What makes this tour special
This 6-hour walking tour is perfect for art enthusiasts and culture vultures, giving you the knowledge and time to explore Florence with a local, professional expert. .
- Commence your tour at the Piazza del Duomo
- Explore the Cathedral of Santa Maria del Fiore and the Baptistry of St John
- Walk past the unique Duomo
- Visit the antique Florentine Quarter
- Pay a visit to Piazza della Signoria, passing the Palazzo Vecchio and the Loggia dei Lanzi
- Pass by the much celebrated Uffizi Gallery, home to an impressive collection of Renaissance art
- Cross over the Ponte Vecchio, towards Palazzo Pitti
- Enjoy a short stop at the Church of Santo Spirito
- Conclude at the Quarter of Santa Croce
You will begin this fabulous walking tour of Florence by visiting the Piazza del Duomo where you will explore the superb Cathedral of Santa Maria del Fiore and the Baptistry of St John. You will venture inside the unique Duomo- famous for Brunelleschi’s Dome, which took 140 years to complete. Look out for the octagonal Baptistry, built over 70 years and named after the Saint Protector of Florence- San Giovanni.
Antique Florentine Quarter
Your next stop will be to the antique Florentine Quarter where the talented Dante Alighieri used to live. You will pay a visit to Piazza della Signoria, where you may find yourself captivated by the Palazzo Vecchio and the Loggia dei Lanzi. Originally the seat of power for the ruling elite of the Republic of Florence, the Palazzo Vecchio is now the town hall and a symbol of the Tuscan capital. Builtin the 14th century, the charming Loggia dei Lanzi is a masterpiece of Florentine Renaissance architecture and now hosts remarkable Renaissance sculptures.
A short walk on and you will also pass the celebrated Uffizi Gallery, home to some wonderful creations by the Italian Renaissance greats of Leonardo Da Vinci, Michelangelo and many others. The world-famous medieval bridge Ponte Vecchio is well worth a visit with its many quaint craft shops selling small souvenirs, lovely jewellery and beautiful paintings.
Renaissance Florence
After crossing the Ponte Vecchio you will have the opportunity to stroll by the 15th century Palazzo Pitti, which always hosts several museums and rotating exhibitions. Its sublime Boboli Gardens are some of the grandest open-air museums Italy has to offer, boasting wonderful sculptures, picturesque fountains and magical grottos.
Your tour also includes a quick visit to the Church of Santo Spirito. Initially drafted by the immensely talented Brunelleschi; it was finally completed years after his death in the late 15th century. You will complete your journey with a short stroll around the Quarter of Santa Croce, which takes its name from the scenic church of Santa Croce, the largest Franciscan church in the world.
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