Florence Private Walking Tour: Discover Renaissance Treasures in 2 Hours

Highlights

• Private Guided Tour
• Key Highlights

What's included

Itinerary

1. 1

   Piazza della Repubblica

   10min

   Start the tour in Piazza della Repubblica - the historical center of Roman "Florentia" and see the belly button of Florence.

2. 2

   Battistero Di San Giovanni

   Pass by

   Have a look at the the Baptistery of San Giovanni from the outside and learn the stories about the oldest building of the city with its famous Gates of Paradise.

3. 3

   Cathedral of Santa Maria del Fiore

   Pass by

   Admire the magnificent Cathedral Santa Maria del Fiore which has a unique flower-shaped plan and the biggest masonry dome in the world – the marvel of the architect Filippo Brunelleschi. Even Michelangelo said “It would be difficult to equal…impossible to surpass.”

4. 4

   Chiesa di Santa Margherita dei Cerchi

   Pass by

   Stroll around Dante's district and take a look at the 1000-year old church where the the father of Italian language met the love and muse of his life.

5. 5

   Torre della Castagna

   Pass by

   Take a look at the Medieval "Torre della Castagna" - the government tower house and learn where the word "ballot" came from.

6. 6

   Piazza della Signoria

   20min

   Visit the political centre of Florence – Piazza della Signoria – a museum under the open sky with many original sculptures created by Renaissance artists.

7. 7

   Palazzo Vecchio

   Pass by

   Take a look at the government palace – Palazzo Vecchio - a medieval fortress with the prison for the most dangerous criminals and the old residence of the Medici family.

8. 8

   Ponte Vecchio

   Pass by

   Have a look at Ponte Vecchio – the symbol of the city and the oldest bridge in town famous for its jewelers' shops hanging over the Arno river.

Before you go

Location