Private Walking Tour of Renaissance Florence: Uncover Hidden Gems

What's included

Itinerary

1. 1

   Cathedral of Santa Maria del Fiore

   20min

   One of the biggest and most famous Cathedral in the world. Built in 200 years as you can see by the different architectural styles of the wonderfull external marble decoration. Admire the Big Dome, completely self-supporting, built by Brunellechi in the 15th century

2. 2

   Campanile di Giotto

   10min

   Admire the marble decorations by Giotto and his scholars.

3. 3

   Battistero Di San Giovanni

   20min

   Detailed explanations of the panels of the famous doors including the "Gates of Paradise" as Michelangelo named it. History of the Baptistery and of the doors

4. 4

   Museo Casa di Dante

   20min

   Walk into the medieval narrow streets, view of the tower houses ,including the area where Dante lived

5. 5

   Piazza della Signoria

   30min

   Visit of the civic and political centre of the city. Explanation of the famous original statues decorating the square still today. Visit of the courtyard of Palazzo Vecchio. View, explanation and history of the Uffizi building from outside.

6. 6

   Ponte Vecchio

   25min

   Walk on the oldest bridge in the city. History of the famous original gold shops. Time for photo and enjoying the views from the bridge.

7. 7

   Basilica of Santa Croce

   20min

   Stop in the Square of Santa Croce , history and view from outside of the famous Basilica which gathers the tombs of the most famous poets, artists politicians of the past. This is also the most famous shopping area for gold and leather so the tourists can remain here for shopping and/or lunch.

Before you go

Location