Best of Florence walking tour - monolingual small group tour
- Free cancellation
About this experience
The city of the Renaissance is literally dotted with ARCHITECTURAL WONDERS and WORKS OF ART, joining our tour you can admire with your own eyes the sites and monuments that have made Florence one of the most visited destinations in the world.
The first stage of this enlightening guided promenade will be REPUBBLICA SQUARE, one of the most elegant squares in Florence, where the most refined cafés of the city are located. Follow your guide through the most characteristic streets and alleys until you reach the LOGGIA DEL MERCATO NUOVO, where you will discover how to win good luck caressing the nose of the famous PORCELLINO (wild boar) BRONZE STATUE.
At a stone throw there is the suggestive PONTE VECCHIO, a true icon of the city, famous for hosting the most exclusive jewelry stores of Florence and for its unique structure, and also for being the only bridge of the city spared from the bombings during the Second World War.
Follow your guide to the ACCADEMIA DEI GEORGOFILI and the UFFIZI SQUARE, and discover the beating heart of Florence, SIGNORIA SQUARE, a real open-air museum dominated by the imposing PALAZZO VECCHIO and the magnificent LOGGIA DEI LANZI, which houses wonderful original statues including the PERSEUS by Cellini and the RAT OF THE SABINE WOMEN by Giambologna.
The journey to discover the wonders of Florence will culminate in SAN GIOVANNI SQUARE, home of the wonderful DUOMO and BRUNELLESCHI'S DOME as well as the Baptistery and Giotto's Bell Tower.
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What’s included
- Professional guide of Florence
- 1 hour and 30 minutes guided walking tour in small group
- Monolingual small group tour
- Earphones for larger groups
Not included
- Entrance to churches or museums
Itinerary
- 1
Ciao Florence Sales Office - Via Cavour, 18 black
Your exciting walking tour in the heart of Florence will begin on Via Cavour 12 black, where your local, history and art-loving guide will be waiting for you!
- 2
Piazza Duomo, Florence
Follow your guide to one of the most historic and beautiful squares of Florence - Piazza San Giovanni! The walk will take about ten minutes, and you will immediately be greeted by the breathtaking view of Brunelleschi's grandiose Duomo, the Santa Maria del Fiore Cathedral, the San Giovanni Baptistry, and Giotto's Bell Tower. Spend a couple of minutes taking photos of the awe-inspiring buildings and their iconic white, pink, and green marble decorations. Not only is this complex a UNESCO World Heritage Site, but it is also an international symbol of Italy overall! Your guide will spend about fifteen minutes sharing information about the buildings’ fascinating histories as well as some fun, local stories. Discover how this square grew from a ancient building into the intricate architectural masterpiece it is today. Home of the wonderful DUOMO and BRUNELLESCHI'S DOME as well as the Baptistery and Giotto's Bell Tower
- 3
Piazza della Signoria, Florence
Right around the corner from Florence’s Duomo, you can find Piazza della Repubblica - one of the most historic squares in the city. This was once the civic heart of Florence, hundreds years ago, and throughout various ruling families. As your guide explains the vivid history of Piazza della Repubblica, you can take yourself back in time and imagine ancient men and women walking on the same grounds in which you are standing. Although the square is now filled with luxury shopping and elegant cafes, it was once a lively, local marketplace. Explore through time as your expert guide answers any questions you may have about the lovely Piazza della Repubblica.
- 4
Piazza della Repubblica, Florence
Right around the corner from Florence’s Duomo, you can find Piazza della Repubblica - one of the most historic squares in the city. This was once the civic heart of Florence, hundreds years ago, and throughout various ruling families. As your guide explains the vivid history of Piazza della Repubblica, you can take yourself back in time and imagine ancient men and women walking on the same grounds in which you are standing. Although the square is now filled with luxury shopping and elegant cafes, it was once a lively, local marketplace. Explore through time as your expert guide answers any questions you may have about the lovely Piazza della Repubblica.
- 5
Ponte Vecchio, Florence
Your guide will next lead you to an undisputed symbol of Florentine beauty - Ponte Vecchio. Now home to luxury jewelry shops, this bridge did not always have such a lavish connotation. For years, Ponte Vecchio was home to smelly meat markets! Learn all about the bridge’s transformation throughout time, as well as why it was the only bridge spared during the bombings of World War 2. Make sure to have your camera ready - the view from Ponte Vecchio is one of the loveliest in the city!
Good to know
- Difficulty
- Easy
- Start times
- 09:00 · 11:15 · 16:00
Know before you go
- Please show up 20 minutes before the tour departure
- Comfortable shoes are recommended
- Unfortunately this tour is not suitable for people in wheelchairs or with mobility difficulties
- Shared tour with other participants
Cancellation policy
Free cancellation up to 2 days before the experience starts.
- 2 days or more before: full refund
- Less than 2 days before: no refund
Meeting point
View on map
Ciao Florence Sales Office, Via Cavour 18-black
- Address
- Via Camillo Cavour 18, Firenze, 50122, IT
- How you meet
- Meet on location
- Coordinates
- 43.77599, 11.25703
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Frequently asked questions
How long does this experience last?
It lasts 1 hour and 30 minutes.
Can I cancel this booking?
Free cancellation up to 2 days before the experience starts. 2 days or more before: full refund · Less than 2 days before: no refund
Is hotel pickup included?
No — you make your own way to the meeting point.
Where does this experience start?
It starts at Ciao Florence Sales Office, Via Cavour 18-black, Via Camillo Cavour 18, Firenze, 50122, IT.
From AED 102 per person
