Overview
Florence is packed full of world famous sites and our Best of Florence Tour is designed to let you see them all (and learn the stories behind them) in a single morning or afternoon.
Tour Details
What’s Included
Good to Know
Highlights
Meeting Point
The tour meets in Piazza San Marco, by the statue in the middle of the square. This is a centrally located square adjacent to Via degli Arazzieri and Via Giorgio la Pira, about a 10 minute walk north from the Florence Duomo.
Please arrive 15 minutes prior to tour start time. Due to the exclusive nature of our skip-the-line tickets, we do not have the luxury of waiting for guests, or catching them up after the fact.
Frequently Asked Questions
General Tour Questions
Where is the meeting point?
The tour meets in Piazza San Marco, by the statue in the middle of the square. This is a centrally located square adjacent to Via degli Arazzieri and Via Giorgio la Pira, about a 10 minute walk north from the Florence Duomo.
Please arrive 15 minutes prior to tour start time. Due to the exclusive nature of our skip-the-line tickets, we do not have the luxury of waiting for guests, or catching them up after the fact.
Does this tour go inside Florence Cathedral?
No – due to time-constraints, visits the outside of the Duomo, where your guide will tell you fascinating stories and anecdotes about Florence’s most famous cathedral.
Can I bring my bag/backpack on tour?
Guests can only carry small handbags inside the Accademia. Larger backpacks and big pointy umbrellas are not allowed. Please also note there is no cloakroom inside the Accademia Gallery.
Please only bring what you can easily carry within the gallery guidelines, as there is no place for baggage storage on this tour.
What time do I need to get there for my tour?
We ask that all guests arrive 10-15 minutes early for the scheduled tour.
This gives us time to get all of our guests checked-in, fitted correctly for bikes, and a chance to get comfortable on your bike before we take off.
What is your cancellation policy?
Activities including tickets or special entrances, such as this one, may only be rescheduled for free up to 72 hours in advance. These activities are also only refundable more than 72 hours in advance of the activity start time. Within 72 hours, we will only be able to issue a partial refund or future credit.
What is your weather policy? What if it rains?
Our tours run rain or shine, and we have rain ponchos available in our office. We encourage all guests to consult the weather forecast and plan your dress accordingly.
In the summer months, please prepare for the heat by bringing/wearing adequate sun protection, and staying hydrated. Even if you are accustomed to high temperatures, air-conditioning is not always available in Italy.
Are reservations required?
Yes, reservations are required for all tours.
Is this tour appropriate for children?
Yes, this is a great family activity, offering a comprehensive overview of Florence’s great history in a short amount of time!
What is the number to call if I am lost and trying to find the meeting point?
If you are having difficulty finding the meeting location for your tour, please call us at +39 334 548 0264 and our staff will be happy to help you find your way.
Other Questions
What does 'Fat Tire Tours Approved' mean?
We’ve been perfecting our tours since 1999, and we are always looking for new ways to improve our tour menu for our guests. We are committed to expanding the activities offered during your stay to make for an unforgettable experience. So for all of the experiences that we aren’t able to deliver on our own, we’ve hand-selected the best local providers to offer a wide-range of unique and fun activities for our guests.
With anything Fat Tire Tours Approved, you still receive our spectacular customer service ready to assist you in any way we can, 24/7, as well as the guarantee that we have hand selected the best possible partners to supplement our tour menu.
Is this tour offered in any other languages, or only English?
All scheduled tours are in English, but private tours can sometimes be scheduled in other languages, given we have a tour guide who speaks the language of your choice.