Walking Guided Tour of Florence landmarks
Description
Discover Florence, the world’s most beautiful open-air museum. Founded by the Romans in 59 B.C., the city flourished in the 13th century with its powerful wool and banking guilds. Rival families like the Medici, Strozzi, and Pazzi shaped Florence’s golden age, leaving behind a legacy of art, history, and intrigue. Join our guided walking tour of Florence and explore iconic streets and squares with an expert English-speaking guide. Learn about Dante, the Medici dynasty, and the secrets that make Florence one of the most unique cities in the world. Please note that the tour will take place rain or shine.
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The Palazzo Medici, also called the Palazzo Medici Riccardi after the later family that acquired and expanded it, is a Renaissance palace located in Florence, Italy. It is the seat of the Metropolitan City of Florence and a museum
The Basilica di San Lorenzo (Basilica of St Lawrence) is one of the largest churches of Florence, Italy, situated at the centre of the city’s main market district, and the burial place of all the principal members of the Medici family from Cosimo il Vecchio to Cosimo III.
Florence Cathedral, formally the Cattedrale di Santa Maria del Fiore, is the cathedral of Florence
Piazza della Repubblica is a city square in Florence, Italy. It was originally the site of the city's forum; then of its old ghetto, which was swept away during the improvement works, or Risanamento, initiated during the brief period when Florence was the capital of a reunited Italy—work that also created the city's avenues and boulevards
Piazza della Signoria is an L-shaped square in front of the Palazzo Vecchio in Florence, Italy. It was named after the Palazzo della Signoria, also called Palazzo Vecchio. It is the main point of the origin and history of the Florentine Republic and still maintains its reputation as the political focus of the city. It is the meeting place of Florentines as well as the numerous tourists, located near Palazzo Vecchio and Piazza del Duomo and gateway to Uffizi Gallery.
The Ponte Vecchio is a medieval stone closed-spandrel segmental arch bridge over the Arno River, in Florence, Italy, noted for still having shops built along it, as was once common. Butchers initially occupied the shops; the present tenants are jewelers, art dealers and souvenir sellers. The Ponte Vecchio's two neighbouring bridges are the Ponte Santa Trinita and the Ponte alle Grazie.
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- 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
Reviews(103)
Wonderful overview of the city and its history. The guide was very nice, informative and spoke impeccable English. The audio devices also ensured the guide could be heard at all times. Would absolutely recommend.
Perfect tour for those staying 1-2 days in Florence. This tour gives you a taste of the city. So you know where to go and what to do, and you also learn a bit of history. Our guide Julia was fantastic for the short time she had; she gave us so many good recommendations: must-eat & drink, places to shop, and visit. She is fantastic and so passionate about her city. I would highly recommend this tour.
Received lots of information on the tour that we wouldn’t have gotten ordinarily. Friendly tour guide and good croud
Rosa was our guide in Florence, and we really enjoyed the tour. She was knowledgeable, shared helpful practical tips, and took the time to answer all of our questions. The experience felt well-organized and engaging throughout. We would definitely recommend this tour to others.
Was a great tour to learn more about the history of Florence. Out guide was great and made the tour fun.
We arrived 1 minute before the tour started no one was there. I assumed we were in the wrong place so I walked back to the Duomo where I saw tours. I messaged the operator at 5 after for help. No response. I went back to the first place looking all around. They finally responded at 9 after to say I missed the tour. I offered to join where I get to my wife. No reply. I reached out to Viiator to get help. They aren't able to help either. I gave us after 25 minutes of frustration.
Short and sweet. Good historical info. Rachel was a great guide. Loved her and the area we covered! Highly recommend
Very interesting Florentine guide. Longer visit than expected. It's definitely worth it. I highly recommend
Great walking tour. Tour guide was vey knowledgeable and professional. We really learned and saw a lot of Florence.
Our tour guide Rafaelo was incredibly knowledgeable, the amount of information provided was a bit much. the tour was supposed to end at 4:30 and it did but we never got to the last stop on the itinerary Ponte Vechio.
