Our itinerary will see us chart a course through the most beautiful part of Florence’s historic centre. Immerse yourself in the rich tapestry of Florence's history, art, and culture, discovering iconic landmarks along the way. Gaze up in awe at the jaw-dropping Duomo, capped by Brunelleschi’s extraordinary dome, and get a peek at the cathedral’s iconic bell tower and baptistery in the gentle evening light.

No tour of Florence would be complete without a stop at historic Piazza della Signoria, dominated by imposing Palazzo Vecchio, original site of Michelangelo’s David sculpture and centre of power in the city for centuries. The Loggia dei Lanzi, meanwhile, is the world’s greatest open-air sculpture gallery, offering a dazzling insight into the artistic splendours of the Renaissance.

Equally unmissable is the iconic Ponte Vecchio, perhaps the world’s most photographed bridge. A bridge has forded the Arno river here since the 10th century, and the ramshackle medieval construction we see today was built in 1345. For hundreds of years fish-sellers, butchers, and leather artisans plied their trade along its length, making the Ponte one of the more rough and ready corners of the city. Until, that is, one 16th-century Medici noble, upset by the smell and noise created by these plebeian trades, had them replaced by the more dignified goldsmith shops and jewellers that still occupy the bridge today. In Florence, fascinating historical anecdotes are concealed in every brick and stone.

Get to grips with the fundamentals of Florentine cuisine in the company of our guide, and end your tour with a complimentary glass of wine on us at an atmospheric enoteca in the buzzing Oltrarno neighbourhood on the Arno’s southern bank. As the wine and conversation begin to flow, you’ll be well and truly immersed in the rhythms of the city, and ready to plan the rest of your adventure in Florence!