Florence and Tuscany

Licensed tour guides in Florence

The Uffizi, the David, Brunelleschi's dome, Ponte Vecchio: Florence is an open-air museum, and with a guide you see what you would miss on your own. On AskTour you'll find licensed tour guides working in Florence and Tuscany, and each one is verified before joining AskTour.

Licensed guides Every profile verified Private and group tours In all languages

What to see in Florence with a guide

The places where a guide makes all the difference: they know how to get in, what to look at and what to tell you.

Uffizi Gallery

Botticelli, Leonardo, Michelangelo, Caravaggio: one of the most important collections in the world, best seen with a clear route.

Accademia Gallery and the David

Michelangelo's David and the Prisoners, where you can watch marble turning into figures.

Duomo, Dome and Baptistery

Santa Maria del Fiore, Brunelleschi's dome, Giotto's bell tower and the doors of the Baptistery.

Palazzo Vecchio and Piazza della Signoria

The power of the Medici, the Loggia dei Lanzi and the frescoed halls.

Ponte Vecchio and the Oltrarno

The shops on the bridge, Palazzo Pitti and the Boboli Gardens.

Santa Croce and San Lorenzo

The tombs of great Italians, the Medici Chapels and the San Lorenzo market.

Beyond Florence: Siena, San Gimignano and Pisa

The art cities of Tuscany and the Chianti hills, all doable as day trips.

How to choose a tour guide in Florence

  • Make sure they are licensed. Ask for the QR code on their badge and scan it: their profile opens on the National Register of the Italian Ministry of Tourism. How to recognize a licensed guide.
  • Make sure they speak your language. A tour in the language of the people listening is worth twice as much: on AskTour there are guides in all languages.
  • Private or group. A private tour follows your pace and your questions; in a group you share the cost.
  • Clear about tickets. Ask who books them and whether they are included in the price before you confirm.
  • Headsets for groups. At crowded sites they let you hear the guide without having to follow them closely.

Some AskTour guides in Florence

Licensed guides on AskTour who have chosen to have a public page, with their tours. The official list of all licensed tour guides in Italy is the National Register of the Italian Ministry of Tourism.

ChiaraIT · ESSaraIT · ENMaurizioIT · ENValentinaIT · EN
And many more guidesA few of them, in rotation

Tours to book in Florence

Offered by AskTour guides: choose a date and book online.

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FAQ about tour guides in Florence

Do I need to book the Uffizi and the Accademia?+
It's a good idea: they are among the most visited museums in Italy, and without a reservation the lines can be very long. Ask your guide whether they book the tickets and whether they are included in the price.
How can I check that a tour guide in Florence is licensed?+
Ask for the QR code on their badge and scan it with your phone: their profile opens on the National Register of the Italian Ministry of Tourism, with their license and languages. How to recognize a licensed guide.
How much does a tour guide in Florence cost?+
It depends on the length of the tour, the number of people and the language. Always ask for a clear price before booking, with entrance tickets listed separately if they are not included.
Which languages do tour guides in Florence speak?+
All languages. On AskTour you can find a guide who speaks your group's language, for a private or group tour.

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