Admire the “Cradle of the Renaissance” through the eyes of an experienced and engaging local guide.
Info & Booking
Tour features:
- Included:Professional guide of Florence
- 1 hour and 30 minutes guided walking tour in small group
- Tour are always guaranteed in English and Spanish; for any other language, a minimum number of 6 people is needed to confirm the language
- WARNING: The tour includes places of worship (at an additional cost of 24€ pp, write an email at [email protected] including your id order to add the tour): no shorts or sleeveless tops allowed. We recommend comfortable shoes.
Booking conditions:
In case of force majeure (road conditions, strikes, delays, changes to opening hours or other problems), the tour operator can make changes to the tour at any time or replace it with an alternative service of the same category. In this case the price will not be subject to change and will be presented and communicated in advance before departure. When, regardless of the reservations, in the period of greatest influx of tourists, there is a delay for the ticket pick up at museums or when the cathedral was closed for religious services, the Tour Operator and its staff are not responsible.
Description::
Florence is literally dotted with ARCHITECTURAL WONDERS and WORKS OF ART. On our tour, you will admire firsthand the sites and monuments that have made Florence one of the most visited destinations in the world.
To start your tour, you will head to REPUBBLICA SQUARE, one of the most elegant and historically important “piazzas” in Florence, overflowing with refined cafés and luxury shopping. Follow your guide through the characteristic streets and picturesque alleys until you reach LOGGIA DEL MERCATO NUOVO, where your guide will demonstrate a symbol of good luck by caressing the nose of the famous PORCELLINO (wild boar) BRONZE STATUE. On this tour, you will learn all sorts of local legends, fascinating stories, and unexpected facts about Florence.
Right around the corner, your guide will lead you to the intriguing PONTE VECCHIO - a true icon of the city. This bridge is famous for its exclusive jewelry stores, unique structure, and for being the only bridge spared during the bombings during the Second World War.
Then, follow your guide to ACCADEMIA DEI GEORGOFILI and UFFIZI SQUARE, where you will discover the heart of Florence - SIGNORIA SQUARE. This true open-air museum is dominated by the imposing PALAZZO VECCHIO and the magnificent LOGGIA DEI LANZI, home to fascinating statues such as PERSEUS by Cellini and the RAT OF THE SABINE WOMEN by Giambologna.
Your journey through Florence will lead to SAN GIOVANNI SQUARE, home of the wonderful FLORENCE CATHEDRAL and BRUNELLESCHI'S DOME, as well as the Baptistery and Giotto's Bell Tower. If you would like to enhance your experience, we recommend you continue your tour by visiting the INTERIORS OF THE CATHEDRAL OF SANTA MARIA DEL FIORE (at an additional cost of €24 pp), saving your time by SKIPPING THE LONG QUEUES at the entrance and taking advantage of your expert guide, who will reveal all the secrets of this immense wealth of art and architecture.
IMPORTANT NOTE: Kindly be advised that the skip the line visit to the Duomo can be added at the additional cost of €24 pp. To buy this experience please write an email to [email protected] indicating the id order of your booking.
Florence Afternoon Tour with Uffizi Tickets Reservation
Your itinerary will follow the famous Lungarni (streets along the Arno River) all the way into Florence's center and to the Basilica di Santa Croce. Known as the “Pantheon” of Florence, this church contains the masterpieces of the main artists that determined the late Medieval and Renaissance identity of Florence.
Your walking tour will continue to Piazza Signoria, heart of the social life of the city. You guide will introduce you to the architecture of Palazzo Vecchio and the famous statues of Loggia de' Lanzi.
Your tour will culminate inside the Uffizi Gallery. You'll skip past the lines right into this cultural treasure, to see the magnificent paintings of Leonardo, Giotto, Michelangelo, Botticelli and Raphael. After your guided tour is over, you can stay as long as you please and enjoy the art, the architecture, and the views.
Cancellation Policy:
In order to avoid sanctions, cancellation of reservations must be received at least one business day in advance. When, for whatever reason, the tour operator cancels the tour, the customer is entitled to a full refund of amount paid. There are no refunds for customers who does not show up at the meeting point on time for the start of the tour, and clients who lose contact with the guide or do not complete the excursion. Any customer complaint must be communicated within 10 business days after the tour.