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Discover the artistic and historic heart of Florence on a guided walking tour designed especially for school groups. This engaging experience introduces students to the city’s role in shaping Renaissance art, architecture, and civic life while exploring its most atmospheric streets and squares.
As they walk through the historic center, students learn about famous families, legendary artists, and everyday life in past centuries, stopping at major landmarks and quieter corners that reveal how the city grew and changed over time. The route becomes an outdoor classroom, encouraging curiosity, observation, and discussion.
This educational tour offers a memorable way for students to connect with Florence’s cultural heritage while bringing history and art to life beyond the textbook.
What's Included
Meeting and pickup
Meet your guide by the obelisk.
The tour ends here or at another convenient meeting point (customizable).
Itinerary
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1
Meet your guide in Piazza dell'Unità Italiana, conveniently located near the Santa Maria Novella Railway Station.
5 minutes • Admission ticket free -
Basilica di San Lorenzo (Pass by)
As the group passes by Basilica di San Lorenzo, students glimpse one of Florence’s oldest and most important churches—closely linked to the powerful Medici family.
Admission ticket free -
2Piazza del Duomo
At Piazza del Duomo, students find themselves in the very heart of the city, surrounded by some of the most famous monuments of the Renaissance. The square opens onto Florence Cathedral with its colorful marble façade, Giotto’s soaring bell tower, and the ancient Baptistery with its glittering bronze doors.
10 minutes • Admission ticket free -
Duomo (Pass by)
Designed to amaze, the cathedral’s exterior is a perfect way to introduce Renaissance art, geometry, and engineering—especially when pointing out Brunelleschi’s groundbreaking dome and Giotto’s elegant bell tower nearby.
Admission ticket free -
3Piazza della Signoria
At Piazza della Signoria, students step into Florence’s historic political heart—an open-air museum packed with sculptures and grand buildings. Dominating the square is Palazzo Vecchio, the city’s medieval town hall, while the Loggia dei Lanzi displays dramatic Renaissance statues under its arches.
10 minutes • Admission ticket free -
4Ponte Vecchio
As the group crosses Ponte Vecchio, students encounter Florence’s most famous bridge—lined with tiny shops that have hung over the Arno River for centuries. Originally home to butchers and traders, the bridge later became known for its goldsmiths and jewelers, giving it a unique look unlike any other bridge in Europe.
10 minutes • Admission ticket free -
5Piazza Santa Croce
At Piazza di Santa Croce, students arrive in one of Florence’s grandest and most atmospheric squares, dominated by the striking façade of the Basilica di Santa Croce. The wide open space has long been used for festivals, public events, and even historic games, making it a lively place to talk about Florentine traditions.
15 minutes • Admission ticket free
Additional info
- Service animals allowed
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- The tour takes place rain or shine
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Cancellation Policy
This experience is non-refundable and cannot be changed for any reason. If you cancel or ask for an amendment, the amount you paid will not be refunded.
You will not receive a refund if you cancel.
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