Private tour in Florence Paola B

Florence By Moonlight Classic Private Tour

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Hours icon 1 hour 30 minutes
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Private tour for 1-10 people
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Paola B.

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Hi Gente!! I was born and raised in Florence and live in one of the most ancient quarters of the city center with my husband and four children, the last of whom is named Michelangelo after you-know-who, I couldn't resist! Having had a full career with a major airline has given me the opportunity to travel the world, but my native city has remained my first love. I'm a university-trained expert in world history and Italian and European art history and have worked as a licensed guide since 2010. Living in Florence my entire life gives me the advantage of being able to share my city from a unique perspective. I can provide you with ideal, tailor-made walking tour or excursion itineraries whether your interests lie in exploring the most famous sites, museums and churches of Florence and Tuscany, or its fabulous wealth of lesser known treasures. As well as being able to provide simple or in-depth tours of those places most sought-out during first trips to the city, such as the galleries of the Uffizi, Accademia and Pitti Palace or the Cathedral Complex, my specialties include tandem family tours, Jewish Florence, The Florence of Dan Brown's Inferno, Florentine Arts & Crafts, The Medici Villas of the Countryside, and Contemporary Florence, to name just a few, as well as "fanciful" tours, like Timeless Love Stories of Florence, and tours that focus on a specific artist architect or theme. Additionally, I can organise excursions that will allow you to experience Tuscany outside of Florence, including its world famous wines, cheeses, olive oil and vinegar. If you're not sure exactly what you would like to accomplish during your holiday, we can work together to come up the best possible, individualized itineraries for you. Three good reasons for not visiting Florence without me: It's easier: you can pull your nose out of Google Maps or Lonely Planet and devote your full attention to the beautiful things you're traveling to Florence to see. It's smarter: You're coming face-to-face with over 2, 000 years of extraordinary events, unique works of art, famous people, and brilliant ideas-and I have it all in my head for you! It's more practical: see the two points immediately above. Are you on vacation or not?! Diploma in Tourism University level training in Art History University level training in Ancient, Medieval and Modern History Senior Cabin Manager at Alitalia, the national airline of Italy Tourist Guide License of Florence and district First Aid and CPR Certification, including use of Defibrillator I am not a driver. I can accompany you in your vehicle or I can arrange for a separate car and driver. I am licensed to give tours in Italian, French and English. Since August 2021 Green Pass or CDC White Card vaccination certificate is mandatory.

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Overview of your Florence tour

Every hour of the day highlights the beauty of Florence in a unique way, but seeing the sites by night particularly accentuates the romance and mystery of the heart of the Renaissance. As with the Classic Tour by daylight, this "giro" will also cover Florence's must-see sites, like the city's religious heart with its amazing Gothic Cathedral and Baptistery and the Piazza della Signoria, the city's political hub, just to name two of the many locations included. And although this tour can be considered very "classic" in that it will introduce you to Florence's most iconic sites and monuments, what won't be "classic" is the perspective from which you'll be approaching the subjects, since you'll be seeing them through the eyes of a true Florentine who knows the story of every single stone of her beloved city and has a passion for sharing the history. Even if you've taken a walking tour of Florence before, I'm sure you'll see it differently with me. And certainly it's a very different experience by moonlight!

Recent Reviews

Mitch P.United States
November 2025

This review is for Paola’s two tours she provided to our group of 8. Paola provided a great overview of Florence on our moonlight tour. Her knowledge of the important city center sites was wonderful and she put the structure of buildings and the area into a meaningful historical context. On the Uffizi tour, the art people in our group and those of us who were not, benefited from her overview tour of the museum. One could spend many hours in the museum, but Paola provided us with great insights and highlights during our two hours. Her art knowledge is awesome. I also appreciated her assisting my wife who was having some walking problems during our trip. Paola argued with the museum staff for a wheelchair for my wife, until the staff finally gave in to her demands. My wife is extremely grateful for her persistence. For any tour in Florence, I highly recommend Paola.

Pamela C.
September 2024

Paola was great! Very pleasant and incredibly knowledgeable. It was a lovely evening tour. Highly recommend!

Amber M.United States
June 2022

Paolo met us right on time and we began our casual, yet informative walk through Florence. Her knowledge of the history of the city is suberb but what stood out to me was her ability to convey it in a delightful way, like a story that draws you in. She recommended places to consider for a true Italian cup of coffee (at the bar, like the locals) and also kindly humored me in practicing my novice Italian language skills. We will definitely book her again when in Florence! Bravissima!

Marilyn R.United States
October 2019

Paola's tour was the highlight of Italy! We learned so much in a short time - significant and unique facts. She's a tour guide that tour guides would readily appreciate. She was very kind and intelligent with a good sense of humor. Incredible experience!!

Laurie B.Canada
May 2019

We truly enjoyed Paola's tour. She is extremely knowledgeable and we did not feel rushed, we moved around in a leisurely walk. She provided insight into local customs with regards to taxi's and tipping, gave us tips for shopping. Booked us a nice meal at a local restaurant. This type of tour I would recommend to anyone

Theodora (Tedda) O.United States
October 2018

We met our wonderful guide Paola and she took us around the beautiful city center and showed us many sights we would have missed on our own. Paola was very informative and knowledgeable and made our evening tour most enjoyable . Many thanks to a great guide, and for showing us all the interesting buildings and statues. In addition to the basics of Florence, we also learned about churches and frescos, scents, renaissance medicine, details about the statues and the old wheat market.

Your Florence tour itinerary

Our 1.5-hour stroll along a route filled with the fantastic sites and rich history of Florence will begin and end at your doorstep. You can feel free to request short breaks as desired. The itinerary will be planned according to the location of your hotel as our starting and ending point, so does not have a standard/fixed itinerary, but you'll find a partial list of the sites you can expect to see below. If there's something specific you'd like to see that's not listed below, please check with me. All sites included will be external visits only. -The Duomo (Cathedral Santa Maria del Fiore) -The Baptistery of St. John -Ponte Vecchio -Piazza della Signoria -Palazzo Vecchio -Vasari Corridor -Roman Florence -Uffizi Gallery -Casa Buonarroti -Chiesa Santa Croce -Casa di Dante -Torre della Castagna

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Transport details
Type: Walking

Walking tour.

What's included
Private Guide
Other: Earbduds which are mandatory starting from 8 people also in outdoor walking tour
What's not included
Other: Personal expenses. If requested, transfer from hotels or other locations outside of the historic center.
Food Drinks Snacks
Tickets
Private Transportation
Private Transportation With Driver
Public Transportation
Accommodation
Tastings
Equipment: Which are necessary for 5 people and more
Classes Workshop
Services
Meeting location

Piazza della Repubblica, Firenze, Toscana, 50123, Italy

Airport: ,Cruise: ,ByGuide:

  • You can request a specific meeting location (for example, your hotel) during the checkout.
Other details
Tour categories
City Highlights
Night
Tour reference number
298690
Languages
English
French
Italian
Activity level
Minimal
Accessibility
Kid Friendly

Traveller reviews

5.0

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Who is this private tour in Florence best suited for?

This private tour in Florence is perfect for first-time visitors who want to experience the magic and romance of the city after dark. It's also ideal for those who have previously toured Florence during the day and wish to see it from a new perspective by moonlight. With Paola B., a true Florentine, as your guide, you'll gain deeper insights into the city's history and beauty.

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Hours icon 1 hour 30 minutes
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