BEST OF FLORENCE Private Walking Tour

Highlights

Itinerary

1. 1

   Florence Baptistery

   Start the tour with the oldest building of the city - the Baptistery of St. John. Standing in the square look at its famous doors called by Michelangelo the "Gates of Paradise".

   20 minutes•Admission not included•See on map

2. 2

   Florence Duomo

   Admire the magnificent Cathedral Santa Maria del Fiore which

   Admire the magnificent Cathedral Santa Maria del Fiore which has a unique flower-shaped plan and the biggest masonry dome in the world – the marvel of the architect Filippo Brunelleschi. Even Michelangelo said “It would be difficult to equal…impossible to surpass.” See the Duomo from the outside, however, if there is no line to get in we will see the interior as well.

   15 minutes•Admission free•See on map

3. 3

   Dante House Museum

   Stroll around Dante's district, take a look at Dante's tower-house from the outside and enter the 1000-year old church where the father of the Italian language met the love and muse of his life.

   15 minutes•Admission free•See on map

4. 4

   Orsanmichele Church and Museum

   Visit Orsanmichele – the most Florentine church of Florence, and learn why the market was transformed into a church.

   10 minutes•Admission free•See on map

5. 5

   Piazza della Signoria

   Visit the political centre of Florence – Piazza della Signoria – a museum under the open sky with many original sculptures created by Renaissance artists.

   15 minutes•Admission free•See on map

6. 6

   Palazzo Vecchio

   Take a quick look at the government palace – Palazzo Vecchio - a medieval fortress with the prison for the most dangerous criminals and the old residence of the Medici family.

   5 minutes•Admission not included•See on map

7. 7

   Uffizi Galleries

   Take a look at the Uffizi Gallery - one of the most famous museums in the world and stroll in the Uffizi square.

   Pass by (no stop)•Admission free•See on map

8. 8

   Ponte Vecchio

   Finish the tour at Ponte Vecchio – the symbol of the city and the oldest bridge in town famous for its jewelers' shops hanging over the Arno river.

   10 minutes•Admission free•See on map

Meeting point

Meet your expert tour guide in front of the entrance to the Caffè Scudieri right in front of the Florentine baptistery. The exact address is Piazza di San Giovanni, 19R (red).

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Pickup

• Everyone meets at the start point

Know before you go

• 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
• All areas and surfaces are wheelchair accessible
• Suitable for all physical fitness levels
• Mobile or paper ticket accepted
• One per booking

Cancellation and refunds

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

• Cancelled and fully refunded if the weather makes it unsafe