Florence Walking Tour with Local Guide
About this activity
Highlights
- Explore Florence's historic center
- Visit the Duomo and Ponte Vecchio
- Learn about Renaissance art
- Discover hidden gems of the city
- Enjoy insights from a local guide
Full description
Included / Excluded
- Guided walking tour of Florence's historic center
- Visit to iconic landmarks like the Duomo and Ponte Vecchio
- Insights into Florence's rich art and history
- Meals and beverages
Itinerary
Pass by: Get an introduction to the history of the Italian Renaissance on a walking tour of Florence city center, and discover a host of historical monuments with the help of a local guide. You will see first the outside of the Church of Santa Croce, the principal Franciscan church of Florence with its wonderful frescoes.
Pass by: 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 Ponte Vecchio, Florence’s oldest bridge dating back to the 14th century.
Pass by: Wander around small streets that date back to the Middle Ages to arrive at the political heart of the city at Piazza della Signoria. Get impressive views of the Uffizi Gallery and Palazzo Vecchio, historically the home of the government of Florence.
Pass by: Arrive in Piazza del Duomo in the oldest part of the city. Marvel at the marble engravings and the magnificent dome of the Duomo, the baptistery's paradise door and Giotto's bell tower.
Pass by: Continue to the Basilica di San Lorenzo, from where you can explore the market district by yourself.
Meeting point
Start Location
Unknown location
Important information
Know before you book
- Tour operates in all weather conditions
- Please arrive on time to avoid missing the tour
- A valid ID is required for security checks at sites
Know before you go
- Wear comfortable walking shoes
- Bring a bottle of water
- Check the weather forecast and dress accordingly
Cancellation policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
Accessibility
- Wheelchair Accessible
- Stroller Accessible
- Service Animals Allowed
- Easy Public Transport
Good to know
- Children must be accompanied by an adult
Traveler reviews
You canceled the tour at last minutely
You cancel the tour by Raphael tours in Florence. Worst service dont recomend it any more. You reunion our only day left That it
A treasure of an experience- amazing guide
Stefania, our private guide was brilliant extremely iinformative, fun, and a great way to learn about Florence A treasure of experience!
Informative and interesting walk
Our guide Aurora was very knowledgeable and enthusiastic and encouraged questions with a friendly attitude
Great tour and guide
Giuilo was our tour guide. Because this was later in October, we were the only two people on this tour. Giulio adjusted the pace of the tour slightly to fit our pace and tendency to wander off course taking photos. He took his time showing us around the major attractions in Florence, making sure we watched our step with curbs and traffic while explaining the history of Florence. He patiently answered all of our questions and made suggestions for what to see in our extra days in Florence. This was an excellent tour to begin our vacation in Florence. Would highly recommend this tour.
Excellent!
Aurora was fantastic! Super knowledgeable and showed us many hidden gems including restaurants! This is my fourth time to Florence and I found out new fun facts!