Walking tour of Florence


3 hours
Free cancellation
1 - 6
Mobile ticket

Overview

Our knowledgeable guide will meet you in a prearranged location. Together you will walk through Florence historical center and its 2000 years of history. We will scout its Roman origins, pass through the Middle Ages and arrive at that social revolutionary phenomenon that was the Renaissance. We will understand why it all started in Florence and its ramifications. We will walk past worldwide famous monuments such as the Santa Maria del Fiore church and its dome, Repubblica square, Signoria square, the Uffizi square, and the Ponte Vecchio bridge.

Inclusions

  • All Fees and Taxes

What to expect

Itinerary
This is a typical itinerary for this product

Stop At: Duomo - Cattedrale di Santa Maria del Fiore, Via della Canonica, 1 Piazza del Duomo, 50122, Florence Italy

Your guide will explain the importance of the Cathedral and will present you with all the buildings that form the Duomo complex.
You will not enter inside ant of the monuments, the visit will be outside.

Duration: 30 minutes

Stop At: Piazza della Signoria, 50122, Florence Italy

Your guide will talk about Piazza della Signoria, the main point of the origin and history of the Florentine Republic that still maintains its reputation as the political focus of the city.

Duration: 30 minutes

Stop At: Palazzo Vecchio, Piazza della Signoria, 50122, Florence Italy

The Palazzo Vecchio is the town hall of Florence, it was originally called the Palazzo della Signoria, after the Signoria of Florence, the ruling body of the Republic of Florence. No entrance.

Duration: 15 minutes

Stop At: Gallerie Degli Uffizi, Piazzale Degli Uffizi 6, 50122, Florence Italy

The building of Uffizi complex was begun by Giorgio Vasari in 1560 for Cosimo I de' Medici so as to accommodate the offices of the Florentine magistrates, hence the name Uffizi, "offices". The construction was later continued by Alfonso Parigi and Bernardo Buontalenti; it was completed in 1581. You will not enter inside the Galleria degli Uffizi.

Duration: 15 minutes

Stop At: Ponte Vecchio, 50125, Florence Italy

The Ponte Vecchio is a medieval stone closed-spandrel segmental arch bridge over the Arno River 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.

Duration: 30 minutes

Stop At: Palazzo Pitti, Piazza Dei Pitti 1, 50125, Florence Italy

The Palazzo Pitti is a vast, mainly Renaissance, palace in Florence. It is situated on the south side of the River Arno, a short distance from the Ponte Vecchio.

Duration: 30 minutes

Additional information

  • Wheelchair accessible
  • Stroller accessible
  • Service animals allowed
  • Near public transportation
  • Most travelers can participate
  • This experience requires good weather. If it’s canceled due to poor weather, you’ll be offered a different date or a full refund
  • This is a private tour/activity. Only your group will participate
  • Confirmation will be received at time of booking

Ticket delivery

You can present either a paper or an electronic voucher for this activity.

Cancellation

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours in advance of the start time of the experience.
tomrw67
November 2021

We choose a bit of a custom itinerary- tour of the Duomo museum, the Baptistry, and then climbing the Basilica. The next day the Academia to see the David. Our tour guide was Lucia, who is a PhD in Art History and her passion and knowledge of the subjects we toured were evident every step of the...

Nicole W
July 2020

Cora with are brilliant historical background showed us and our 2 sons, 17 & 19 years old, the history from Florence from middle age up to 20th century, presented famous personalities of Florence, introduced us in the construction/decoration details of several buildings, showed us many little his...

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