The Best of Florence in few hours - private walking tour

4.7 (3 reviews) Florence, Italy
Duration2h
Free cancellationFull refund up to 24 hours before
TicketMobile or paper ticket accepted
LanguagesEnglish, Italian, French
Private tourOnly your group will participate
Pickup offeredSee the meeting and pickup details below

Overview

Private walking tour in Florence with a local guide, who will lead you for 2-hour between bridges, alleys, medieval markets and Renaissance palaces, to give you the opportunity to appreciate the best of the Tuscan country borough.

What's included

  • Local guide
  • Professional guide
  • Transportation to/from attractions
  • Hotel pickup

What to expect

  1. Piazza Della Repubblica
    Pass by
    Piazza della Repubblica, ancient city's forum and then of the city's old ghetto, which was swept away during the city improvement works or Risanamento initiated during the brief period when Florence was the capital of a reunited Italy, work that also created the city's avenues and boulevards. Its historical Cafè has long been a meeting place for famous artists and writers, notably those of Futurism.
  2. Ponte Vecchio
    Pass by
    the most famous and shiny bridge in the world above the Arno river.
  3. Palazzo Vecchio
    Pass by
    City hall
  4. Piazza della Signoria
    Pass by
    Piazza della Signoria, the political hub of the city. Surrounded by Renaissance masterpieces, we will enjoy the beautiful and rich buildings, as Palazzo Vecchio, Loggia dei Lanzi, Uffizi Gallery and so on.
  5. Cathedral of Santa Maria del Fiore
    Pass by
    Santa Maria del Fiore, the main church in town. Il Duomo di Firenze, as it is ordinarily called, was begun in 1296 in the Gothic style to the design of Arnolfo di Cambio and completed structurally in 1436 with the dome engineered by Filippo Brunelleschi. The cathedral complex, located in Piazza del Duomo, includes the Baptistery and Giotto's Bell Tower. The three buildings are part of the UNESCO World Heritage Site covering the historic center of Florence and are a major attraction to tourists visiting the region of Tuscany.
  6. Battistero Di San Giovanni
    Pass by
    One of the symbol of Florence, a typical Romanesque marble building with gorgeous door as the famous Gate of Paradise
  7. Palazzo Pitti
    Pass by
    Once we get into the Oltrarno, other side of the river, we will visit Pitti Palace, it's a vast, mainly Renaissance, palace in Florence. The core of the present palazzo dates from 1458 and was originally the town residence of Luca Pitti, an ambitious Florentine banker, but it was bought by the Medici family in 1549 and became the chef residence of the ruling families of the Grand Duchy of Tuscany. It grew as a great treasure house as later generations amassed paintings, plates, jewelry and luxurious possessions.
  8. Campanile di Giotto
    Pass by
    highest Bell tower of Florence
  9. Loggia dei Lanzi
    10m
    Open air museum with a lot of important statues
  10. Basilica di San Lorenzo
    Pass by
    one of the largest churches of Florence, situated at the center of the city’s main market district, and the burial place of all the principal members of the Medici family.
  11. Museo Casa di Dante
    Pass by
    We will cross the medieval neighborhood to admire the house of Dante Alighieri, Divine Comedy writer, to arrived in Piazza della Signoria.

Meeting and pickup

Meeting point

Central Florence, close the statue of Giovanni dalle Bande Nere in front of the Basilica di San Lorenzo

End point
Pickup details

Pick up is possible only if your hotel/apartment is downtown

Additional information

  • 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
  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels
  • Child rate applies only when sharing with 2 paying adults
  • Children must be accompanied by an adult
  • A dress code is required to enter places of worship and selected museums. No shorts or sleeveless tops allowed. Knees and shoulders MUST be covered for both men and women. You may risk refused entry if you fail to comply with these dress requirements

Cancellation policy

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

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