Florence at Twilight Tour: Secrets of the Renaissance
Get your time in Florence off to the perfect start with our introduction to the jewel of the Italian Renaissance. See Florence at its best as evening turns to night, leaving the crowds and the heat behind on this carefully crafted city orientation walk. We’ll introduce you to the Renaissance’s most important patrons, princes and artists before making our way to Florence’s jaw-dropping Piazza del Duomo, where Brunelleschi’s dome shines as a symbol of the city. Follow in the footsteps of Dante through the atmospheric and timeless laneways of medieval Florence, and gaze awe-struck at sweeping Piazza della Signoria, original site of Michelangelo’s David and now home to an incredible open-air sculpture gallery. Cross iconic Ponte Vecchio and discover the secrets of the city in buzzing Oltrarno, before concluding your Florence 101 itinerary with a complimentary glass of wine at a local bar. Join our expert guide for this fun and authentic experience, and feel Florence come alive!
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Florence at Twilight Tour: Secrets of the Renaissance
What's included in Florence at Twilight Tour: Secrets of the Renaissance
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Duomo - Cattedrale di Santa Maria del Fiore
Our itinerary will see us chart a course through the most beautiful part of Florence’s historic centre. Immerse yourself in the rich tapestry of Florence's history, art, and culture, discovering iconic landmarks along the way. Gaze up in awe at the jaw-dropping Duomo, capped by Brunelleschi’s extraordinary dome, and get a peek at the cathedral’s iconic bell tower and baptistery in the gentle evening light.
Piazza della Signoria
No tour of Florence would be complete without a stop at historic Piazza della Signoria, dominated by imposing Palazzo Vecchio, original site of Michelangelo’s David sculpture and centre of power in the city for centuries. The Loggia dei Lanzi, meanwhile, is the world’s greatest open-air sculpture gallery, offering a dazzling insight into the artistic splendours of the Renaissance.
Ponte Vecchio
Equally unmissable is the iconic Ponte Vecchio, perhaps the world’s most photographed bridge. A bridge has forded the Arno river here since the 10th century, and the ramshackle medieval construction we see today was built in 1345. For hundreds of years fish-sellers, butchers, and leather artisans plied their trade along its length, making the Ponte one of the more rough and ready corners of the city. Until, that is, one 16th-century Medici noble, upset by the smell and noise created by these plebeian trades, had them replaced by the more dignified goldsmith shops and jewellers that still occupy the bridge today. In Florence, fascinating historical anecdotes are concealed in every brick and stone.
Inclusions
- Headsets (for groups of 6 or more)
- Complimentary Glass of Wine
- All Fees and Taxes
- Expert, English-Speaking Guide
- Transportation to and from the meeting and end points
- Food
- Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
- 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
- You will meet you guide in front of an Obelisk/Column in Piazza di Santa Maria Novella. There are two on the square, please go to the one closest to the Basilica.
