Private Tours in Florence — 15 That Justify the Detour

1.Florence Private Transportation in Rickshaw

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 730 reviews · 1 hour 30 minutes (approx.) · from $47Our pick

Explore Florence for about 90 minutes in a private electric rickshaw with a driver-guide such as Stefano or Ivan. Pickup is available throughout the historic center, and your route can include the Duomo, Santa Croce, narrow lanes, and photo stops. Finish at Santa Croce or another central location within your booked time.

“Absolutely fantastic!! If you want to see Florence without all the walking this is the way to go! Everyone walking by was jealous seeing us glide by relaxing and enjoying the city instead of trudging along with a confusing map in the heat! Fun and fascinating with lots of photo opportunities! We stopped at all tge important places. It was marvelous learning about all the historical details with such passionate and enthusiastic guides. Simon and Marco were so genuine and knowledgeable! I loved every minute without being exhausted!”

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2.Private Uffizi Gallery Discovery Tour with Ticket

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 657 reviews · from $198

Meet an ACCORD Italy Smart Tours host by the Benvenuto Cellini statue, enter the Uffizi with a reserved ticket, and spend about three hours with a private guide. Expect Botticelli’s Birth of Venus, Michelangelo, Raphael, and Leonardo’s Adoration of the Magi, plus Medici and Vasari Corridor context. Guides may include Remo, Glenda, Natalia, or Giacomo.

“the guide lady, was quite knowledgable. we thoroughly enjoyed . Wished the tour was slightly longer”

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3.Florence Exclusive PRIVATE Food Tour with 6 or 10 Tastings

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 654 reviews · 3 hours (approx.) · from $137

Walk Florence with a private local guide such as Maria, Ana, Eden, or Giorgio, stopping for six or 10 tastings of Tuscan food and drink. Expect market browsing, Chianti, cheeses, cured meats, gelato, and city history at places such as Sant’Ambrogio Market, Santo Spirito, Ponte Vecchio, and Piazza della Signoria.

“Anna is the best. She knows everything about the city and went out of her way to accommodate us. Tour was fun, informative & delish. It was our dinner after a long day. So much fun!”

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4.Uffizi Highlights, In-Depth Masterclass or Private Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 641 reviews · 1 hour 45 minutes to 5 hours 50 minutes (approx.) · from $82

Enter the Uffizi with a reserved ticket and follow an English-speaking guide through works by Botticelli, Leonardo, Giotto, and more. Choose a 1-hour-45-minute highlights visit, a small-group masterclass of about 2.5 hours, or a private option that adds Florence’s city center. Guides such as Vanessa, Sarah, and Andrea have earned especially warm praise.

“Vanessa was an amazing guide: we learned so much in a thoughtful and engaging way. Wonderful experience—would definitely recommend.”

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5.Florence Vintage Bike Tour–guided, small group or private option

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 524 reviews · 2 hours (approx.) · from $42Best value

Ride through central Florence in a small group of up to 12, following a licensed guide past the Duomo, Uffizi, Palazzo Pitti, Ponte Vecchio, and key piazzas. Helmets, water, and headphones for larger groups are included. Choose a shared ride or private guide, with photo stops and local tips along the way.

“Had a great bike tour. Comfortable bikes, knowledgeable guide, even the rain didn’t dampen our experience. Complimentary water and rain poncho, with a short break for coffee all included. Would definitely recommend”

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6.Private Electric Mini Car Tour with Local Guide

★★★★★★★★★★4.8 · 421 reviews · from $79

Ride through Florence in a private electric mini car with a local driver-guide, passing the Duomo, Uffizi, Ponte Vecchio, Santa Croce, and more. Choose a 4 to 6-seat golf cart or Tuk Tuk style vehicle, listen to multilingual audio commentary, and add Piazzale Michelangelo for sweeping city views. Guides include Deni, Enzo, Jules, Sam, and Aymen.

“Great guy, loved the ride, he went above and beyond!!!!!”

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7.Private Highlights of Florence Bike Tour

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 400 reviews · 3 hours (approx.) · from $211

Ride through Florence with a private guide, covering Piazza della Signoria, the Duomo, Ponte Vecchio, Santa Croce, Santo Spirito, and more in about three hours. A safety lesson, helmet, headphones, and bike are included. E-bike upgrades cost extra, and the vehicle may vary, so confirm the setup when booking.

“I have done quite a few Segway tours in different cities. They are an excellent way to get to know a city and learn about it from experts. Segways are also great fun. Valentina our guide was wonderful, she was passionate about Florence and gave a fascinating insight to the city as she expertly and safely guided us around key sites and some lesser known sites also. We were very luck as the other two people booked on the tour did not turn up so in effect we had a private tour. Valentina was very friendly, very pleasant and had a great knowledge of Florence. It was a wonderful afternoon…”

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8.Private Flavors of Florence Walking Tour (Food and Wine Included)

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 373 reviews · 3 hours (approx.) · from $332

Walk central Florence with an English-speaking guide and a group of up to 14, tasting coffee, truffle pâté, Tuscan wine, cheese, meats, gelato, olive oil, and balsamic vinegar. Guides such as Cristina, Paolo, Veronica, and Guido add local food and city stories. The three-hour route ends at Basilica di San Lorenzo.

