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City Walking Tour 2 hours
5.0
3 Ratings
Firenze
Embark on a 2-hour walking tour through the heart of the historic center. Visit iconic landmarks such as the Medici Palace, the Duomo, Piazza della Signoria, and the Ponte Vecchio, all with the guidance of an expert.
Duration:
2 hours
Cancellation:
1 day
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Highlights
- Palazzo Medici Riccardi - Embark on a guided walking tour through the city’s core, starting with the Medici Palace. This palace, with its rustic stone facade and graceful courtyard, set the standard for Florentine Renaissance Palaces. Listen to fascinating stories about the Medici family.
- Basilica di San Lorenzo - Just a short stroll from the Medici Palace lies the Basilica of San Lorenzo. Renovated by Brunelleschi during the Renaissance due to Medici patronage, its exterior remains unfinished. Uncover the tale of the incomplete facade and how Michelangelo nearly met his end at the marble quarry.
- Piazza del Duomo - Next, wander through Cathedral Square and delve into the history of the grand dome designed by Filippo Brunelleschi, and how the church witnessed one of Florence’s most violent episodes. View the Baptistery and its stunning “Gates of Paradise” while learning about the intense rivalry between two master goldsmiths.
- Piazza della Repubblica - Pause at Piazza della Repubblica to explore the city’s ancient roots.
- Piazza della Signoria - Proceed to Piazza della Signoria to admire the exquisite Renaissance fountain and sculptures. Observe Palazzo Vecchio, Florence’s medieval town hall, which later became the residence of the first Medici grand dukes.
- Ponte Vecchio - Visit the Ponte Vecchio, the city’s oldest bridge and the sole survivor of World War II. Discover the history of this iconic Florentine landmark.
- Santa Croce - Gain insights into the basilica’s foundation and history with a brief overview in Piazza Santa Croce. Learn how Franciscan monks transformed this once notorious slum into a cultural center.
- Museo Nazionale del Bargello - Walk past the formidable Bargello with its towering structure. Discover how this former military captain’s headquarters and medieval fortress evolved into a museum housing one of the world’s finest sculpture collections.
What's Included
- 2-hour guided walking tour with a local, expert guide
- Radios with headsets
What's Not Included
- Gratuities
- Hotel Pick-Up/Drop-Off
Location
Via Ricasoli, 119
Via Ricasoli
Meet the guide at the Florence Specialists office, just down the street from the Accademia, off the corner of Piazza San Marco next to the "Antico Vinaio" Panino shop
Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
Customer Ratings
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Sabrina
May 21, 2024
Great walking tour! - Our guide Tommy was very knowledgeable! We learnt so much in a short period of time. I loved walking around the city and learning.
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Sarb3180pv
May 7, 2024
Best Tour we've ever had with our Tour Guide Tommy - Today we had our Florence walking Tour in english language with Tommy. The best Tour Guide we've ever had. He was a great storyteller and gave us a lot of interesting details about the history of Florence, their famous citiziens and artists.
We could highly reccomend Tommy, the tour and Florence Specialists. We would book it again.
So thanks a lot to Tommy and Florence Specialist for that great 1st day in Florence!
Ciao ;-) and Grazie!
Sarah and Frank from Bavaria
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Passport16380
Apr 29, 2024
2 hr walking tour Florence with Thomaso - Thomaso was an excellent tour guide. Was great 2 hour walking trip. He knew a lot and was fun to hear about all the small details that you do not know.
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