2020 - 2023 closed due to COVID-19
What our walkers said about us in …
2019
“Our guide really knew her stuff and was able to tell us about her parents’ experience in the flood. Afterwards, she bought us coffee and we talked more about the city and what we could do for the rest of our stay. Great time – thank you.”
“Thank you so much for all your advice and the organisation of our wonderful walk in Florence. (Our guide) was perfect, had great English and was full of engaging and interesting facts. She got a feel for what we were interested in and identified potential shopping and restaurants for later. It was a wonderful blend of history and eclectic places. Again, perfect!”
“It’s been really great and we learned a lot. Thank you.”
What our walkers said about us in …
2018
“Loved this side of the river – a bit quieter but more artsy and intimate. That little church blew us away.”
“We loved this walk thank you. We weren’t sure of where to go in Florence so this was a great way to get some understanding before our beautiful lunch.”
“Who knew? Lots to see and thanks to (my guide), great knowledge.”
“We didn’t realise how many famous people have lived in Florence – nice to get a bit of fiction too about Hannibal Lecter!”
What our walkers said about us in …
2017
“We didn’t have a lot of time in Florence so this was great. Didn’t feel rushed but saw a lot.”
“Thanks guys, great food and a fantastic rustic location we’d never have found. Cheers.”
“Thank you so much for the walk through Florence. Our guide was just amazing – she took us to the hidden treasures that we never would have found…by ourselves. I doubt that we would be able to find some of the places again on our own. She was so friendly and knowledgeable and was happy to stop for a question at any point. You’ll never know what you’re missing if you don’t go walking with Florence Walks.”
What our walkers said about us in …
2016
“The guides were amazing and the walking tours were a highlight of our trip.”
“The walking tour was very well organised striking that important balance between the need to cover a lot of interesting places while at the same time keeping it personal. We gained comprehensive detailed information about Florence and its history that would not have been otherwise available. All of which added to the meaning of our trip. I would highly recommend this type of walking tour.”
What our walkers said about us in …
2015
“The walk was lovely thank you. (Our guide) was a very knowledgeable guide and it was very personable. Thanks again.”
“Our first full day in Florence was spent with (our guide) …what a delight. We had so much fun, she was informative, knowledgeable and had a great sense of humour. Our experience of Florence was very special thanks to her. We will recommend your walking tour to friends and family… thanks so much for looking after our small group. We all loved the short blacks and drink overlooking the beautiful Dome…what a treat. On behalf of our group thanks once again.”
“The food and house wine was wonderful and we’ve been introduced to dipping our biscotti into the sweet Tuscan fortified wine. Never look at dunking my biscuit the same way again. Yesterday and last night were great fun and the good folks at (the restaurant) were very friendly. The chili/chocolate mud cake was a wonderful kick in the head and the truffle honey and goat’s cheese was sublime. (Our guide) was great and we’re now firm friends.”
“(Our guide) was very friendly and most happy to oblige. Her tour met all our expectations and we were all very impressed with her knowledge. She was happy to alter her tour to meet our interests and was very flexible. She even bought us coffee and refused to let us pay. I would highly recommend her to other people. All four of us were extremely happy with the tour and were glad that we had taken it. We learned so much. She is passionate about her city and this enthusiasm was carried over to us.”
“We found Florence amazing. Having a Florence Walks personal guide made our visit even better. We struggled to absorb all the information but we loved the friendly, humorous way we were guided. Many thanks indeed! We have had a wonderful couple of days here and are so glad we found you before we came, thanks for all your organisation, it has all run perfectly.”
“Thank you … for giving such a memorable afternoon walk while we were in Florence. The view over the city was superb from the beautiful rose garden on the hill. Below this we thoroughly enjoyed the walk through the narrow streets with interesting tales about illicit liquor being sold out of trap doors in the walls in times past – we could go on and on. The highlight was the visit to the bookbinder, who showed us the way his previous four generations bound the books and made the marbling inside them. We recommend you all take one of these personalised walks to the other side of the river.”
What our walkers said about us in …
2014
“Your walk is excellent value … well worth the money. Also, the added advice we got from you makes the walking tour seem cheap! It was like meeting a friend in a new city and having that friend show you around. We didn’t feel rushed…we loved the easy pace but somehow we got to see and learn so much. We loved it.”
“The walk was fabulous. Very interesting and informative and our guide was great. Gave us a good overview of Florence in a short time. I like that we went to parts of Florence that are not considered the most obvious as we could do those ourselves.”
“Whilst they probably had around 20 others in for lunch that day, the family made us feel quite special – indeed part of the family. Food and wine were great – lots of very good regional produce, thoughtfully prepared and served with quality bottled wine and plenty of sparkling mineral water available. The meal was staged to ensure it was a casual relaxed afternoon – finishing about 10 minutes before our train departure time.”
“We were most happy with the prior consultation, the descriptions on the website and the guides. (Our guide) was exceptional – she was very motivated, had a plan in place and took us to places that only a long-time resident would know about.”
“We had a great day…we would have no trouble recommending…your tour to anyone who may be interested.”
“My tour of Florence was amazing. A truly perfect introduction to the city. The entire walk was tailored to my interests and I appreciated the special attention to the type of city history I was most interested in learning. I would definitely recommend your tours to anyone else visiting Florence.”
What our walkers said about us in …
2013
“We met up with (our guide) yesterday and had a wonderful time especially at the end at the fantastic little bar. (Our guide) was very knowledgeable and certainly answered all our questions and was very friendly and full of hints for our trip.”
