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Florence Custom Tours
Florence Custom Tours
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Ranked #1 of 174 Attractions in Florence
5 of 5 stars 25 reviews
Owner description: Florence offers a limitless choice of historically fascinating sites. It is our aim to elicit the city's magic and to present... more » Owner description: Florence offers a limitless choice of historically fascinating sites. It is our aim to elicit the city's magic and to present it to you in an original, flexible and entertaining way.We take great pride in customizing our tours to suit you, focusing on whatever might interest you the most. Classic tours and less conventional ones, cooking classes, visiting markets, wine tastings...you name it!Our guides are highly qualified, versatile, friendly and fun. They are ready to show you the city as you choose to see it and you can skip the long lines.It is our distinct pleasure to introduce a new and personal way to visit the "Cradle of the Renaissance". We'll make everything easy for you and you'll have an experience you won't forget.Discover Florence, your way, through our eyes. « less
Distance  3.9 miles from city centre
Statue of David
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Statue of David
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Ranked #2 of 174 Attractions in Florence
5 of 5 stars 1,376 reviews
Owner description: Whether or not you are into art, this is a must-see when visiting Florence: Michelangelo's magnificent marble statue of the... more » Owner description: Whether or not you are into art, this is a must-see when visiting Florence: Michelangelo's magnificent marble statue of the biblical hero, David. « less
Attraction type  Monuments/ Statues
Distance  0.6 miles from city centre
Basilica di San Miniato al Monte
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Basilica di San Miniato al Monte
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Ranked #3 of 174 Attractions in Florence
5 of 5 stars 276 reviews
Owner description: Situated on a hill (monte) outside Florence with unsurpassed views of the city, this structure is one of the finest examples... more » Owner description: Situated on a hill (monte) outside Florence with unsurpassed views of the city, this structure is one of the finest examples of Tuscan Romanesque architecture, built between the 11th and 13th centuries. « less
Attraction type  Religious Sites; Historic Sites; Architectural Buildings; Lookouts
Distance  0.6 miles from city centre
Piazza della Signoria
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Piazza della Signoria
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Ranked #4 of 174 Attractions in Florence
4.5 of 5 stars 437 reviews

Piazza della Signoria is one of the two most important centres of attractions in Florence, along with the Piazza del Duomo. Many visitors come to love this particular square and... more »

Attraction type  Landmarks/ Points of Interest
Distance  0.1 miles from city centre
Opera at St. Mark's Anglican Church
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Opera at St. Mark's Anglican Church
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Ranked #5 of 174 Attractions in Florence
5 of 5 stars 235 reviews
Attraction type  Operas; Performances
Distance  0.4 miles from city centre
Piazzale Michelangelo
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Piazzale Michelangelo
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Ranked #6 of 174 Attractions in Florence
4.5 of 5 stars 878 reviews
Owner description: This 19th century piazza has undoubtedly the best panoramic view of Florence. The square is decorated with copies of... more » Owner description: This 19th century piazza has undoubtedly the best panoramic view of Florence. The square is decorated with copies of Michelangelo's sculptures, but it's the view people come here to see. « less
Attraction type  Lookouts; Landmarks/ Points of Interest
Distance  0.6 miles from city centre
Giotto's Bell Tower (Campanile di Giotto)
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Giotto's Bell Tower (Campanile di Giotto)
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Ranked #7 of 174 Attractions in Florence
4.5 of 5 stars 271 reviews
Attraction type  Observation Decks/ Towers; Historic Sites; Architectural Buildings
Distance  0.3 miles from city centre
Duomo - Cathedral of Santa Maria del Fiore
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Duomo - Cathedral of Santa Maria del Fiore
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Ranked #8 of 174 Attractions in Florence
4.5 of 5 stars 1,095 reviews
Designed by Arnolfo di Cambio at the end of the 13th century, the Cathedral's trademark dome is now the symbol of Florence.
Attraction type  Religious Sites; Architectural Buildings
Distance  0.2 miles from city centre
Museo di San Marco
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Museo di San Marco
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Ranked #9 of 174 Attractions in Florence
4.5 of 5 stars 143 reviews
Owner description: Opened to the public in 1869, this museum houses the largest collection of sacred art in Florence including a sweeping fresco... more » Owner description: Opened to the public in 1869, this museum houses the largest collection of sacred art in Florence including a sweeping fresco by Giovanni Antonio Sogliani and a superb collection of works by Mariotto Albertinelli. « less
Attraction type  Art Museums
Distance  0.7 miles from city centre
Basilica di Santa Croce
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Basilica di Santa Croce
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Ranked #10 of 174 Attractions in Florence
4.5 of 5 stars 366 reviews
Owner description: This is the richest medieval church in Florence, which features frescoes by Giotto, a chapel by Brunelleschi and one of the... more » Owner description: This is the richest medieval church in Florence, which features frescoes by Giotto, a chapel by Brunelleschi and one of the finest of all early Renaissance tombs. « less
Attraction type  Religious Sites; Cemeteries; Historic Sites; Architectural Buildings; Museums
Distance  0.2 miles from city centre
Museo Nazionale del Bargello (Bargello Museum)
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Ranked #11 of 174 Attractions in Florence
4.5 of 5 stars 108 reviews
Owner description: Housed in the Palazzo del Podesta (1255 AD) as the residence of Florence's chief magistrate, this museum houses an unrivalled... more » Owner description: Housed in the Palazzo del Podesta (1255 AD) as the residence of Florence's chief magistrate, this museum houses an unrivalled collection of Italian Renaissance sculpture. « less
Attraction type  Art Museums; Historic Sites; Government Buildings
Distance  0.1 miles from city centre
Piazza del Duomo
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Piazza del Duomo
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Ranked #12 of 174 Attractions in Florence
4.5 of 5 stars 284 reviews

