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Florence Walking Tour of the City Must-See Attractions & Sites with Local Guide

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About this activity

Our knowledgeable tour guide will meet you in the very city centre, during our 2 hours walking tour you will be able to admire all the most important outdoor monuments, palaces and piazzas of Florence. We will walk through the city historical centre, hitting all the major sights, such as: palazzo Medici, the Duomo, you will admire the Dome from outside, hearing how its architect Brunelleschi recovered lost knowledge in order to build it, piazza della Signoria, where we can’t miss Michelangelo’s incomparable David, Giotto’s bell tower, ponte Vecchio and its jewelries shops, plus some unusual and less known spots that will truly surprise you. This is a 2 hours walking tour please be sure to wear comfortable shoes and bring loads of questions! Our expert tour guide will be able to unveil of the secrets and curiosities of Florence.

Highlights

    What's included

    • • English speaking professional tour guides
    • • Walking tour

    Not included

    • • Gratuities (optional)
    • • Food and beverages
    • • Hotel pickup and drop-off and transportation to/from attractions

    Itinerary

    1. Piazza Santa Croce

      Get an introduction to the history of the Italian Renaissance on a walking tour of Florence city center, and discover a host of historical monuments with the help of a local guide. You will see first the outside of the Church of Santa Croce, the principal Franciscan church of Florence with its wonderful frescoes

      20 minutesAdmission freeSee on map

    2. Ponte Vecchio

      Then it is on to Piazza dei Peruzzi and the Bargello Palace. A short walk will bring you to the Porcellino market and here your guide will tell you all about Ponte Vecchio, Florence’s oldest bridge dating back to the 14th century.

      20 minutesAdmission freeSee on map

    3. Piazza della Signoria

      Wander around small streets that date back to the Middle Ages to arrive at the political heart of the city at Piazza della Signoria. Get impressive views of the Uffizi Gallery and Palazzo Vecchio, historically the home of the government of Florence.

      30 minutesAdmission freeSee on map

    4. Piazza del Duomo

      Arrive in Piazza del Duomo in the oldest part of the city. Marvel at the marble engravings and the magnificent dome of the Duomo, the baptistery's paradise door and Giotto's bell tower.

      20 minutesAdmission freeSee on map

    5. Basilica of San Lorenzo

      Continue to the Basilica di San Lorenzo, from where you can explore the market district by yourself.

      20 minutesAdmission freeSee on map

    Meeting point

    The tour starts outside Santa Croce church in Florence under Dante Alighieri marble statue

    The map shows Florence. The exact meeting point is the address above.Open larger map

    Pickup

    • Everyone meets at the start point

    Know before you go

    • Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
    • Public transportation options are available nearby
    • 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.

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    At least 1 days before100%
    Between 0 and 1 days before0%
    • Cancelled and fully refunded if too few travellers book
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    Orange Umbrella Tours
    Product code
    106631P88

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