The Best of Florence in few hours - private walking tour

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About this activity

Private walking tour in Florence with a local guide, who will lead you for 2-hour between bridges, alleys, medieval markets and Renaissance palaces, to give you the opportunity to appreciate the best of the Tuscan country borough.

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At a glance

Duration: 2 hours
Confirmation: Confirmed within 48 hours
Ticket: Mobile or paper ticket accepted
Group: Your group only
People per booking: 1–15
Guide: English, Italian, French
Operated by: Demetra Fanetti

What is included

Included

Included: Local guide
Included: Professional guide

Not included

Not included: Transportation to/from attractions
Not included: Hotel pickup

Itinerary

Piazza Della Repubblica

Passing by

Piazza della Repubblica, ancient city's forum and then of the city's old ghetto, which was swept away during the city improvement works or Risanamento initiated during the brief period when Florence was the capital of a reunited Italy, work that also created the city's avenues and boulevards. Its historical Cafè has long been a meeting place for famous artists and writers, notably those of Futurism.
Ponte Vecchio

Passing by

the most famous and shiny bridge in the world above the Arno river.
Palazzo Vecchio

Passing by

City hall
Piazza della Signoria

Passing by

Piazza della Signoria, the political hub of the city. Surrounded by Renaissance masterpieces, we will enjoy the beautiful and rich buildings, as Palazzo Vecchio, Loggia dei Lanzi, Uffizi Gallery and so on.
Cathedral of Santa Maria del Fiore

Passing by

Santa Maria del Fiore, the main church in town. Il Duomo di Firenze, as it is ordinarily called, was begun in 1296 in the Gothic style to the design of Arnolfo di Cambio and completed structurally in 1436 with the dome engineered by Filippo Brunelleschi. The cathedral complex, located in Piazza del Duomo, includes the Baptistery and Giotto's Bell Tower. The three buildings are part of the UNESCO World Heritage Site covering the historic center of Florence and are a major attraction to tourists visiting the region of Tuscany.
Battistero Di San Giovanni

Passing by

One of the symbol of Florence, a typical Romanesque marble building with gorgeous door as the famous Gate of Paradise
Palazzo Pitti

Passing by

Once we get into the Oltrarno, other side of the river, we will visit Pitti Palace, it's a vast, mainly Renaissance, palace in Florence. The core of the present palazzo dates from 1458 and was originally the town residence of Luca Pitti, an ambitious Florentine banker, but it was bought by the Medici family in 1549 and became the chef residence of the ruling families of the Grand Duchy of Tuscany. It grew as a great treasure house as later generations amassed paintings, plates, jewelry and luxurious possessions.
Campanile di Giotto

Passing by

highest Bell tower of Florence
Loggia dei Lanzi

10 min

Open air museum with a lot of important statues
Basilica di San Lorenzo

Passing by

one of the largest churches of Florence, situated at the center of the city’s main market district, and the burial place of all the principal members of the Medici family.
Museo Casa di Dante

Passing by

We will cross the medieval neighborhood to admire the house of Dante Alighieri, Divine Comedy writer, to arrived in Piazza della Signoria.

Meeting point and pickup

You can be picked up from your accommodation or go straight to the meeting point.

Meeting point

Central Florence, close the statue of Giovanni dalle Bande Nere in front of the Basilica di San Lorenzo

End point

Pickup points

Pick up is possible only if your hotel/apartment is downtown

Using your ticket

Comfortable walking shoes are recommended

Hotel pickups commence prior to this time, you must contact the local service provider to verify your exact pickup time.

Cancellation

Free cancellation

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

If you cancel	You get back
At least one day before	100%
Less than a day before	0%

Good to know

Wheelchair accessible
Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
Service animals allowed
Public transportation options are available nearby
Transportation options are wheelchair accessible
Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Child rate applies only when sharing with 2 paying adults
Children must be accompanied by an adult
A dress code is required to enter places of worship and selected museums. No shorts or sleeveless tops allowed. Knees and shoulders MUST be covered for both men and women. You may risk refused entry if you fail to comply with these dress requirements