Private City Walking Tour
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- 2 heures
- Annulation gratuite jusqu’à 24 h avant
- 7 langues
- Confirmation immédiate
Points forts
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.
Inclus
Ce qui est inclus
- 2-hour guided walking tour with a local, expert guide
- Radios with headsets for larger groups
Non inclus
- Gratuities
- Hotel Pick-Up/Drop-Off
Itinéraire
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.
Annulation
Annulation gratuite jusqu’à 24 heures avant le début de l’expérience, avec remboursement intégral.
Avis
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À savoir avant de partir
- Point de rendez-vous
- 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
- Prise en charge
- Tout le monde se retrouve au point de départ ; il n’y a pas de prise en charge.
- Type de billet
- Mobile or paper ticket accepted
- Opéré par
- 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, berceau de la Renaissance, rassemble des chefs-d'œuvre d'art et d'architecture dans une ville compacte aux rues de pierre, au bord de l'Arno.
Le Duomo, avec la grande coupole de brique rouge de Brunelleschi, le campanile de Giotto et les portes dorées du baptistère, marque le centre de la ville. À quelques rues de là, la piazza della Signoria et le Palazzo Vecchio font face à une loggia remplie de sculptures, et la galerie des Offices abrite Botticelli, Léonard de Vinci et Raphaël. Le David de Michel-Ange se dresse à la galerie de l'Académie.
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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