Private tour

Galileo Galilei Private Science Tour

Private tour

Galileo Galilei Private Science Tour

From US$ 238.57 per person

This tour is dedicated to honor Florence's father of science, Galileo Galilei. Following the trails of this personality, it is a fascinating 4 hours through the city, testifying to the greatness of this scientist.

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Duration 4 hours
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Experience

Highlights
  • Explore the Museo Galileo Galilei and Piazza della Signoria
  • Discover the Observatory Museum and the Natural History Museum
  • See the Basilica of Santa Croce
Full description
The tour starts in Piazza della Signoria and continues to the Science Museum or the Galileo Museum, dedicated to the famous scientist. The Museo Galileo is full of scientific tools of great importance. Admire the two famous telescopes, and the finger of the great physicist, which is perfectly preserved. Then continue to the Observatory Museum and the Natural History Museum, in a beautiful antique palace with a Forum dedicated to the genius scientist. Here we will find the captivating marble statue of Galileo. The museum is named after the word observatory that once meant the Torrino astronomical, where the stars were studied and which is still available to visit by appointment. You'll end by going to the Basilica of Santa Croce, otherwise known as the "Pantheon of Italian Glories" for the tombs of the most famous Italians, among whom is the monumental tomb of Galileo Galilei.
Includes
  • Entrance tickets
  • Private 4-hour guide
  • Multilingual guide
  • Pick-up or drop-off from your hotel

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Meeting point

Neptun's Fountain, Piazza della Signoria Firenze

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What to bring

  • Passport or ID card
Customer reviews

Overall rating

4.3 /5

based on 4 reviews

Review summary

  • Guide
    5/5
  • Value for money
    4/5
  • Service
    5/5
  • Organization
    5/5

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September 13, 2022

October 7, 2020

excellent outstanding tour guide, very knowledgeable

guide took his time in explaining and was very patient in answering all questions Best tour guide we had

May 26, 2019

Product ID: 72232