Private tour in Florence Ivana R

Best of Florence Half Day Private Tour

4.9

(36) reviews

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Hours icon 2 hours 30 minutes
Walking
Private tour for 1-6 people
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Ivana R.

4.9

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Hi! I'm Ivana. If you pick me you will be with a passionate local guide and with a friendly, easygoing person. I'm Italian since generations but my parents preferred a less common name :) I always try to meet my clients at their current knowledge level and to make them feel happy and relaxed with memorable tours and unforgettable experiences. With me you'll get: - Engaging tours from an expert guide. - Tips for the rest of your stay about authentic shopping, experiences, food and wine, other areas to visit. - A mix of history, art, fun facts and great insights in fluent American English accent. If you don't find your ideal tour in my list or if you have any questions please contact me. Some tours of off the beathen paths other fantastic museums of Florence may not be in the list, so if you write me with what you are looking for, dates, number of people, places to visit etc, I will customize the tour for you. See you! Ivana Licensed guide, Humanities graduate and Italian language teacher for foreigners

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Overview of your Florence tour

This experience is the ideal tour of the heart of the city and authentic neighborhoods, it will truly enrich your stay, especially if you are a first time visitor I'll show you my beautiful city with interesting facts and legends that only experts know. A "journey back in time" exploring the city where the Medici, Michelangelo, Leonardo and other famous people lived I won't overdo with too many dates, I will be your friendly local guide to spend good time with and learn about local culture, food, history! FOR MORE PEOPLE, SHORT NOTICE OR DIFFERENT SCHEDULE write me

Recent Reviews

Audrey H.United States
June 2026

We had traveled to Florence once before but hadn't done much research (or tours) so we were hoping to learn more about the city. I think we may have also had a bad attitude (don't know how else to explain our laziness). We did our tour in the late afternoon when we arrived which I think was a good choice as it wasn't as crowded in the main tourist areas. We still had plenty of daylight and were able to see everything we wanted to see. Ivana was a great guide in helping us learn more about the city, both the past and the present. She was engaging and easy to speak with. She also helped us with a few shopping recommendations which worked out well for us.

Jackie S.Canada
May 2026

Very lovely tour, we felt very comfortable. We only had the one day in Florence, this tour helped us get a tease of the culture without feeling anxious with the crowds. Thanks for a great day.

Lisa M.United States
March 2026

Ivana is such a resource. She is very knowledgeable about Florence, but is intuitive and picked up on our interests and guided us through Florence with an eye toward music, physics and paper making. She made wonderful recommendations for restaurants and smaller off the radar museums. She is a thoughtful speaker and during the tour, I just kept thinking how great she would be with children. We didn't have children with us, but she would be so fun and make Florence so accessible. Enjoy her. She is a treasure.

Kerry B.United States
December 2025

Our tour guide Ivana was very impressive with her knowledge of Florence - art, culture, history, shopping, dining, architecture, back streets. We’ve been there before but she provided a more in-depth understanding of she gave us an excellent tour

Philip J.United States
May 2025

Ivana provided the tour at a slow pace and provided many opportunities to discuss the history of Florence. She was very knowledgeable and pleasant! We had already seen quite a bit of the city so she adapted the tour to mostly things we would not have known or seen. She provided good suggestions for further exploration.

Alex B.United States
May 2025

Ivana was amazing! So lovely and knowledgeable and catered the tour to exactly our needs and interests. Would highly recommend using her to anyone visiting Florence.

Your Florence tour itinerary

Meet me at the agreed point in the city - Visit Signoria square, the Old Bridge, See the Duomo (Cathedral) with Brunelleschi's famous dome from the outside, then walk to other highlights in the city center with your guide -Gelato break or coffee break if you want Those listed above are the highlights that will be covered. An approximate itinerary includes also: hidden little squares and corners of the best preserved medieval district, stop at Dante's house, walk on Tornabuoni street and stop at the Strozzi Palace, Oltrarno district or areas of the city you prefer.

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Transport details
Type: Walking

Walking. Tour will be up to 3h.

What's included
Private Guide
What's not included
Tickets
Meeting location

Florence, Tuscany, Italy

Outside Colle Bereto bar - Piazza degli Strozzi, 5, 50123 Firenze FI

  • You can request a specific meeting location (for example, your hotel) during the checkout.
Other details
Tour categories
Architecture
History
Art And Culture
Off The Beaten Path
Food And Drink
Tour reference number
396049
Languages
Italian
English
Activity level
Light

Traveller reviews

4.9

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Who is this private tour in Florence best suited for?

This private tour in Florence is ideal for first-time visitors who want to explore the heart of the city and its authentic neighbourhoods. It's perfect for those interested in learning about local culture, food, and history from a friendly local guide like Ivana R. The tour offers a mix of must-see places and hidden corners, making it suitable for travellers who want to connect with a local for deeper insights.

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Hours icon 2 hours 30 minutes
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Private tour for 1-6 people
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Hours icon 2 hours 30 minutes
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