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Details of Florence

Ciao and welcome! I’m so happy you’re here. I created Details of Florence to share my love for this incredible city—its art, flavors, stories, and hidden corners. This is my personal Florence travel guide for you. Whether you’re planning your first visit or returning for more, I’m here to help you experience Florence like a local—authentic, personal, and full of unforgettable details. Let’s discover the magic together!

Discover Florence

Discover & Enjoy

Tips and tricks to enjoy the city at its fullest. Request a consultation, city walk, cooking class and learn about my own favourite places.

TRavel Tips

All of the basics you need for travelling to Florence. Transportation, things to do, safety and other practical things you may need.

Blog

Both lots of tips, tricks and ideas, as well as some personal reflections on living my life in Florence, Tuscany and Italy in general.

Your local friend in Florence

About me

Benvenuti to Details of Florence!

Welcome to my little Florentine corner of the internet—I’m so happy you’re here!

I’m Esther, and I’ve proudly called Florence home since 2017. From the moment I arrived, this city completely stole my heart. That’s why I created Details of Florence—a place where I share my love for this city and offer a Florence travel guide filled with local insight, tips, and inspiration.

Whether you’re visiting for a few days, planning a longer stay, or just dreaming of Italy from afar, this Florence travel guide is here to help. I offer personal trip planning, custom itineraries, city walks, cooking classes, and support for special occasions.

Need help creating the perfect day in Florence? Or just looking for the best gelato? I’ve got you covered.

If you prefer to explore on your own, you’ll find plenty of helpful articles on the site—hidden gems, food tips, and unique things to do in Florence, all from a local perspective.

Think of me as your friend in Florence—here to make your trip truly unforgettable.

Let’s plan something amazing—together!

Reviews

What My Clients Say

Details of Florence is the perfect choice for seeing the city without the tourists. Esther is kind, knowledgeable and fun. Prior to our arrival in Florence, she spent weeks tailoring and customizing our trip, based our our requests. She put together a fabulous restaurant guide as well. On the day of our tour, Esther arrived at our hotel and we began a fun day together, seeing some wonderful things in Florence we would have otherwise missed. Choosing Details of Florence is like seeing the city with a friend!

Esther is an amazing guide, knowing and always smiling. You can tell that she really love Florence and her passion really makes the difference on any other tour. The best thing for me is that she customized the experience base on your interests and needs, that's very rare on all the platform or agency around that still making the same thing from decades.

Esther is amazing to work with. She helped us plan an incredible wedding in Florence. She was diligent and patient with us as we worked though choices and decisions. Her knowledge of the area and ability to find anything we asked for, was astounding. I look forward to working with her on future vacations. Thank you for all you did Esther. I look forward to our next meeting!

Esther provided much explanation during our amazing tour in florence. It was very relaxed and open to questions. It was very interesting.

Details of Florence is the perfect choice for seeing the city without the tourists. Esther is kind, knowledgeable and fun. Prior to our arrival in Florence, she spent weeks tailoring and customizing our trip, based on our requests. She put together a fabulous restaurant guide as well. On the day of our tour, Esther arrived at our hotel and we began a fun day together, seeing some wonderful things in Florence we would have otherwise missed. Choosing Details of Florence is like seeing the city with a friend!

A great friend to have in Florence. Very knowledgeable, friendly and accommodating!

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Plan the trip of a lifetime!

Planning a trip to a foreign country can get overwhelming fast—there are so many places to go, things to see, and decisions to make. But if you’ve landed here, chances are you’re heading to Italy (yay!), and you’re either considering Florence as one of your stops… or perhaps you’re planning your entire adventure around the Capital of the Renaissance.

Either way—you’re in exactly the right place.

First things first: did you know Florence is the capital of Tuscany? That means you’re not just visiting a city—you’re stepping into an entire region filled with magic. From truffle hunts in oak forests and lazy afternoons by the sea, to medieval hilltop towns and tiny wine bars hidden down cobbled lanes—Tuscany has it all.

So, if you’re dreaming of a trip that goes beyond the selfie-spots and TikTok hypes—a trip full of genuine moments, quiet beauty, and unforgettable details—then I’d love to help you make it happen.

Of course, I can’t promise we’ll avoid all the crowds (Florence is popular for a reason!), but what I can promise is scenic routes, tucked-away treasures, and experiences that feel personal, meaningful, and truly yours.

Curious? Great! Send me a message, and let’s set up a call to get to know each other. I can’t wait to hear what kind of adventure you’re dreaming up.