Why choose this Florence tour ?
A walking tour through the old city centre of Florence, where you will learn about the city, its history and its people. Ideal for first-time travellers, this tour includes all main sights of the city, the cradle of the Renaissance.
During this tour you will walk through Piazza del Duomo and see Ghiberti’s Gates of Paradise. You will stop in front of Giotto’s Bell Tower and admire its sculpture. Brunelleschi’s Dome is the perfect background for your pictures.
In Piazza della Signoria you will see the tower where Cosimo the Elder was held prisoner. You will see the Fountain of Neptune and the Loggia de’ Lanzi with its great collection of statues. If you wish, you can even see the self-portrait of Benvenuto Cellini at the back of his famous Perseus.
We cross Ponte Vecchio where you can see an amazing view of the Arno, and the tour finishes in front of the Pitti Palace – the residence of the Grand-ducal family. Alternatively, the tour can finish at Santa Croce square.
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What makes Private Tour: Treasures of Florence Half-Day Walking Tour a unique experience ?
This is an exterior visit of the famous art gallery built by Vasari for the Grand Duke to serve as administrative offices.
This square is on what used to be the city’s old market. It is in the centre of the ancient fortified Roman colony.
This is the oldest bridge in Florence, lined on both sides by jewellers’ shops and spanned by the Vasari corridor, connecting the Uffizi with Palazzo Pitti.
This is the old headquarters of the Florentine state. It now houses administrative offices and a museum.
An exterior visit of the largest Franciscan church in Florence,
The square where the Palazzo Vecchio is located. Here we also find the Fountain of Neptune and the Loggia dei Lanzi.
An outside visit to one of the oldest buildings in Florence. It stands opposite the Cathedral.
Also known as the Palazzo Nuovo, it is where the gran ducal famlily lived. It now houses several museums.
We do not enter.
The bell tower attached to the Cathedral.
This is a large open-air museum, where we can find Cellini0s bronze statue of Perseus.
One of the largest churches in Europe. Brunelleschi built it cupola. We only see the Duomo from the outside.
The celebrated dome that crowns the Cathedral of Florence. External view only.
Tour Description & Additional Info:
- Wheelchair accessible
- Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
- Service animals allowed
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- All areas and surfaces are wheelchair accessible
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- Children must be accompanied by an adult
Options To Choose for Your Trip:
- Private Tour: Treasures of Florence Half-Day Walking Tour
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Private Tour: Treasures of Florence Half-Day Walking Tour Inclusions:
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- Private tour
- Professional guide
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Special Instructions:
- This Tour is Provided by Irina Willmer.
- Tour Timezone & Starts at Europe/Rome.
- Mobile or paper ticket accepted.
- For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
- Minimum 1 Travelers is required to book.
- Maximum 6 Travelers is accepted for booking.
As no interiors are included, no tickets are necessary.
