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Essential History of Florence Exclusive Guided Walking Tour
Firenze
Important Information
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Public transportation options are available nearby
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Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
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All areas and surfaces are wheelchair accessible
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Transportation options are wheelchair accessible
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Wheelchair accessible
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Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
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It is imperative that you provide us with guests MOBILE PHONE NUMBER (including country code)
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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Explore Florence's rich history on an exclusive guided walking tour that takes you to iconic landmarks like the Duomo (Exterior Only) , Ponte Vecchio, and Piazza della Signoria. As you stroll through the city, an expert guide reveals how influential figures like Leonardo da Vinci and Michelangelo shaped Florence's art and identity. Discover hidden gems in the Oltrarno district, where local traditions thrive, before concluding in the vibrant Piazza della Signoria—Florence's political heart. This guided walking tour ensures personalized attention with a maximum of 12 guests, perfect for those wanting a deeper understanding of this Renaissance city.
- Guided walking tour of Florence's historic...
Highlights
2 hours and 30 minutes
Offered in English
Free Cancellation
Mobile Ticket
2 hours and 30 minutes
Offered in English
Free Cancellation
Mobile Ticket
What's Included
Expert local guide
Guided Walking Tour
Duration 2.5 Hours
Tour price does NOT include gratuities (optional)
Tour price does NOT include hotel pickup or drop-off (we recommend UBER or Taxi)
Meeting Points
Departure
The Baptistery of St. John
Meet your guide at the San Zanobi Column on the north side of the Baptistery of St. John (Piazza San Giovanni)
Return
Piazza della Signoria
Essential History of Florence Exclusive Guided Walking Tour
Firenze
About
Explore Florence's rich history on an exclusive guided walking tour that takes you to iconic landmarks like the Duomo (Exterior Only) , Ponte Vecchio, and Piazza della Signoria. As you stroll through the city, an expert guide reveals how influential figures like Leonardo da Vinci and Michelangelo shaped Florence's art and identity. Discover hidden gems in the Oltrarno district, where local traditions thrive, before concluding in the vibrant Piazza della Signoria—Florence's political heart. This guided walking tour ensures personalized attention with a maximum of 12 guests, perfect for those wanting a deeper understanding of this Renaissance city.
- Guided walking tour of Florence's historic...
Highlights
2 hours and 30 minutes
Offered in English
Free Cancellation
Mobile Ticket
2 hours and 30 minutes
Offered in English
Free Cancellation
Mobile Ticket
What's Included
Expert local guide
Guided Walking Tour
Duration 2.5 Hours
Tour price does NOT include gratuities (optional)
Tour price does NOT include hotel pickup or drop-off (we recommend UBER or Taxi)
Meeting Points
Departure
The Baptistery of St. John
Meet your guide at the San Zanobi Column on the north side of the Baptistery of St. John (Piazza San Giovanni)
(Exterior Only) Florence’s stunning multi-coloured marble cathedral, crowned by Brunelleschi’s revolutionary dome, Giotto’s elegant bell tower, and the Baptistery’s bronze doors which define the birth of Renaissance ambition.
15 minutes
2
Campanile di Giotto
(Exterior Only) Florence’s stunning multi-coloured marble cathedral, crowned by Brunelleschi’s revolutionary dome, Giotto’s elegant bell tower, and the Baptistery’s bronze doors which define the birth of Renaissance ambition.
15 minutes
3
Piazza della Repubblica
Built over Florence’s ancient Roman forum, this grand square reveals the city’s deepest historical layers beneath its 19th-century arcades and cafés.
10 minutes
4
Via de' Tornabuoni
Florence’s elegant high street, lined with Renaissance palaces that once housed banking dynasties and now reflect centuries of wealth and prestige.
10 minutes
5
Palazzo Strozzi
A stunning Renaissance palace built to rival the Medici, its massive stone façade expressing symmetry, control, and elite ambition.
10 minutes
6
Ponte Santa Trinita
Often considered Florence’s most elegant bridge, boasting unmissable views of the Ponte Vecchio and the Arno.
10 minutes
7
Piazza Santo Spirito
A lively Oltrarno square reflecting everyday Florentine life, anchored by Brunelleschi’s surreal church façade and long-standing artisan traditions.
15 minutes
8
Palazzo Pitti
(EXTERIOR ONLY) A vast Renaissance residence later claimed by the Medici, projecting dynastic power through scale, repetition, and fortress-like stonework.
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Ponte Vecchio
Florence’s most iconic bridge, lined with goldsmith shops and crowned by the Vasari Corridor above the Arno.
10 minutes
10
Uffizi
(EXTERIOR ONLY) Originally Medici government offices and now home to the Uffizi Museum, its monumental courtyard frames Renaissance order and leads the eye toward the river.
15 minutes
11
Palazzo Vecchio
(EXTERIOR ONLY) Florence’s medieval town hall rises like a fortress, symbolizing civic power, political conflict, and republican identity.
15 minutes
12
Loggia dei Lanzi
An open-air sculpture gallery showcasing masterpieces by Cellini and Giambologna, where history's greatest sculptures were displayed as symbols of political authority.
10 minutes
13
Piazza della Signoria
Finish the tour in Florence’s monumental civic square and historic seat of power, framed by the Palazzo Vecchio, and innumerable sculptural masterpieces, where public life, justice, and political spectacle unfolded for centuries.