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Walking tours

Walking tours in Florence

A walking tour gives you Florence at street level, with someone to explain it. The most comfortable months are March to June and September–October, with highs around 74°F (23°C) and about 7 rainy days a month.

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How to pick a good walking tour

  1. Free tours are paid in tips at the end. Paid tours cap the group size and usually go deeper into one theme.
  2. Wear shoes you can walk in for two to three hours, often on cobbles or hills.
  3. Book an early start in hot months. Guides keep to the shade, but midday streets still bake.
  4. Pick one theme (old town, food, history, street art) rather than a tour that tries to cover the whole city.

Florence month by month

Averages for Florence, 1991–2020.

MonthJanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDec
High °F (°C)52 (11)55 (13)61 (16)68 (20)76 (24)84 (29)90 (32)90 (32)81 (27)71 (22)60 (16)53 (11)
Low °F (°C)36 (2)37 (3)41 (5)47 (8)53 (12)61 (16)65 (18)65 (19)59 (15)52 (11)44 (6)37 (3)
Rainy days87798534691010
Sunset (15th)5:03 pm5:44 pm6:20 pm7:58 pm8:33 pm8:59 pm8:55 pm8:20 pm7:26 pm6:32 pm4:50 pm4:38 pm

Questions

When is the best time for walking tours in Florence?

March to June and September–October. Expect highs around 74°F (23°C) and about 7 rainy days a month. The least comfortable months are December and January.

Where can I book walking tours in Florence?

The tours above book on Viator. Compare group size, duration, what is included and the cancellation terms before you pick one.

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