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Explore Florence, the cradle of the Renaissance, on a captivating outdoor walking tour through its historic center, where art, history, and architecture come alive.
Start at the Basilica of Saint Maria Novella, admired for its elegant marble façade, then continue to the Basilica of Saint Lorenzo, closely linked to the Medici family and its unfinished Michelangelo façade.
Walk through artisan streets to reach Piazza del Duomo, home to the Cathedral of Saint Maria del Fiore, Giotto’s Bell Tower, and the Baptistery of Saint Giovanni—icons of Florence’s artistic heritage.
Continue to Piazza del Mercato Nuovo with the lucky “Porcellino”, then admire the legendary Ponte Vecchio and its historic goldsmith shops.
Follow the Vasari Corridor view along the Arno before reaching Piazza della Signoria, the political heart of Florence with Palazzo Vecchio and Michelangelo’s David replica.
End the experience at the stunning Basilica of Saint Croce, resting place of Italy’s greatest figures.
What's Included
Meeting and pickup
Meeting point with the tour guide at Piazza Santa Maria Novella square, next to the obelisk. The local guide will have a license badge around the neck clearly visible
Itinerary
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1Basilica of Santa Maria Novella
The Basilica of Santa Maria Novella in Florence is one of the city’s most important Renaissance churches, famous for its elegant white and green marble façade designed by Alberti. Inside, it preserves important works by artists such as Masaccio, Giotto, and Ghirlandaio, and it is part of an ancient Dominican complex with cloisters and monastic spaces ( external visit )
15 minutes • Admission ticket free -
2Basilica di San Lorenzo
The Basilica of Saint Lorenzo in Florence is one of the oldest churches in the city and was closely linked to the Medici family. Its façade was left unfinished, despite Michelangelo’s design, while the interior preserves works by artists such as Donatello. The complex also includes the Medici Chapels, the burial place of the dynasty members, and an important Renaissance cloister ( external visit )
15 minutes • Admission ticket free -
3Cathedral of Santa Maria del Fiore
The Cathedral of Saint Maria del Fiore in Florence is the city’s main religious building and one of the masterpieces of Italian Gothic and Renaissance architecture. It is famous for its imposing dome designed by Brunelleschi, a symbol of engineering and art, and for its polychrome marble façade. The interior is majestic and preserves artworks and frescoes of great historical and artistic value ( external visit )
15 minutes • Admission ticket free -
4Campanile di Giotto
The Giotto’s Bell Tower in Florence is a slender Gothic bell tower decorated with polychrome marble and reliefs by artists such as Donatello and Luca della Robbia, while the Baptistery of Saint Giovanni, located in front of the Duomo, is one of the oldest buildings in the city, recognizable by its octagonal plan and white and green marble façade, and is especially famous for its bronze doors, including Ghiberti’s “Gates of Paradise" ( external visit )
15 minutes • Admission ticket free -
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The Piazza del Mercato Nuovo in Florence is a small historic square in the city center, characterized by the Loggia del Mercato and the famous “Porcellino” statue, a bronze fountain depicting a boar. It is a popular tourist spot, associated with the tradition of rubbing the statue’s snout as a gesture of good luck.
15 minutes • Admission ticket free -
6Ponte Vecchio
The Ponte Vecchio in Florence is the city’s oldest bridge and one of its most famous landmarks, known for the characteristic goldsmith and jeweler shops built along its sides. Above it runs the Vasari Corridor, an elevated passage built in the 16th century to connect Palazzo Vecchio to Palazzo Pitti, allowing the Medici family to move safely without crossing the city streets.
15 minutes • Admission ticket free -
7Piazza della Signoria
The Piazza della Signoria in Florence is the political and historical center of the city, dominated by the imposing Palazzo Vecchio with Arnolfo’s Tower. It is an open-air museum, featuring the Loggia dei Lanzi, the Fountain of Neptune, and replicas of famous sculptures such as Michelangelo’s David, and it is also located near the Uffizi Gallery ( external visit )
15 minutes • Admission ticket free -
8Basilica of Santa Croce in Florence
The Basilica of Saint Croce in Florence is one of the city’s most important Franciscan churches, famous for its elegant polychrome marble façade and for being the “Temple of the Italian Glories.” Inside, it houses the tombs of great figures such as Michelangelo, Galileo Galilei, Machiavelli, and Rossini, as well as monuments and artworks of great historical and artistic value ( external visit )
15 minutes • Admission ticket free
Additional info
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
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Cancellation Policy
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- If you cancel less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time, the amount you paid will not be refunded.
- Any changes made less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time will not be accepted.
You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the experience for a full refund.
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