Private Florence Tour of Must-See Sites from Duomo to Santa Croce & Old Bridge
This visit lets you learn about Renaissance Florence as you follow the historical backdrop of this stunning city through its various antiquated landmarks and structures. Join your own local guide on this private strolling visit through the boulevards and piazzas of Florence. You will learn about Santa Croce Church, the Bargello Palace, Piazza della Signoria, Ponte Vecchio, Palazzo Vecchio, the Cathedral, Giotto's Bell Tower, Uffizi Gallery's courtyard and the church of San Lorenzo. The tour is family friendly and free under 18 years.
Options
Private Tour at 2:00 pm
Private Tour at 2:00 pm
What's included in Private Florence Tour of Must-See Sites from Duomo to Santa Croce & Old Bridge
(Subject to Option Inclusions)Itinerary
Piazza Santa Croce
After meeting with your guide in Piazza Santa Croce, you begin the walking tour learning important facts about the wonderful Basilica.
Ponte Vecchio
You pass by the “Porcellino” (little pig) market on the way to the Ponte Vecchio, dating to the 1300s and one of the most recognized bridges in the world.The bridge affords a wonderful vista of the hills that surround Florence and your guide will tell you of the history of the bridge and how with the building of the Vasari Corridor there was a significant change to the many shops that line the bridge.
Piazza della Signoria
It is then on to what was the political centre of Renaissance Florence, Piazza della Signoria. The offices of the Grand Duke’s of Florence were once housed in the building that is now the Uffizi and the seat of the Florentine government was on the opposite side of the square in the Palazzo Vecchio.
Inclusions
- Hotel walking pickup (selected hotels only)
- Blue Badge guide
- Local guide
- Private tour
- Professional art historian guide
- Free for children
- Gratuities
- Wheelchair accessible
- Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
- Service animals allowed
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
- This is an outdoor tour
Meet
Pickup and Dropoff
You can choose to be picked up from a list of locations, or alternatively, have the choice to make your own way to the meeting points
Additional Information
Please provide your accomodation address. If central located your guide will meet you in the lobby and you'll start the walking tour from there.
Meeting / End Points
- in front of Dante's white marble statue, by the church steps.
