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Fiesole : Florentine Hills, Roman Theater & PIAZZALE MICHELANGELO
(76) Reviews
Città Metropolitana di Firenze
Important Information
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Wheelchair accessible
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Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
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Service animals allowed
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Public transportation options are available nearby
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Transportation options are wheelchair accessible
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Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Cancellation policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
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For a full refund, you must cancel at least 24 hours before the experience’s start time.
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Cut-off times are based on the experience’s local time.
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If you cancel less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time, the amount you paid will not be refunded.
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This experience requires a minimum number of travelers. If it’s canceled because the minimum isn’t met, you’ll be offered a different date/experience or a full refund.
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Any changes made less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time will not be accepted.
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Leave the chaos behind! Your route begins by exiting Porta San Gallo for an immediate ascent toward light and history! The hills of Fiesole, the "Mother of Florence," await you.
In an instant, ancient Faesulae embraces you : feel the thousand-year-old energy of Piazza Mino (the ancient Roman Forum) and the intact majesty of the Ancient Theater. But the climax is at the summit : climb to the Convent of San Francesco and prepare for pure emotion. There, Florence will unveil itself at your feet—a breathtaking panorama that is a living postcard!
Next, it's time for authenticity and flavor. The historic Fattoria di Maiano awaits you! Treat yourself to a moment of pure relaxation immersed in cen...
Highlights
2 hours and 50 minutes
Offered in German (Deutsch) & 4 Others
Free Cancellation
Mobile Ticket
2 hours and 50 minutes
Offered in German (Deutsch) & 4 Others
Free Cancellation
Mobile Ticket
What's Included
Private transportation
Meeting Points
Departure
Caffè Lietta
We will meet at Lietta Caffè, located under the arcades of Piazza della Libertà. This piazza is a main transportation hub, easily accessible, and situated right on the border of Florence's historic center.
Return
Fiesole : Florentine Hills, Roman Theater & PIAZZALE MICHELANGELO
(76) Reviews
Città Metropolitana di Firenze
About
Leave the chaos behind! Your route begins by exiting Porta San Gallo for an immediate ascent toward light and history! The hills of Fiesole, the "Mother of Florence," await you.
In an instant, ancient Faesulae embraces you : feel the thousand-year-old energy of Piazza Mino (the ancient Roman Forum) and the intact majesty of the Ancient Theater. But the climax is at the summit : climb to the Convent of San Francesco and prepare for pure emotion. There, Florence will unveil itself at your feet—a breathtaking panorama that is a living postcard!
Next, it's time for authenticity and flavor. The historic Fattoria di Maiano awaits you! Treat yourself to a moment of pure relaxation immersed in cen...
Highlights
2 hours and 50 minutes
Offered in German (Deutsch) & 4 Others
Free Cancellation
Mobile Ticket
2 hours and 50 minutes
Offered in German (Deutsch) & 4 Others
Free Cancellation
Mobile Ticket
What's Included
Private transportation
Meeting Points
Departure
Caffè Lietta
We will meet at Lietta Caffè, located under the arcades of Piazza della Libertà. This piazza is a main transportation hub, easily accessible, and situated right on the border of Florence's historic center.
Return
Itinerary
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Porta San Gallo
Porta San Gallo is one of Florence's ancient monumental gates, constructed around 1285 as part of the sixth circle of city walls.
5 minutes
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Piazza Savonarola
Piazza Savonarola is an elegant, residential square, located just outside the historic center is surrounded by grand, Umbertine-style palaces from the late 19th century, giving it an airy, bourgeois atmosphere.
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Via San Domenico
San Domenico di Fiesole is an elegant hillside hamlet, notable for the 15th-century Convent of Beato Angelico, which also serves as a natural elevated terrace offering stunning panoramic views directly over the city of Florence.
8 minutes
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Piazza Mino
It is the vital and historic center of Fiesole, built upon the ancient Roman Forum (Faesulae). The irregularly shaped square is dominated by the Duomo (St. Romulus Cathedral) and the Palazzo Pretorio (Town Hall), representing the civic and religious heart of the city. From here, you can choose whether to visit the Archaeological Area or the Convent of San Francesco.
10 minutes
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Area Archeologica
One of Italy's most evocative archaeological sites, it features the well-preserved remains of a Roman Theater (still used in summer), Roman Baths, and an Etruscan-Roman Temple, showcasing the historical layering of Faesulae from Etruscan to Roman and Lombard times.
10 minutes
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Convento di San Francesco
Located atop the hill, this is a humble and tranquil Franciscan complex housing a Missionary Museum and, most notably, offering one of the best and widest panoramic views over the entire city of Florence and the Arno valley.
10 minutes
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Artemio Franchi Stadium
The Stadio Artemio Franchi is the historic home of the ACF Fiorentina soccer team, and a masterpiece of Italian Rationalist architecture. Designed by the engineer Pier Luigi Nervi and inaugurated in 1931, it is famous for its imposing reinforced concrete structures, particularly the iconic Maratona Tower and the cantilever roofs.
5 minutes
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Arco di Trionfo
The Arch of Triumph in Liberty Square was built in 1737 to celebrate the arrival of the Habsburg-Lorraine dynasty in Florence, succeeding the Medici. It is a monumental 18th-century symbol adorned with celebratory reliefs.
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Piazzale Michelangelo
Piazzale Michelangelo in Florence is a square located in the Oltrarno hills. It is perhaps the most famous panoramic observation point in the city, depicted on countless postcards and among the most popular destinations for tourists visiting the city.
