The Best of Florence Walking Tour | 1 hour 45 minutes

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Tour in English
2 Adults x $72.44
$144.88
Approx Total
$144.88
Tour in Italian
2 Adults x $72.44
$144.88
Approx Total
$144.88

Inclusions / Exclusions

  • Mobile ticket
  • Offered in: English, Italian
  • Small group
  • Licensed tour guide

Overview

This tour is the best walking tour that you can ever have in Florence. It is a great introduction to the city for both first-timers as well as returners. It covers the main attractions of the city and gives you facts you wouldn't know or notice walking around by yourself. You will not be involved in a boring, neutral lecture, but in a pleasant stroll through the center of Florence, in a friendly and easy-going atmosphere.

Meeting points

The meeting point is next to CafĆØ Scudieri, 50 meters far from the facade of the Duomo (the cathedral of Florence). Look for the guide with a small red flag.

End point

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Itinerary

  • Basilica di San Lorenzo

    The Basilica di San Lorenzo (Basilica of St Lawrence) is one of the largest churches of Florence, Italy, situated at the centre of the cityā€™s main market district, and the burial place of all the principal members of the Medici family from Cosimo il Vecchio to Cosimo III.

    10 minutes

  • Biblioteca Medicea Laurenziana

    The Laurentian Library was built thanks to the patronage of the Medici pope Clement VII, the library was built to emphasize that the Medici were no longer merchants but members of intelligent and ecclesiastical society. It contains the manuscripts and books belonging to the private library of the Medici family. The library is renowned for its architecture, designed by Michelangelo, and is an example of Mannerism.

    10 minutes

  • Cappelle Medicee

    The Medici Chapels are were built between the16th and 17th centuries as extensions to Brunelleschi's 15th-century church, with the purpose of celebrating the Medici family, patrons of the church and Grand Dukes of Tuscany: the Medici family. The Sagrestia Nuova ("New Sacristy") was designed by Michelangelo himself.

    10 minutes

  • Palazzo Medici Riccardi

    The Palazzo Medici Riccardi was designed for Cosimo de' Medici, head of the Medici banking family, and was built between 1444 and 1484.

    10 minutes

  • Battistero Di San Giovanni

    The Florence Baptistery, also known as the Baptistery of Saint John stands in both the Piazza del Duomo and the Piazza San Giovanni, across from Florence Cathedral and the Campanile di Giotto. The Baptistery is one of the oldest buildings in the city, constructed between 1059 and 1128 in the Florentine Romanesque style.

    10 minutes

  • Duomo - Cattedrale di Santa Maria del Fiore

    Florence Cathedral, formally the Cattedrale di Santa Maria del Fiore is the cathedral of Florence (Italian: Duomo di Firenze). It was begun in 1296 in the Gothic style to a design of Arnolfo di Cambio. The cathedral complex, in Piazza del Duomo, includes the Baptistery and Giotto's Campanile. These three buildings are part of the UNESCO World Heritage Site covering the historic centre of Florence and are a major tourist attraction of Tuscany.

    10 minutes

  • Campanile di Giotto

    Giotto's Campanile is adjacent to the Basilica of Santa Maria del Fiore and the Baptistry of St. John. This tower is one of the showpieces of Florentine Gothic architecture with its design by Giotto, its rich sculptural decorations and its polychrome marble encrustations.

    10 minutes

  • Cupola Del Brunelleschi

    This dome is one of the biggest mystery in art and architecture of every time. It was the largest in the world. It remains the largest brick dome ever constructed.

    10 minutes

  • Piazza della Signoria

    Piazza della Signoria is an L-shaped square in front of the Palazzo Vecchio. It is the meeting place of Florentines as well as the numerous tourists, located near Palazzo Vecchio and Piazza del Duomo and gateway to Uffizi Gallery.

    10 minutes

  • Palazzo Vecchio

    The Palazzo Vecchio ("Old Palace") is the town hall of the city. This massive fortress-palace is among the most impressive town halls of Tuscany. Overlooking the square with its copy of Michelangelo's David statue as well the gallery of statues in the adjacent Loggia dei Lanzi, it is one of the most significant public places in Italy, and it hosts cultural points and museums.

    10 minutes

  • Gallerie Degli Uffizi

    The Uffizi Gallery is an art museum located adjacent to the Piazza della Signoria and it is one of the most important Italian museums and the most visited, it is also one of the largest and best known in the world and holds a collection of priceless works, particularly from the period of the Italian Renaissance. The building of Uffizi complex was begun by Giorgio Vasari in 1560 for Cosimo I de' Medici so as to accommodate the offices of the Florentine magistrates, hence the name uffizi, "offices".

    10 minutes

  • Ponte Vecchio

    The Old Bridge ("Ponte Vecchio") is a medieval it the oldest bridge over the Arno River, in Florence, Italy. It is noted for the shops built along it, as was once common. Butchers, tanners, and farmers initially occupied the shops; the present tenants are jewelers and art dealers.

    10 minutes

  • Corridoio Vasariano

    The Vasari's Corridor is an elevated enclosed passageway in Florence which connects the Palazzo Vecchio with the Palazzo Pitti. To enhance the prestige and clean up the bridge, in 1593 the Medici Grand Dukes prohibited butchers from operating and selling there in favor of gold and silver merchants.

    10 minutes

  • Palazzo Pitti

    Pitti's Palace was bought by the Medici family in 1549 and became the chief 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.

    10 minutes

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Additional Info

  • Service animals allowed
  • Public transportation options are available nearby
  • Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
  • All areas and surfaces are wheelchair accessible
  • Transportation options are wheelchair accessible
  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels
  • Wheelchair accessible

Free Cancellation

February 05100% refund
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  • For a full refund, you must cancel at least 24 hours before the experienceā€™s start time.
  • If you cancel less than 24 hours before the experienceā€™s start time, the amount you paid will not be refunded.
  • Any changes made less than 24 hours before the experienceā€™s start time will not be accepted.
  • Cut-off times are based on the experienceā€™s local time.
  • This experience requires good weather. If itā€™s canceled due to poor weather, youā€™ll be offered a different date or a full refund.
Reviews

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Excellent guide.

Published on Jan, 2025

Our guide, Manuel, was very knowledgeable and friendly. Besides the major sites, we visited other important places in the city. Though a native Tuscan, his English was perfect.

Knowledgeable

Published on Jan, 2025

Manuel was amazing. Very knowledgeable, social and funny. You can tell he is very proud of his city. Recommend to take the city tour with him. A+++++

Florence visit January 2025 walking tour

Published on Jan, 2025

Manuel was excellent and we really appreciated his local knowledge. Manuel answered our questions and made the tour fun

Great tour - well worth it

Published on Jan, 2025

Despite a rainy day, this tour was excellent. Manual was a great tour guide - so knowledgeable and really engaging. His passion for Florence was evident. Thank you

A wonderful walk through Florence

Published on Jan, 2025

This was an amazing tour! There is so much to learn about the city of Florence and our guide Manuel showed us and taught us about the history that had been right in front of our face. My only regret was not taking the tour on the first day of my trip.

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