History of Florence Guided Walking Tour Semi-Private 12ppl max

What's Included

Meeting and pickup

Itinerary

• 1
  Duomo

  (Exterior Only) Florence’s stunning multi-coloured marble cathedral, crowned by Brunelleschi’s revolutionary dome, Giotto’s elegant bell tower, and the Baptistery’s bronze doors which define the birth of Renaissance ambition.

  15 minutes • Admission ticket free
• 2
  Campanile di Giotto

  (Exterior Only) Florence’s stunning multi-coloured marble cathedral, crowned by Brunelleschi’s revolutionary dome, Giotto’s elegant bell tower, and the Baptistery’s bronze doors which define the birth of Renaissance ambition.

  15 minutes • Admission ticket not included
• 3
  Piazza della Repubblica

  Built over Florence’s ancient Roman forum, this grand square reveals the city’s deepest historical layers beneath its 19th-century arcades and cafés.

  10 minutes • Admission ticket free
• 4
  Via de' Tornabuoni

  Florence’s elegant high street, lined with Renaissance palaces that once housed banking dynasties and now reflect centuries of wealth and prestige.

  10 minutes • Admission ticket free
• 5
  Palazzo Strozzi

  A stunning Renaissance palace built to rival the Medici, its massive stone façade expressing symmetry, control, and elite ambition.

  10 minutes • Admission ticket free
• 6
  Ponte Santa Trinita

  Often considered Florence’s most elegant bridge, boasting unmissable views of the Ponte Vecchio and the Arno.

  10 minutes • Admission ticket free
• 7
  Piazza Santo Spirito

  A lively Oltrarno square reflecting everyday Florentine life, anchored by Brunelleschi’s surreal church façade and long-standing artisan traditions.

  15 minutes • Admission ticket free
• 8
  Palazzo Pitti

  (EXTERIOR ONLY) A vast Renaissance residence later claimed by the Medici, projecting dynastic power through scale, repetition, and fortress-like stonework.

  Admission ticket not included
• 9
  Ponte Vecchio

  Florence’s most iconic bridge, lined with goldsmith shops and crowned by the Vasari Corridor above the Arno.

  10 minutes • Admission ticket free
• 10
  Uffizi

  (EXTERIOR ONLY) Originally Medici government offices and now home to the Uffizi Museum, its monumental courtyard frames Renaissance order and leads the eye toward the river.

  15 minutes • Admission ticket free
• 11
  Palazzo Vecchio

  (EXTERIOR ONLY) Florence’s medieval town hall rises like a fortress, symbolizing civic power, political conflict, and republican identity.

  15 minutes • Admission ticket not included
• 12
  Loggia dei Lanzi

  An open-air sculpture gallery showcasing masterpieces by Cellini and Giambologna, where history's greatest sculptures were displayed as symbols of political authority.

  10 minutes • Admission ticket free
• 13
  Piazza della Signoria

  Finish the tour in Florence’s monumental civic square and historic seat of power, framed by the Palazzo Vecchio, and innumerable sculptural masterpieces, where public life, justice, and political spectacle unfolded for centuries.

  10 minutes • Admission ticket free

Additional info

• Public transportation options are available nearby
• Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
• Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
• It is imperative that you provide us with guests MOBILE PHONE NUMBER (including country code)
• Operates in all weather conditions, please dress appropriately
• The tour may enter religious buildings; appropriate dress is required Entry to churches may not be possible due to unannounced closures The tour route may be affected by national celebrations; in such cases, an alternative route will be provided while ensuring all highlights are still covered Refunds or discounts cannot be provided in these situations Due to increased security measures, some sites may not be accessible for interior visits

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