Private City Walking Tour
- 2 hours
- Free cancellation up to 24h before
- 7 languages
- Instant confirmation
Highlights
Step into the timeless streets of Florence on an exclusive 2-hour private walking tour. Accompanied by your local guide, uncover the stories, rivalries, and legends that transformed this city into the cradle of the Renaissance. Stroll past the grand Medici Palace, where one of Europe’s most powerful families once ruled from behind austere stone walls. Stand beneath the magnificent Duomo and marvel at Brunelleschi’s revolutionary dome while hearing the dramatic tales that shaped the city’s history. Wander through the lively Piazza della Signoria, an open-air gallery filled with stunning sculptures, political intrigue, and centuries of Florentine power. Then continue to the iconic Ponte Vecchio, the city’s oldest bridge, where jewelers’ shops line the river just as they have for generations. More than a tour, this is a journey through the soul of Florence — brought to life through captivating storytelling, hidden details, and insider insights from your private guide.
Inclusions
What's included
- 2-hour guided walking tour with a local, expert guide
- Radios with headsets for larger groups
What's not
- Gratuities
- Hotel Pick-Up/Drop-Off
Itinerary
Follow your guide on a walking tour through the heart of the city. The first stop on the itinerary is the Medici Palace. With its rusticated stone facade and elegant courtyard, this palace became the prototype for the Florentine Renaissance Palace. Hear intriguing tales about the Medici family.
A short walk away from the Medici Palace is the Basilica of San Lorenzo. Thanks to Medici patronage this church was renovated by Brunelleschi during the Renaissance, however, the outside was left unfinished. Learn the story behind the unfinished facade and how Michelangelo nearly lost his life at the marble quarry.
Then, stroll through the Cathedral Square and learn about the history of the construction of the monumental dome designed by Filippo Brunelleschi and how the church was a backdrop for one of the bloodiest episodes in Florence's history. See the Baptistery and its beautiful "Gates of Paradise" and hear the story of the fierce competition between two master goldsmiths.
Stop in Piazza della Repubblica, and learn about the ancient origins of the city.
Continue to Piazza della Signoria to admire the beautiful Renaissance fountain and sculpture. See Palazzo Vecchio, the medieval town hall of Florence, that later became the residence of the first Medici grand dukes.
See the Ponte Vecchio, the oldest bridge in town, and the only one to survive World War II. Learn the history behind this iconic landmark of Florence.
Learn about the foundation and history of the basilica with a brief introduction in Piazza Santa Croce. Discover how the Franciscan monks’ transformed this part of town, which was one of the worst slums of the city, into a cultural hub.
Cancellation
Free cancellation up to 24 hours before the experience starts, for a full refund.
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Know before you go
- Meeting point
- Meet the guide at the Florence Specialists office, just down the street from the Accademia, off the corner of Piazza San Marco next to the "Antico Vinaio" Panino shop
- Pickup
- Everyone meets at the starting point; there is no pickup.
- Ticket type
- Mobile or paper ticket accepted
- Operated by
- Florence Specialists for Small Group Tours srls
- Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
How it compares in Florence
- Its from-price is 47% below the median of the 3255 experiences we list in Florence.
- It is shorter than most of them.
- By number of reviews it ranks 1409 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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