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Hidden Florence – Private Archaeological Walking Tour

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2 hours (approx.)
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Offered in: English
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French, Italian

Overview

Discover Florence with a licensed guide specialized in archaeology, offering a unique perspective on the city.

This tour reveals Florence beyond its Renaissance façade, uncovering its Roman origins and long historical evolution.

From the ancient Roman city of Florentia to traces of the Forum, theatre, urban infrastructure, city walls, and baths, Florence preserves layers of history still visible in its urban fabric.

The journey continues through the Middle Ages and the Renaissance, highlighting powerful families such as the Medici and masters of art including Brunelleschi, Donatello, Michelangelo, and Leonardo da Vinci.

This is not a standard walking tour, but an archaeological reading of the city across centuries.

Accessibility available upon request.

What's Included

  • Guided tour by a licensed official guide throughout the itinerary.
  • Whisper audio system rental (required for groups over 6 people, additional cost applies): 2€ p.p.
  • Tips
  • Any personal expenses
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Meeting Location

Meeting point

50123 Florence
Metropolitan City of Florence, Italy

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End point

Piazzale degli Uffizi
6, 50122 Firenze FI, Italy

On the banks of the Arno, in front of the Uffizi Gallery façade.

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Piazza della Repubblica

You will begin the tour at the place where the Romans founded Florence two thousand years ago. I will talk to you about the transformations of the square from the imperial era to today.
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15 minutes Admission Ticket Free

Piazza del Duomo

You will admire the Cathedral of Santa Maria del Fiore, Giotto’s Bell Tower, and the Baptistery of St. John the Baptist.
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25 minutes Admission Ticket Included

Torre Della Pagliazza

In the Medieval Quarter, you will admire stone towers, including the Torre della Pagliazza, a former women’s prison built on the ruins of a Roman Bath building.
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10 minutes Admission Ticket Included

Chiesa di Santa Margherita dei Cerchi

I will tell you about Dante and the church where the great poet met Beatrice, the protagonist of the Divine Comedy.
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10 minutes Admission Ticket Included

Museo Casa di Dante

Where Dante Alighieri once lived, there is now a museum dedicated to him. I will talk to you about Dante’s role as the father of the Italian language and his exile from Florence.
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10 minutes Admission Ticket Included

Palazzo Vecchio

You will visit the courtyard of Palazzo Vecchio on the ground floor, with Renaissance frescoes painted for the Medici family, who lived inside the palace.
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15 minutes Admission Ticket Included

Piazza della Signoria

You will admire the majestic Renaissance statues that still decorate the square and the Loggia dei Lanzi, as well as the elegant façade of Palazzo Vecchio.
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15 minutes Admission Ticket Included

Piazzale Degli Uffizi

You will learn the history of the palace that today houses Italy’s most famous painting gallery, one of the most important in the world : the Uffizi Gallery.
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10 minutes Admission Ticket Included

Lungarno Annamaria Luisa de' Medici

In front of the Arno River, you will admire the Ponte Vecchio, the Vasari Corridor, the façade of the Uffizi, and Piazzale Michelangelo.
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10 minutes Admission Ticket Included

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Additional Info

  • Service animals allowed
  • Public transportation options are available nearby
  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels
  • Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller

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Q: What is the cancellation policy for the Hidden Florence – Private Archaeological Walking Tour?

A: You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the tour for a full refund. For a full refund, you must cancel at least 24 hours before the tour start time.If you cancel less than 24 hours before the tour start time, the amount you paid will not be refunded.Any changes made less than 24 hours before the tour start time will not be accepted.Cut-off times are based on the tour local time (CET). Read more Apr 2025

Cancellation Policy

You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the tour for a full refund.

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What's Included

Activity name

  • Guided tour by a licensed official guide throughout the itinerary.
  • Whisper audio system rental (required for groups over 6 people, additional cost applies): 2€ p.p.
  • Tips
  • Any personal expenses

Additional Info

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  • Service animals allowed
  • Public transportation options are available nearby
  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels
  • Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller

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