This city-wide Florence hub is a grab-bag rather than a single theme, spanning a golf-cart overview, a boozy history bar crawl, food walks, and full-day trips out to Cinque Terre and Tuscan wine country. Prices swing from three $3-to-$54 city walks up to $113 for a day in Tuscany, and everything here rates 4.8 or higher. The decision comes down to whether you want to stay in Florence or use it as a base.
For a quick, easy orientation, the golf-cart tour is uniquely comfortable. For staying in the city with an edge, the food and bar-crawl tours deliver personality. But the two headline options for many will be the day trips: Cinque Terre (backed by a huge 5,928 reviews) and the Tuscany wine tour with San Gimignano. Match the tour to how much of your day, and your region, you want to give it.
#1Best Quick Overview
Florence Overview by Golf Car with Local Tour Guide
A perfect-rated golf-cart tour for effortless sightseeing.
★★★★★ 5.0 (324 reviews)·from $77·1h 30m·
At $77.37 this 90-minute golf-cart tour with a local guide holds a perfect 5.0 rating over 324 reviews, the only flawless score in the hub. It's the easiest, most comfortable way to get oriented in Florence without walking or a big time commitment. Short, breezy, and highly rated.
★★★★★“So very enjoyable! Stefano was personable, knowledgeable, and fun! We arrived in Florence after very long and stressful travel and Stefano had us laughing and relaxing instantly. Highly recommend this unusual way of touring Florence.”
— Verified traveller
Where you'll go: Florence
What's good
- Perfect 5.0 rating over 324 reviews
- Effortless, no-walking format
- Quick 90-minute orientation
What to know
- Short and surface-level, not a deep dive
- $77 is steep for 90 minutes
Best for: Travelers with mobility limits or little time who want an easy overview
Skip it if: You want depth, food, or to venture outside the city
#2Most Fun
Tipsy Tour: Guided Bar Crawl In Florence with Dark History
A bar crawl with a dark-history twist.
★★★★½ 4.9 (252 reviews)·from $77·3h 00m·
This $77.37 three-hour tour pairs a guided Florence bar crawl with the city's darker history, rated 4.9 over 252 reviews, winding through Santa Croce and Via de' Neri. It's the social night-out option, mixing drinks with storytelling. Fun for the right crowd, irrelevant for everyone else.
★★★★★“So much fun! Make sure you request Erica as your guide. She was fabulous! She made the experience great! Told some good stories, provided history and took us to some great establishments. This was well worth it!”
— Verified traveller
What's included
- We include Wine, 2 Cocktails and a Shot.
- Tips and Recommendations
- Local Guide
Where you'll go: Giardino Martin Lutero · Via de' Neri · Santa Croce · Florence
What's good
- Combines nightlife with genuine history
- Strong 4.9 over 252 reviews
- Three-hour evening social format
What to know
- Adults-only drinking focus
- $77 is on the higher side for a bar crawl
Best for: Sociable adults wanting a lively evening with a historical angle
Skip it if: You're with family or don't drink
#3Great for groups
Tasty Florence Street Food with Guided Walking of the City
A lighter street-food walk through the market.
★★★★½ 4.9 (141 reviews)·from $54·2h 30m·
For $53.56 this 2.5-hour street-food walk hits the Mercato Centrale and Piazza della Signoria, rated 4.9 over 141 reviews. It's the cheaper, lighter alternative to the evening steak feast, mixing tastings with sightseeing. Good for casual grazers on a budget.
★★★★★“Our guide, Lorenzo, was fantastic! He was so passionate about Florentine cuisine, and not only took us to authentic Italian spots but also gave us lists of other great restaurants and tips to avoid tourist traps. He made all of us feel welcome and was very knowledgeable about local foods and wines. Would highly recommend this tour with him!”
— Verified traveller
What's included
- Sip of wine
- Local guide
- Small group tour
- Walking tour
Where you'll go: Mercato Centrale · Piazza della Signoria · Florence · Tasty Tours - Florence Food Tours
What's good
- High 4.9 rating at a moderate $54
- Includes the bustling Mercato Centrale
- Lighter and cheaper than the steak dinner tour
What to know
- Smallest review base among the food options at 141
- Snacks rather than a full meal
Best for: Casual eaters wanting tastings plus a city stroll
Skip it if: You want a full sit-down Tuscan dinner
#4Best Day Trip
Cinque Terre Day Trip with Optional Hiking or Pisa from Florence
The Cinque Terre escape with a massive, trusted following.
