Florence Walking Tour of the City Must-See Attractions & Sites with Local Guide

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Duration2h
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LanguagesEnglish
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Overview

Our knowledgeable tour guide will meet you in the very city centre, during our 2 hours walking tour you will be able to admire all the most important outdoor monuments, palaces and piazzas of Florence.

We will walk through the city historical centre, hitting all the major sights, such as: palazzo Medici, the Duomo, you will admire the Dome from outside, hearing how its architect Brunelleschi recovered lost knowledge in order to build it, piazza della Signoria, where we can’t miss Michelangelo’s incomparable David, Giotto’s bell tower, ponte Vecchio and its jewelries shops, plus some unusual and less known spots that will truly surprise you.

This is a 2 hours walking tour please be sure to wear comfortable shoes and bring loads of questions! Our expert tour guide will be able to unveil of the secrets and curiosities of Florence.

What's included

  • • English speaking professional tour guides
  • • Walking tour
  • • Gratuities (optional)
  • • Food and beverages
  • • Hotel pickup and drop-off and transportation to/from attractions

What to expect

  1. Piazza di Santa Croce
    20m
    Get an introduction to the history of the Italian Renaissance on a walking tour of Florence city center, and discover a host of historical monuments with the help of a local guide. You will see first the outside of the Church of Santa Croce, the principal Franciscan church of Florence with its wonderful frescoes
  2. Ponte Vecchio
    20m
    Then it is on to Piazza dei Peruzzi and the Bargello Palace. A short walk will bring you to the Porcellino market and here your guide will tell you all about Ponte Vecchio, Florence’s oldest bridge dating back to the 14th century.
  3. Piazza della Signoria
    30m
    Wander around small streets that date back to the Middle Ages to arrive at the political heart of the city at Piazza della Signoria. Get impressive views of the Uffizi Gallery and Palazzo Vecchio, historically the home of the government of Florence.
  4. Piazza Del Duomo
    20m
    Arrive in Piazza del Duomo in the oldest part of the city. Marvel at the marble engravings and the magnificent dome of the Duomo, the baptistery's paradise door and Giotto's bell tower.
  5. Basilica di San Lorenzo
    20m
    Continue to the Basilica di San Lorenzo, from where you can explore the market district by yourself.

Meeting and pickup

Meeting point

The tour starts outside Santa Croce church in Florence

under Dante Alighieri marble statue

End point

Additional information

  • Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
  • Public transportation options are available nearby
  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels

Cancellation policy

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

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