Why choose this Florence tour ?
Join us for a captivating walk through Florence, the ideal way to discover the city’s rich heritage. Explore one of UNESCO’s most fascinating cities, guided by a knowledgeable expert. As you stroll through Florence’s historic center, you’ll encounter its remarkable legacy and beauty.
This tour highlights key landmarks related to the Medici family and Michelangelo, tracing the city’s development from Roman times through the Renaissance. Discover how the Medici shaped Florence and revolutionized art and science.
Our guide will take you to iconic spots like Piazza della Signoria, Palazzo Vecchio, Medici Riccardi Palace, and more, with a special focus on Michelangelo’s genius.
Make the most of your Florence adventure
What makes Walk and Talk Florence Walking Tour Highlights of the City Center a unique experience ?
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description of the location and its history
description of the location and its history
description of the location and its history
Loggia del Mercato Nuovo (Porcellino)
In the heart of the historic center, just a few steps away from Ponte Vecchio and Piazza della Signoria, you’ll find one of the most characteristic points in all of Florence, the Loggia del Mercato Nuovo, or New Market
In the center of Florence, along Via Calzaiuoli, on the site where once stand a women’s monastery with land used as a vegetable garden, a small church dedicated to St. Michele Arcangelo (Michael the Archangel), called San Michele in Orto (hence “orto di San Michele” (St. Michael’s vegetable garden) and then “Orsanmichele”), was erected around the middle of the 8th century
Via dei Calzuioli is one of the most elegant streets in the historic center of Florence: 400 metres long and lined with shops, it connects Piazza del Duomo to Piazza della Signoria
The Palazzo Medici, also called the Palazzo Medici Riccardi after the later family that acquired and expanded it, is a 15th-century Renaissance palace in Florence, Italy. It was built for the Medici family, who dominated the politics of the Republic of Florence. It is now the seat of the administration of the Metropolitan City of Florence and a museum
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Tour Description & Additional Info:
- Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- The tour will proceed regardless of the weather conditions
- No-shows will not be refunded
- We are sorry to inform you that pets are not permitted on our tours
- Children/teens under 18 y.o. must always be accompanied by at least one adult. If this requirement is not met, we reserve the right to exclude the under age participant and no refund will be due
- Please be advised that starting from next spring 2025, the tour itinerary will change and will have a duration of 1.5 hours
- Please note that starting from 2025, the gelato or coffee stop will no longer be included
- Please be informed that starting from 2025, the new and only meeting point will be Towns of Italy Kiosk, in Piazza della Repubblica, under the arches on the left facing the Apple Store
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Walk and Talk Florence Walking Tour Highlights of the City Center Inclusions:
Included with Your Ticket
- Earphones for groups more than 6 pax
- Local expert guide
- Hotel pickup and drop-off
- Interior visits to the buildings and monuments
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Special Instructions:
- This Tour is Provided by Towns of Italy.
- 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.
- This Tour is Rated 4.5 Stars based on 236 valid reviews on VIATOR.
- Minimum 1 Travelers is required to book.
- Maximum 15 Travelers is accepted for booking.
Please be informed that starting from March 2025, the new and only meeting point will be Towns of Italy Kiosk, in Piazza della Repubblica, under the arches on the left facing the Apple Store.
The tour will proceed regardless of the weather conditions.
No refunds will be provided for no-shows.