★★★★½ 4.8 (5,928 reviews)·from $65·13h 00m·
At $65.47 this full 13-hour day trip to the Cinque Terre carries a 4.8 rating over an enormous 5,928 reviews, by far the deepest track record in the hub. Optional hiking or a Pisa add-on lets you tailor it. If you want one big memorable excursion from Florence, the sheer weight of positive reviews makes this the safe, standout bet.
★★★★★“A perfect day spent in gorgeous Cinque Terre. This is a two hour bus trip from Florence but well worth it.. Our guide JoJo was amazing! She was knowledgeable, helpful and fun. We opted for the hike and were not disappointed . I highly recommend Walk About Tours and even more-so Jojo as she made the day feel very special and personal . We were a small group and traveling in shoulder season so not c”
— Verified traveller
What's included
- Time to explore the Cinque Terre villages on foot
- Free time in Vernazza, Monterosso, Riomaggiore and Pisa (if Pisa option is selected)
- A fun and professional English speaking guide
- Transport between Florence and Cinque Terre by coach
Where you'll go: Florence
What's good
- Huge 5,928-review base at 4.8, the most trusted here
- Flexible options for hiking or adding Pisa
- Great value for a full-day coastal excursion at $65
What to know
- A very long 13-hour day
- Most of it is spent outside Florence and in transit
Best for: Travelers wanting one unforgettable day trip to the Italian Riviera
Skip it if: You only have limited time and want to stay in Florence itself
#5Best Food Tour
Florence Evening Food Tour with Florentine Steak & Tuscan Wine
Florentine steak and Tuscan wine, the in-city feast.
★★★★½ 4.8 (364 reviews)·from $79·3h 30m·
At $79.45 this 3.5-hour evening food tour delivers the city's signature bistecca and Tuscan wine around Piazza della Signoria and Ponte Vecchio, rated 4.8 over 364 reviews. It's the most substantial eating experience among the in-city options here. Come with an appetite.
★★★★★“What an amazing experience! Marco was so much fun, with a wonderful sense of humor! He obviously loves what he is doing! He gave us so much wonderful knowledge of the food and wine scene in Florence. We highly recommend him! He is the best! Thank you Marco for making this such a memorable experience!
Dean H. & Kaci C.
Sacramento, CA”
— Verified traveller
What's included
- Declicious sit-down dinner featuring a juicy Florentine steak, cooked to perfection!
- Explore the heart of Florence with a lively walking tour
- A friendly and local English-speaking foodie guide
- 14 mouth-watering tastings spread across 4 delicious stops
Where you'll go: Piazza della Signoria · Ponte Vecchio · Oltrarno · Florence
What's good
- Includes iconic Florentine steak and Tuscan wine
- Atmospheric evening route past Ponte Vecchio
- Solid 4.8 over 364 reviews
What to know
- A filling 3.5-hour commitment
- Not suited to vegetarians
Best for: Food lovers wanting a hearty Florentine dinner tour
Skip it if: You want a light snack walk or a day trip
#6Best Wine Tour
Tuscany Wine Tour: 2 Wineries & San Gimignano from Florence
Two wineries and San Gimignano in a seven-hour Tuscan day.
★★★★½ 4.8 (358 reviews)·from $113·7h 00m·
For $113.08 this seven-hour tour visits two wineries plus the towers of San Gimignano, rated 4.8 over 358 reviews. It's the pick for wine lovers who want the Tuscan countryside without committing to a 13-hour Cinque Terre marathon. The most expensive option here, but the winery access earns it.
