Florence Free Tour-Tale

Highly recommend. It was a really interesting tour and our guide Chiara is a very good story teller. We were captivated throughout; she had so many facts to share with us. You can look at beautiful buildings, but to know the history of why they were built, brings them to life. Bravo 👏 After the tour, we were given lots of ideas of places to visit, so we tried the cafe with a view, as suggested, and we were not disappointed 😀

Yesterday, I took a walking tour in Florence with Riccardo—and as someone who’s a bit of a veteran when it comes to walking tours across Europe, I have to say this was one of the best I’ve ever experienced. And no, I’m not exaggerating. Let me explain why. Everywhere in Europe (or really, the world) is steeped in history. It takes people years to specialise in certain aspects of a region’s past—let alone attempt to condense the history of an entire city. Florence is no exception. It’s one of the oldest cities in the world, layered with stories upon stories. So to design a two-hour walking tour that manages to give you a meaningful introduction without overwhelming you is an incredible feat. That’s where Riccardo truly shines. He’s created a clever narrative loop that introduces you to Florence in a way that’s light enough to follow but substantial enough to stay with you. Every stop on the tour ties into the next, and by the end, it all connects beautifully. The content isn’t overly academic, but it’s curated so thoughtfully that it enriches your entire visit—because now, you have context. And context, in a new city, is everything. So if you’re in Florence and want a tour that gives you just the right amount of history to get your bearings—and still leaves you excited to explore the city on your own—start here. This is the perfect way to get your feet wet before diving in.

Loved our Florence Free Tour – Tale! Our guide Anna was awesome — super enthusiastic and knew tons about the city. She made the whole tour so fun and interesting, and you could tell she really enjoys what she does. She gave great explanations about the main sights in the historic center and even shared a few cool stories we wouldn’t have heard otherwise. Would 100% recommend this tour to anyone visiting Florence — such a great experience!

We had a wonderful time on this walking tour! It was the perfect introduction to Florence, and we learned so much history along the way. Our guide, Gabriella, was so friendly and helpful and gave us great tips along the way as well! I highly recommend this tour!

Angela is a very knowledgeable and pleasant guide who showed us not only the highlights of the city and its history, but also told us several interesting fun facts and have us useful tips for local food and buying souvenirs. Absolutely can recommend - thank you, Angela.

Fabulous walking tour in Florence by Chiara. 2hrs (very easy on foot) visiting many of the historic buildings in centre of Florence. Chiara told stories about the Medici family and the various artists who were responsible for building the remarkable structures from Middle Ages to the Renaissance era. Chiara would point out things that you would have missed & not appreciated without her guidance. Chiara was also very helpful in recommending places to go. Very enjoyable & highly recommended.

Had a fantastic experience with Angela on our tour yesterday afternoon! If you’re considering this tour, I urge you to try it. I love doing walking tours at every city I visit, as it’s a really great way to familiarise yourself with the local history and culture. This tour was very well planned, with Angela giving us interesting context to the grand monuments in Florence, complete with annotations and even visuals from her file. I especially loved her storytelling on the symbolism of the David/Perseus statues and her explanation of the Ponte Vecchio’s shops. Two hours have never flown by so quickly! And don’t forget to tip your guide at the end! Of course this is optional, but in my opinion it is a nice courtesy for the knowledge and experience you get 😉

Riccardo is an incredible guide - he made everyone feel welcome and his knowledge gave us such a deeper understanding and appreciation for Florence. He gave many wonderful recommendations that only a local would know about. Even moreso, he gave us a brief understanding of what it means to be Florentine today. This tour is a must-do in Florence.

We were a bit unsure of what to expect from this tour. Having used private party tours in Rome, our expectation was high, but honestly, we took this option as an introduction to a four-day visit to Florence. It was a perfect introduction, for sure, and Andrea made it even better! The tour was organized very well. Although a large group gathered at the Basilica di San Lorenzo, they quickly divided into multiple groups. Andrea introduced Florence in a very unique way. He touched on history, architecture, and many other details. In fact, many of those details made our follow-on tour of the Uffizi and Academia galleries even better. They do rely on tips, and people should trip the guide generously