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Hear the legend of Porcellino boar, visit Florence Cathedral and see Palazzo Vecchio, Vecchio Bridge and more Old Town highlights on a private family tour of the City of Lilies. Optional: learn through play at the interactive Leonardo da Vinci Museum.
Choose one of our excellent tour options tailored to your needs and interests. Read the description of the options carefully as each option includes a different program.
2-hour: Florence's Highlights
Choose this family tour to visit Florence Cathedral (free parts only) and see highlights of Florence, such as Porcellino, Vecchio Bridge and Palazzo Vecchio.
3-hour: Florence's Highlights & Leonardo da Vinci Museum
Choose this family tour to visit the Leonardo da Vinci Museum (skip-the-line tickets) and Florence Cathedral (free parts only) and see highlights of Florence, such as Porcellino.
Make history fun on an exclusive walking tour of Florence with fun stories, tasks and activities for families with children!
What's Included
Meeting and pickup
Meet your guide in front of the entrance to Hotel Santa Maria Novella, P.za di Santa Maria Novella, 1, 50123 Firenze FI, Italy. Please do not enter the hotel, it is only a meeting point and the staff is not informed about the tour.
Itinerary
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1
Meet your guide in front of the entrance to Hotel Santa Maria Novella, P.za di Santa Maria Novella, 1, 50123 Firenze FI, Italy. Please do not enter the hotel, it is only a meeting point and the staff is not informed about the tour.
5 minutes • Admission ticket free -
2
The grand architecture and artistic heritage can be intimidating for the little ones, but our experienced local guides know how to show the magic of this city. Your walking tour will begin in the charming square in front of the Basilica of Santa Maria Novella.
20 minutes • Admission ticket free -
3
Head towards Piazza del Duomo to see the symbol of Florence, the Cathedral of Santa Maria del Fiore. Admire its outstanding facade and step inside to learn more about this iconic world heritage site.
20 minutes • Admission ticket free -
4
Another point of interest will be the famous bronze bear statue known as Fontana del Porcellino, which is said to bring good luck to those who touch it. Your Private Guide will be more than happy to tell you the legend behind this old tradition, and also share myths about the ancient Roman gods and heroes.
40 minutes • Admission ticket free -
5
It’s a great attraction for both adults and children, and skip-the-line tickets are included so you will not get bored waiting in the line. Inside you will see real size reconstructions of Leonardo’s innovative machines, some of which are interactive. Learn about the greatest Renaissance man through play and commentary from your Private Guide.
1 hour • Admission ticket included -
6
The tour will end at the picturesque Vecchio Bridge overlooking the Arno River.
15 minutes • Admission ticket free
Additional info
- Wheelchair accessible
- Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
- 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
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
- Transportation options are wheelchair accessible
- All areas and surfaces are wheelchair accessible
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- Check your email the day before the tour for important information.
- Please note that the number of attractions depends on the selected option.
- Free entry to Florence Cathedral (Duomo) is only for the main church, excluding the dome, baptistry, bell tower, museum and ancient basilica. The Cathedral can be visited every day between 10PM and 5PM but admission during masses and events is restricted. The line to enter can be more than 1 hour long
- Our pre-booked tickets to the Leonardo da Vinci Museum allow you to skip the line at the ticket office but not at the entrance. Admission is for the interactive models museum at Via del Castellaccio, not the Leonardo Interactive Museum at Via de Servi.
- 2-hour: for the best experience, we limit the group size to 1-25 guests per guide.
- 3-hour tour only: due to the museum regulations, 1 licensed guide can lead a group of 1-20 people, so the price of the tour will be higher if you need more than 1 guide.
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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.
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You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the experience for a full refund.
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