Florence Photo Safari Walking Tour: Hidden Gems & Tuscan Hills

Highlights

• Unique Photography Experience
• Scenic Walk
• Practical Tips

What's included

Itinerary

1. 1

   San Niccolo

   15min

   We will pass through the San Niccolò Quarter one of the most artistically interesting areas of the city. Home of lovely artisan shops of gold-smiths, contemporary artists, high-end niche Perfumeries and much more.

2. 2

   Piazzale Michelangelo

   15min

   We will climb from San Niccolò to Piazzale Michelangelo through the so called "Rampe", a beautiful boulevard with breathtaking views of the city. We will pass by the San Niccolò Tower and, when possible, through the Rose Garden and/or the Iris Garden.

3. 3

   Basilica San Miniato al Monte

   15min

   From Piazzale Michelangelo we will pass through the iconic Basilica di San Salvatore al Monte who Michelangelo defined "La bella villanella" ("The beautiful peasant woman" in English), to reach the San Miniato church through the "Parco della Rimembranza", surrounding the Basilica.

4. 4

   INAF Arcetri Astrophysical Observatory

   Pass by

   We will walk through the Arcetri area: home of Galileo Galilei (we will pass by), and of some of the most beautiful mansions in the city. We will walk through the beautiful Tuscan landscape enabling a direct experience of one of the greener, calmer and less visited and most beautiful areas of the city.

5. 5

   Chiesa di San Leonardo in Arcetri

   Pass by

   We will walk through Via di San Leonardo, one of most beautiful small streets of Florence, home to the Russian composer Tchaikovsky. We will pass by the church and reach the Belvedere fortress.

6. 6

   Forte di Belvedere o di San Giorgio Firenze

   Pass by

   We will pass through one of the standing ancient fortification doors part of the defensive mechanism of the city throughout the centuries.

Before you go

Location