Florence Walking Tour: Renaissance, History and Interactive Quiz
Description
This experience is unique in Florence! Thanks to the tour, you can wander around the most secret and hidden corners of the city, listening to a local Guide tell you anecdotes and stories from the past! But not only! The experience gives you direct involvement, thanks to a live quiz during the tour, which allows you to challenge other participants from around the world about historical themes and the monuments we see! The winner will be rewarded with a complimentary dinner in a typical Florentine restaurant! Culture, art and fun await you! What are you waiting for? The tour does not have a fixed cost: you decide how much to enhance the work of your Tour Guide, based on your appreciation!
Tour Options
Itinerary
The fashion street of Florence, full of luxury boutiques, with the Pharmacy of Santa Maria Novella, the oldest pharmacy in Europe
We will walk in front of PAlazzo Spini Feroni, which today houses the Ferragamo brand museum
We will stop on Ponte Santa Trinita, from where you can see the most beautiful sunset in Florence
We will visit Ponte Vecchio, the oldest bridge in Florence, today full of jewelers
We will admire the Vasari Corridor, the ancient passage used by the Medici to cross the city
We will cross the courtyard of the Uffizi Gallery, the most important museum in the city
We will stop in Piazza della Signora, the most beautiful square in Florence, for this reason called Piazza Museo a Cielo Aperto
We will retrace the history of Palazzo Vecchio, which has always been the political heart of the city
We will cross Piazza SAn Firenze, the only Florentine square where you can see the evolution of Italian architecture
We will stop to tell the story of the Bargello Museum, the ancient city prison
We will talk about the history and evolution over the centuries of the Complex of San Firenze, the former Florentine court
We will pass by Palazzo Gondi, a spectacular expression of the Florentine Renaissance
We will visit the place where the great and famous poet Dante was born and raised
We will pass by the Church of Santa Margherita, where Dante used to go to pray
We will pass by Brunelleschi's Dome, authentic jewel and symbol of the city
We will stop to admire one of the most beautiful churches in the world, the beautiful Duomo of Florence
We will visit the Baptistery of St. John, and admire the beautiful Gate of Paradise
We will cross Piazza della Repubblica, the oldest place as well as the geographical center of Florence
Highlights
What's included
Traveller Ratings
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
- All areas and surfaces are wheelchair accessible
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Reviews(22)
We had an excellent time learning about Florence with Stephano! He was very knowledgeable about both it's history and current in- and outs. His passion for the topics was contagious and he's a solid public speaker. The city has a past that goes back for thousands of years, with some remarkable twists and turns that Stephano highlighted brilliantly during our walk. We would have never guessed at some of the smaller details in you can see all over the streets, having such historical significance. To encourage interaction, a quiz was incorporated into the tour, and I am happy to saw we won it! Which netted us a lovely dinner in a local restaurant, a bit off the beaten path which we would likely have missed otherwise. Best pasta we had of our two weeks in Italy!
Stefano is a very talented guy. He never lost his high level of energy. He organized the tour terrific, although we were lot of people, with young children too. After the tour my family and I, felled that we learned lot of information not only regarding the city of Florence, the Medici family and the other important persons that lived in the city, but also the culture, the food, and many secrets. It could not be any better!
Stefano was an outstanding guide for our first night introduction to Florence at the end of July! Great time to do a walking tour as the city was literally cooling off rather than warming up. Jam packed with information & interesting tidbits & facts, Stefano’s love & passion for his city’s history & culture were very evident throughout the 2.5hr tour (he went a little over time, but it was well worth it). Gave fantastic recommendations for food, shopping & where to see the best of Firenze while keeping us engaged with stories & tales taking us all the way through the major historical sites of Florence. Even my 14 year old daughter who was “walked out” with paid tours after 3 weeks in Europe thought this was one of our very best & she paid attention, learnt a ton & didn’t mind the tour length. Even others who were listening in on his guiding while we were going through the city, you could see were interested- some had even wanted to tag along! We got our bearings for the city, can walk past sites knowing more about the history behind it rather than “just another statue, building, or what do they have/ use these for?”. Well worth the time, full price cost & beyond! Just book it! Thank you Stefano!!
Stefano’s tour was excellent! it was fun, informative, engaging, and he answered all of everyone’s questions. So it was in-depth, but fun and light at the same time. I whole heartedly recommend taking a few hours to see the city with this tour. You will not be disappointed.
Great tour in the evening so it's not too hot. Interesting and entertaining. Our guide, Stefano, was very enthusiastic and really welcoming!
Stefano was very friendly knowledgable. We enjoyed learning about the history & politics of Florence during the medieval and Rennaisance eras. The wuiz as we went along was fun & a good way of kerping the group engaged. Highly recommended.
Stefano was the most fun and engaging host we’ve had. He was knowledgeable, interactive, and made the tour very interesting. We had so much fun while learning about the history of Florence. I highly recommend booking a tour with Stefano. You will not be disappointed!
Stefano was very informative, knowledgeable and engaging, making the overall tour very enjoyable- even though we had journeyed that day and very tired - we still enjoyed the history & curiosities of this wonderful city. Thank you again Stefano Andy & Mar
What a wonderful time spent walking through Florence. Loved the tour. So much fun and very interactive. Our guide Stefano was so full of facts and had amazing energy.
It was amazing. Stefano did a great job!
