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Private Florence Tour: 3-Hour Walking Tour with a Licensed Guide

5(235 reviews)Florence, Italy
3hDurationEnglishOffered inMobile ticketTicketNot includedPickupWheelchair accessibleAccessibilityEasyLevel

About this experience

This 3-hour walking tour takes you through the historic centre of Florence, where you will explore significant monuments and learn about the city's history from a professional licensed guide. You will walk the streets that inspired Dante, discover the story behind Michelangelo’s David, and find out how Filippo Brunelleschi constructed the largest dome in the world. This tour is suitable for those interested in the Medieval and Renaissance periods. It is not intended for individuals with limited mobility, as it involves walking. Be prepared for an immersive experience in Florence's rich atmosphere.

Itinerary

1

Santa Maria Novella

Start the tour with one of the most important churches of Florence - Santa Maria Novella, that is the first to welcome the visitors who come to Florence by train.

2

Officina Profumo Farmaceutica Di Santa Maria Novella

Step into one of the oldest pharmacies in the world created by the monks of the nearby church of Santa Maria Novella. Smell the fragrances and learn how perfume was born.

3

Palazzo Antinori

Take a look at Palazzo Antinori - the historical residence of the world famous wine makers and learn some fun stories about Tuscany wine.

4

Cappelle Medicee

See the exterior of the Medici Chapels - the final resting place of members of the famous dynasty that shaped the history of Florence.

5

San Lorenzo

Admire San Lorenzo - the first Florentine cathedral and the church entirely sponsored by the Medici clan.

6

Palazzo Medici Riccardi

Take a look at the Medici Palace - the first residence of the Godfathers of the Renaissance and imagine how Michelangelo lived there under the protection of Lorenzo the Magnificent. We will see the exterior of the palace and if we are lucky and the gates are open we will step into the courtyard and the garden of the Medici family.

7

Battistero Di San Giovanni

Standing in one of the most beautiful squares of Florence, learn the stories about the Baptistery of San Giovanni – the oldest building of the city with its famous Gates of Paradise.

8

Cathedral of Santa Maria del Fiore

Admire the magnificent Cathedral Santa Maria del Fiore which has a unique flower-shaped plan and the biggest masonry dome in the world – the marvel of the architect Filippo Brunelleschi. Even Michelangelo said “It would be difficult to equal…impossible to surpass.”

9

Museo Casa di Dante

Stroll around Dante's district, take a look at his tower-house (from the outside) and enter the 1000-year old church where the the father of Italian language met the love and muse of his life.

10

Palazzo Vecchio

Standing in Piazza della Signoria, take a look at the government palace – Palazzo Vecchio - a medieval fortress with the prison for the most dangerous criminals and the old residence of the Medici family.

11

Piazza della Signoria

Visit the political centre of Florence – Piazza della Signoria – a museum under the open sky with many original sculptures created by Renaissance artists;

12

Ponte Vecchio

Finish the tour at Ponte Vecchio – the symbol of the city and the oldest bridge in town famous for its jewelers' shops hanging over the Arno river.

What's included / not included

Free entrance to the Pharmacy of Santa Maria NovellaLicenced tour guide

Additional information

Accessibility and comfort

  • 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
  • All areas and surfaces are wheelchair accessible
  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels

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