There are two important squares to see in Florence, Piazza dell Signoria and Piazza dell Duomo. Which is best is difficult to say. Piazza dell Duomo is where you find the... more »

Attraction type  Landmarks/ Points of Interest; Historic Sites
Distance  0.3 miles from city centre
Art Gallery Studio iguarnieri
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Art Gallery Studio iguarnieri
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Ranked #13 of 174 Attractions in Florence
5 of 5 stars 24 reviews
Owner description: Description: Via dei Rustici, in the shadow of the Palazzo della Signoria, but in a spot strangely apart from the agitated... more » Owner description: Description: Via dei Rustici, in the shadow of the Palazzo della Signoria, but in a spot strangely apart from the agitated swarms of tourists thronging the surrounding streets, is the studio-gallery, the place where things get shown, where the works on display converse between themselves and their location, which is an ancient fourteenth-century ground floor chamber complete with pillars jutting from the walls, but transformed and done up with the good taste and skill of contemporary architects and designers, qualities certainly among the most outstanding of the arrows in the creative quiver-full of iguarnieri. « less
Distance  0.1 miles from city centre
Centro Storico
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Centro Storico
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Ranked #14 of 174 Attractions in Florence
5 of 5 stars 29 reviews
Owner description: That part of Florence situated between Piazza San Marco, Piazza Santa Maria Novella, Santa Croce, and Santo Spirito, filled... more » Owner description: That part of Florence situated between Piazza San Marco, Piazza Santa Maria Novella, Santa Croce, and Santo Spirito, filled with up-scale and expensive shops. « less
Attraction type  Landmarks/ Points of Interest
Distance  0.9 miles from city centre
Palazzo Vecchio
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Palazzo Vecchio
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Ranked #15 of 174 Attractions in Florence
4.5 of 5 stars 244 reviews
Owner description: Florence's principal palace was begun in 1299 and built as the seat of the Signoria, the fathers of the city's republican... more » Owner description: Florence's principal palace was begun in 1299 and built as the seat of the Signoria, the fathers of the city's republican government. « less
Attraction type  Historic Sites; Landmarks/ Points of Interest; Government Buildings; Castles
Distance  0.1 miles from city centre
Uffizi Gallery (Galleria degli Uffizi)
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Uffizi Gallery (Galleria degli Uffizi)
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Ranked #16 of 174 Attractions in Florence
4.5 of 5 stars 1,225 reviews
Owner description: One of the great museums of the world, the Uffizi houses the premier collection of Italian Renaissance art, featuring works... more » Owner description: One of the great museums of the world, the Uffizi houses the premier collection of Italian Renaissance art, featuring works by such masters as Botticelli, Titian, Michelangelo and da Vinci. « less
Attraction type  Art Museums; Museums
Distance  0.0 miles from city centre
Pitti Palace
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Pitti Palace
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Ranked #17 of 174 Attractions in Florence
4.5 of 5 stars 266 reviews
A complex of art museums housing some of the most celebrated treasures in the city.
Attraction type  Architectural Buildings; Historic Sites; Museums; Art Galleries; Gardens; Landmarks/ Points of Interest; Art Museums
Distance  0.5 miles from city centre
Museo Stibbert
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Museo Stibbert
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Ranked #18 of 174 Attractions in Florence
4.5 of 5 stars 36 reviews
A museum showcasing the eccentric and eclectic tastes of Frederick Stibbert, a 19th century art collector.
Attraction type  Art Museums; Historic Sites; Theatres; Museums
Distance  1.7 miles from city centre
Museo di Palazzo Davanzati
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Museo di Palazzo Davanzati
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Ranked #19 of 174 Attractions in Florence
4.5 of 5 stars 54 reviews
Owner description: This ancient palazzo is layered with history, starting from the Middle Ages. It gives a fascinating and valuable look into a... more » Owner description: This ancient palazzo is layered with history, starting from the Middle Ages. It gives a fascinating and valuable look into a typical wealthy home of the Medieval to Renaissance era, complete with frescoes and period furniture. « less
Attraction type  Museums
Distance  0.1 miles from city centre
Duomo Museum (Museo dell'Opera del Duomo)
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Duomo Museum (Museo dell'Opera del Duomo)
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Ranked #20 of 174 Attractions in Florence
4.5 of 5 stars 129 reviews
For preservation purposes, many significant works have been moved from the Duomo to this nearby museum.
Attraction type  Art Museums; Museums
Distance  0.3 miles from city centre
It's Yoga Florence
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Ranked #21 of 174 Attractions in Florence
5 of 5 stars 7 reviews
Attraction type  Health Clubs
Distance  0.2 miles from city centre
Museum Casa Martelli
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Museum Casa Martelli
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Ranked #22 of 174 Attractions in Florence
5 of 5 stars 12 reviews
Attraction type  Art Museums
Distance  0.4 miles from city centre
Museo Galileo - Institute and Museum of the History of Science
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Museo Galileo - Institute and Museum of the History of Science
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Ranked #23 of 174 Attractions in Florence
4.5 of 5 stars 100 reviews

