The Best of Florence in few hours - private walking tour

Florence

View map

Price from: €270Check availability

The Best of Florence in few hours - private walking tour

Price from
€270
Duration
2 h
Group size
Private tour
Guide languages
English, Italian, French

Traveller ratings

4.7/ 5

Based on 3 ratings

5 stars

4 stars

3 stars

2 stars

1 stars

Ratings collected by Viator and Tripadvisor

Traveller reviews

Loading reviews…

Reviews collected by Viator and Tripadvisor

Overview

Private walking tour in Florence with a local guide, who will lead you for 2-hour between bridges, alleys, medieval markets and Renaissance palaces, to give you the opportunity to appreciate the best of the Tuscan country borough.

What's included

Local guide
Professional guide

Not included

Transportation to/from attractions
Hotel pickup

What you will do

Piazza Della Repubblica
Piazza della Repubblica, ancient city's forum and then of the city's old ghetto, which was swept away during the city improvement works or Risanamento initiated during the brief period when Florence was the capital of a reunited Italy, work that also created the city's avenues and boulevards. Its historical Cafè has long been a meeting place for famous artists and writers, notably those of Futurism.
Pass by, no stop
Ponte Vecchio
the most famous and shiny bridge in the world above the Arno river.
Pass by, no stop
Palazzo Vecchio
City hall
Pass by, no stop
Piazza della Signoria
Piazza della Signoria, the political hub of the city. Surrounded by Renaissance masterpieces, we will enjoy the beautiful and rich buildings, as Palazzo Vecchio, Loggia dei Lanzi, Uffizi Gallery and so on.
Pass by, no stop
Cathedral of Santa Maria del Fiore
Santa Maria del Fiore, the main church in town. Il Duomo di Firenze, as it is ordinarily called, was begun in 1296 in the Gothic style to the design of Arnolfo di Cambio and completed structurally in 1436 with the dome engineered by Filippo Brunelleschi. The cathedral complex, located in Piazza del Duomo, includes the Baptistery and Giotto's Bell Tower. The three buildings are part of the UNESCO World Heritage Site covering the historic center of Florence and are a major attraction to tourists visiting the region of Tuscany.
Pass by, no stop
Battistero Di San Giovanni
One of the symbol of Florence, a typical Romanesque marble building with gorgeous door as the famous Gate of Paradise
Pass by, no stop
Palazzo Pitti
Once we get into the Oltrarno, other side of the river, we will visit Pitti Palace, it's a vast, mainly Renaissance, palace in Florence. The core of the present palazzo dates from 1458 and was originally the town residence of Luca Pitti, an ambitious Florentine banker, but it was bought by the Medici family in 1549 and became the chef residence of the ruling families of the Grand Duchy of Tuscany. It grew as a great treasure house as later generations amassed paintings, plates, jewelry and luxurious possessions.
Pass by, no stop
Campanile di Giotto
highest Bell tower of Florence
Pass by, no stop
Loggia dei Lanzi
Open air museum with a lot of important statues
10 min
Basilica di San Lorenzo
one of the largest churches of Florence, situated at the center of the city’s main market district, and the burial place of all the principal members of the Medici family.
Pass by, no stop
Museo Casa di Dante
We will cross the medieval neighborhood to admire the house of Dante Alighieri, Divine Comedy writer, to arrived in Piazza della Signoria.
Pass by, no stop

Meeting point

Central Florence, close the statue of Giovanni dalle Bande Nere in front of the Basilica di San Lorenzo

Pickup: Pick up is possible only if your hotel/apartment is downtown

Important information

Wheelchair accessible
Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
Service animals allowed
Public transportation options are available nearby
Transportation options are wheelchair accessible
Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Child rate applies only when sharing with 2 paying adults
Children must be accompanied by an adult
A dress code is required to enter places of worship and selected museums. No shorts or sleeveless tops allowed. Knees and shoulders MUST be covered for both men and women. You may risk refused entry if you fail to comply with these dress requirements