Florence Private Walking Tour: Discover Iconic Landmarks with an Expert Guide

Highlights

• Expert Private Guide
• Iconic Itinerary
• Engaging Experience

What's included

Itinerary

1. 1

   Piazza Della Repubblica

   10min

   Piazza della Repubblica: Start in the city’s Roman heart. Once the site of the ancient forum, it is now a elegant square famous for its historic cafés and grand triumphal arch.

2. 2

   Piazza Del Duomo

   15min

   The Duomo: Marvel at the green and white marble facade of Santa Maria del Fiore. We’ll discuss the engineering genius of Brunelleschi’s Dome from the best vantage points in the square.

3. 3

   Piazza di San Lorenzo

   15min

   Step into the vibrant heart of the Medici family’s legacy. We’ll admire the rugged, unfinished facade of the Basilica of San Lorenzo while uncovering the history of the powerful dynasty that transformed Florence. From the bustling square, you'll learn about the hidden gems within the Medici Chapels and the architectural evolution of one of the city's oldest and most influential districts.

4. 4

   Palazzo Medici Riccardi

   Pass by

   Behold the birthplace of the Renaissance palace. We’ll admire the striking contrast of the rusticated stone facade and learn how this fortress-like residence became the ultimate blueprint for noble living in 15th-century Florence. Standing outside its massive gates, we’ll trace the footsteps of Cosimo the Elder and Lorenzo the Magnificent in the very spot where the Medici golden age began.

5. 5

   Museo Nazionale del Bargello

   Pass by

   Gaze upon the crenelated towers of the Bargello, Florence’s oldest public building. Originally a medieval fortress and prison, the rugged stone of the Bargello Palace now stands as a temple of Renaissance sculpture. From the historic courtyard, we’ll dive into its dark past as the city’s headquarters of justice and admire its transition from a defensive stronghold to a treasure trove of art.

6. 6

   Piazza di Santa Croce

   15min

   Santa Croce square: Conclude at the "Temple of Italian Glories," the final resting place of Michelangelo, Galileo, and Machiavelli, known for its stunning Gothic architecture.

7. 7

   Piazza della Signoria

   15min

   Piazza della Signoria: Explore this "open-air sculpture gallery." Stand before the replica of Michelangelo’s David and the imposing Palazzo Vecchio, the seat of Florentine power.

8. 8

   Le Gallerie Degli Uffizi

   Pass by

   Uffizi Gallery (Exterior): Walk through the grand Uffizi courtyard, admiring the statues of Great Florentines that line the portico of one of the world’s oldest museums.

Before you go

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