Private Walking Tour of Pistoia in Tuscany

Duration2h

Free cancellationFull refund up to 24 hours before

TicketMobile or paper ticket accepted

LanguagesEnglish, Italian

Private tourOnly your group will participate

Overview

Cultural historical walk in a surprising and unexpected city. Contact with local life, culture and food and wine. We will visit the Church of San Andrea with the wonderful pulpit by Giovanni Pisano, a jewel of medieval sculpture. In the Cathedral we will be able to admire the silver altar dedicated to San Jacopo, a marvel of unique goldsmith's art. We will then move on to admire the Robbiane that decorate the facade of the Spedale Del Ceppo, the last and only masterpiece by Giovanni Della Robbia. from medieval legends to Renaissance masterpieces, to the discovery of a hidden city.

What's included

Professional guide

All Fees and Taxes
Entrance to the churches: San Andrea 2 €. San Giovanni 2 €, San Jacopo Altar 2.50 €

What to expect

Piazza del Duomo
45m

Political and religious center. One of the most beautiful squares in Italy.
Palazzo Comunale: atrium and sculpture by Marino Marini. Cathedral with visit to the silver altar of San Jacopo (admission fee), altarpiece of the Sacred Conversation by Verrocchio, tomb of Cardinal Forteguerri and crucifix by Coppo.
Palace of Justice: atrium with frescoes.
Baptistery with intact baptismal font from the 13th century.
Palazzo dei Vescovi, home to a private museum.
15m · Admission ticket not included

Wonderful Romanesque facade, portal and architrave. Inside of
we will see the Pulpit by Giovanni Pisano with wonderful dramatic scenes in bas-relief, an absolute masterpiece of 1301.
entrance fee 2 €
Cathedral of Saint Zeno
20m · Admission ticket not included

Silver altar and relic of San Iacopo. Altarpiece of the Sacred Conversation by Verrocchio. Tomb of Cardinal Forteguerri.
Crucifix by Coppo da Marcovaldo
Ospedale del Ceppo
15m · Admission ticket included

Robbian terracotta frieze. Unique of its kind as they show in detail the seven works of mercy, the last and renowned work of Giovanni della Robbia
15m · Admission ticket not included

The Visitation of Della Robbia. Pulpit by Fra Guglielmo. 13th century
stoup by Nicola Pisano.
Giotto altarpiece.
Entrance fee 2 €

Meeting and pickup

Meeting point

The guide will be at the main exit bus stop of the train station

Meeting point

Piazza San Francesco d'Assisi is the point of loading and unloading tourist buses. Easily reachable from the motorway exit following the signs. The guide is in front of the church. The meeting point can be varied depending on how they reach the city.

End point

The guide will be at the main exit bus stop of the train station

End point

Piazza San Francesco d'Assisi is the point of loading and unloading tourist buses. Easily reachable from the motorway exit following the signs. The guide is in front of the church. The meeting point can be varied depending on how they reach the city.

Additional information

Wheelchair accessible
Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
Service animals allowed
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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