Must-See Free Walking Tour Florence in English

Yes. Due to new Florence city regulations, it is necessary to use audioguides instead of a microphone with a speaker. The cost is €1.20 per audioguide with headphones included. Payment is made at the meeting point.

You can bring your own headphones if you prefer.

It will be a walking tour where you’ll discover the essentials of Florence in an engaging way. Forget about boring tours.

The guide will also give you useful tips to help during your stay in the city — likely saving you both time and money.

Of course. The afternoon tour in Florence is one of the most popular and convenient for travelers. Just make sure there is availability on the day you want to join. You can book in one minute and then cancel anytime before the tour starts.

We only work with the best guides and maintain the highest quality standards compared to the main guided tour platforms. Don’t just take our word for it — read what other travelers say about us on Trustpilot, Tripadvisor, and other platforms.

We’ll begin at the Basilica of Santa Maria Novella, where we’ll introduce the city and its most celebrated period: the Renaissance.

We’ll walk to the headquarters of Florence’s most controversial and famous family: the Medici Palace.

We’ll discover the Church of San Lorenzo, the burial place of the main members of this family.

We’ll arrive at Florence’s most magical site, which gives many visitors goosebumps at first sight — the Duomo — where we’ll uncover its secrets and curiosities.

We’ll continue through the center to another of Florence’s most visited spots, Piazza della Signoria, where we’ll discover artworks such as the Loggia dei Lanzi, Palazzo Vecchio, and the Uffizi Gallery.

Before reaching our final stop, we’ll head to the Loggia del Porcellino to ensure good luck on our journey.

And to finish in style, we’ll enjoy an incredible view of the city at the Ponte Vecchio. This is the city’s oldest bridge and the only one not destroyed during World War II.

If you’ve already seen the main museums, a free walking tour is a great way to discover stories and hidden corners not found in guidebooks. Local guides often share anecdotes about the Medici and take you through less touristy streets.

The Boboli Gardens are perfect on hot days. There’s plenty of shade under centuries-old trees and Renaissance fountains. Entry costs around €10 but you can spend hours strolling among statues and grottos.

Under the Palazzo Vecchio, excavations are revealing the Roman theater of ancient Florentia. Visits are limited and must be booked, but you can see remains from the 1st century that once held thousands of spectators. It’s fascinating to see Roman Florence beneath the Renaissance city.

The Arno River is not suitable for swimming in the city — it’s quite polluted and has dangerous currents. If you want to swim, head to public pools or make a trip to lakes in the Tuscan countryside.

The Biblioteca delle Oblate has a terrace with incredible views of Brunelleschi’s dome. It’s free and you can have a drink while watching the sunset. Piazzale Michelangelo is another option — more touristy, but with panoramic views of the whole city.

In summer nights there are festivals and open-air concerts throughout the city. The Estate Fiorentina program includes music, theater, and dance in squares and gardens. Many events are free or very cheap.

If you’re taking a free walking tour, ask the guide for tips based on your interests. They know everything from the best gelato to the bars locals actually go to. It’s the best way to get off the typical tourist track.