Florence: Private Renaissance and Gelato Evening Tour

Uncover the history, legends, and people who created the city of Florence on this private guided tour. See famous sites such as the Ponte Vecchio and Pitti Palace then sample a sweet gelato treat.

Begin your private tour with expert local guide in the cool and refreshing evening. As you'll soon see, the square is full of life: locals meeting, children playing on the Loggia dei Lanzi, visitors stopping to see where Michelangelo’s David originally stood and now a copy of it stands. If still open, peak inside the courtyard of the brilliant Palazzo Vecchio, then past the Uffizi Gallery which houses some of the most infamous artworks of the Renaissance, until you find yourselves at the River Arno. The golden evening light is sure to make some impressive photos. Cross the river at its narrowest point on the famous Ponte Vecchio, where you will discover the Oltrarno neighborhood and the Medici's Pitti Palace. As your guide provides you with great stories and anecdotes, catch a glimpse of the beautiful Boboli Gardens. Then, stop for a tasty treat at a traditional gelateria. Like a local with a gelato in hand, pass through some of the famous shopping areas like Via Roma and Piazza della Repubblica, where your guide and provide you with great tips on the best places to shop and eat. Your Evening Tour of Florence will end outside the wonderful Duomo with stories of Brunelleschi, Giotto and Ghiberti, who transformed the square with their art.