Best of Florence Walking Tour and Optional Visit to The Duomo Cathedral

 

Discover two thousand years of history of the cradle of the Renaissance through the eyes of an expert local guide, who will takes you in an unforgettable experience to discover the most beautiful squares and monuments of Florence.

The city of the Renaissance is literally dotted with architectural wonders and works of art: joining our tour you can admire with your own eyes the sites and monuments that have made Florence one of the most visited destinations in the world.

The first stage of this enlightening guided promenade will be Republica Square, one of the most elegant squares in Florence, where the most refined cafés of the city are located. Follow your guide through the most characteristic streets and alleys until you reach the Loggia del Mercato Nuovo, home to a delightful leather market, where you will discover how to win good luck caressing the nose of the famous Porcellino (wild boar) bronze statue.

At a stone throw there is the suggestive Ponte Vecchio, a true icon of the city, famous for hosting the most exclusive jewelry stores of Florence and for its unique structure, and also for being the only bridge of the city spared from the bombings during the Second World War.

Follow your guide to the Accademia dei Georgofili and the Uffizi Square, and discover the beating heart ofFlorence, Signoria Square, a real open-air museum dominated by the imposing Palazzo Vecchio and the magnificent Loggia dei Lanzi, which houses wonderful original statues including the Perseus by Cellini and the Rat of the Sabine Women by Giambologna.

The journey to discover the wonders of Florence will culminate in San Giovanni Square, home of the wonderful Duomo and Brunelleschi's Dome as well as the Baptistery and Giotto's Bell Tower.

Optional Skip the Line Visit to the Duomo Cathedral:
If you are still not satisfied with so much art and beauty, you can continue the experience inside the Cathedral of Santa Maria del Fiore, literally skipping the long queues at the entrance and taking advantage of the company of your expert guide who will reveal all the secrets of this immense wealth of art and architecture.

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Location
Start point:
Ciao Florence Office
Please ensure you arrive at the meeting point at least 20 minutes prior to the Tour start time.

End point: Florence Cathedral.

Schedule
Duration: 1,5 Hours
Approximately

Guide options
Guide type: Guide

Requirements
We regret that we are unable to accommodate wheelchairs users or those with mobility impairments on our tours.