Florence City Walking Tour

Overview

Once home to Dante, Leonardo, Michelangelo and Machiavelli the streets and squares of the city are teeming with history. It all began in ancient times when the Romans established a colony near the banks of the Arno. After the fall of the Roman empire and a period of political turmoil and warfare, Florence flourished in the later middle ages. By the mid-1200s Florence was minting its own currency; the golden florin became the dominant trade coin all over Europe. Thanks to his economic prosperity, wealthy Florence bankers, merchants and wool makers began to pour huge sums of money into public works, places, churches fueling the renaissance. The city enjoyed its prolific golden age with the rise of the Medici family. Then after a period of decline, the city witnessed a reawakening when it became the capital of Italy for a short time. Walk to amazing sites like Piazza Santa Croce and Piazza Della Signoria, a square with so much original sculpture, it could be considered an outdoor museum.

Itinerary

1. Florence City Tour

   Florence is jammed packed with monuments, museums, churches and gorgeous buildings. The entire historic centre of Florence was declared a World Heritage site by UNESCO. if you are new in town it can be quite overwhelming. start off your visit to Florence on the right foot; join us as our local guide steers your way through it all. Get the full scoop along the way as you stroll past gorgeous marble facades of churches like Santa Croce and the Cathedral and enjoy stunning views of the Arno river and the Ponte Vecchio. Visit the splendid Piazza Della Signoria, and step inside the medieval church covered with 14th-century frescos. Discover for yourself why Florence is the place of the Stendhal syndrome! Forget about walking around the town weighed down by bulky guide books will dull explanations. Our tour lets you experience the true essence of Florence with a local, expert guide. See marvellous sights and hear curious tales and legends about the people and events that shaped the city. Our tour is designed to show visitors with limited time the very best of the city. We know how precious your holiday time is, especially if it's limited. we take out all the hard work of figuring out where to go and what to see so you can spend more time doing rather than planning.

   · Non-stop passage

2. Piazza della Repubblica

   Piazza Della Republica is one of the main squares in Florence. This famous square marks the centre of the city.

   · 10 min

3. Piazza della Signoria

   Piazza Della Signoria is important and one of the most beautiful squares in Florence city. This beautiful square filled with numerous statues like a copy of Michelangelo's David, Judith and Holofernes by Donatello, a Fountain of Neptune, Monument of Cosimo, The rape of the Sabine woman, Pursues with the head of Medusa and Medici Lion. This square is one of the most visited palaces in Florence.

   · 10 min

4. Fontana del Porcellino

   The Porcellino fountain is one of the famous and inevitable stop for tourist, students and curious people looking for luck. Fresh and clean water flows from this beautifully made bronze Piglet's mouth.

   · 10 min

5. Piazza Del Duomo

   The construction of Santa Maria del Fiore Cathedral, the Duomo, began in the late 13th century with plans for an extensive structure topped by an octagonal dome. But less than 100 years later, as construction was well underway, these plans were scrapped to make way for an even larger structure. The revised plans called for a wider dome, stretching its diameter at the base and raising it higher above ground level. This new dome plan was perfect for satisfying the Florentines’ pursuit of superiority; the only problem was no one knew how to build it… until Brunelleschi arrived on the scene.

   · 10 min

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What to know before you go

• 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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Cancellation policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

• From 1 days before : 100% refunded
• From 0 days before : 0% refunded

This activity can be canceled in case of bad weather.

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