“We had the best time on our food tour through Florence! The food was AMAZING, and our guide was so kind and knowledgeable. We enjoyed getting to sit down at so many places because we got to know some of the other members of our tour better as we all sat and ate. 10/10, would definitely recommend!”

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9.Florence Accademia Guided Tour – Shared, Private & Combo Options

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 370 reviews · 1 hour 30 minutes (approx.) · from $48

Meet your Towns of Italy guide at the Accademia ticket office on Via Ricasoli for a focused English or Spanish tour of Michelangelo’s David and the gallery’s major works. The visit lasts about 90 minutes, with roughly an hour inside. Add a city walk, wine windows, Duomo terraces, Arno boat ride, or Uffizi masterclass if you want more.

“We had a very good guide and she spoke passionately about the David statue. The museum was overall a good experience”

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10.Private Golf Cart Tour in Florence

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 363 reviews · 1 to 2 hours (approx.) · from $82

Explore Florence by private golf cart with an English-speaking driver-guide, hotel pickup in the historic center, and stops at the Duomo, Ponte Vecchio, Santo Spirito, Palazzo Pitti, and Piazzale Michelangelo. You will see far more ground than on foot, but most stops are brief and attraction entry is not included.

“Amin was a wonderful tour guide on the golf cart tour. He was very knowledgeable about the city and told us things we had never heard. He spoke excellent English. Which makes the trip enjoyable.”

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11.Private Walking Tour of Florence’s Hidden Gems

★★★★★★★★★★4.6 · 297 reviews

This private two-hour walk links Florence’s key sights with lesser-seen streets, including Santa Croce, Piazza della Signoria, Ponte Vecchio, Pitti Palace, Via Tornabuoni, and the Duomo. Your English- or Italian-speaking guide explains the city’s art, Medici politics, architecture, and local life. All monument visits are exterior only.

“It was fantastic. Mind you there was only the 3 of us due to Covid-19. The guide was passionate and knowledgable and very friendly.”

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12.Private Florence Tour by Golf Cart ETukTuk with Audio Guide

★★★★★★★★★★4.0 · 256 reviews · 1 hour 10 minutes (approx.) · from $50

Ride through Florence in a private golf cart tuk-tuk for about 70 minutes, listening to an English audio guide as you pass Santa Croce, Mercato Centrale, Ponte Vecchio, Oltrarno, and more. Drivers such as Alejandro, Osama, Alex, and Valentino have received praise for friendly service. Upgrade for Piazzale Michelangelo and San Miniato.

“We took the train in from Florence for a day. Set up the tour by golf cart and was happy with the outcome. Great way of getting around.”

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13.Florence Private Walking tour with Skip-the-line to Accademia

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 236 reviews · 3 hours (approx.) · from $313

Walk Florence’s medieval lanes with an English-speaking art historian, passing Ponte Vecchio, Piazza della Signoria, the Duomo, and Giotto’s tower. Finish at the Accademia Gallery with priority entry and guided time beside Michelangelo’s David, Prigioni, and San Matteo. Groups are capped at 12, though smaller groups or private departures may occur.

“A wonderful way to hear about the history and visit highlights of this beautiful Rennissance city. Guide was knowledgeable and excited to share her city.”

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14.Private Florence Tour: 3-Hour Walking Tour with a Licenced Guide

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 233 reviews · 3 hours (approx.) · from $219

Spend three hours with licensed guide Irina walking from Santa Maria Novella to Ponte Vecchio. See Florence’s major churches, Medici landmarks, Dante’s district, Piazza della Signoria, and the Duomo. The tour is private and tailored to your pace, but most sights are viewed from outside. The historic pharmacy is the main interior visit.

“Irina was a wonderful tour guide. She was very knowledgeable of all things Florence and a pleasure to have escort us around the city. Highly recommend!”

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15.Florence Private Tour: Renaissance, Famous Families & Hidden Gems

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 233 reviews · 2 to 3 hours (approx.) · from $199

Spend two to three hours walking Florence with a private English-speaking local guide. You’ll see Piazza del Duomo, Ponte Vecchio, and Palazzo Pitti, then follow a route shaped around your interests. Guides such as Giulia, Cristina, Marco, and Omar add family stories, art, food tips, and lesser-known corners. The three-hour option includes Santo Spirito Church and a local drink or snack.

“We had a great time learning much about Firenze. Martina was fantastic! We enjoyed the tour and getting to know her. She was so kind to provide a list of recommended restaurants for us to enjoy while we continued our holiday in the area. Thank you!!”

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