Group Walking Tours in Florence including the Cathedral, Belltower, Ponte Vecchio, Piazza Signoria

Group Walking Tours in Florence Cathedral, Belltower, Ponte Vecchio, Piazza Signoria, Straw Market

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The Grand Tour of Florence and Its Hills
Michelangelo Square, Fiesole and the whole city centre

Tour Length: 3 hours approx.

Revel in the landscape and the atmosphere of this luxurious "grand tour" of the city: the charming commentary of a local guide will enrich the discovery of the unique Tuscan landscape, with its marvelous hills surrounding the city, and the famous monuments of the enchanting historical centre. Your expert chauffeur will drive you along the romantic boulevards and up the hill until you reach the church of San Miniato al Monte (quick photo stop), a real jewel of Florentine Romanesque. Then it's on to Piazzale Michelangelo, where you will linger on the wonderful terrace whence you can enjoy the most amazing view of the city.

On the way back down the hill, you will be able to admire the most famous and ancient bridges of Florence, the Ponte Vecchio and the Santa Trinita bridge, and (from outside) the most beautiful Renaissance buildings including Palazzo Pitti, Palazzo Strozzi and Palazzo Medici-Riccardi. You will be driven through three world-famous squares: Duomo, San Marco and Santissima Annuziata, then along the panoramic windy road that leads up to Fiesole, where you will explore the ancient Etruscan site overlooking Florence.

The road that takes you back to the city centre winds through the countryside and enters the city through the ancient "cloth dyers" district. Here you will admire the amazing gothic church of Santa Croce. The driving part of the tour ends at Piazza Signoria, a unique "open-air sculpture gallery." From this square your guide will lead you to the real heart of the city, with a short and easy walking tour that will enable you to discover its main sights: the impressive Palazzo Vecchio and the elegant Loggia dei Lanzi, the wonderful cathedral with its marvelous cupola by Brunelleschi, the Baptistery and its unique Paradise Door, and the spectacular belltower by Giotto.

Included in the Price: Pick up at your lodgings, luxury air-conditioned minivan, qualified driver and local guide. This tour does not include any inside visits to sites.
Language: English.

Notes:

• This tour starts in a central Florence location that we will communicate to you, and is guaranteed for a minimum of four people and a maximum of seven people total (if you are 3 people and at least one other person you do not know has confirmed, the tour will proceed).
• All children pay the full price.

Florence City Centre Guided Walking Tour
The most famous monuments and the most beautiful views in the heart of Florence

Tour Length: 1 hour, 15 minutes approx. With your guide, admire the spectacular Duomo complex and its monuments completely covered in polychrome marbles: the Baptistery with its bronze doors including the famous Porta del Paradiso, the Cathedral with Brunelleschi's Dome and Giotto's belltower, three of the greatest masterpieces of the Renaissance. Proceed on to the imposing and singular stone building of the Church of Orsanmichele, where you will see the wonderful tabernacle of Orcagna, a masterpiece of the Florentine Gothic Art.

Next you'll walk to the lively Straw Market, where you can touch the lucky snout of the bronze piglet, then continue on to discover the spectacular beauty of Piazza della Signoria, the Loggia dei Lanzi, imposing Palazzo Vecchio, and the crenellated tower of Arnolfo, one of the most famous symbols of Florence.

Included in the Price: Guide. This tour does not include any inside visits to sites.
Languages: English.

Notes:

• This tour starts in a central Florence location that we will communicate to you, and is guaranteed for a minimum of two people total (if you are one person and at least one other person you do not know has confirmed, the tour will proceed).
• Children under 2 years old pay nothing; children 2 to 8 years old pay 50%.

Medieval and Renaissance Florence Walking Tour: morning
San Lorenzo, Duomo, Piazza Signoria, Ponte Vecchio, Piazza Pitti

Tour Length: 2hours, 30 minutes approx.

The most complete guided walking tour of Florence starts from the unique central market neighborhood, with its workshops and multi-colored stalls. Also here are the Medici Chapels and the Basilica di S. Lorenzo (the Medici Family church). Next you'll have a guided visit of the the Cathedral* with Brunelleschi's Dome, and you'll see the Baptistery with its bronze doors including the famous Porta del Paradiso, and Giotto's belltower, three of the greatest masterpieces of the Renaissance. The tour continues in the medieval neighborhood where Dante Alighieri and Beatrice lived. Further on you'll see Palazzo del Bargello and then, around the corner, Piazza della Signoria, a great "open-air sculpture museum," overlooked by the imposing Palazzo Vecchio. Take a peek at the famed courtyard of the Uffizi Gallery, one of the most important museums in the world, then proceed to the picturesque Straw Market, where you can touch the lucky snout of the bronze piglet. As you stroll across the Ponte Vecchio, you can admire the windows of some of the world's oldest goldsmith shops. On the far side of the bridge is Pitti Palace, where your tour ends.

Included in the Price: Guide, entrance fees where required.
Language: English or, on request, Spanish, French, German, Italian.

Notes:

• This tour starts in a central Florence location that we will communicate to you, and is guaranteed for a minimum of two people total from May to October (if you are one person and at least one other person you do not know has confirmed, the tour will proceed). From November to April, a minimum total of eight people is required.
• * Cannot be visited on National Holidays and for reasons beyond our control.
• Children under the age of 8 pay nothing.

Another Florence: Across the River to Oltrarno
Renaissance palaces, hidden churches and medieval alleys

Tour Length: 2hours

Discover the most authentic part of Florence, across the Arno River and beneath Piazza Michelangelo. With your guide, you'll meander through the backstreets, popping in to watch artisans at work in their studios, or to sift through family heirlooms in the antique shops, or to admire the masterpieces in a tiny church you'd never have noticed. Stand on the picturesque Ponte Vecchio as the sun sets over the rooftops and cupolas. See where the real Florentines hang out at cafes and traditional restaurants. During this magical odyssey, you'll also see the Medicis' monumental home and learn some of the family's countless secrets. On Mondays, you too will become part of the Florentine scene, when you share a toast at one of the city's most famous wine bars. If you join this tour on Thursday, your special treat will be a gift from one of the artisans' shops.

Included in the Price: Guide, glass of wine (on Mondays), artisan gift (on Thursdays).
Language: English.

Notes:

• This tour starts in a central Florence location that we will communicate to you, and is guaranteed for a minimum of four people and a maximum of 12 people total (if you are 3 people and at least one other person you do not know has confirmed, the tour will proceed)
• Children 6-16 years old pay 35 Euro each.

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