Close Protection · Tuscany, Italy

Bodyguard in Florence

Discreet protection in the heart of Tuscany.

The Renaissance city

Quiet protection among the masterpieces.

Florence draws collectors, executives, fashion houses and royalty to its historic centre, its private palazzi and the estates of the surrounding Chianti hills. Crowded streets, high-value events and visible wealth create a specific protection challenge.

From the Duomo and the Oltrarno to Fiesole and the Chianti estates, and across fashion and auction events, Algoz arranges protection that lets clients move freely through the city while remaining entirely at ease.

Key Security Risks in Florence

Crowded streets, visible wealth.

Crowds

Dense Historic Centre

Narrow, heavily touristed streets that complicate movement, surveillance and egress.

Events

Fashion & Auctions

High-value events and showrooms that concentrate wealthy guests and attention.

Estates

Country Estate Exposure

Isolated Chianti and hillside estates with valuable guests and open access.

Press

Media & Tracking

Attention and real-time social posts that reveal location and movement patterns.

Assets

Art & Valuables

Transport and display of high-value art, jewellery and collections.

Theft

Opportunistic Crime

Targeted pickpocketing and theft of valuables around landmarks and venues.

Bodyguard Services in Florence

City and country, covered.

CPOs

Italian-Licensed Officers

Discreet operatives compliant with Italian private-security law, fluent in English and Italian.

Estates

Palazzo & Estate Security

Residential coverage and access control for city palazzi and country estates.

Events

Event & Showroom Cover

Discreet protection and access management for fashion, auction and private events.

Assets

Art & Valuables Escort

Secure movement and oversight for high-value art, jewellery and collections.

Transfers

Airport & Tuscany Transfers

Secure arrivals via Florence and Pisa, and movement across Tuscany.

Excellence, Discreetly Delivered

"Protection that lets clients move through the city's beauty undisturbed - present where it matters, invisible everywhere else."

Algoz Group - Florence

Hire a Bodyguard in Florence

Protection across Florence & Tuscany.

Share your itinerary, your venues and your dates, and we will coordinate discreet protection across the region.

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Italian Legal Framework

Why protection in Florence must be licensed.

Under Italian law, bodyguard is not an independent freelance occupation. Personal protection falls under the TULPS (Royal Decree 773/1931) and is delivered through Prefettura-authorised security institutes whose operatives - Guardie Particolari Giurate (GPG) - are sworn, vetted and licensed.

Algoz coordinates protection in Florence exclusively through this licensed framework, with every operative Prefettura-authorised, NDA-bound and discreet. See how our close protection works, add concierge and secure transport, or extend across Rome and Milan.

Indicative Investment

What protection in Florence costs.

As a guide, professional close protection in Italy is, in 2026, typically EUR 500–800 per day for a single principal on twelve-hour cover, with the final rate confirmed on enquiry and no obligation. Specialist profiles, armed or armoured requirements, short-notice mobilisation and peak season carry a premium. Read our full close protection pricing guide, how a security driver works, and how modern close protection is run.

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Important Legal Notice — Security & Close Protection

Algoz FZ-LLC (Trade License 5033995 | TRN 105119056700001) is licensed for Businessmen Services and Lifestyle Development Consultancy by RAKEZ. We do not directly provide armed or unarmed security, bodyguard or close-protection services. All operational execution is performed exclusively by licensed third-party partners holding the necessary local permits (e.g. Italy's private-security framework (guardia particolare giurata licensing under the TULPS), authorised by the competent Prefettura). We provide direct assistance and support in partnership with local regulated providers, complying with local laws. Clients are responsible for obtaining any required approvals. Armed services require a minimum 30-day lead time for authorisation, which may be refused. All activities comply with UAE laws and RAKEZ regulations.

Bodyguard in Florence - Frequently Asked Questions

Why use Algoz rather than hiring a local security agency in Florence directly?

Because vetting an unknown local security agency in Florence yourself is where the real risk lies. Standards, licensing and discipline vary widely between firms, and a principal cannot tell a properly licensed, reliable operator from an underqualified one until something goes wrong in the field, when it is already too late. Algoz knows the Florence market in Italy: we have already worked with these providers, vetted them and kept only the best. Engage us and we select the right team for your profile, brief them under NDA and supervise them closely against our own standard throughout - so you gain genuine local knowledge and full licensing without gambling on an untested agency. One accountable point of contact owns the outcome, and you are never left managing an unfamiliar vendor in a foreign city.

Is it legal to hire a bodyguard in Italy, and do they need a licence?

Yes, but personal protection in Italy is regulated. Under the TULPS (Royal Decree 773/1931), protection is delivered by Prefettura-authorised security institutes whose officers are sworn, licensed Guardie Particolari Giurate (GPG); bodyguard is not a freelance profession. Algoz coordinates only licensed Italian operatives, so your detail is fully compliant.

Do you protect visiting families and principals in Florence?

Yes. Licensed officers cover residences, heritage and museum visits, shopping and events for visiting families, with multilingual officers and discreet, NDA-backed delivery.

Do you cover both the city and country estates?

Yes. We provide protection in the historic centre and at palazzi, and residential security for Chianti and hillside estates, including access control and overnight presence.

Can you secure fashion, auction or private events?

Yes. We provide discreet protection, guest screening and access management for showrooms, auctions and private celebrations.

Can you escort high-value art or valuables?

Yes. We arrange secure movement and oversight for art, jewellery and collections in coordination with your specialists.

Are your operatives licensed in Italy?

Yes. All operational execution is carried out by partners holding the required Italian private-security licensing, fluent in English and Italian with further languages on request.

Can the client choose the bodyguard they prefer?

In many cases, yes. Given sufficient notice, and provided the request can be accommodated without compromising safety, the client may select the profile of the operative, and in most engagements is offered this choice. It cannot, however, override our professional security assessment, which always takes precedence.