Florence for Young Explorers Science Tour with Gelato Stop

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3 hours (approximately)
Offered in: German and 4 more

Begin your tour at the Natural History Museum of Florence, one of Europe’s first public science museums.
Founded in 1775 by Peter Leopold of Lorraine, the museum preserves a unique heritage of science, art, and nature.
Explore the "Giardino dei Semplici" Botanical Garden, established in 1545 by Cosimo I de' Medici. Discover 6,000 plant species, magical medicinal specimens, the world's largest inflorescence, and monumental trees like a 1720 Yew (Taxus baccata).
Next, visit the La Specola Museum, located near Piazza Pitti, that showcases a 18th-century anatomical and botanical waxes, minerals, and over 4 million zoological specimens.
See giant Galapagos tortoises, a white rhino, an 1828 Egyptian mummified crocodile, and so much more. Admire the famous Boboli Hippo, a real hippo gifted to Grand Duke Peter Leopold that lived in the Boboli Gardens.
During the walk to the Specola, stop to taste Florentine artisanal ice cream.
Book your visit an experience where science meets art.

What's Included

Gelato break
Ticket entrances
Local expert guide

Meeting and pickup

Meeting point
Statua di Manfredo Fanti

In front of Manfredo Fanti statue, San Marco Square, Florence

End point

The tour ends at La Specola Museum, via Romana 17. You can stay inside even after the tour. Distance from the train station of Santa Maria Novella, 15 minutes walking

Itinerary

Duration: 3 hours (approximately)
  • 1

    Fossils and Skeletons: Huge remains of ancient animals like mammoths, mastodonts, and a large whale. Earth History: Rocks and fossils arranged in order of Earth's timeline. Tuscan Reperti: Many important fossils found in the Tuscany region.

    45 minutes • Admission ticket included
  • 2

    The Orto Botanico di Firenze, also known as the Giardino dei Semplici, the "Garden of simples", is a botanical garden maintained by the University of Florence.

    30 minutes • Admission ticket included
  • 3

    The museum has deep ties with history; parts of the collection can be traced back to the Medici Family. It is known for its collection of wax anatomical models from the 18th century. It is the oldest scientific Museum of Europe.

    45 minutes • Admission ticket included

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
  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Supplied by Florence Tours by Made of Tuscany

Tags

Nature and Wildlife Tours
Half-day Tours
Private and Luxury
Private Sightseeing Tours
Historical Tours
Walking Tours
Nature Walks

Cancellation Policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

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