Florence by Night: Private Tour with Optional Steak Dinner

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1. It is one of the largest squares in Florence and the heart of the city since Roman times. At the center of the square is the Column of Abundance, the navel of the city, a symbol of the meeting point of the main streets of the ancient Roman city, the Cardo and the Decumanus. The square still hosts some of the most sought-after shops and clubs in Florence, such as the "Giubbe Rosse", a meeting place, since time immemorial, of men of letters and intellectuals.

   20 min

2. The area now occupied by Piazza della Signoria has always been very important for the city. During the Middle Ages, a baptistery, an early Christian basilica and, where Palazzo Vecchio stands today, a building used as a prison were built in the area. In the 10th century, as large towers were erected throughout the city, the old buildings were either demolished to recover their stones or incorporated into new constructions. In the area of ​​Piazza della Signoria, the Palazzo dei Priori was built near the towers of the Ghibelline Uberti family. Today, in the splendid Piazza, it is possible to admire, in addition to Palazzo della Signoria, numerous statues linked to the most important events in the city of Florence;

   25 min

3. It is the oldest and most famous of the bridges in Florence. It crosses the Arno at its narrowest point and in this area, already in the 1st century, the Romans had built a wooden bridge. In 1565 the architect Giorgio Vasari, by order of Cosimo I, built the "Vasari Corridor". The marvelous Corridor, built in just five months, is an elevated structure, about a kilometer long, which connects Palazzo Vecchio, the political center of the city with Palazzo Pitti, at the time the residence of the Medici, passing through the Uffizi Gallery, the Lungarno Archibusieri, the shops on the eastern side of the Ponte Vecchio and going around the top of the Mannelli tower.

   20 min

4. Piazza del Duomo truly represents the heart of Florence's Renaissance heritage, showcasing art, architecture, and religious significance all in one place. Whether you're marveling at the architecture, exploring its history, or simply sitting in the square soaking in the vibe, it’s a must-see on any Florence itinerary

   25 min

5. Optional Add-On: Authentic Florentine steak (bistecca alla fiorentina) dinner in a traditional trattoria with one glass of local wine (available upon request at booking)

   30 min

Cancellation

Free cancellation up to 24 hours before the experience starts, for a full refund.

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How it compares in Florence

• Its from-price is 48% below the median of the 3255 experiences we list in Florence.
• It is shorter than most of them.
• By number of reviews it ranks 1026 of 3255.
• 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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