Florence Walking Tour: Must-See Attractions & Sites with a Local Guide

Highlights

• Historic City Centre Walking Tour
• Knowledgeable Local Guide
• Key Florence Landmarks

What's included

Itinerary

1. 1

   Piazza di Santa Croce

   20min

   Get an introduction to the history of the Italian Renaissance on a walking tour of Florence city center, and discover a host of historical monuments with the help of a local guide. You will see first the outside of the Church of Santa Croce, the principal Franciscan church of Florence with its wonderful frescoes

2. 2

   Ponte Vecchio

   20min

   Then it is on to Piazza dei Peruzzi and the Bargello Palace. A short walk will bring you to the Porcellino market and here your guide will tell you all about Ponte Vecchio, Florence’s oldest bridge dating back to the 14th century.

3. 3

   Piazza della Signoria

   30min

   Wander around small streets that date back to the Middle Ages to arrive at the political heart of the city at Piazza della Signoria. Get impressive views of the Uffizi Gallery and Palazzo Vecchio, historically the home of the government of Florence.

4. 4

   Piazza Del Duomo

   20min

   Arrive in Piazza del Duomo in the oldest part of the city. Marvel at the marble engravings and the magnificent dome of the Duomo, the baptistery's paradise door and Giotto's bell tower.

5. 5

   Basilica di San Lorenzo

   20min

   Continue to the Basilica di San Lorenzo, from where you can explore the market district by yourself.

Before you go

Location