Fall In Love With Florence Historical Walking Tour
- 2–4 hours
- Free cancellation up to 24h before
- Guided in English
- Instant confirmation
Highlights
From the awe-inspiring Duomo to Medici palaces, medieval piazzas, and Renaissance marketplaces, every stop on this tour is a testament to Florence’s timeless beauty. As you wind your way through historic Florence, you will discover such sites as the Medici Riccardi Palace, the Old Palace (Palazzo Vecchio) in the gorgeous Piazza della Signoria, and the New Market Lodge (Loggia del Mercato Nuovo)—where a statue of a wild boar is said to bring luck to those who rub its nose. On your enchanting journey through the city, your guide will amuse you with Florentine histories, legends, and tales of local peculiarity. At the end of your tour, your guide will return you to the Duomo to discuss more of its intriguing past and answer any further questions you might have about the wonderful city of Florence.
Inclusions
What's included
- Personal headset for tour commentary when necessary.
- Professional local tour guide
- *For Private options only: Timed entry tickets for the Galleria dell'Accademia and the Medici Chapels.
What's not
- Transport to and from the meeting point.
- Food and drink
- The group tour will not have access to any museums or attractions.
- Gratuities
Itinerary
The church was preferred by the Medici family and home to their tombs.
When you book the private tour option, you will visit this gallery built specially to house Michelangelo's famous David. *Admission and entry to this site for the Private Tour option only.
The original home of the Medici family in Florence.
On the private tour option, you will step inside to see the tombs of the Medici Dukes and the new sacristy which is home to Michelangelo's Dawn and Dusk and Night and Day. *Admission and entry to this site for the Private Tour option only.
Stop at the Duomo to gaze upon the famous dome of Brunelleschi and Neo-Gothic facade of this stunning basilica.
The center of Florence when it was a small ancient Roman city, this square is full of fun and street performers.
Home to Florence's political center and the execution of Friar Savonarola.
When you arrive at this governmet palace, you will hear stories of the political intrigue of Florence's long history and step inside the beautiful courtyard. Home to the offices of Pope Leo X and Machiavelli, this palace has a rich history full of power and intrigue.
Home to some of the world's most stunning Renaissance paintings.
Learn about the leather industry of Florence and see the Cinghiale who will bring luck to those who touch its snout. Make a note of this stop so you can come back to shop after the tour.
Once home to butcher shops and fish mongers, today this is where you will find some of the best hand-crafted gold and silver jewlery. We can thank the Medici family for the upgrade in the 16th century.
Cancellation
Free cancellation up to 24 hours before the experience starts, for a full refund.
Know before you go
- Meeting point
- Your guide will meet you in front of the cafe and will be holding a sign with the lead traveller's name on it.
- Pickup
- Everyone meets at the starting point; there is no pickup.
- Ticket type
- Mobile or paper ticket accepted
- Group size
- Up to 15 travellers
- Operated by
- Roman Vacations
- Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- Galleria dell’Accademia admission ticket: €24 total €20 admission ticket + €4 reservation fee
- Each traveler must present a valid passport or ID document that matches the name provided at the time of booking for successful entry to the Accademia Gallery. Please provide the full names of all travelers when booking. Failure to present a voucher with all travelers’ full names at the ticket office prior to entry may result in denied entry to the attraction.
How it compares in Florence
- Its from-price is 42% below the median of the 3255 experiences we list in Florence.
- Its length is typical for the group.
- The operator lists free cancellation on it.
About Florence
Florence, the cradle of the Renaissance, gathers masterpieces of art and architecture into a compact city of stone streets beside the Arno.
The Duomo, with Brunelleschi's great red-brick dome, Giotto's bell tower and the Baptistery's gilded doors, marks the centre of town. A few streets away, Piazza della Signoria and the Palazzo Vecchio face a loggia full of sculpture, and the Uffizi Gallery holds Botticelli, Leonardo and Raphael. Michelangelo's David stands in the Galleria dell'Accademia.
Top-ranked sights in Florence: Piazza della Signoria, Uffizi Galleries (Gallerie degli Uffizi), Florence Duomo (Cattedrale di Santa Maria del Fiore).
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