Welcome to Florence: Private 2.5-hour Highlights Walking Tour
- 2h 30m
- Free cancellation up to 24h before
- Guided in English
- Instant confirmation
Highlights
Discover the highlights of Florence and follow an expert and entertaining guide to the most significant places through the historical centre and learn about the amazing history of the city from the time it was the capital of the Renaissance to the time it became the capital of early unified Italy. First, you will see the religious centre of the city: admire the Duomo, whose impressive Dome was designed by Brunelleschi, and the Baptistery of Saint John, one of the oldest buildings in Florence. From the religious centre, you will walk to the political centre, and enjoy a pleasant stroll through Piazza Della Signoria, surrounded by its ancient buildings and the Loggia Dei Lanzi. In this open-air museum, we will see original masterpieces by Giambologna and Cellini. From there, you'll cross the famous Ponte Vecchio, the medieval bridge on the Arno River. Your tour finishes with a delicious gelato, on us!
Inclusions
What's included
- Plenty of time to take photos of your favourite places
- A friendly, professional tour guide for your own private group
What's not
- Additional food and drink
- Hotel pick up, we do recommend a centrally located start point
- Transportation throughout tour
- Gratuities
Itinerary
Explore Florence with a private guide, one of the most iconic and beautiful cities in Italy, and discover the city's rich history, art, and culture on this introductory tour perfect tour for anyone arriving in Florence for the first time.
Start your tour at Piazza San Lorenzo, the perfect location to find famous Florentine handmade leather goods. Learn about Italian leatherwork, and discover the best places to shop in the city.
Admire the stunning and exquisite architecture of the Cathedral of Santa Maria del Fiore known as the Duomo, and marvel at the intricate details of the beautiful bronze doors of the Baptistry.
Walk by Piazza della Repubblica, and take a stroll down the famous Piazza della Signoria, home to the imposing Palazzo Vecchio and the impressive Neptune Fountain.
Walk by the Uffizi Gallery, and appreciate the magnificent architecture of the exteriors of the building.
Snap the perfect photo by the Arno River of the Ponte Vecchio, one of the most photographed sites in Florence.
Cancellation
Free cancellation up to 24 hours before the experience starts, for a full refund.
Reviews
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Know before you go
- Meeting point
- Your guide will meet you in front of the Basilica di San Lorenzo, Piazza di San Lorenzo, 9, 50123 Firenze FI, Italy.
- Pickup
- Everyone meets at the starting point; there is no pickup.
- Ticket type
- Mobile or paper ticket accepted
- Operated by
- Travel Curious
- Wheelchair accessible
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
How it compares in Florence
- Its from-price is 23% below the median of the 249 city tours we list in Florence.
- It is shorter than most of them.
- By number of reviews it ranks 107 of 249.
- 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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