The Istituto e Museo di Storia della Scienza in Florence is one of the foremost international institutions in the history of science. An important museum housing unique historical... more »

Attraction type  Science Museums; History Museums
Distance  0.1 miles from city centre
Galleria dell'Accademia
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Galleria dell'Accademia
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Ranked #24 of 174 Attractions in Florence
4.5 of 5 stars 468 reviews
Owner description: Europe's first school of drawing, this museum of art is chiefly famous for its several sculptures by Michelangelo, notably... more » Owner description: Europe's first school of drawing, this museum of art is chiefly famous for its several sculptures by Michelangelo, notably his David, in addition to an extensive collection of 15th- and 16th-century paintings. « less
Attraction type  Art Museums; Museums
Distance  0.6 miles from city centre
Laurentian Library (Biblioteca Medicea Laurenziana)
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Laurentian Library (Biblioteca Medicea Laurenziana)
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Ranked #25 of 174 Attractions in Florence
5 of 5 stars 17 reviews
Attraction type  Libraries
Distance  14.2 miles from city centre
Castello del Trebbio
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Castello del Trebbio
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Ranked #26 of 174 Attractions in Florence
4.5 of 5 stars 32 reviews
Attraction type  Wineries
Distance  8.3 miles from city centre
Vasari Corridor
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Ranked #27 of 174 Attractions in Florence
5 of 5 stars 8 reviews
Attraction type  Bridges
Distance  3.6 miles from city centre
Mercato Centrale
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Mercato Centrale
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Ranked #28 of 174 Attractions in Florence
4.5 of 5 stars 82 reviews
Owner description: Open-air market that has a cast-iron structure dating back to 1874, which offers a variety of food shops catering to local... more » Owner description: Open-air market that has a cast-iron structure dating back to 1874, which offers a variety of food shops catering to local residents and restaurants. « less
Attraction type  Flea/ Street Markets; Landmarks/ Points of Interest
Distance  14.2 miles from city centre
Palazzo Strozzi
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Palazzo Strozzi
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Ranked #29 of 174 Attractions in Florence
4.5 of 5 stars 25 reviews
Owner description: Reminiscent of the competition between 15th-century nobles and rich merchants to build the most imposing and beautiful... more » Owner description: Reminiscent of the competition between 15th-century nobles and rich merchants to build the most imposing and beautiful palazzo or palace, the Strozzi is one of the most significant to behold. The Palazzo also houses the Palazzo Strozzi Art Museum, where interesting exhibitions and kids activities sets this modern museum apart. « less
Attraction type  Historic Sites; Castles; Landmarks/ Points of Interest
Museo Zoologico La Specola
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Museo Zoologico La Specola
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Ranked #30 of 174 Attractions in Florence
4.5 of 5 stars 24 reviews
Owner description: This fascinating natural history collection can be traced back to the Medici family. Full of taxidermied animals of all... more » Owner description: This fascinating natural history collection can be traced back to the Medici family. Full of taxidermied animals of all types, skeletons and wax anatomical models, it is a must for the curious, as well as science and history lovers. « less
Attraction type  Science Museums
Distance  0.6 miles from city centre
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