“My friends & I took the walk with our guide today. It was just lovely & very informative. Our guide was a delightful guide & her English was excellent. She gave helpful tips about sightseeing & shopping plus sharing bits & pieces of Italian life. We would have no hesitation recommending this tour to anyone with plans to visit Florence.”
“Just to let you know Greg and I had a great tour with (our guide), she has so much knowledge and presents it really well. Really glad we took your tour.”
“We wanted to thank you for the last minute re-scheduling of our walk and to tell you how much we enjoyed our walk with (our guide). She is passionate about her city and her enthusiasm for the beauty and history of Florence was quite contagious.”
“My thought to have a private walking tour in Florence on our first day proved to be a very good idea. (Our guide’s) guidance provided us with an insight to Florence that proved most worthwhile and she was lovely -really enjoyed and we retraced her steps that afternoon -just to make sure we had taken it in. Thank you for organising at the last instant and we will recommend to friends.”
“We had a great time with (our guide) and she was really excellent. We are not keen on churches, so she found sites and locations that suited us well. She was most charming and we were very pleased that we undertook the tour with her. Many thanks.”
“We started our five day visit to Florence in February with a Mystery Tour and were thrilled we had such an engaging and informative guide. She…gave us amazing value, and lots of hints and tips on how to spend our next few days. I would strongly recommend Florence Walks to people who like to do something a little bit different.”
“We had a great time with (our guide) and she was really excellent. We are not keen on churches, so she found sites and locations that suited us well. She was most charming and we were very pleased that we undertook the tour with her. Many thanks.”
What our walkers said about us in …
2012
“This was a highlight of our visit not only to Florence but the whole of Italy…the restaurant capped everything off. The journey to the village outside Florence was scenic and the Osteria itself was the kind of quaint, authentic destination that only local knowledge could uncover. The staff were warm and the Tuscan food was exceptional – the chefs are clearly proud of their culinary heritage. It was relaxed, five-star dining.”
“All was fantastic yesterday. Our guide was delightful and very informative…many thanks.”
“(Our guide’s) passion for the history, art and culture of her country is evident and we were very fortunate to have her with us.”
“I will be recommending anyone I know heading to Florence consider doing one of your tours. Thank you so much. I had my walking tour with (my guide) this morning, it was wonderful, she is lovely. I learnt so much and enjoyed all she had to show me, a fantastic way to get to know the city.”
“What a wonderful holiday we had and I must say our walk around Florence was a highlight! (Our guide) was warm, friendly and really interesting, right from our punctual pick-up at our hotel right through ’til she left us to continue exploring on our own. I would recommend Florence Walks to anyone going to Italy…Keep up the fantastic service!”
“(Our guide) was very good and…was at the hotel early, which is what I like. Alex and I loved the walk. It was perfect. (Our guide’s) knowledge was excellent and she had obviously done a lot of research in preparation for the walk.”
“Today was excellent and (our guide) was fabulous and the kids thought she was excellent. She showed us so much and she is friendly and very knowledgeable. It was a great morning. There was nothing that I could fault. Thank you!”
What our walkers said about us in …
2011
“Just a quick note to thank you once again and say how much I enjoyed the walk with (our guide). We enjoyed her company immensely and she was just wonderful, going at our pace and happy to provide info on shopping and where to go for buying certain purchases…She advised which museums we should see according to what she thought we would be interested in and the time we had available. Her English was perfect and she managed us very well…I would recommend your walk to anyone who wants a guide to Florence. It was a good overview.”
“Just to let you know that we all enjoyed the walk this morning immensely. (Our guide) was a wonderful guide who gave us a real insight into the history, architecture and art of Florence. We couldn’t have asked for anything more.”
“(Our guide) was very knowledgeable, extremely helpful with the train and a delight to be with.”
“My sister… and her husband …did both the walk and lunch and said it was one of the highlights of our trip away, if not the highlight.”
“We really enjoyed our walking tour with (our guide) …we liked her straight forward approach along with her huge font of local knowledge & history… So, thanks for your help organizing this for us, it was a great way to get our bearings, see the behind the scenes Florence and hear the stories from a true local! I would have no hesitation in recommending your walk as a great intro to the beautiful city.”
“We had a great walk with (our guides). They were both full of interesting information and provided a wonderful introduction to Florence. We could not have had better guides.”
What our walkers said about us in …
2010
“We did so enjoy our walk with (our guide). Florence was a bit overwhelming, full of things to see and lots of people! So to have our own guide was a very valuable thing.”
“Just a quick note to say that (our guide) was wonderful she gave us a very good walk of Florence and I know that all four of us clicked with her. I would recommend your service to anyone.”
“Just wanted to let you know that (our guide) was absolutely magnificent! Her guided tour gave us wonderful insights into Florence – it was really, really worth doing… she is so knowledgeable and her obvious love of the city was contagious! Thanks so much for the opportunity to do the tour – it was a really valuable experience!”
“(Our guide) … did an excellent job and we would like you to be aware of our appreciation and thank her again for us.”
“We had a lovely few hours with (our guide) and saw lots of interesting things. A bit drizzly, so we had to have our umbrellas out, otherwise great.”
On November 4th 1966 the city of Florence was flooded when the River Arno burst its banks. Many lives were lost and thousands of valuable artworks and documents were destroyed, or badly damaged. The people who worked to help save countless other treasures became known as the Mud Angels … and on many city walls a line shows how high the waters reached.