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Florence is home to some of the most important masterpieces in the world, but the Renaissance capital can be overwhelming for first-time visitors. Enjoy the top sights in just a few hours with this walking tour that ends in one of the world's most visited museums - the UFFIZI Gallery.
Walk through the spectacular center of Florence. See the city’s top churches—including the iconic Duomo (Cathedral)—stroll through Piazza della Signoria, and take in views of the Arno River from Ponte Vecchio.
Learn the story of one the most expensive paintings in the world. See Botticelli’s “Primavera” and “Birth of Venus”. Admire the only panel painting made by Michelangelo and learn why he preferred sculpture to all other arts.
See Leonardo’s “Annunciation” and learn why his “Adoration of the Magi” was never finished. Enjoy the stories about the owners of this amazing collection - the Medici clan and live through the rise and the fall of one of the most powerful dynasties in the world.
What's Included
Meeting and pickup
Meet your expert tour guide at the golden Gates of Paradise that decorate the Florentine Baptistery and let your adventure begin!
The tour will end at the Uffizi Gallery where you can stay longer and enjoy more art.
Itinerary
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1
Start the tour in one of the most beautiful squares in Florence and hear the stories about the origins of this beautiful city. Learn about the Baptistery of San Giovanni and its famous Gates of Paradise.
15 minutes • Admission ticket not included -
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Take a look at 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.
Admission ticket free -
2
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 not included -
3
Step into a 1000-year old church where the the father of Italian language met the love and muse of his life.
10 minutes • Admission ticket free -
4Museo Casa di Dante
Stroll around Dante's district, take a look at Dante's house and hear the stories about Medieval wars.
10 minutes • Admission ticket not included -
5Piazza 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 -
6
Take a look at rustic Palazzo Vecchio - the Florentine city hall since 1299 and hear the stories about the Medici family who lived there for a few decades.
10 minutes • Admission ticket not included -
7Ponte Vecchio
Take a look at Ponte Vecchio – the symbol of the city and the oldest bridge in town famous for its jewelers' shops hanging over the Arno river.
10 minutes • Admission ticket free -
8
Finish the tour at the UFFIZI Gallery and experience Italian art and culture through the centuries. See Botticelli's "Birth of Venus", Leonardo's "Annunciation" and other masterpieces of Renaissance artists.
1 hour 30 minutes • Admission ticket included
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
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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.
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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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