Best of Florence Walking Tour

BUY THIS SERVICE CHOOSE DATE CHOOSE TIME Select... 09:00 AM 09:30 AM 10:00 AM 02:00 PM 02:30 PM 03:00 PM NUMBER OF PEOPLE 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 GUIDES Elisabetta M. Gabriella A. Fabiana B. Emanuela G. TESTIMONIALS The tour of Florence was thorough and complete with details on the history of all the highlighted sights we'd requested to see. Tours of the Uffizi and Accademia were more than we'd bargained for even though our tired feet and faced did not always indicate. Our guide was wonderful, and provided more than expected in the way of background history of the city, it's architecture, monuments and art. I was also impressed by Le Baccanti's professionalism and responsiveness, which was not always the case with other agencies we encountered in our travels. I will definitely keep you on my list of referrals and use you again when visiting the country. Thanks so much for making our holiday in Italy all the richer! Warmest Regards, Kathy Nitta MAP Wine Tours - Luxury Wine Tours - Culinary Tours - Cooking Classes - Best of Florence Walking Tour - Serving - Italy - Rome Tuscany - Florence - Venice - Site Map

ABOUT THIS SERVICE Best of Florence Walking Tour Highlights See Brunelleschi's Dome from the inside Learn about Michelangelo's David Cross the Ponte Vecchio and hear it's true history Make the most of your time in Florence with a fun, friendly English-speaking guide Best of Florence Walking Tour Program The sun setting behind Ponte Vecchio bridge, Brunelleschi's enormous dome, the bronze doors of the Baptistry, Dante Alighieri's official Italian language, Prada and Ferragamo, these and much more combine to make Florence an enchanting, unforgettable city full of artistic and cultural wonders. Your half-day walking tour exploring this fantastic city begins when you meet your expert guide in the historic city center of Florence. Your first stop is the 14-Century Ponte Vecchio or Old BridgeÂ� lined with jewelry shops since 1552 when Duke Cosimo I issued an edict for jewelers to replace all of the butcher shops previously lining the landmark. You friendly, knowledgeable guide will take you past the Uffizzi Gallery to see the fakeÂ� David where Michelangelo's real Davide once stood. Next you will visit Piazza della Signoria and the seat of the Florentine city and county government. Take in the immense Palazzo Vecchio where Dante Alighieri was an alderman in 1300. You won't believe the formidable size of your next Florence landmark, the Duomo, or main cathedral, famous for Brunelleschi's dome, Giotto's colorful bell tower and the carved bronze Baptistry doors. No visit to Florence would be complete without a stop in Santa Croce, home to many important tombs, among them a tombstone of the writer and inverntorÂ� of the modern Italian language, Dante Alighieri, although his body is buried elsewhere. If there is time, you might wander through the bustling clothes, purse and leather market near the San Lorenzo church with its plain facade but beautiful interior. At the back of the church is the once private Medici Chapel, filled with artistic treasures, that is now open to visitors. If you are up for the trek, you can walk up the steep park that leads to the top of the city at Piazzale Michelangelo. Your effort will be rewarded as this great promenade and lookout point was created at the end of the 19th century to afford the world a stunning panoramic view across Florence. The piazzale is dominated by yet another replica of Michelangelo's David, this time in bronze. Behind you looms the cathedral of San Miniato, an architectural jewel with an immense golden mosaic of Christ above the altar, one of the three boldest, largest and most complete mosaics in the Christian world.   What's Included In Your Best of Florence Walking Tour Visit to Florence with friendly, English-speaking local guide (approx. 3 hours). Visit to top historic and cultural sites in Florence. View important and beautiful works of art and architecture. Tour of the Duomo or Santa Croce (Entrance fees not included). Suggestions for lunch in a local restaurant. Meet-up point will be in a central location in Florence. Directions will be sent with your confirmation voucher.   Price per person (including taxes and fees), based on a booking of: 1 pax Eur 220 - 2 pax Eur 125 - 3 pax Eur 89 - 4 pax Eur 75 - 5 pax Eur 65 - 6 pax Eur 59 - 7 pax Eur 59 - 8 pax Eur 55 - 9 pax Eur 55 - 10 pax Eur 49 - 11 pax Eur 49 - 12 pax Eur 45 -   Terms and Conditions

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