Discover the history and sights of Florence on a walking tour. Choose from a variety of departure times and see the city’s most magnificent palaces and bustling markets.

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Duration 1.5 hours: Check availability to see starting times.
Live tour guide: English

Highlights

Stroll through Florence and behold the medieval and Renaissance monuments
Admire the city’s most beautiful churches, palaces, streets, and squares
Hear stories of history, art, and curiosity from a local guide
See the shops that were built into the bridge in medieval times
Taste homemade ice cream at one of the most famous ice cream shops in Florence

Full description

Immerse yourself in the culture and history of the Tuscan capital with a local guide. Explore the neighborhood of San Lorenzo, where you can admire the Basilica of S. Lorenzo, the church of the Medici family, and the Medici Chapels. Begin with a visit to the elegant cloister, a green oasis of peace in the heart of the Medici district. Then, take in the beauty of the Palazzo Medici Riccardi and reach Piazza del Duomo.

Marvel at the striking cathedral with Brunelleschi's dome and Giotto's bell tower. See the Baptistery of Saint John with the Gates of Paradise. Next, stroll along the Arno River to reach the Ponte Vecchio, the famous "Jewelry Bridge". Continue to the picturesque Mercato della Paglia and the Fontana del Porcellino.

Finally, go to Piazza Della Signoria, a marvelous outdoor sculpture museum, dominated by the imposing Palazzo Vecchio.

Includes

Local guide
Possibility to choose between different departure times
Unlimited access to a mobile city guide
Audio commentary
Homemade gelato

Audio-mobile device
Headphones
Entry to attractions

Covid-19 precautions

Safety measures in place

The number of visitors is limited to reduce crowds

Traveler requirements

You must bring your own headphones
You are required to bring and wear a mask

Meeting point

Meet at the local partner's office, close to the Church and Museum of Orsanmichele.

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Important information

What to bring

Comfortable shoes

Know before you go

In the case of adverse weather conditions, the tour may be canceled
In such cases, you will be entitled to a full refund, or you can join the tour on another day

Customer reviews

Overall rating

4.5 /5

based on 59 reviews

Review summary

Guide
4/5
Value for money
4.3/5
Service
4.2/5
Organization
4.5/5

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It was good. It was a small group which made it nice. I also booked a tour to Pisa , but the instructions for the meeting place were not clear and we missed the bus. It upset me because we couldn’t find the place and I lost a lot of money.

September 24, 2019

Good contact with the city.

A tour that allows you to get in touch with the city by seeing the main places of interest. The guide was very friendly and professional, and her explanations were useful, with the added difficulty that she gave the explanation twice: English and Spanish, as in our case it was a mixed group. This slows down the journey a bit. It must be clarified that the interior of any of the Churches or buildings is not accessed, but it allows to get an idea of the places and their history and then visit those that interest us the most.

May 1, 2017

the guide Elisa is very kind and nice, she made the tour unforgetable, i enjoyed my time much)

July 2, 2019

Florence: Medieval & Renaissance Walking Tour

Florence: Medieval & Renaissance Walking Tour

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Good contact with the city.