Florence Jewish Quarter History Private Walking Tour

Duration2h - 3h

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LanguagesGerman, Russian, English, Italian, Polish, French, Spanish

Private tourOnly your group will participate

Overview

Discover the traces of Jewish history, culture and heritage in Florence’s Old Town, with highlights such as Florence Cathedral and Santa Croce Basilica. Optional: visit to the Great Synagogue and Jewish Museum with skip-the-line tickets.

Choose one of our excellent tour options tailored to your needs and interests:

2-hour: Florence's Jewish Quarter
Choose this walking tour to discover the traces of Jewish history in Florence's Old Town and Jewish Quarter. See Santa Croce, Great Synagogue, Duomo, and more (exteriors only).

3-hour: Florence's Jewish Quarter, Great Synagogue and Museum
Choose this walking tour to visit the Great Synagogue and Jewish Museum, and discover the traces of Jewish history in Florence's Old Town and Jewish Quarter.

Join us on this original Jewish tour to follow in the footsteps of Jewish people in Florence from their first arrival in the 14th-century, through World War II, to present day. Discover the most important Jewish heritage sites, synagogues.

Options

2-hour: Florence's Jewish Quar

Duration: 2 hours: Choose this walking tour to discover the traces of Jewish history in Florence's Old Town and Jewish Quarter.
,: See Santa Croce, Great Synagogue, Duomo, and more (exteriors only).
Expert-Guide: Official 5-Stars Guide who is an Expert in this kind of tours. Guide speaks fluently in chosen language - ITFL003.

3H:FlorenceJewishQtr.,Syn.&Mus

Duration: 3 hours: Choose this walking tour to visit the Great Synagogue and Jewish Museum, and discover the traces of Jewish history.
,: in Florence's Old Town and Jewish Quarter.
Expert-Guide: Official 5-Stars Guide who is an Expert in this kind of tours. Guide speaks fluently in chosen language - ITFL003.

What's included

Expert commentary on the history of Florence's Jewish community
Skip-the-line tickets to the Great Synagogue and Jewish Museum (3-hour option only)
Licensed Guide who is fluent in the language of your choice
Tips on the best kosher shops, restaurants and cafes
Private Walking Tour of Florence's Jewish Quarter with the Great Synagogue and Jewish Museum
- (number of attractions depends on the selected option)

Skip-the-line tickets to the Great Synagogue and Jewish Museum (in 2-hour option)

What to expect

10m

Meet your guide in front of Opera del Duomo Museum, Piazza del Duomo, 9, 50122 Firenze FI, Italy. Please do not enter the building, it is only a meeting point and the staff is not informed about the tour.
Piazza Della Repubblica
30m

Our Local History Expert-Guide will meet you at a convenient meeting point next to Florence Cathedral. Did you know that this iconic church features a Jewish inscription of the 10 Commandments? You will discover many traces of Jewish heritage on this tour, as the guide will take you to Piazza della Repubblica, the location of the Old Market where commercial trade took place and where Florence’s Jewish Ghetto was established.
Piazza della Signoria
50m

You will learn about the role of Jewish people in commerce and their connection to the powerful Medici family as you walk around Piazza della Signoria, home to Palazzo Vecchio.
Basilica of Santa Croce
30m

The guide will show you the hidden Star of David on the facade of the Santa Croce Basilica, and take you to the former Jewish Quarter, where many of the Jews moved after the Ghetto was demolished. Highlights include the Great Synagogue At the end of the tour, you can visit the Balagan Café or another kosher restaurant recommended personally by your Private Guide!
1h · Admission ticket included

Visit the Great Synagogue and Jewish Museum in Florence. Skip-the-line tickets are included to save time. The Great Synagogue was one of the most important synagogues built in Europe in the age of the Jewish emancipation. The synagogue houses the Jewish Museum, where religious items and clothing are displayed. There are also exhibits commemorating the Holocaust victims. It’s a great place to learn more about the history of Jews in Florence.

Meeting and pickup

Meeting point

Meet your guide in front of Hotel Savoy; Piazza della Repùbblica, 7, 50123 Firenze FI, Italy. Please do not enter the building, it is only a meeting point and the staff is not informed about the tour.

End point

Meet your guide in front of Hotel Savoy; Piazza della Repùbblica, 7, 50123 Firenze FI, Italy. Please do not enter the building, it is only a meeting point and the staff is not informed about the tour.

Additional information

Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
Public transportation options are available nearby
Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
All areas and surfaces are wheelchair accessible
Transportation options are wheelchair accessible
Wheelchair accessible
Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Please check your email the day before the tour for important details from Rosotravel, your tour operator.
The number of attractions depends on the selected option.
Skip-the-line tickets to the Great Synagogue and Jewish Museum grant you immediate entry at your booked time, without waiting in line at the ticket office.
The Great Synagogue is an active place of worship, so interior tours during scheduled events (such as Sabbath, prayer times, concerts etc) are limited. Please dress and act appropriately. Yarmulkes (the proper attire to visit the synagogue) are available on site free of charge.
For the comfort of all guests, it is best to have 1 licensed guide per maximum of 25 guests. If there are 26-50 people in your group, we will provide the service of 2 licensed guides so that all guests can get the best experience, ask questions and hear the guide well.
Have a special request or need accessibility support? Let us know in advance—we’re happy to help!

Cancellation policy

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

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