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If you are planning a trip to Florence and you want to experience it to the fullest, we recommend our private tours of Florence and private tours of Tuscany.

Florence and Tuscany are so full of wonders that it is easy to get lost and miss something worth seeing. Whilst this is especially true for first-time visitors, this can also apply to repeat travelers.

A private tour of Florence is a personalized experience that offers a more intimate and exclusive experience of the city. Instead of following a standard itinerary, private tours are tailor-made to meet the specific needs of travellers.

Why book our private tours of Florence

Our guides are English-speaking, licensed and are locals, so they know Florence and its treasures like the back of their hands.

We organize private walking tours of the city, to offer first time visitors a nice overview of the main highlights. You can customize your private tour of Florence to visit sites including the Duomo of Florence (Cathedral of the St. Mary of the Flower), the Old Bridge (Ponte Vecchio), the Uffizi Gallery, the Academy Gallery, Signoria Square and the Holy Cross Church.

We guarantee that you will feel like VIP. In our Florence private tours we purchase for you skip the line tickets for the Academy Gallery and Uffizi Gallery, should you wish to visit inside.

The Academy Gallery is a must for most tourists to Florence, desperate to catch a glimpse of Michelangelo’s world-renowned statue of David. If you have already visited the city centre you can choose to customize your private tour of Florence. You can take a stroll in the extravagant Boboli Gardens and the nearby Pitti Palace and hear from your private guide all the history behind the gardens that inspired the designers of Versailles!

However Rome Private Guides also offers private tours of Tuscany, great for all those staying multiples days in Florence and Tuscany who wish to enjoy the beauty of the Tuscan countryside.
From RPG’s vast range of Tuscany private tours you can choose from trips to Pisa (admire the leaning tower of Pisa!) and the towns of Siena, San Gimignano and the region of Chianti, where you can enjoy a wine-tasting. Exploring Tuscany with RPGs private tours will be sure to make your vacation an unforgettable one, as you benefit from both private English-speaking private drivers and private guides!

What to see in Florence

Here are some of the most popular attractions to visit on a private tour of Florence:

• Uffizi Gallery
  The Uffizi Gallery is one of the most famous art galleries in the world, with works by artists such as Leonardo da Vinci, Michelangelo, Botticelli and Raphael. The private tour guide can help visitors avoid the long lines and appreciate the most important works of art.
• Duomo di Santa Maria del Fiore
  Florence Cathedral is one of the city's most iconic attractions, with a dome on top that offers panoramic views over the city. Your private tour guide can provide historical information about the Duomo and its architecture.
• Ponte Vecchio
  The Ponte Vecchio is a covered bridge over the Arno River, famous for its jewelery and goldsmith shops. Your private tour guide can provide insight into the history of the bridge and how it has evolved over the centuries.
• Palazzo Pitti
  Palazzo Pitti is a large palace located in the southern part of Florence, which was once the residence of the Medici. Private tour guide can help visitors explore the Boboli palace and garden.
• Basilica of Santa Croce
  The Basilica of Santa Croce is one of the most important churches in Florence, housing the tombs of famous people such as Michelangelo, Galileo and Machiavelli. Your private tour guide can provide information about the history of the basilica and the works of art found there.
• San Marco Museum
  The San Marco Museum houses a collection of religious artwork, including the works of Fra Angelico. The private tour guide can help visitors explore the museum and understand the meaning of the artworks.
• Central Market
  The Central Market is a covered market that sells local food products, such as cheeses, cured meats, fruit and vegetables. The private tour guide can advise visitors on the best products to buy and local specialties to try.