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What is a custom tour to Florence?
A custom tour to Florence is a private, fully personalized itinerary built around your dates, interests, and budget. Instead of following a fixed group schedule, you work with a local expert to choose experiences like Uffizi and Accademia private morning, Leather and goldsmith workshops, and Tuscan truffle hunt with a family. Travelers typically spend 7–10 days in Florence, visiting in April–May, September–October, with custom tours starting from around €2,000 per person.
A custom tour to Florence is not the same trip as a package. It's designed around you — your pace, your interests, your dates — with a local partner who lives there and knows which streets are worth the walk and which are worth skipping. A custom Florence tour books private time with the Davids — Donatello's, Verrocchio's, Michelangelo's — a leather workshop in Santa Croce, and a sunset aperitivo at Piazzale Michelangelo before the bus crowds arrive.
Florence sits in Italy in Europe, and rewards travelers who go beyond the highlights. Our custom itineraries start with the icons — Uffizi and Accademia private morning and Medici hidden passages private access — then pivot to the kind of local moments that make a trip memorable: a morning with a private guide, a quiet hour at Chianti wine day before the crowds arrive, and an evening chosen just for you.
Plan for April–May, September–October as the best window to visit. A one-week custom trip starts from €2,000 per person, including private guides, curated hotels, and flexible transport — peak weeks cost more, shoulder months less. Florence sits in the comfortable mid-range of our destinations for price.
Our recommended months are April–May, September–October. Here's a month-by-month view with planning notes.
Hand-picked moments from our local operators. Every custom tour includes a selection of these, or something better if we find it.
Two starting points — your real itinerary is custom. We build from here.
The best time to visit Florence is April–May, September–October. These months offer the best balance of weather, availability, and pricing. Peak holiday weeks cost more and get crowded; shoulder months are often our favorite.
Most travelers spend 5–8 days in Florence as a single destination, or 10–14 days when combining with nearby regions. A custom tour lets you stretch or compress based on what you want to see.
Schengen visa (most travelers); 90 days visa-free for US/UK/CA. Requirements change — always check with the local consulate or your country's travel advisory before booking flights.
Mid-range custom tours to Florence start from around €2,000 per person for a 7-day trip including accommodation, private guides, and transport. Luxury and adventure packages scale from there.
Packing depends on season and activities, but always include comfortable walking shoes, layered clothing for temperature shifts, a universal adapter, and respectful clothing for religious sites. Your custom itinerary comes with a tailored packing list.
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