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Walking Guided Tour of Florence landmarks

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About this activity

Discover Florence, the world’s most beautiful open-air museum. Founded by the Romans in 59 B.C., the city flourished in the 13th century with its powerful wool and banking guilds. Rival families like the Medici, Strozzi, and Pazzi shaped Florence’s golden age, leaving behind a legacy of art, history, and intrigue. Join our guided walking tour of Florence and explore iconic streets and squares with an expert English-speaking guide. Learn about Dante, the Medici dynasty, and the secrets that make Florence one of the most unique cities in the world. Please note that the tour will take place rain or shine.

Highlights

    What's included

    • Little radios and headsets
    • Free luggage deposit
    • Guided tour

    Not included

      Itinerary

      1. Medici Riccardi Palace

        The Palazzo Medici, also called the Palazzo Medici Riccardi after the later family that acquired and expanded it, is a Renaissance palace located in Florence, Italy. It is the seat of the Metropolitan City of Florence and a museum

        20 minutesAdmission not includedSee on map

      2. Basilica of San Lorenzo

        The Basilica di San Lorenzo (Basilica of St Lawrence)

        The Basilica di San Lorenzo (Basilica of St Lawrence) is one of the largest churches of Florence, Italy, situated at the centre of the city’s main market district, and the burial place of all the principal members of the Medici family from Cosimo il Vecchio to Cosimo III.

        20 minutesAdmission not includedSee on map

      3. Florence Duomo

        Florence Cathedral, formally the Cattedrale di Santa Maria del Fiore, is the cathedral of Florence

        20 minutesAdmission not includedSee on map

      4. Piazza della Repubblica

        Piazza della Repubblica is a city square in Florence, Italy. It was originally the site of the city's forum then of its old ghetto, which was swept away during the improvement works, or Risanamento, initiated during the brief period when Florence was the capital of a reunited Italy—work that also created the city's avenues and boulevards

        10 minutesAdmission freeSee on map

      5. Piazza della Signoria

        Piazza della Signoria is an L-shaped square in front of the Palazzo Vecchio in Florence, Italy. It was named after the Palazzo della Signoria, also called Palazzo Vecchio. It is the main point of the origin and history of the Florentine Republic and still maintains its reputation as the political focus of the city. It is the meeting place of Florentines as well as the numerous tourists, located near Palazzo Vecchio and Piazza del Duomo and gateway to Uffizi Gallery.

        10 minutesAdmission freeSee on map

      6. Ponte Vecchio

        The Ponte Vecchio is a medieval stone closed-spandrel segmental arch bridge over the Arno River, in Florence, Italy, noted for still having shops built along it, as was once common. Butchers initially occupied the shops the present tenants are jewelers, art dealers and souvenir sellers. The Ponte Vecchio's two neighbouring bridges are the Ponte Santa Trinita and the Ponte alle Grazie.

        10 minutesAdmission freeSee on map

      Meeting point

      Meet your guide in our office "Tourist Point", opposite Eataly restaurant. Please arrive at the meeting point 15 minutes before the scheduled time of your tour to avoid any delays.

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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.

      If you cancelRefund
      At least 1 days before100%
      Between 0 and 1 days before0%
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      My Green Tour
      Product code
      172968P2

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