Florence Tour with Kids, Including the David , City Highlights & Gelato Tasting

What's Included

Meeting and pickup

Itinerary

• 1
  Piazza Santa Croce

  You’ll meet at Piazza Santa Croce near Santa Croce church, where Michelangelo's tomb is located.

  30 minutes • Admission ticket free
• 2
  Ponte Vecchio

  Your walking tour will begin in the city centre, and the first stop will be Ponte Vecchio. Make sure your camera is ready for photo opps of the spectacular views of Florence's surrounding hills from the bridge.

  10 minutes • Admission ticket free
• 3
  Piazza della Signoria

  After that, you’ll walk to Piazza della Signoria, the political centre of Florence, with the amazing Loggia. Here you’ll see the famous marble and bronze statues created by Florentine artists from the 16th century. Next you will see the fantastic Uffizi Gallery building from the outside, one of the world's top rated galleries. This building was once the seat of the Florentine Guilds, and the majesty of Palazzo Vecchio, Florence's town hall.

  10 minutes • Admission ticket free
• 4
  Mercato del Porcellino

  Your walking tour will continue throughthe old market, another vibrant city location. You and your children will have fun rubbing the “Porcellino” (a statue of a wild boar) fountain's nose for good luck! Our expert family tour guide will then escort you to another famous Florence square, Piazza della Repubblica. Your guide will share anecdotes and fun facts about life in Florence, as well as its history and culture along the way.

  10 minutes • Admission ticket free
• 5
  Piazza del Duomo

  The next stop on the tour is the amazing Basilica of Santa Maria del Fiore, or as the locals know it, The Duomo (Cathedral). This structure is the first of its kind in dimension and structure, an iconic symbol of the Renaissance in Florence. The dome was designed by Filippo Brunelleschi, It is known to be a major architectural masterpiece,way ahead of its time. Our knowledgeable guide will explain some of the history and interesting facts about the cathedral.

  10 minutes • Admission ticket free
• 6
  Galleria dell'Accademia

  Finally to the Accademia Gallery, to see Michelangelo’s magnificent statue of David. Please note this outdoor sightseeing tour requires lots of energy for walking. And since kids, and adults too, can get very tired from being on their feet all day, we suggest this tour happen at the beginning of your holiday in Florence. Also, we suggest making it your only tour of the day. During the tour there will be a free gelato tasting!

  1 hour • Admission ticket included

Additional info

• Wheelchair accessible
• Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
• Public transportation options are available nearby
• Transportation options are wheelchair accessible
• Suitable for all physical fitness levels
• Each traveler must present a valid passport or ID document that matches the name provided at the time of booking for successful entry to the Accademia Gallery.

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