Florence Guided Walking Tour for School Groups - Discover the Renaissance Heart

Highlights

• Expert Local Guide
• Educational Experience
• Renaissance Core

What's included

Itinerary

1. 1

   Obelisco della Piazza dell'Unita italiana

   5min

   Meet your guide in Piazza dell'Unità Italiana, conveniently located near the Santa Maria Novella Railway Station.

2. 2

   Basilica di San Lorenzo

   Pass by

   As the group passes by Basilica di San Lorenzo, students glimpse one of Florence’s oldest and most important churches—closely linked to the powerful Medici family.

3. 3

   Piazza Del Duomo

   10min

   At Piazza del Duomo, students find themselves in the very heart of the city, surrounded by some of the most famous monuments of the Renaissance. The square opens onto Florence Cathedral with its colorful marble façade, Giotto’s soaring bell tower, and the ancient Baptistery with its glittering bronze doors.

4. 4

   Duomo

   Pass by

   Designed to amaze, the cathedral’s exterior is a perfect way to introduce Renaissance art, geometry, and engineering—especially when pointing out Brunelleschi’s groundbreaking dome and Giotto’s elegant bell tower nearby.

5. 5

   Piazza della Signoria

   10min

   At Piazza della Signoria, students step into Florence’s historic political heart—an open-air museum packed with sculptures and grand buildings. Dominating the square is Palazzo Vecchio, the city’s medieval town hall, while the Loggia dei Lanzi displays dramatic Renaissance statues under its arches.

6. 6

   Ponte Vecchio

   10min

   As the group crosses Ponte Vecchio, students encounter Florence’s most famous bridge—lined with tiny shops that have hung over the Arno River for centuries. Originally home to butchers and traders, the bridge later became known for its goldsmiths and jewelers, giving it a unique look unlike any other bridge in Europe.

7. 7

   Piazza di Santa Croce

   15min

   At Piazza di Santa Croce, students arrive in one of Florence’s grandest and most atmospheric squares, dominated by the striking façade of the Basilica di Santa Croce. The wide open space has long been used for festivals, public events, and even historic games, making it a lively place to talk about Florentine traditions.

Before you go

Location