In the company of a local guide you will learn something of the city’s history, especially during the Renaissance period.  You will see first the outside of the Church of Santa Croce, the principal Franciscan church of Florence with its wonderful frescoes.

continue to Piazza della Signoria that holds an outdoors exhibition of Renaissance statues. On one side is the Uffizi Gallery once the home of the Great Duke’s of Florence and on the opposite side of the piazza the imposing Palazzo Vecchio, former seat of the Florentine government.

Then it is on to Piazza dei Peruzzi and the Bargello Palace. A short walk will bring you to the Porcellino market and here your guide will tell you all about the Ponte Vecchio, Florence’s oldest bridge dating back to the 14th century.

The final visit of the tour is to the famous Piazza Duomo with its marvelous cathedral noted for its dazzling green and white marble.

At this point your guide will take you to the Basilica of San Lorenzo where you will say your goodbyes and then be free to explore this wonderful church at your leisure. You will be part of a small group. The maximum amount of people on the tour is 12 people so no earphone is needed and you can have a close interaction with the guide.  This tour is a perfect option for your holiday evenings in Florence to explore more of the city and meet new friends.