Highlights of Florence Semi private Walking Tour


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From $42.41

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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

Explore Florence's landmarks while learning about its history on this small-group guided walking tour. Learn about Renaissance art as your stroll past beautiful sculpture and architecture in Piazza della Signoria. Hear the amazing story of the Cathedral Dome construction. See the famous Ponte Vecchio and Piazza Santa Croce. Enter the stately Medici Palace Courtyard and learn how the Medici ruled Florence.


What's Included

2-hour Guided tour in a small group led by an expert guide

Bottled water

Radios with headsets

What's Not Included

Gratuities

Hotel Pick-Up/Drop-Off


Traveler Information

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

Additional Info

  • Face masks required for guides in public areas
  • Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
  • Social distancing enforced throughout experience
  • Transportation options are wheelchair accessible
  • Face masks required for guides in public areas
  • Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
  • Social distancing enforced throughout experience
  • Transportation options are wheelchair accessible

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

Palazzo Medici Riccardi
The first stop on the tour is Palazzo Medici. Learn about the history of the Medici family and how they created a golden age in Florence. See the beautiful palace courtyard with its elegant Renaissance architecture and ornamentation

15 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

San Lorenzo
Just around the corner is the church of San Lorenzo. With a foundation dating back to the 4th century, this was the original cathedral of Florence. It is also the place where Medici tombs are found.

15 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

Piazza della Repubblica
Next, head for Piazza della Repubblica, the heart of the ancient Roman city, where you will learn about the city’s foundation.

15 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

Church and Museum of Orsanmichele
Then walk to Orsanmichele, a Medieval church with iconic Renaissance sculptures on its ornate facade, including work by the famous Donatello.

15 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

Ponte Vecchio
Continue to stroll down to the banks of the Arno River and admire the famous Ponte Vecchio, the oldest bridge in town. The Uffizi, a fine example of Renaissance architecture, is just down the street.

15 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

Piazza della Signoria
Cross the Uffizi courtyard to enter Piazza della Signoria to admire the Renaissance fountain, the statues, and the Palazzo Vecchio which dominates the square with its soaring tower.

15 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

Piazza Santa Croce
Make a stop at Piazza Santa Croce. Once the stage for jousting tournaments, today it hosts the official sport of the city, Calcio Storico: an exciting mix of soccer, rugby and wrestling. See the beautiful facade of Santa Croce church, the final resting place of Michelangelo and Galileo.

20 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

Piazza del Duomo
The itinerary continues through the Medieval streets to the Bargello, then on to reach the Cathedral Square. Stop here to admire the record-breaking dome built by Filippo Brunelleschi and learn all about its construction and the history of Santa Maria del Fiore.

10 minutes • Admission Ticket Free






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