Private Walking Tour of Pistoia in Tuscany
Cultural historical walk in a surprising and unexpected city. Contact with local life, culture and food and wine. We will visit the Church of San Andrea with the wonderful pulpit by Giovanni Pisano, a jewel of medieval sculpture. In the Cathedral we will be able to admire the silver altar dedicated to San Jacopo, a marvel of unique goldsmith's art. We will then move on to admire the Robbiane that decorate the facade of the Spedale Del Ceppo, the last and only masterpiece by Giovanni Della Robbia. from medieval legends to Renaissance masterpieces, to the discovery of a hidden city.
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Private Walking Tour of Pistoia in Tuscany
What's included in Private Walking Tour of Pistoia in Tuscany
(Subject to Option Inclusions)Itinerary
Piazza del Duomo
Political and religious center. One of the most beautiful squares in Italy. Palazzo Comunale: atrium and sculpture by Marino Marini. Cathedral with visit to the silver altar of San Jacopo (admission fee), altarpiece of the Sacred Conversation by Verrocchio, tomb of Cardinal Forteguerri and crucifix by Coppo. Palace of Justice: atrium with frescoes. Baptistery with intact baptismal font from the 13th century. Palazzo dei Vescovi, home to a private museum.
Wonderful Romanesque facade, portal and architrave. Inside of we will see the Pulpit by Giovanni Pisano with wonderful dramatic scenes in bas-relief, an absolute masterpiece of 1301. entrance fee 2 €
Cathedral of Saint Zeno
Silver altar and relic of San Iacopo. Altarpiece of the Sacred Conversation by Verrocchio. Tomb of Cardinal Forteguerri. Crucifix by Coppo da Marcovaldo
Inclusions
- Professional guide
- All Fees and Taxes
- Entrance to the churches: San Andrea 2 €. San Giovanni 2 €, San Jacopo Altar 2.50 €
- 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 / End Points
- The guide will be at the main exit bus stop of the train station
