Free cancellationFull refund up to 24 hours before
TicketMobile or paper ticket accepted
LanguagesRussian, Italian
Group sizeUp to 10 travelers
Overview
This is a tour for groups of max 10 people
I am a licensed guide, and I will be at your disposal throughout the approximately three-hour tour. Walking in the old town we enjoy visiting places, streets, monuments and listening to the history of the city.
The visit starts from Piazza Santa Maria Novella, you walk through the streets of the historic center passing through the Officina Santa Maria Novella, the Baptistery, the Duomo, Piazza della Signoria, reaching the Ponte Vecchio and then Piazza della Repubblica.
Along the way I will tell you unusual and funny stories and legends, show you special details and discover Florence from a different point of view than usual.
Where is the portrait of Cellini in Piazza della Signoria? Do you know the Piggy Rite? And Berta's curse? Why is bread made without salt in Tuscany?
Bring your curiosity to discover these stories, a little good mood and we will have fun together for a few hours
What's included
Licensed professional private guide
In-ear headphones for groups of 5 or more people
What to expect
Santa Maria Novella
15m
Let's start the tour with some notes on the ancient history of Florence and its name
Officina Profumo Farmaceutica Di Santa Maria Novella
40m
Let's visit the workshop, I'll tell you its story
and we feel the fragrances of perfumes.
We will discover two historical perfumes and their origins and end with a visit to the multimedia exhibition room
Palazzo Antinori
10m
Palazzo Antinori is one of the most illustrious examples of Florentine Renaissance architecture. We will look at it from the outside and I will tell you about how certain typical products were sold...
Cathedral of Santa Maria del Fiore
30m · Admission ticket not included
I will tell you the history of the cathedral and point out some interesting details on the facade. We will stop for a few minutes to admire Brunelleschi's dome while I tell you some anecdotes
Battistero Di San Giovanni
15m · Admission ticket not included
In the center of the Piazza del Duomo, we will discover how the dark porphyry columns at its entrance got there
Piazza della Signoria
20m · Admission ticket not included
Piazza della Signoria is an open-air museum, while we enjoy all the monuments and buildings, I will tell you about the power and loves of the Medici family
Ponte Vecchio
10m
Ponte Vecchio and the Vasari Corridor are monuments of incredible beauty, saved from the bombings of the Second World War, they are one of the most fascinating places to take beautiful photos in Florence
Mercato del Porcellino
15m
Returning to the city center, we will pass by the Mercato della Paglia or as the Florentines say "del Porcellino" where I will tell you an ancient medieval legend
Piazza della Repubblica
10m
The oldest square in Florence, I will tell you its history from Roman times to the present day with its cafes and street artists.
Our tour ends here... I hope you enjoyed it!
Meeting and pickup
Meeting point
The meeting point is in front of the church under the star in front of the main entrance
End point
Additional information
Wheelchair accessible
Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
Service animals allowed
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
Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
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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