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Discover Florence with a licensed guide specialized in archaeology, offering a unique perspective on the city.
This tour reveals Florence beyond its Renaissance façade, uncovering its Roman origins and long historical evolution.
From the ancient Roman city of Florentia to traces of the Forum, theatre, urban infrastructure, city walls, and baths, Florence preserves layers of history still visible in its urban fabric.
The journey continues through the Middle Ages and the Renaissance, highlighting powerful families such as the Medici and masters of art including Brunelleschi, Donatello, Michelangelo, and Leonardo da Vinci.
This is not a standard walking tour, but an archaeological reading of the city across centuries.
Accessibility available upon request.
What's Included
Meeting and pickup
In front of the Apple Store
On the banks of the Arno, in front of the Uffizi Gallery façade.
Itinerary
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1Piazza della Repubblica
You will begin the tour at the place where the Romans founded Florence two thousand years ago. I will talk to you about the transformations of the square from the imperial era to today.
15 minutes • Admission ticket free -
2Piazza del Duomo
You will admire the Cathedral of Santa Maria del Fiore, Giotto’s Bell Tower, and the Baptistery of St. John the Baptist.
25 minutes • Admission ticket included -
3Torre Della Pagliazza
In the Medieval Quarter, you will admire stone towers, including the Torre della Pagliazza, a former women’s prison built on the ruins of a Roman Bath building.
10 minutes • Admission ticket included -
4
I will tell you about Dante and the church where the great poet met Beatrice, the protagonist of the Divine Comedy.
10 minutes • Admission ticket included -
5Museo Casa di Dante
Where Dante Alighieri once lived, there is now a museum dedicated to him. I will talk to you about Dante’s role as the father of the Italian language and his exile from Florence.
10 minutes • Admission ticket included -
6Palazzo Vecchio
You will visit the courtyard of Palazzo Vecchio on the ground floor, with Renaissance frescoes painted for the Medici family, who lived inside the palace.
15 minutes • Admission ticket included -
7Piazza della Signoria
You will admire the majestic Renaissance statues that still decorate the square and the Loggia dei Lanzi, as well as the elegant façade of Palazzo Vecchio.
15 minutes • Admission ticket included -
8Piazzale Degli Uffizi
You will learn the history of the palace that today houses Italy’s most famous painting gallery, one of the most important in the world : the Uffizi Gallery.
10 minutes • Admission ticket included -
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In front of the Arno River, you will admire the Ponte Vecchio, the Vasari Corridor, the façade of the Uffizi, and Piazzale Michelangelo.
10 minutes • Admission ticket included
Additional info
- Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
- Service animals allowed
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
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Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
Cancellation Policy
- For a full refund, you must cancel at least 24 hours before the experience’s start time.
- 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.
- This experience requires good weather. If it’s canceled due to poor weather, you’ll be offered a different date or a full refund.
Rating
You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the experience for a full refund.
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