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Florence Horse-Drawn Carriage Tour in the Old Town

A slow, romantic ride through Florence's historic center.

Private tour — just your group 1 hour Up to 25 guests Free itinerary changes Local expert guide
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Overview

A private, licensed-guide-accompanied horse-drawn carriage ride through Florence's historic center, past the Duomo and Ponte Vecchio.

Pass through some of the most iconic areas of the city, including Piazza della Signoria, the Duomo, and the Ponte Vecchio, accompanied by a licensed tour guide sharing curiosities, anecdotes, and stories along the way.

Highlights

  • Romantic, slow pace A relaxed alternative to a walking tour, ideal for special occasions.
  • Licensed guide included Real commentary and stories accompany the ride.

What Stops Does This Tour Make?

A popular starting point — every Voyzo itinerary is fully customizable, so we'll shape the order and stops around your group.

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Pickup

Departs from central Florence — confirm exact meeting point when booking.

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Romantic, slow pace

A relaxed alternative to a walking tour, ideal for special occasions.

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Licensed guide included

Real commentary and stories accompany the ride.

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Drop-off

Back to your hotel, home, or the airport — whenever your day wraps up.

What's Included

A private vehicle and driver, just for your group
A professional, knowledgeable local guide
Door-to-door pickup and drop-off
A fully customizable itinerary built around you
All tolls, parking, and fuel

What's Not Included

Attraction admission tickets, unless noted as included
Meals and snacks
Gratuities for your guide or driver
Personal expenses

Why Book a Private Tour With Voyzo?

Your group only — never combined with strangers
Crowded 50+ seat group buses
Fully custom stops, built around you
A fixed script with no flexibility
Door-to-door pickup, wherever you're staying
Meeting at a fixed public meeting point
Direct, transparent pricing — no marketplace markup
Third-party booking fees

Important Information

Know Before You Book

  • Group size can range from 1 to 25 guests — we match the vehicle to your party.
  • Pricing depends on group size, vehicle, and tour length, and is confirmed after your quote request.
  • Tour duration is flexible — the times shown are a typical starting point.

Know Before You Go

  • We'll confirm your exact pickup time and vehicle details after booking.
  • Bring a camera, comfortable shoes, and weather-appropriate layers.
  • Your pickup address is required to finalize the itinerary.

Special Requests

  • Mobility needs, dietary notes, or accessibility requirements? Let us know when requesting your quote and we'll arrange accordingly.
  • Traveling with young children or larger groups — just tell us, and we'll recommend the right vehicle.

Frequently Asked Questions

Yes — the slow, gentle pace works well for families as well as couples.
Once your quote is accepted, we'll confirm your exact pickup time, vehicle, and driver details by email ahead of your tour date.
Yes — reach out to our team any time before your tour and we'll do our best to accommodate itinerary or schedule changes.

About This Tour

A private, licensed-guide-accompanied horse-drawn carriage ride through Florence's historic center, past the Duomo and Ponte Vecchio. Pass through some of the most iconic areas of the city, including Piazza della Signoria, the Duomo, and the Ponte Vecchio, accompanied by a licensed tour guide sharing curiosities, anecdotes, and stories along the way.

Piazza della Signoria has been Florence's political stage since the 13th century — the land was seized from the Uberti family and razed in 1266 after their Ghibelline faction lost the Battle of Benevento, clearing the ground for what became the city's main square. It's also a somber site: Girolamo Savonarola, the Dominican friar who briefly ruled Florence after the Medici were expelled, was burned at the stake here in 1498.

The Palazzo Vecchio overlooking the square has been Florence's seat of government since construction began in 1299; completed by 1322 and originally known as the Palazzo della Signoria, it has never stopped serving as city hall in the seven centuries since — a rare run of continuous use for any building this old.

Ponte Vecchio, the carriage's last real stop, wasn't always lined with jewelers. The bridge dates to 1345, but its shops housed butchers and tanners for nearly 250 years until 1593, when Duke Ferdinand I ordered them replaced with goldsmiths — reportedly because the earlier trades produced too much mess and stench so close to the Medici's own Vasari Corridor overhead.

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