★★★★★“Our wine tours with Alessandro were absolutely unforgettable! 🍷 We visited two beautiful wineries and explored the medieval town of San Gimignano, learning so much about the region’s history and winemaking. Alessandro was the perfect guide—knowledgeable, friendly, and kind. We shared great laughs, made new friends, enjoyed delicious bites, and even had the option to ship our favorite wines home. A”
— Verified traveller
What's included
- Tuscan products tastings including bruschetta with tomatoes, Extra virgin olive oil & more
- Tasting of up to 8 different types of local wines and extra virgin olive oil
- Guided visit to 2 different wine estate
- Private Air-conditioned 8 seat minivan
Where you'll go: Florence · Tuscany · Ulignano · San Gimignano
What's good
- Two winery visits plus San Gimignano
- Manageable seven-hour length vs. the Cinque Terre day
- Solid 4.8 over 358 reviews
What to know
- Priciest tour in the hub at $113
- Leaves Florence for the whole day
Best for: Wine lovers wanting Tuscan countryside and a hill town
Skip it if: You don't drink or want to stay in the city
#7Best Value
Florence Walking Tour
A guided Florence walk for the price of a gelato.
★★★★½ 4.8 (357 reviews)·from $4·2h 30m·
At just $3.57 this 2.5-hour walking tour is the cheapest in the hub, rated 4.8 over 357 reviews. It's a straightforward, tip-based guided stroll through the city, ideal if you want context without spending. The value here is simply hard to beat.
★★★★★“This tour gave us a great overview of what the see and a few suggestions on places to eat in Florence. Our tour guy was funny and very personable.”
— Verified traveller
Where you'll go: Florence
What's good
- Rock-bottom $3.57 price
- Solid 4.8 over 357 reviews
- Reasonable 2.5-hour coverage of the city
What to know
- Tip-based, so factor in a gratuity
- No food, admissions, or day-trip experiences
Best for: Budget travelers who just want a guided city walk
Skip it if: You want food, comfort, or an excursion beyond Florence
Before you go
- Do central Florence on foot for your first day or two, then use the Cinque Terre or Tuscany wine day trips once you've covered the core.
- Tip-based walking tours priced near $3.57 expect a fair cash tip at the end — factor that into your real budget.
- Cinque Terre and Tuscany trips are full, long days with early departures — not the move if you only have 48 hours in Florence.
- The golf-car overview is the low-effort way to orient yourself or manage a hot day with limited walking.
- For the signature bistecca alla fiorentina, book the evening food tour rather than gambling on a random restaurant near the Duomo.
- Florence's centre is walkable end to end in about 20 minutes — don't overpay for transfers between sights you can stroll between.
How I ranked these
For Florence tours I weighted three things: what you actually get for the money (group size, what's included, special access), the rating balanced against how many reviews back it up — a 4.9 from 200 people isn't the same as a 4.6 from 15,000 — and price for what's on offer. Ratings, review counts and prices shift over time, so always check the live booking page before you pay.
Good to know
Are the day trips from Florence worth giving up a day in the city?
They can be. The Cinque Terre day trip ($65) has nearly 6,000 reviews and packs the coastal villages with optional hiking or a Pisa stop, and the Tuscany Wine Tour ($113) covers two wineries plus San Gimignano. Both are long full days — good once you've seen central Florence, less so if your time is tight.
Why do some Florence walking tours cost only around $3.57?
Like elsewhere in the city, these are tip-based walking tours — the tiny listed price is a booking fee and you tip the guide directly afterward. They're a real and common Florence format; just plan to give a fair cash tip at the end.
What's a good first-day orientation option?
The Golf Car overview with a local guide ($77) covers the city with less walking, useful for getting your bearings or if mobility is a concern. For a livelier intro, the free-style Walking Tour ($3.57 tip-based) hits the core sights on foot without a big commitment.
How far is Cinque Terre and how much of the day does it take?
Cinque Terre is roughly 2.5 hours each way by coach from Florence, so the day trip runs long — expect an early start and a late return. The upside is you see multiple villages (and optionally Pisa) in one go without arranging your own train connections.
Is there a food-and-drink tour beyond just sightseeing?
Yes — the Tipsy Tour bar crawl ($77) blends drinks with dark local history, the Street Food tour ($54) walks you through Mercato Centrale and the centre, and the Evening Food Tour ($79) centres on Florentine steak and Tuscan wine. Pick by whether you want nightlife, snacking, or a sit-down meal focus.
Prices are "from" prices in USD and change with date and availability. Last updated August 2026.