This itinerary is the smartest walking tour of Prato, where the passion for art meets taste. This tour touches all the historical and cultural highlights of the old town. From the famous Fortress of the Emperor Frederick II, to the historical building of the Palazzo del Comune. It also involves an introduction to the local recipes, like the well known Cantuccini also called Biscuits of Prato.
Info & Booking
Shared walking tour
Length: 2 hours
Departure: Monday at 10:30am
Meeting point: meet the guide 15 minutes in advance on the Duomo (Cathedral) square, nearby the fountain. If you are reaching Prato by train, the nearest railway stop to the Cathedral square is Prato Porta al Serraglio (2 minutes walking).
Itinerary (times to be confirmed according to availability at the moment of the order):
- Meeting point Duomo square nearby the fountain
- Tour of the medieval city center
- The tour is available in English only
- Includes 2 hours walking tour, Licensed English speaking guide
- A tasty stop in Prato
Comfortable shoes advised. The tour runs rain or shine.
Cancellation Policy:
total refund in case of cancellation up to 8 days prior the date of the visit
90% refund from 8 to 2 days before the visit
No refund is possible for later cancellations and no shows
Cantuccini Tour | Weekend in Italy
Discover Prato where the passion for art meets the passion for taste!
This fun walking tour takes you to all the historical and cultural highlights of the old town, from the famous Fortress of the Emperor Frederick II to the historical building of the Palazzo del Comune. It also includes an introduction to the local recipes, such as the well known (and delicious) Cantuccini, which are also called “Biscuits of Prato.”
Prato is the capital of the Province of Prato, at only a few kilometers distance from Florence, and close to major cultural centers such as Pistoia, Pisa, Lucca, and Siena. With its rich history and dedication to culture and beauty, Prato is the ideal destination for a day-trip from Florence.
The city is situated at the foot of Monte Retaia, and the Bisenzio River, a tributary of the Arno, flows through it. Art and architecture are firmly rooted in this lively city, which has been a center for trade since the middle ages.
Prato's economy has historically been based on the textile industry, and has more recently become a centre of the slow food movement. It boasts many mouth-watering local specialities, including the cantucci, a delicious almond biscotti you'll get to taste on this tour.
Cancellation Policy
All client cancellations must arrive up to 8 days before the date of the tour/course/service to be reimbursed free of charge.
If you cancel 8 to 2 days before the date, 10% of the fee will have to be paid.
From two days prior to the tour/course/service beginning, the payment of the entire amount will be due and no reimbursement will be granted.
No refund will be granted to any client who is not at the place of departure at the time established. Similarly, no refund will be granted to clients who lose contact with the guide or who do not complete the excursion or service.