Private Guided Tour of Piazzale Michelangelo & San Miniato al Monte, Florence

What's included

Itinerary

1. 1

   Stop 1

   10min

   Meet your guide in front of the Serristori Palace - Residence a Firenze, Lungarno Serristori, 13, 50125 Firenze FI, Italy. Please do not enter the hotel, it is only a meeting point and the staff is not informed about the tour.

2. 2

   Basilica San Miniato al Monte

   1h 25min

   Visit Piazzale Michelangelo and the Basilica of San Miniato al Monte. You will meet your Private Guide near Piazza Poggi and go up the "Poggi Ramps" to Piazzale Michelangelo, an elegant 19th century square built by architect Giuseppe Poggi and dedicated to the Renaissance sculptor Michelangelo. It is full of replicas of Michelangelo statues, including a second copy of the David. The terrace is the most popular place to enjoy the sunset in Florence. At any time of the day, Piazzale Michelangelo offers an unparalleled view of the historic center and its many towers, domes and bridges. Your 5-Star Guide will point to the most important sights, including the Ponte Vecchio, the Duomo, Palazzo Vecchio, the Bargello and the octagonal bell tower of the Badia Fiorentina, while sharing interesting facts and myths about the capital of Renaissance.

3. 3

   Tuscany

   25min

   Another highlight will be a visit inside the nearby Basilica of San Miniato al Monte (St. Minias on the Mountain which is one of the finest Romanesque buildings in Tuscany. Don’t forget to ask your guide where to buy the famous liqueurs, honey and herbal teas from the Ovietan monks!

Before you go

Location