Florence by Foot : Discover the Heart of the Renaissance
Description
Join an amazing journey through the most famous squares and streets of Florence with and informative, friendly, and engaging guide. Walk to the stunning Florence Duomo, the Old Bridge, and the Signoria Square with its replica of Michelangelo’s David.
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Itinerary
From the point of the meeting, the guide will give you an insight of the history of this Renaissance city and how this incredible cultural movement of the Renaissance transformed not only Florence but eventually the rest of Europe. The guide will start off with Piazza Della Republica, the main square of Florence that marks the center of the City. After a little talk of history & the changes of Piazza Republica since its origin, you will walk straight to the marvelous piece of art, the Piazza Della Duomo. A showstopper of Filippo Brunelleschi, Giotto, Arnolfo & Francesco Talenti.
Walk passing the Duomo Square the guide will lead you straight through the old buildings and some of the historical landmarks of Florence to Palazzo Vecchio, where the David’s’ sculpture (the original is in the Galleria dell'Accademia) by Michelangelo is placed outside the Palazzo Vecchio as a symbol of the Republic's defiance of the tyrannical Medici.
Afterward, as you walk past the Palazzo Vecchio, the guide will explain you about the Uffizi Gallery, one of the greatest museums of the world, and then you will reach the most famous old bridge of Florence known as “Ponte Vecchio”.
Your next stop is Palazzo Pitti, the enormous palace of Florence's largest architectural monuments of Filippo Brunelleschi and the household of the Pitti Family, later of the Medicis’. The tour takes about two hours, enough time to help you understand the uniqueness and beauty of Florence city.
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Important Information
- Wheelchair accessible
- Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
- Service animals allowed
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- Please note that the tour requires a minimum number of two guests to run.
- There is a possibility of cancellation after confirmation if there are not enough passengers to meet requirements. In the event of this occurring, you will be offered an alternative or full refund..
- Subject to favourable weather conditions. If cancelled due to poor weather, you will be given the option of an alternative date or full refund.
- Please note that if you arrive after the tour start time you will not be able to join and will not be refunded or have your tour rescheduled.
Reviews(52)
We were sent a notice about one hour before the tour that our tour had been cancelled. And a full refund would be coming. I asked for a confirmation that a return was coming and there was Zero response. Very unprofessional.
Claudia was an extraordinary guide. His kindness, his knowledge of Florence, his explanations and his answers to our questions were a great asset to discover the city at our own pace.
Merci beaucoup pour votre magnifique avis 5 étoiles ! 🌟 Nous sommes ravis que la visite « Florence by Foot » avec Claudia ait été une si belle expérience. Sa gentillesse, sa connaissance approfondie de Florence et sa disponibilité pour répondre à vos questions font vraiment toute la différence. Nous sommes heureux que vous ayez pu découvrir la ville à votre rythme. Au plaisir de vous accueillir à nouveau à Florence ! 🙏✨
Great experience ,very detailed and passionately told why 700 years ago the splendour of Medici went down.
Vielen herzlichen Dank für Ihre 5-Sterne-Bewertung! 🌟 Wir freuen uns sehr, dass Ihnen die Tour „Florence by Foot“ gefallen hat und dass unser Guide die Geschichte der Medici mit so viel Leidenschaft und Detailreichtum vermittelt hat. Schön, dass es für Sie ein tolles Erlebnis war! 🙏✨
Our guide was thorough and helpful. She gave us history and restaurant / food tips. We learned much about Florence.
Thank you so much for your 5-star review! 🌟 We’re delighted to hear that your guide was both thorough and helpful, sharing not only Florence’s rich history but also great local food and restaurant tips. We’re so glad you enjoyed discovering the heart of the Renaissance with us! 🙏✨
Our tour guide was so knowledgeable! We learned so much about the city and its history on our walking tour. Would definitely recommend!
Thank you so much for your wonderful review! We’re delighted to hear that you enjoyed the walking tour and found our guide knowledgeable. It’s always our goal to make the city’s history come alive for our guests, and we’re so happy you had a memorable experience. We truly appreciate your recommendation and hope to welcome you again for more discoveries!
Walking tour. Headphones made it very easy to hear the guide. Small group was a nice way to learn about the town. However I felt it concentrated very much on the religious features of Florence, which, while of some interest, was certainly not my only interest. If you didn’t have a knowledge of Christianity you would be wasting your time.
Thank you for taking the time to share your feedback about your Guided Walking Tour of Florence. We’re glad to hear that you found the headphones helpful and enjoyed the small group experience, which we believe creates a more personal and engaging atmosphere. We truly appreciate your constructive comments regarding the tour’s focus. While Florence’s religious landmarks are a significant part of its rich history, we understand the importance of offering a more diverse perspective that includes art, culture, and local life. Your insights will help us improve the tour to ensure it appeals to a wider range of interests. Thank you again for choosing us. We hope to have the opportunity to welcome you back for another tour that showcases even more of Florence’s incredible heritage. 🇮🇹✨ Best regards,
Our guide was knowledgeable and full of insight. She took time to answer all our questions and added interesting information. Definitely helped us get oriented to Florence!
Thank you so much for your kind words and for sharing your experience! We’re thrilled to hear that you enjoyed your guided walking tour of Florence and found it insightful. It’s great to know that our guide could help you feel oriented in the city and answer all your questions – we take pride in making every tour a rich and engaging experience. Florence is such a beautiful city with so much history, and we’re happy we could help make your visit even more memorable. If you find yourself back in Florence, we’d love to show you more of its wonders. Thanks again, and we hope to welcome you on another tour soon!
Excellent walking tour. Pam was very knowledgable and helpful with all questions that we had. She also gave us great recommendations.
Well of course the pouring rain but Pam still made it a great tour and was very informative and friendly!
Tour guide was very knowledgeable. She was easy to understand and we learned a lot about Florence. I would highly recommend.
