Essential Florence Walking Tour with an Expert Local Guide
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Would you like to go on the most complete, educational and enjoyable walking tour in Florence? Then stop your search right now. We will take you through the quaint cobblestone streets, bringing the amazing Renaissance city to life with tales, murder and betrayal stories, and fascinating historical information. The tour will begin in Piazza della Repubblica, where you will learn about the Roman foundation of the city. From there, we will take you on a historical tour to discover Medieval Florence and the factors that contributed to its rise to power and wealth. Every architectural era is represented, from the iconic tower homes to the exquisite Renaissance palaces. You will follow your guide as you stroll along Via Tornabuoni, the most famous designer shopping avenue, and see amazing churches, the Medici houses and palaces, the most famous squares in the city, the world famous Ponte Vecchio bridge and the charming Oltrarno cobblestone alleys with their selection of artisan workshops.3 hours
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Free cancellation up to 24 hours before the experience starts (local time)
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The church of Orsanmichele is a historic building in the center of Florence. It was originally a loggia built for the storage and market of grain, later transformed into a church of the Arts, the ancient Florentine guilds. Today on the upper floors it houses a museum, with the originals of the sculptural cycle of its external niches and the famous statues of Donatello and Ghiberti.15 minutes • Admission Ticket FreeView Location
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Museo Casa di Dante
Via Santa Margherita 1, , Florence, Italy, 50122We will pass Dante’s house and discover his life, his work and his city.15 minutes • Admission Ticket FreeView Location3
Duomo - Cattedrale di Santa Maria del Fiore
Via della Canonica, 1, Piazza del Duomo, Florence, Italy, 50122The metropolitan cathedral of Santa Maria del Fiore, commonly known as the cathedral of Florence, is the main Florentine church, symbol of the city and one of the most famous in Italy; when it was completed, in the 15th century, it was the largest church in the world, and can still boast the absolute primacy of the largest masonry dome today. It stands on the foundations of the ancient cathedral of Florence, the church of Santa Reparata, in the place that has hosted buildings of worship since Roman times. 15 minutes • Admission Ticket FreeView Location4
The baptistery of San Giovanni Battista is a famous religious building in Florence, located in the Piazza San Giovanni of the same name, in front of the cathedral of Santa Maria del Fiore. Dedicated to the patron saint of the city, it was for centuries the place where Florentines obtained baptism and was the place of investiture of knights and poets (Dante was also baptized here).15 minutes • Admission Ticket FreeView Location
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Campanile di Giotto
Piazza del Duomo, Firenze, Florence, Italy, 50122Giotto's bell tower is the bell tower of Santa Maria del Fiore, the cathedral of Florence, and is located in Piazza del Duomo.15 minutes • Admission Ticket FreeView Location6
Santa Maria Novella
Florence, ItalyThe basilica of Santa Maria Novella is one of the most important churches in Florence and stands on the square of the same name. Santa Maria Novella was the point of reference for an important mendicant order, the Dominicans.15 minutes • Admission Ticket FreeView Location7
Palazzo Rucellai
Piazza de' Rucellai, 1, , Florence, ItalyPalazzo Rucellai is a palace from the 15th century, believed by most scholars to have been designed for Giovanni di Paolo Rucellai by Leon Battista Alberti between 1446 and 1451 and executed, at least in part, by Bernardo Rossellino. Its splendid facade was one of the first to proclaim the new ideas of Renaissance architecture based on the use of pilasters and entablatures in proportional relationship to each other. The Rucellai Palace demonstrates the impact of the ancient revival but does so in a manner which is full of Renaissance originality.15 minutes • Admission Ticket FreeView Location8
Palazzo Strozzi
Piazza degli Strozzi, Florence, Italy, 50123Palazzo Strozzi is one of the best-known Italian Renaissance palaces. Of imposing size (15 buildings were destroyed to make room for it), it is located between the homonymous Via Strozzi and Piazza Strozzi, and Via Tornabuoni, with three identical portals on every side.15 minutes • Admission Ticket FreeView LocationMeeting and Pickup
Starting point
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Piazza della Repubblica, in front of Caffe Paszkowski.View Location
End point
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The tour ends in Piazza della Signoria.View Location
Pickup details
Customers must make their own way to and meet at the start point- Travelers CANNOT choose a custom pickup or meeting location.
Additional Information
- Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
- Service animals allowed
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
- Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Language And Guide
Tour Guide Available In
- English
Ticket Details
- Mobile or paper ticket accepted
- One per booking
Ticket Redemption
No redemption point. This is a direct entry ticketCancellation & Refunds
Cancellable up to 24 hours before the travel date (local supplier time) for a full refund. A 100% cancellation penalty applies for cancellations submitted less than 24 hours before the start time.- For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
- Suplier may cancel the activity on account of bad weather conditions.
- Suplier may cancel the activity due to too few participants.
- Cancel at least 1 day before activity starts in Europe/Rome time to receive 100% refund.
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