Free tour

The Beauties of Florence - Free Walking Tour

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Florence

Duration: 2 hours

Languages: English, Spanish, French and Italian

Guru: Another Florence

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Registered on 27 April 2018

Florence is one of the most beautiful and visited cities in the world and participating in our tours will give you the opportunity to enjoy more the beauty of its monuments and treasures, through the discovery of the families who made it great during the Renaissance, such as the Medici . Our guides (all licensed) will show you the gems of the city and tell you the anecdotes that only those who live here know. They will also give you tips on authentic restaurants and shops and, of course, how to avoid the tourist traps! Don't miss the opportunity to visit Florence through the eyes of a local! We have two different tours. At 10.30am, every day, all year round - The beauties of Florence – Free Walking tour (in English and Spanish. In Italian on request with a minimum of 10 people) We will show you the beauties of Florence on a route that starting from Piazza Santa Maria Novella, where the tour through the historic center begins, will take us to Piazza Santa Croce where the tour ends. During the tour we will be able to admire all the main monuments of Florence such as Piazza Duomo with the beautiful Duomo, Giotto's Bell Tower, the sumptuous Baptistery and the beautiful Brunelleschi's Dome, Piazza della Signoria, the Uffizi Museum and the Ponte Vecchio. At 6pm every day, all year round - Free tour of Florence at sunset (in English, Spanish and Italian) We will visit the Oltrarno (the other part of the city on the other side of the Arno river), one of the most famous and fascinating areas of Florence.

Free reservation and cancellation

Pay-what-you-want tour, no set price, reservation and cancellation are free

Tour description

Join us for an unforgettable, easy walk through the beating heart of the Renaissance. From the marble façade of Santa Maria Novella to the majestic Duomo, we'll pass the political center of Piazza della Signoria and the iconic Ponte Vecchio, concluding before the magnificence of Santa Croce. A journey through art, history, and legendary views in the company of a local and an expert guide.

The Soul of Florence: Walking Tour from the Renaissance to the Medieval Heart

Experience the enchantment of Florence with an itinerary designed for those who wish to discover the city's iconic monuments in a single, thrilling experience. Our walking tour will lead you through centuries of beauty, revealing the secrets of the great masters who made Florence unique.

The main stops on the route:

Piazza Santa Maria Novella: our meeting point, dominated by one of the city's most important churches, with its elegant façade designed by Leon Battista Alberti.

The Religious Center: We'll continue to the Duomo complex, where you'll be enchanted by Brunelleschi's Dome, Giotto's Bell Tower, and the Baptistery of San Giovanni.

The Political Heart: Strolling through the elegant streets of the center, we'll reach Piazza della Signoria, a veritable open-air museum where Palazzo Vecchio stands tall and the statues of the Loggia dei Lanzi tell stories of power and myth.

Ponte Vecchio and the Arno: A stop on Florence's oldest bridge is a must, famous for its historic goldsmith shops and breathtaking views of the river.

Piazza Santa Croce: We'll conclude the tour in front of the Basilica of Santa Croce, the "Temple of Italian Glories," where geniuses such as Michelangelo and Galileo are buried, in one of the city's liveliest and most authentic squares.

Why choose this tour?

In addition to the main monuments, we'll guide you through medieval alleys and share curious anecdotes that only a local knows, offering you an authentic perspective on Florentine life, past and present.

Highlights

What will we see on this tour?

Meeting point:

Piazza Santa Maria Novella

In the center of the square, between the two obelisks. During this hot period, the guide will wait for you not in the center of the square, but in the center, on the shaded side. You will recognize him by the small Florentine flag with the red lily.

Outside visit

Piazza degli Antinori

Outside visit

Via dè Tornabuoni

Outside visit

Palazzo Strozzi

How much does this tour cost?

Free tours don't have a fixed price. At the end, each person contributes to the guide the amount they consider fair based on their satisfaction. As a guideline, Guruwalk recommends between €15 and $50 per participant.