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Florence Treasures and Tastes Walking Tour for Small Groups or Private

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Florence Treasures and Tastes Walking Tour for Small Groups or Private

About this activity

Come to discover Florence on our walking morning tour and you will have the perfect introduction to this wonderful town. Our guide will help you grasp the architecture and the food tradition while having a relaxing stroll through some famous roads as well as through unexpected hidden corners! Icing on the cake will be the visit to the food market and the various tastings in authentic stores.

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At a glance

Duration
3 hours
Confirmation
Instant confirmation
Ticket
Mobile or paper ticket accepted
Group
Up to 12 people
People per booking
1–12
Guide
English, Italian
Operated by
Tuscany like a Local

Ages: Infants (0–2 years) · Children (3–11 years) · Adults (18–90 years)

What is included

Included

  • Included: Snacks: a selection of Florentine treats and a glass of wine at the Central Food Market
  • Included: Breakfast: Florentine sweets in a local bakery shop

Itinerary

  1. Santa Maria Novella

    15 min

    Your Florentine experience begins from the marvellous square Santa Maria Novella where you can also see the homonymous Basilica, masterpiece of the Renaissance art. Here you will meet your guide who will acquaint you with the history and the historic figures of Florence.

  2. Piazza Del Duomo

    30 min

    On a pleasant stroll through the city alleys we will easily reach the Duomo, dedicated to St. Mary of the Flowers. You will enjoy the majestic Cathedral, symbol of the city and learn how the genius of Brunelleschi masterfully built the big dome!

  3. Piazza della Signoria

    45 min

    Our itinerary will allow you to admire the Signoria Square, which boasts an array of sculptures, artworks of the most famous renaissance artists as Donatello, Cellini, Giambologna and Michelangelo (in this square you can see the copy of the iconic David). Just around the corner we will have our first tasting in an Florentine bakery shop where you will savour delicious pastries and Tuscan sweets that really delight you. We will continue our walk towards the Arno river while we’re enjoying the view of the Uffizi Gallery and we’ll give a glimpse at the Ponte Vecchio.

  4. Piazza di Santa Croce

    30 min

    Later we will explore the medieval district and the Santa Croce church which is the burial place of some illustrious historic figures of Florence. This is the site where an ancient historical tournament takes place every year, in a background of elegant residences owned by the merchants who made the town very powerful in the past centuries.

  5. Mercato di Sant'Ambrogio

    one hour

    Finally, we’ll head up to the east side of the city and you will enjoy the bustling atmosphere while wandering through the Sant’Ambrogio food market and learning to know Florentine specialties.

    Your tour of Florence is not complete without tasting gnammy local treats. Here we will chill out and enjoy a glass of wine and a variatey of Tuscan products while we friendly chat with local vendors. Cin cin!

Meeting point and pickup

Everyone meets at the meeting point.

Meeting point

  • Santa Maria Novella square next to the column in front of the church

End point

  • Sant’Ambrogio district

Cancellation

Free cancellation

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

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  • The operator may cancel if the weather does not allow it; you then get another date or your money back.
  • The operator may cancel if too few people book; you then get another date or your money back.

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

  • All areas and surfaces are wheelchair accessible

  • Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries

  • Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health

  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels

  • Children are considered only if under 12 and they will have a children menu

  • This tour takes place with every weather conditions and it will be confirmed also with the rain

  • Please bring your passport or ID to check-in

Options

  • Treasures & Tastes of Florence

  • Private Treasures & Tastes

    Private tour

Traveller ratings

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