<p>Overall pretty good- maybe could have had a bit more history</p>
<p>Great guide and small group! Florence is beautiful at night!</p>
<p>This was our first tour in Florence and it was amazing. Our tour guide was Marco sorry if I misheard or misspelled!, he was very knowledgeable and had a great sense of humour. Apparently no one else had signed up so it ended up being a private tour. We walked all over Florence and got some great, lesser known history of the area. Things we would never have noticed ourselves. It was wonderful, and I will remember many of the stories he told us for a long time to come. I strongly recommend this tour, it is only a couple of hours and provides a great history of the city!</p>
<p>Loved hearing stories which you won't get in the guidebooks. Guide was knowledgeable.</p>
<p>Guide was excellent, very informative, did 2 trips with her, duomo and florence by night, enjoyed them both thank you for our trip very memorable</p>
La personne était très sympathique et enthousiaste. Elle a partagé beaucoup d'anecdotes historiques avec nous.
We already knew Florence and we chose this tour to experience the city in its hidden and less conventional corners and we were not disappointed. Our guide Giacomo turned out to be an expert connoisseur of the city, as well as nice and friendly. Tonight my partner and I were the only participants and Giacomo answered all our questions very well and modulated the route according to our requests, lengthening the tour by about an hour and a half compared to the two scheduled. We are excited and it is an experience we recommend to everyone!
A wonderful experience. Very professional and kind. Then the guide (Giacomo) really prepared and helpful. Council, even if it is not the first time in Florence! You can always learn new things with them!!
Un paseo por Florencia sensacional!! La guía muy amable, nos explicó un montón de cosas interesantes y nos descubrió rincones desconocidos!! Recomiendo este tour sin duda!!
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