Florence tour of the historic center. Stories, legends and gossip

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Florence tour of the historic center. Stories, legends and gossip — Photos: the activity supplier, via Viator

Santa Maria Novella — Photos: the activity supplier, via Viator

About this activity

This is a tour for groups of max 10 people

I am a licensed guide, and I will be at your disposal throughout the approximately three-hour tour. Walking in the old town we enjoy visiting places, streets, monuments and listening to the history of the city.

The visit starts from Piazza Santa Maria Novella, you walk through the streets of the historic center passing through the Officina Santa Maria Novella, the Baptistery, the Duomo, Piazza della Signoria, reaching the Ponte Vecchio and then Piazza della Repubblica.

Along the way I will tell you unusual and funny stories and legends, show you special details and discover Florence from a different point of view than usual.

Where is the portrait of Cellini in Piazza della Signoria? Do you know the Piggy Rite? And Berta's curse? Why is bread made without salt in Tuscany?

Bring your curiosity to discover these stories, a little good mood and we will have fun together for a few hours

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At a glance

Duration: 3 hours
Confirmation: Confirmed within 48 hours
Ticket: Mobile or paper ticket accepted
Group: Up to 10 people
People per booking: 1–10
Guide: Russian, Italian
Operated by: In Toscana Con Elena

Ages: Children (0–6 years) · Adults (7–99 years)

What is included

Included

Included: Licensed professional private guide
Included: In-ear headphones for groups of 5 or more people

Itinerary

Santa Maria Novella

15 min

Let's start the tour with some notes on the ancient history of Florence and its name
Officina Profumo Farmaceutica Di Santa Maria Novella

40 min

Let's visit the workshop, I'll tell you its story

and we feel the fragrances of perfumes.

We will discover two historical perfumes and their origins and end with a visit to the multimedia exhibition room
Palazzo Antinori

10 min

Palazzo Antinori is one of the most illustrious examples of Florentine Renaissance architecture. We will look at it from the outside and I will tell you about how certain typical products were sold...
Cathedral of Santa Maria del Fiore

30 min Admission not included

I will tell you the history of the cathedral and point out some interesting details on the facade. We will stop for a few minutes to admire Brunelleschi's dome while I tell you some anecdotes
Battistero Di San Giovanni

15 min Admission not included

In the center of the Piazza del Duomo, we will discover how the dark porphyry columns at its entrance got there
Piazza della Signoria

20 min Admission not included

Piazza della Signoria is an open-air museum, while we enjoy all the monuments and buildings, I will tell you about the power and loves of the Medici family
Ponte Vecchio

10 min

Ponte Vecchio and the Vasari Corridor are monuments of incredible beauty, saved from the bombings of the Second World War, they are one of the most fascinating places to take beautiful photos in Florence
Mercato del Porcellino

15 min

Returning to the city center, we will pass by the Mercato della Paglia or as the Florentines say "del Porcellino" where I will tell you an ancient medieval legend
Piazza della Repubblica

10 min

The oldest square in Florence, I will tell you its history from Roman times to the present day with its cafes and street artists.

Our tour ends here... I hope you enjoyed it!

Meeting point and pickup

Everyone meets at the meeting point.

Meeting point

The meeting point is in front of the church under the star in front of the main entrance

End point

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%

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.