Christmas in Florence Tour for Kids and Families with Local Guide


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From $86.22

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Pricing Info: Per Person

Duration: 2 hours

Departs: Florence, Florence

Ticket Type: Mobile or paper ticket accepted

Free cancellation

Up to 24 hours in advance.

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Overview

Enjoy an engaging 2.5-hour walking tour in the

festive atmosphere of the Christmas holidays! The whole family will explore the

illuminated and decorated streets and squares of

Florence with an expert kid-friendly guide. Thanks to this tour, you will see the wonders of the Renaissance and the highlights of the city in a unique setting. During the

Christmas holidays, Florence lights up with colourful illuminations and in each street and square you will find Christmas markets with a host of

expertly crafted products from all over the world.

You will visit

Piazza della Signoria,

Santa Croce, the

Porcellino,

San Lorenzo Market, the

Cathedral,

Ponte Vecchio,

Piazza della Repubblica and other fascinating sites. Reserve this incredible tour in a magical and evocative Florence!


What's Included

Local guide

Professional art historian guide

Professional kid-friendly guide

Snacks

What's Not Included

Gratuities

Hotel pickup and drop-off


Traveler Information

  • INFANT: Age: 0 - 5
  • CHILD: Age: 6 - 17
  • ADULT: Age: 18 - 99

Additional Info

  • Face masks required for travellers in public areas
  • Public transportation options are available nearby
  • Social distancing enforced throughout experience
  • Temperature checks for travellers upon arrival
  • Face masks required for travellers in public areas
  • Public transportation options are available nearby
  • Social distancing enforced throughout experience
  • Temperature checks for travellers upon arrival

Cancellation Policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

  • For a full refund, you must cancel at least 24 hours before the experience’s start time.
  • If you cancel less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time, the amount you paid will not be refunded.

What To Expect

Piazza Santa Croce
Choose this 2.5 hour walking tour in Florence! You will discover the beauty of Florence at one of the best times of the year: Christmas! The streets and squares will be adourned with Christmas lights and will be even more welcoming with the sound of yuletide melodies.

15 minutes • Admission Ticket Included

Piazza della Signoria
Your expert guide will explain the history of the city and show you the wonders of the Renaissance in a journey through the key masterpieces of Florentine architecture.

15 minutes • Admission Ticket Included

Piazzale Michelangelo
Two large fir trees will be placed at the Duomo and Piazzale Michelangelo, and there will be lights along the avenues and adourning ancient doorways. Moreover, on December 8th, the Christmas illuminations will be officially inaugurated, signalling the beginning of the festive period.

• Admission Ticket Free

Ponte Vecchio
You will start the tour in Piazza Santa Croce, surrounded by Christmas markets, near the church which contains Michelangelo's tomb. After exploring the city centre, with its marvellous Christmas decorations, you will stop on the Ponte Vecchio and feast your eyes on the heart-stopping view over the hills that encircle Florence.

Strolling through the Christmas markets, with their smells and typical products from many different parts of the world, will give you special emotions as you enjoy some of Tuscany's finest specialities.

• Admission Ticket Free

Piazza della Repubblica
Then you will walk past the Town hall and the spectacular Loggia in Piazza della Signoria; this is the political heart of Florence. On one side, you will enjoy the renowned Uffizi Gallery, once the Great Duke’s headquarters, and then admire Palazzo Vecchio, the historic seat of the Florentine Government.

15 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

Duomo - Cattedrale di Santa Maria del Fiore
The tour continues to the old market where “Il Porcellino”, a statue of a wild bar, will bring you good luck if you rub his nose. You will see Piazza della Repubblica and visit the magnificent Cathedral; the church features perfectly preserved, unique marble engravings, and is capped by Brunelleschi’s beautiful dome, a miracle of architecture and symbol of the Renaissance movement in Florence due to its daring design and even more challenging realization.

10 minutes • Admission Ticket Not Included

Mercato Centrale
The walking tour ends at San Lorenzo Market, where you can have lunch or enjoy the colourful stalls. It is strongly suggested that you take this tour on the first day of your stay in Florence, and that you don't take any other tour on the same day. Kids get easily tired and so do parents sometimes after such a rich and comprehensive experience as this. The whole family will love this unbelievable tour in a special Christmas atmosphere.

• Admission Ticket Free






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