Florence for beginners - best walking tour
2 h
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This is a typical itinerary for this product
Pass By: Walks In Europe, Via De Cerchi 11, Florence Italy
Join the group at the Basilica Di San Lorenzo and meet your informative and friendly local guide who will take you on a
a journey of discovery that few tourists ever get to experience.
Stop At: Piazza della Signoria, 50122, Florence Italy
Start with the Piazza Della Signoria near the impressive Palazzo Vecchio where you will learn how the square got its name and its modern interaction with the local population.
Duration: 30 minutes
Stop At: Ponte Vecchio, 50125, Florence Italy
A short stroll away you’ll find yourself among the pint-sized jewelry shops as you cross the River Arno via the Ponte Vecchio. Learn how the medieval bridge was intended to be an important city defense.
Enjoy the fascinating tale about the bridge’s hidden passageway that was built for the wealthy Cosimo I de Medici.
Duration: 30 minutes
Stop At: Piazza della Repubblica, Florence Italy
See the inscription by Dante marking the site of the Amidel murder and absorb 2,000 years of history as you visit the Roman Forum, now the Piazza Della Repubblica.
Learn about the Renaissance awakening of artistic and cultural appreciation in Florence during the 15th century and hear about residents such as Machiavelli, Botticelli, Michelangelo, Donatello and Petrarch and the mark they left through their literary and artistic talents.
Duration: 30 minutes
Stop At: Oltrarno, Florence Italy
Discover lesser-known spots such as the artisanal Oltrarno Quarter where you will spot some wonderful backstreet cafes and delis to return to later. Dive down narrow passageways to emerge in quiet quarters of the city where everyday life rumbles on at an unhurried pace.
Duration: 30 minutes
Stop At: Piazza del Mercato Centrale, 50136, Florence Italy
Join the hustle and bustle in the Mercato Centrale where fresh produce, cheese, meat, and fish provide a wonderful aroma such as only Italian foods can generate! Smell the leather as you walk through the Mercato Nuovo and learn the stories of tanners and leather smiths who relied on the river for their livelihoods.
Our Florence For Beginners - Best Walking Tour touches on all the senses as you find hidden nooks and delightful experiences that few visitors ever get to see.
Duration: 30 minutes
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This is a typical itinerary for this product
Pass By: Walks In Europe, Via De Cerchi 11, Florence Italy
Join the group at the Basilica Di San Lorenzo and meet your informative and friendly local guide who will take you on a
a journey of discovery that few tourists ever get to experience.
Stop At: Piazza della Signoria, 50122, Florence Italy
Start with the Piazza Della Signoria near the impressive Palazzo Vecchio where you will learn how the square got its name and its modern interaction with the local population.
Duration: 30 minutes
Stop At: Ponte Vecchio, 50125, Florence Italy
A short stroll away you’ll find yourself among the pint-sized jewelry shops as you cross the River Arno via the Ponte Vecchio. Learn how the medieval bridge was intended to be an important city defense.
Enjoy the fascinating tale about the bridge’s hidden passageway that was built for the wealthy Cosimo I de Medici.
Duration: 30 minutes
Stop At: Piazza della Repubblica, Florence Italy
See the inscription by Dante marking the site of the Amidel murder and absorb 2,000 years of history as you visit the Roman Forum, now the Piazza Della Repubblica.
Learn about the Renaissance awakening of artistic and cultural appreciation in Florence during the 15th century and hear about residents such as Machiavelli, Botticelli, Michelangelo, Donatello and Petrarch and the mark they left through their literary and artistic talents.
Duration: 30 minutes
Stop At: Oltrarno, Florence Italy
Discover lesser-known spots such as the artisanal Oltrarno Quarter where you will spot some wonderful backstreet cafes and delis to return to later. Dive down narrow passageways to emerge in quiet quarters of the city where everyday life rumbles on at an unhurried pace.
Duration: 30 minutes
Stop At: Piazza del Mercato Centrale, 50136, Florence Italy
Join the hustle and bustle in the Mercato Centrale where fresh produce, cheese, meat, and fish provide a wonderful aroma such as only Italian foods can generate! Smell the leather as you walk through the Mercato Nuovo and learn the stories of tanners and leather smiths who relied on the river for their livelihoods.
Our Florence For Beginners - Best Walking Tour touches on all the senses as you find hidden nooks and delightful experiences that few visitors ever get to see.
Duration: 30 minutes
Included
- Professional art historian guide
Not included
- Lunch
- Transportation to/from attractions
Additional
- Confirmation will be received at time of booking
- Not wheelchair accessible
- Children must be accompanied by an adult
- This tour/activity will have a maximum of 8 travelers
Features
Tourism
90%
Cultural
70%
Sport
50%
Original
20%
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