7 Florence Ghost Tours Worth Staying Up For

1.The Dark Side of Florence: Mysteries and Legends

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 2,785 reviews · 1 hour 45 minutes (approx.) · from $3Our pick

Walk from Santissima Annunziata to Ponte Vecchio with an English-speaking guide such as Antonio, Glenda, or Angela. Expect Medici intrigue, ghost stories, assassinations, torture, hidden symbols, and the memory of Florence’s 1993 mafia bombing. Dress warmly and wear good shoes.

“This was a tour that you need to do to experience another side of Florence. Antonio, our guide, was really funny and engaging - he delivered content in a way that was mysterious yet deadpan, he could honestly do standup comedy! We learned more about the history of Florence and there were some amazing things he pointed out that you otherwise would not have noticed while walking around the city. We spent 4 days in Florence and walked past the same places at least 3 times and never saw what Antonio pointed out to us, and the meaning behind them. Dress warmly if you are doing this in the cold…”

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2.Tipsy Tour: Guided Bar Crawl In Florence with Dark History

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 271 reviews · 3 hours (approx.) · from $78

Join Carpe Diem Tours at 8 pm for a three-hour Florence night out with wine, two cocktails, a shot, and stories of Medici scandals, brothels, and wine windows. Guides such as Zofia, Juliette, Anna, Didar, and Tonia lead the walk in English. A private upgrade is available.

“It was an absolutely wonderful time. I was in a small tour group of about 6-7 people total so the experience was very personal. There was a lot of time at each location we visited which I found to be very important as it didn’t feel rushed whatsoever. I certainly learned a lot personally not only about some of the history and significance of each location that we had visited but also the drinks that we had at each location. I also am allergic to nuts and while normally for drinks this is not a concern (apart from Amaretto) I still was incredibly appreciative of the care that was taken…”

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3.Dark Secrets & Scandals Evening Walking Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 120 reviews · 1.5 hours · from $16

Walk Florence after sunset with an English-speaking guide such as Stefano, Marcello, or Angela. Hear stories of Medici scandals, family feuds, and tragic romances while passing Palazzo Strozzi, Piazza della Signoria, Ponte Vecchio, Palazzo Pitti, and Ponte Santa Trinita.

“The tour was wonderfully A good easy walk. And Stefano was very patient, kind, and knowledgeable. Highly recommend if youre interested in a quick peek into Florentine history”

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4.Florence Inferno: Dante’s Haunted Exploration Game and Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 33 reviews · 1 to 2 hours (approx.) · from $7

Start at Piazza della SS. Annunziata and follow a Dante-themed phone game through Florence, solving ten interactive puzzles on foot. You control the pace, can pause anytime, and finish on Via del Proconsolo. This private, English-language experience takes about one to two hours and has no physical guide.

“Ho trascorso una bella serata con la mia famiglia alla ricerca degli indizi che ci proponeva il gioco, facendo una bella passeggiata di quasi 2 ore per il centro di Firenze.”

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5.Florence Crimes, Murders & Ghosts Walking Tour with Tastings

★★★★★★★★★★4.9 · 24 reviews · 90 minutes - 2 hours · from $34

Walk through Florence with guides such as Gabriel, Ilaria, and Ezgi as you hear tales of executions, prisons, Beatrice Cenci, and the 1984 Monster of Florence. Along the way, stop for Tuscan wine, cold cuts, vegetarian specialties, cantucci, and Vin Santo. Tours run in English or Spanish.

“So much fun, our guide was lovely, the food was delicious. Highly recommend.”

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6.Florence Haunted Secrets: Echoes of the Dead Exploration Game

★★★★★★★★★★4.0 · 9 reviews · 1 hour (approx.) · from $7

Follow an English audio tour through Florence’s historic center, beginning in Piazza della Signoria and ending near Via de’ Vecchietti. You solve clues on your phone, learn about places such as Palazzo Vecchio and the Bigallo, and play offline at your own pace without a physical guide.

“This is a total waste of time. We hoped for an interactive and informative walking tour about the monster of Florence, but it was just poor clues and had nothing to do with the crimes. I wouldn’t waste your money on this.”

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7.Ghost & Crimes Walking Tour with Tastings and Wine

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 6 reviews · 2 hours · from $58

Join Ilaria for a two-hour Florence walk through stories of Savonarola, witches, alchemy, and the Duomo’s secrets. You’ll stop for Chianti, Tuscan meats, cheese, cantucci, and Vin Santo, with the route ending at Il Cernacchio Food & Wine.

“Ilaria was a friendly and funny guide. The tour is quite quick and you even get a glass of wine”

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