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If you’re short on time in Florence, an express walking tour is the perfect way to discover the city’s most iconic landmarks in just a few hours. Accompanied by an expert guide, you’ll stroll through the historic center while hearing fascinating stories about Dante, Michelangelo, Brunelleschi, and other remarkable figures who shaped Florence. Along the way, you’ll admire highlights such as Florence’s magnificent Duomo, the fascinating Orsanmichele Church, and the impressive monuments of Piazza della Signoria.
What's Included
Meeting and pickup
Meet your tour guide at the corner of the Caffè Scudieri, which is situated at Piazza di San Giovanni 19R (red), 50123, Florence.
Itinerary
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Battistero Di San Giovanni (Pass by)
Begin the tour at the oldest building in the city: the Baptistery of Saint John. Standing in the square, admire its famous bronze doors, which Michelangelo famously called the “Gates of Paradise.”
Admission ticket free -
Duomo - Cattedrale di Santa Maria del Fiore (Pass by)
Admire the magnificent Cathedral of Santa Maria del Fiore, renowned for its unique flower-shaped floor plan and the world’s largest masonry dome—the masterpiece of architect Filippo Brunelleschi. Even Michelangelo is said to have remarked: “It would be difficult to equal it… impossible to surpass it.” We will admire the Duomo from the outside. However, if there is no queue to enter, we will also visit the interior.
Admission ticket free -
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Visit the Church of Santa Margherita dei Cerchi, one of Florence’s oldest churches, traditionally linked to Dante Alighieri and Beatrice Portinari.
10 minutes • Admission ticket free -
Museo Casa di Dante (Pass by)
Stroll through Dante’s Quarter, take a look at Dante’s tower house from the outside, and step inside the ancient church where the father of the Italian language first met the love and muse of his life, Beatrice.
Admission ticket free -
Torre della Castagna (Pass by)
Discover Torre della Castagna, one of Florence’s few surviving medieval towers. Built in the 11th century, it was once the meeting place of the city’s governing council, making it an important symbol of Florence’s early republican history.
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2Piazza della Signoria
Visit the political heart of Florence—Piazza della Signoria, an open-air museum filled with magnificent original sculptures created by the great artists of the Renaissance.
15 minutes • Admission ticket free -
Palazzo Vecchio (Pass by)
Take a quick look at Palazzo Vecchio, Florence’s historic seat of government—a medieval fortress that once housed a prison for the city’s most dangerous criminals and later became the original residence of the Medici family.
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3Ponte Vecchio
End your tour at Ponte Vecchio, the symbol of Florence and the city’s oldest bridge, famous for its jewelry shops overlooking 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
- All areas and surfaces are wheelchair accessible
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
- All areas and surfaces 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.
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.
You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the experience for a full refund.
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