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Discover the city’s highlights and its most fascinating monuments, learn the secrets of Florence in a fun walking tour with a professional tour guide. Explore the historic centre of Florence, walk the streets that inspired Dante, discover the story about Michelangelo’s David and learn how the biggest dome in the world was built by Filippo Brunelleschi. Stroll through the streets of Florence and enjoy the Medieval and Renaissance atmosphere of this amazing city looking at it with the eyes of the insider.
Highlights:
Discover the secrets of Florence in a 3-hour walking tour with an expert tour guide;
Hear the stories about the Medici family – the Godfathers of the Renaissance;
See Florence magnificent Duomo with its biggest masonry dome in the world;
Admire the sculptures of Piazza della Signoria;
Get many useful tips on restaurants, shops and other places to visit;
What's Included
Meeting and pickup
Meet your tour guide at the façade of Santa Maria Novella basilica.
The tour will end at Ponte Vecchio - the Old Bridge - one of the most iconic places in town.
Itinerary
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1
Start the tour with one of the most important churches of Florence - Santa Maria Novella that is the first to welcome the visitors who come to Florence by train.
20 minutes • Admission ticket free -
2
Discover one of the oldest pharmacies in the world created by the monks of the nearby church of Santa Maria Novella. Smell the fragrances and learn how perfume was born.
20 minutes • Admission ticket free -
3
Take a look at Palazzo Antinori - the historical residence of the world- famous wine makers and learn some fun stories about Tuscany wine.
10 minutes • Admission ticket free -
4Cappelle Medicee
See the Medici Chapels - the final resting place of members of the famous dynasty that shaped the history of Florence.
10 minutes • Admission ticket not included -
5
Admire San Lorenzo - the first Florentine cathedral and the church entirely sponsored by the Medici clan.
5 minutes • Admission ticket free -
6
See the Medici Palace - the first residence of the Godfathers of the Renaissance and imagine how Michelangelo lived there under the protection of Lorenzo the Magnificent.
10 minutes • Admission ticket not included -
7Battistero Di San Giovanni
Learn the stories about the Baptistery of San Giovanni – the oldest building of the city with its famous Gates of Paradise.
20 minutes • Admission ticket not included -
8Duomo - Cattedrale di Santa Maria del Fiore
Admire the magnificent Cathedral Santa Maria del Fiore which has a unique flower-shaped plan and the biggest masonry dome in the world – the marvel of the architect Filippo Brunelleschi. Even Michelangelo said “It would be difficult to equal...impossible to surpass.”
20 minutes • Admission ticket free -
9Museo Casa di Dante
Stroll around Dante's district and enter the 1000-year-old church where the father of Italian language met the love and muse of his life.
20 minutes • Admission ticket free -
Palazzo Vecchio (Pass by)
Take a look at the government palace – Palazzo Vecchio - a medieval fortress with the prison for the most dangerous criminals and the old residence of the Medici family.
Admission ticket free -
10Piazza della Signoria
Visit the political centre of Florence – Piazza della Signoria – a museum under the open sky with many original sculptures created by Renaissance artists.
15 minutes • Admission ticket free -
11Ponte Vecchio
Finish the tour at Ponte Vecchio – the symbol of the city and the oldest bridge in town famous for its jewellers’ shops hanging over the Arno river.
10 minutes • Admission ticket free
Additional info
- Wheelchair accessible
- Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
- Service animals allowed
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Transportation options are wheelchair accessible
- 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.
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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.
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You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the experience for a full refund.
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