Florence Walking Tour With Local Guide
Your walking tour experience is an authentic local experience led by passionate guides who live in Florence and share not only history but also hidden stories, cultural insights, and local tips. We focus on small groups to ensure a personal and engaging atmosphere. Unlike typical tours, we emphasize interactive storytelling and the chance to discover Florence beyond the main sights, including off-the-beaten-path details that visitors often miss.
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Florence Walking Tour With Local Guide
What's included in Florence Walking Tour With Local Guide
(Subject to Option Inclusions)Itinerary
Piazza Santa Croce
The 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.
Piazza della Signoria
Guests 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.
Palazzo Vecchio
Guests 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.
Inclusions
- Professional local guide
- Guided walking tour of Florence
- Historical insights and storytelling
- Gratuities (tips) – a tip for the guide is expected as this is a tip-based tour
- Wheelchair accessible
- Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
- Service animals allowed
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
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Pickup and Dropoff
You will make your own way to the meeting points
Meeting Points
- Meeting point: under the statue of Dante. Our Guide will wait for you with Maestro Trips Sign
End Points
- In front of the San Lorenzo Basilica
