First Thing to Do in Florence: Free Tour
Overview
It’s designed for curious and nerdy travelers who want to understand how this small medieval republic gave birth to the Renaissance.
We explore Florence’s most important landmarks at a relaxed pace. Each stop dives into a key idea: the difference between the Middle Ages and the Renaissance, the engineering behind Brunelleschi’s Dome, the structure of the Florentine Republic, and the rise of the Medici family.
By the end, you’ll understand why Michelangelo’s David became the symbol of a new era, how to visit the Uffizi Gallery intelligently, and what made Florence the most influential city of the Renaissance.
This activity includes:
- Palazzo Vecchio
- Replica of statue of David
- Piazza della Repubblica
- Cathedral of Santa Maria del Fiore
- Uffizi Gallery
- The Baptistery of St. John
- Via calzaiuoli
- Piazza della Signoria
- Perseus with the head of Medusa
- Duomo Complex
- Fountain of Neptune
- Ponte Vecchio
- Why the statue of David is famous
- What is the Renaissance
- How to visit the Uffizi
- Where to eat
- How to save money on drinks
- How to organise your stay in Florence
- How to read and understand art
- Best museums in Florence
- Structure of the government
- Gelato/hot chocolate stop
- The Cathedral
- The Dome's engineering
Our Guides
On arrival
Meeting point: At the entrance to the Strozzi Palace, next to the restaurant "Colle Bereto"
Things to note
Free bookings are for up to 3 people only (solo travelers, couples, small families).
Groups of 4 or more people traveling together must pay a fixed fee of €25 per person, regardless of whether you are friends or family.
Splitting into multiple bookings (e.g. 2+2 or 2+3) is not allowed. If you arrive as a group, you will be required to prepay €25 per person before the tour, or participation will be refused.
If you're on a tight budget - consider booking a large group walking tour instead! This is a small group tour with 10 people.
How can the tour be free?
Our concept is simple — there is no set price. Instead, you tip your guide at the end of the tour whatever amount feels right to you. Typically, guests give between $10 to €50, depending on their satisfaction and budget.
Most guides accept cash or card payments, or you can do it via our app.
Free Cancellation
You are free to cancel a booking anytime. We kindly remind you to cancel bookings you cannot arrive for. Being reported as absent decreases your customer level points and the benefits you can enjoy.
