To visit the city of Florence by walking just a little, sitting down whenever you want and enjoying a delicious ice cream, this is the tour for you. Our expert guides in Florentine history, characters and anecdotes will enchant you with their stories about the city, "cradle of the Renaissance".
We will explore the alleys of medieval Florence together, we will venture among the monuments of Renaissance splendor and we will enjoy this enchantment while sitting on our practical walking stool. In this relaxation surrounded by beauty all around us, the moment for ice cream will then come.
FLORENCE HISTORICAL CENTER TOUR ITINERARY:
The Religious Center: Opera Duomo Complex
The Medieval Quarter: Dante Alighieri's House and Church
Roman and 19th-century Florence: Piazza della Repubblica
The Political Center: Piazza della Signoria, Palazzo Vecchio, the David and the Biancone (Neptune Fountain), the Loggia dei Lanzi
The Uffizi Gallery
The Old Bridge
What's included
Real artisanal florentine ice-cream
Local authorized guide
What to expect
Piazza Del Duomo
20m
The tour starts from the heart of Florence, Piazza del Duomo, admiring the magnificent Cathedral of Santa Maria del Fiore with its Brunelleschi Dome, Giotto's bell tower, and the Baptistery.
Via dei Calzaiuoli
15m
The tour continues along the charming pedestrian street Via dei Calzaiuoli, full of fashion shops, jewelers and local artisan workshops. About halfway, you can see the outside of the beautiful Orsanmichele Church.
Piazza della Signoria
20m
continuing to Piazza della Signoria, famous for hosting Palazzo Vecchio, the ancient residence of the Medici and current seat of the Municipality of Florence. Here it will be possible to admire the replica of Michelangelo's David, the Fountain of Neptune and the Loggia dei Lanzi which houses among many others the Brozean statue 'Perseus with the head of Medusa' by Benvenuto Cellini and the Malmorean statue 'Rape of the Sabine Women' by Giambologna.
Ponte Vecchio
30m
walking over the Ponte Vecchio with its characteristic jewelry shops and fascinating viewpoints on the Arno River, it will be possible to breathe the romantic air that characterizes this historic bridge, a symbol of Florentine art and craftsmanship.
Piazza Santa Trinita
15m
The tour continues to Piazza Santa Trinita, dominated by the façade of the Church of Santa Trinita. You will be able to admire the architectural elegance of this Renaissance church.
Via de' Tornabuoni
30m
It is one of the most elegant streets of Florence since the Renaissance when it was the subject of a process of profound transformation with the construction of numerous noble palaces that occupy both sides of the road. Today it is characterized by the presence of the best boutiques of high fashion designers such as Gucci, Salvatore Ferragamo, Enrico Coveri, Roberto Cavalli, Emilio Pucci and others
Piazza Della Repubblica
20m
it will be the turn of Piazza della Repubblica, a lively square surrounded by historic cafes, high fashion shops and elegant buildings. It is inevitable to stop and look at the imposing Triumphal Arch.
Via Roma
15m
Via Roma is a street of the main streets of the historic center of Florence, located between Piazza della Repubblica is located between Piazza San Giovanni
Piazza di San Lorenzo
15m
Piazza San Lorenzo in Florence, is dominated by the homonymous basilica, while the large dome of the Chapel of the Princes stands out in the background
Meeting and pickup
Meeting point
In front of the central door of the facade of Florence Cathedral, Duomo square
End point
In front of the central door of the facade of Florence Cathedral, Duomo square
Additional information
Wheelchair accessible
Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
Public transportation options are available nearby
Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
Transportation options are wheelchair accessible
All areas and surfaces are wheelchair accessible
Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Cancellation policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
