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Florence 101 Orientation Tour

Book our Florence 101 Orientation Tour to discover Florence. Whether you are a student, on a sabbatical or looking to buy or rent, we show you what you need to know.

Your Essential Guide to Florence for Longer Stays

Moving to a new city can be overwhelming, but our Florence 101 Orientation Tour is designed to help you transition smoothly. Whether you’re a student, sabbatical traveler, or planning to live in Florence long-term, this tour offers practical insights to make your stay stress-free and enjoyable.

Florence for Students

If you’re coming to Florence for university or study abroad, we’ll guide you through everything you need to know, from student safety tips to the best local cafes for studying and remote work. Learn where to buy bus tickets, how to navigate public transport, and the best affordable places to eat.

Florence for Sabbaticals & Long-Term Visitors

Planning an extended stay? Whether you’re renting for a few months or considering purchasing property, we offer tailored real estate insights, neighborhood recommendations, and must-know local services like post offices, markets, and the best areas to live.

Exploring Florence’s Hidden Gems

Florence is filled with hidden artistic and historical treasures. If you’re interested in discovering the local culture, we can arrange an orientation tour with an art historian guide who will introduce you to lesser-known but fascinating sites in your neighborhood.

Looking to Buy or Rent in Florence?

We connect you with trusted local professionals, including:
✔️ Real estate agencies for finding the perfect home
✔️ Lawyers & tax consultants to guide you through legal matters
✔️ Architects & renovation experts to help transform your space
✔️ Interior designers & material suppliers for the best local décor

Already Have a Place in Florence?

If you’ve already arranged housing, we tailor the tour to your area, helping you navigate your new neighborhood with confidence. From grocery stores to must-visit local bars, we ensure you feel at home.


What You’ll Love About the Florence 101 Orientation Tour:

  • Custom-Tailored to Your Needs – Whether you’re a student, on sabbatical, or an expat, we adapt the tour to suit your interests.
  • Expert Local Guides – Learn from guides who know Florence inside and out.
  • Practical & Time-Saving Advice – Save time with insider tips on transportation, daily life, and real estate.
  • Explore Like a Local – Discover hidden gems and authentic neighborhoods beyond the tourist spots.
  • Perfect for Anyone Considering a Longer Stay – A must for those moving to Florence or staying long-term.

FAQs – Florence 101 Orientation Tour

1. How long is the Florence 101 Orientation Tour?
The tour typically lasts 2-3 hours, but we can adjust it based on your needs.

2. Can I request a specific neighborhood for the tour?
Yes! If you already have a place in Florence, we’ll customize the tour to focus on your local area. If you’re still deciding where to stay, we can show you the best neighborhoods.

3. Will this tour help me find a rental or property to buy?
We don’t provide real estate services directly, but we offer recommendations for trusted real estate agents, legal consultants, and property experts.

4. Is this tour suitable for students?
Absolutely! We provide safety tips, show you key student-friendly locations, and guide you through daily essentials like public transport and grocery shopping.

5. Can this tour be combined with other Florence tours?
Yes! Many guests pair this tour with our Florence Walking Tour, Uffizi Masterpieces Tour, or Private David Tour to explore more of the city.

 

What else to do in Florence? Try out these similar tours:

  • Early Morning Florence Walk – an early morning version of our Florence Walking Tour – beat the heat, and the crowds and enjoy the city to yourselves!
  • The Original David Tour – Visit the must-see David sculpture by Michelangelo at the Accademia Museum with our fantastic guides, skip-the-line and discover its beauty!
  • Masterpieces of the Uffizi – The best tour of the Uffizi galleries out there! Everyone is astounded at how fun our tour of the Uffizi is, where you meet all the big names of art history and understand what made these artworks so important
  • (Currently only running private versions)

 

 

 

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We accept most major credit cards and payment forms. Please see the bottom of our website for the payment types accepted.

Most of our customers enjoy having the benefits of a private tour. You have your own guide. You can have rest stops when you like. We can tailor the tour to suit your needs and preferences. We always choose the best guide for your needs, whether you are a family, an art school, or a company doing an incentive event.

All our tours except our Sex, Drugs and Renaissance tour are kid friendly. When doing a private tour with us, you have your own guide, so tell us in the notes of the booking the ages of your kids and we will tailor the tour and choose a guide that’s great for kids for you. We also have 4 special kids’ tours in Florence.

All tours are conducted in English only unless otherwise noted or requested. Other languages available for all private tours on request.

We are offering mainly Private and some Semi-private tours at the moment. We do not offer many semi private small group tours anymore due to the consequences of the Covid-19 pandemic. The difference between Private and Semi-private is that the private tours are fully private tours with your own guide and the Semi-private are small shared group tours where individuals can join others.

The shared group tour runs in English only, but we can arrange private tours in other languages.

Snacks are allowed (better not to snack inside the churches) you will have a break at a café around 11.30am

This tour runs rain or shine!

Yes, the original Florence Walk is kid and family friendly. We also have a private Florence for Kids tour.

This is a 3 hour walking tour that includes church entry but there are no steps.

We allow a maximum of 15 adults per group. We do our best to keep the groups small, on rare occasions we may need to be slightly over.  

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