Welcome to Florence Guides

Professional Tourist Guides Authorised by Florence City Council

The "Duomo" in Florence
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Florence is one of the world's most beautiful cities.
Birth of Venus
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Florence is home to many of the world's most famous pieces of art, including Botticelli's Birth of Venus.
Visiting Florence
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Tourists visiting Florence.
Eating Out in Florence
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One of the many fine places to eat out in Florence.
Florence Boutiques
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Florence is full of the finest fashion boutiques.
Kids touring Florence
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Florence has so much to see and do for kids.
Loggia dei Lanzi
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The Loggia dei Lanzi - Florence's outdoor sculpture museum.
Leather Handbags
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So many handbags, so little time to choose...!
Perseus
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Are you looking at me? (Detail of Benvenuto Cellini's statue of Perseus.)
Snack
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If you're feeling peckish stop for a snack, the local cuisine is very tasty and healthy too...!
Americans in Florence
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The current "Americans in Florence" exhibition, which runs until July 15th 2012.
Lion
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The Roaring Renaissance...!
Fountain
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If you want to make a wish, there are plenty of fountains...
Hand stitching in a leather workshop
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Florence is home to some of the world's finest leather workshops.

You are only one step away from a unique experience in one of the world's most beautiful and interesting cities

DO YOU WANT TO KNOW...?

what a 'Florentine arm ' is?
where Leonardo painted the Monna Lisa?

why David looks left?

why Palazzo della Signoria's tower is not symmetrical to the palace's facade?

why ancient buldings have holes in the outer walls?

the meaning of skull and cross bones on tombs?

to meet the descendant of one of the most important families in 15th century Florence?
where the Statue of Liberty was invented?

WE WILL ANSWER THESE AND MORE QUESTIONS!

We are a small highly-selected group of passionate art experts, all natives of Florence and licensed tour guides eager to share our knowledge with you.

We will be proud to introduce you to the deepest and most significant secrets of this city that we love so much in such a way that no book can do.

This experience will be even more unique because your guide will be totally dedicated to you, ready to answer all your questions in a competent and humorous way.

Therefore no boring or lifeless explanations, but engaging conversations!

If you are looking for a life-enriching experience try one of our tours, the farthest possible alternative to mass tourism.

Because we love what we do. So welcome to Florence and make the most of it!

The Florence Guides