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Best Culture & Museums in Florence
Explore the top-rated culture & museums in Florence. Our curated guide features 10 highly-rated experiences, averaging 5 stars, to help you plan the perfect visit.
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Best Culture & Museums in Florence
Our expertly curated list of the best culture & museums in Florence, ranked by traveler reviews and ratings.
#1
Top Rated
The History of Florence: The Renaissance Era Private Tour
5 (49)
From $165 EUR
It’s the history that made the city today. During this private tour, it’s time to discover Florence through the Renaissance. Embark on a storytelling journey that will keep you entertained while at the same time giving you insights you can’t find in a history book. Delve deep into the subject with highlights and landmarks like Piazza della Signoria, Medici Palace and the Vasari Corridor. Connect their relevance to this historical event and the effects it had from past to present in Florence. Thanks to your local guide, it will be as if you just took a trip back in time! Withlocals History City Tour™ is one of Withlocals' signature tours available in major cities worldwide. We work with passionate local guides who earn a fair fee. We support local economies by only offering local products and prevent over-tourism with only small non-intrusive groups. Our tours are carbon-neutral and away from the standard tourist routes.
#2
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The History of Florence: Famous Medici Family Private Tour
5 (41)
From $161 EUR
It’s the history that made the city today. During this private tour, it’s time to discover Florence through the Famous Historical Medici Family. Embark on a storytelling journey that will keep you entertained while at the same time giving you insights you can’t find in a history book. Delve deep into the subject with highlights and landmarks like Piazza Strozzi, Piazza della Signoria and Palazzo Pitti. Connect their relevance to this historical event and the effects it had from past to present in Florence. Thanks to your local guide, it will be as if you just took a trip back in time! Withlocals History City Tour™ is one of Withlocals' signature tours available in major cities worldwide. We work with passionate local guides who earn a fair fee. We support local economies by only offering local products and prevent over-tourism with only small non-intrusive groups. Our tours are carbon-neutral and away from the standard tourist routes.
#3
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Florence Must-See Sights Private Tour for Kids and Families
5 (35)
From $220 EUR
Enjoy a 2.0 hour Treasures of Florence Tour with our expert kid-friendly guide, who will show you the highlights of the city. You will meet her in Piazza Signoria behind the Fountain of Neptune, and there your adventure will start! During this relaxed and informative walking tour you will see Piazza della Signoria, the imposing Palazzo Vecchio, the Duomo (the city's cathedral) and much more besides. Our kid-friendly tour guide is specialized in working with children and will keep their attention and curiosity by using various games and other multimedia tools. At the end of the tour, you will take a walk over the medieval Ponte Vecchio, the oldest bridge in Florence, and offer a gesture of goodwill to Il Porcellino, a little statue of a wild boar, for good luck. Just rub his nose to secure your return visit to Florence, city of beauty and wonder.
#4
Top Rated
Palazzo Vecchio Tales - into Medici's secrets and mythology simbols
5 (20)
From $125 EUR
The Palazzo Vecchio is one of the essential wonders to visit in Florence. Symbol of the "people's power", that merchant and artisan class that became rich in the late Middle Ages, it's a building full of surprises thanks to the Medici family, who fully transformed the inside with statues, frescoes and even some secret corridors and chambers . Delight your sight and feelings by visiting this formidable piece of history! Together we’ll explore the fresh 1500s and discover why they contain Austrian landscapes; We’ll admire the magnificent “Salone del Cinquecento”, scene of the famous Tom Hanks’ movie “Inferno”, and understand all its several transformations. We'll also dive into the Medici's intrigues, a dynasty that changed global history, by visiting the family rooms, with highly significant artwork like the Giuditta and Oloferne, by Donatello, and Niccolò Macchiavelli's personal office. Don’t miss the opportunity to explore this jewel with a welcoming expert in the topic!
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#5
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2-Day E-Bike Tuscany Tour from Florence to Siena
5 (15)
From $649 EUR
Discover Tuscany on a 2-day guided e-bike journey from Florence to Siena through the heart of Chianti Classico. Ride along scenic backroads surrounded by vineyards, olive groves and rolling hills, with the support of a professional local guide and the comfort of an electric bike. Along the way, visit a family-run winery, taste local wine and extra virgin olive oil, and enjoy traditional Tuscan meals prepared with local ingredients. Cycle through charming villages and historic countryside, including stops near iconic places such as Borgo Machiavelli. Spend the night in a traditional Tuscan villa in Panzano in Chianti, then continue your ride through the Chianti hills on day two before reaching Siena, where the tour ends. A small-group experience combining cycling, wine, food and some of Tuscany’s most beautiful landscapes.
#6
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Florence By Night 2-hour Walking Experience
5 (12)
From $44 EUR
Breathe a magical atmosphere in Florence during the evening and find out the city from an unusual perspective. Enjoy this 2-hour walking experience with our monolingual tour guide and you won’t be disappointed. Hear many stories of Florence noble families and the phantoms that walk around the city in the night. Starting from Piazza della Repubblica until Duomo Square. Walking to Piazza della Signoria and pass by at Uffizi Gallery and be ready: some great pictures are going to be taken. Here we are Ponte Vecchio! Finally, every secret of the city is going to take life. Prepare yourself for an exciting journey discovering Florence by night!
#7
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Guided tour with wine tasting and local organic products
5 (12)
From $70 EUR
The guided tour of our winery and facilities is unique for its contents and the architectural richness of our environments, as well as for the authenticity of the organic products offered. You will visit the large panoramic terrace overlooking San Giminiano, the vineyards, the underground cellars and the old oil mill where the tasting will take place. The topics covered range from local and family history, to organic/regenerative farming and the natural winemaking processes we adopt. You will taste three of our organic wines and EVO oil accompanied by a selection of local cheeses and cold cuts.
#8
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Florence Private Vintage Bike Tour
5 (11)
From $196 EUR
Discover Florence’s city center’s treasures and striking views from an unusual viewpoint: by bike! Cycle off leisurely, escorted by your dedicated private guide, through ancient streets lined with mysterious Medieval palaces. Our signature Bike tour allows you, and your friends or family, to admire stunning world-celebrated landmarks – such as Pitti Palace, the Ponte Vecchio, the Duomo – and history-filled squares, stopping along the way to indulge your taste buds with bites of the best, and most authentic, local flavors. Whether you're exploring with family or friends, this relaxed and immersive experience is a fun and flavorful way to connect with the heart of Florence.
#9
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FLORENCE: Uffizi Gallery + Palazzo Vecchio monolingual Guided Tour - Small Group
5 (9)
From $159 EUR
Enjoy an half day guided tour of the Uffizi Gallery and Palazzo Vecchio with a small group tour made by max 9 people.
#10
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Uffizi Gallery Florence Exclusive Guided Museum Tour
5 (14)
From $139 EUR
World-famous artists like Michelangelo and da Vinci all spent time in Florence, where their work is still proudly on display at the Uffizi. See why this gallery is the most visited museum in Italy on this 2.5 hour private guided museum tour.
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Frequently Asked Questions
How much do culture & museums cost in Florence?
Culture & Museums in Florence range from $44 to $649, with an average price of $193. The highest-rated option is "The History of Florence: The Renaissance Era Private Tour" with a 5-star rating.
What are the best culture & museums in Florence?
Florence has 10 culture & museums available, averaging 5 stars across 218 reviews. The top-rated experience is "The History of Florence: The Renaissance Era Private Tour".
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