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Florence Highlights Walking Tour
Florence, Tuscany, Italy
$39.97
This is an experience gift voucher. The recipient will book the experience after
they redeem the gift voucher.
Overview
The Florence Highlights Walking Tour offers an authentic local experience led by passionate guides who live in the city. This intimate tour emphasizes interactive storytelling, providing a unique perspective on Florence beyond the typical sights.
- 🏛️ Begin at Piazza di Santa Croce, where the stunning Basilica stands, housing the graves of notable figures like Michelangelo and Galileo, along with captivating stories about their lives.
- 🏰 Explore Piazza della Signoria, the political heart of Florence, surrounded by remarkable Renaissance architecture, including the majestic Palazzo Vecchio and famous statues like Michelangelo’s David.
- 🖼️ Enter the elegant courtyard of Palazzo Vecchio, adorned with beautiful arches and frescoes, and discover a fascinating old map of Florence that reveals the city's Renaissance layout.
- 🌉 Walk across the iconic Ponte Vecchio, the oldest bridge in Florence, known for its charming goldsmith shops and stunning views of the Arno River, while learning about its resilient history during World War II.
- 🎭 Visit Piazza della Repubblica, a lively square that was once the site of the ancient Roman forum, now bustling with street performers and historical cafés, highlighted by the Triumphal Arch.
- ⛪ Admire the breathtaking beauty of Piazza del Duomo, home to the magnificent Cathedral of Santa Maria del Fiore, Giotto’s Bell Tower, and the Baptistery of San Giovanni, all rich in architectural history.
- 🗣️ Benefit from engaging historical insights and storytelling from your professional local guide throughout the tour, ensuring a memorable experience.
- 💼 Gratuities are appreciated at the end of the tour, typically around €10–15 per person, as a fair contribution to your guide's expertise.
- ♿ Wheelchair accessible, with options for prams and strollers, ensuring that everyone can enjoy this immersive tour.
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Florence Highlights Walking Tour
Tour guide
Language: English
Human tour guide
Duration: 1 hour 30 minutes
- Historical insights and storytelling
- Guided walking tour of Florence
- Professional local guide
- Gratuities (tips) – a tip for the guide
Meeting point
Meeting point: under the statue of Dante. Our Guide will wait for you with Maestro Trips Sign
Return details
In front of the San Lorenzo Basilica
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Piazza di Santa CroceThe tour begins in the historic Piazza Santa Croce, dominated by the stunning Basilica of Santa Croce, one of Florence’s most important churches. Guests will admire the elegant marble façade and the statue of Dante Alighieri. The guide will share stories about famous Italians buried inside the basilica, such as Michelangelo, Galileo, and Machiavelli. The square also holds cultural significance as the traditional venue for historical events like the Calcio Storico Fiorentino.
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Piazza della SignoriaGuests will explore Piazza della Signoria, the political heart of Florence. Surrounded by remarkable Renaissance architecture, the square features the majestic Palazzo Vecchio, the city's historic town hall. Visitors will admire famous statues, including a replica of Michelangelo’s David, the Fountain of Neptune, and the open-air sculpture gallery of Loggia dei Lanzi. The guide will explain the square’s historical role in Florentine politics and public life, including episodes from the time of the Medici family.
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Palazzo VecchioGuests will enter the courtyard of Palazzo Vecchio, a hidden gem full of Renaissance elegance. Designed by Michelozzo in the 15th century, the courtyard features beautiful arches, decorative frescoes, and a copy of Verrocchio’s Putto with Dolphin at the center of the fountain. Visitors will also see a fascinating old map of Florence displayed on the wall, offering a glimpse into the city’s layout during the Renaissance. The guide will highlight the artistic details and the courtyard’s role as the entrance to Florence’s historic seat of government.
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Ponte VecchioGuests will walk across the iconic Ponte Vecchio, the oldest and most famous bridge in Florence. Known for its charming goldsmith shops built along the sides, the bridge offers picturesque views of the Arno River. The guide will share the history of the bridge, including how it survived World War II and the creation of the secret Vasari Corridor, which passes above the shops. It's a perfect spot for photos and a glimpse into the city’s medieval past.
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Piazza della RepubblicaGuests will visit Piazza della Repubblica, a lively square that marks the site of the ancient Roman forum of Florence. Surrounded by elegant 19th-century architecture, it is now a center of city life, with historical cafés and street performers. The guide will explain the transformation of the square during the time of Florence as the capital of Italy and point out the Triumphal Arch and the column of abundance, which marks the legendary center of the Roman city.
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Piazza Del DuomoGuests will admire the breathtaking beauty of Piazza del Duomo, the religious heart of Florence. The square is home to the magnificent Cathedral of Santa Maria del Fiore with its iconic red Brunelleschi’s Dome, the elegant Giotto’s Bell Tower, and the ancient Baptistery of San Giovanni with its famous Gates of Paradise. The guide will share insights into the architecture, history, and symbolism of these masterpieces, which reflect the greatness of Florence during the Renaissance.
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If it’s canceled because the minimum isn’t met,
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Florence Highlights Walking Tour
Florence, Tuscany, Italy
$39.97
This is an experience gift voucher. The recipient will book the experience after
they redeem the gift voucher.
How it works?
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You choose from 10,000+ experience gifts
02
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We deliver the eVoucher or the Physical box to the recipient
03
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Recipient books the experience and creates unforgettable memories!