Florence Private WALKING TOUR
Description
Discover the city’s highlights and its most fascinating monuments, learn the secrets of Florence in a fun walking tour with a professional tour guide. Explore the historic centre of Florence, walk the streets that inspired Dante, discover the story about Michelangelo’s David and learn how the biggest dome in the world was built by Filippo Brunelleschi. Stroll through the streets of Florence and enjoy the Medieval and Renaissance atmosphere of this amazing city looking at it with the eyes of the insider. Highlights: Discover the secrets of Florence in a 3-hour walking tour with an expert tour guide; Hear the stories about the Medici family – the Godfathers of the Renaissance; See Florence magnificent Duomo with its biggest masonry dome in the world; Admire the sculptures of Piazza della Signoria; Get many useful tips on restaurants, shops and other places to visit;
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Itinerary
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.
Discover 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.
Take a look at Palazzo Antinori - the historical residence of the world- famous wine makers and learn some fun stories about Tuscany wine.
See the Medici Chapels - the final resting place of members of the famous dynasty that shaped the history of Florence.
Admire San Lorenzo - the first Florentine cathedral and the church entirely sponsored by the Medici clan.
See 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.
Learn the stories about the Baptistery of San Giovanni – the oldest building of the city with its famous Gates of Paradise.
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.”
Stroll around Dante's district and enter the 1000-year-old church where the father of Italian language met the love and muse of his life.
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.
Visit the political centre of Florence – Piazza della Signoria – a museum under the open sky with many original sculptures created by Renaissance artists.
Finish the tour at Ponte Vecchio – the symbol of the city and the oldest bridge in town famous for its jewellers’ shops hanging over the Arno river.
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Important Information
- 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
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Reviews(49)
Olga was our tour guide. She was very informative. We enjoyed learning about the history of Florence and how the Medici family was a huge part of its success. We also were able to learn about some areas of Florence that were not typical tourist areas. It really brought the city to life.
Aaron, thank you so much for your nice review. It means a lot to me! Feedbacks from clients are very motivating, thanks a lot!!
Olga was a great tour guide! She took us around all the places and explained everything in good detail and history. Thank you, Olga.
Kaushik, thank you very much for the review. Feedback from my clients means a lot to me, and five-star reviews motivate me to do my job even better and bring even more joy to guests of Florence. Thank you!
Olga was an amazing tour guide. She was very knowledgeable about the history of places, and explained everything in so much detail. She helped to take great pictures of us while taking care of our belongings, helped us to find public washrooms along the way, and also was flexible with the tour start time when we were running late. Thank you, Olga!
I spent a lovely day with Olga on a private tour. It was very informative and full of interesting facts. Olga is very knowledgeable.
Dear Susan, thank you very much for your review. Feedback from my clients is very important to me. I wish you all the best, and I hope the two weeks you spend in Florence will be truly unforgettable. Kind regards, Olga
We booked a private tour with Olga and it was hands down one of the best decisions we made for our trip to Florence. Olga is incredibly knowledgeable and passionate about the city's history, art, and culture. She didn't just recite facts; she brought the stories of Florence to life. Beyond the history of the sites, she was more than happy to answer all our random questions about Florence and gave us great context about the city that you wouldn't get from a guidebook. Highly recommend booking with her if you want a deep dive into Florence!
Michael, thank you so much for your wonderful review. Feedback from my clients truly means a great deal to me. Knowing that my work met your expectations is incredibly rewarding. I sincerely appreciate your support! Thank you!!!
Olga was an amazing guide. She was extremely knowledgeable about the city and you could tell from the information she shared that she truly loves what she does. She took time to explain each site while providing additional interesting facts and small details that we would have missed on our home. I plan on recommending her to friends that visit city.
Andria, thank you so much for your kind review. Feedback from my clients is very important to me, and I’m really happy to know that my work met your expectations. I truly appreciate your intention to recommend my tour to your friends — it’s very encouraging. Thank you again for your trust and support!
Olga offers so much information making the experience feel like you are living in the historic moments. She offers details about the people, places and times effortlessly while injecting humor. We totally recommend having her guide you through this beautiful city!
Sandra, thank you so much for your kind review — I truly appreciate your feedback, and it means a lot to me. I’m really happy to hear that my work met your expectations. Your words are both encouraging and rewarding. Thank you again for your trust and support!
Fabulous insight into the history and the current little things one would never see without a guide. I would definitely recommend
Thank you very much for your kind review. I truly appreciate your feedback—it means a great deal to me. Knowing that my work has met your expectations is both encouraging and rewarding. Thank you once again for your trust and support.
If you are looking for a Self Guided Tour that allows you the freedom to do what you want when you want it then this is it. If you are looking for lots of details that are spoon fed to you every step of the way then this is NOT for you! Moreover, the initial host were very detailed in their explanation and were always available during the self guided tour to point us in the right direction. You absolutely do not have to wait in lines though you will need to anticipate loads of people next to you. On a final note - we looked at oura ring after completing the three tours of the Coliseum, Forum and the hill and it was over 14000 steps. My ankles hurt and my feet were exhausted but all worth the experience. Dont miss the spectacular view of the entire city from the very top of the hill next to the gardens. Enjoy!
Our guide Olga was excellent. We could not have asked for a better guide. She knew the history and really enjoyed her job. She was also very accommodating when we were late.
