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Florence: Historic Old Town Tour with Duomo, Signoria, and Ponte Vecchio

The activity lasts 2 hours

Available in English, Hungarian, Italian and Chinese (Mandarin)

Cancellation policy

Free cancellation up to 24 hours before the experience starts.

Languages: English, Hungarian, Italian and Chinese (Mandarin)

The tour includes a 2-hour guided walk through the historic old town of Florence with a passionate and expert guide. During the experience, you will visit the city's main monuments from the outside, including the Cathedral of Santa Maria del Fiore, Giotto's Bell Tower, the Baptistery of San Giovanni, Signoria Square, and the Ponte Vecchio. The route is designed to offer a complete introduction to the history of Florence, including the Renaissance, the Medici, and great artists. The guide will enhance the tour with stories, fun facts, and legends to make the visit engaging and easy to follow. There are no paid entries.

Entrance tickets to museums, churches or attractions along the route are not included. All visits take place from the outside of the monuments. Individual headsets are not included (except for specific requests for large groups). Meals, drinks, public transportation, or pick-up and drop-off services are not included. Any personal expenses or tips for the guide are not included. The experience is entirely on foot and does not include transportation or paid admission.

Languages: English, Hungarian, Italian and Chinese (Mandarin)

The tour includes a 2-hour guided walk through the historic old town of Florence with a passionate and expert guide. During the experience, you will visit the city's main monuments from the outside, including the Cathedral of Santa Maria del Fiore, Giotto's Bell Tower, the Baptistery of San Giovanni, Signoria Square, and the Ponte Vecchio. The route is designed to offer a complete introduction to the history of Florence, including the Renaissance, the Medici, and great artists. The guide will enhance the tour with stories, fun facts, and legends to make the visit engaging and easy to follow. There are no paid entries.

Entrance tickets to museums, churches or attractions along the route are not included. All visits take place from the outside of the monuments. Individual headsets are not included (except for specific requests for large groups). Meals, drinks, public transportation, or pick-up and drop-off services are not included. Any personal expenses or tips for the guide are not included. The experience is entirely on foot and does not include transportation or paid admission.

A journey into the heart of the Renaissance among the Duomo, Piazza della Signoria, and Ponte Vecchio. Discover the secrets of Florence through stories, art and extraordinary characters.

Discover Florence on an engaging 2-hour walking tour through the heart of its historic old town, one of the most beautiful and historic in the world. An experience designed for those who want to get to know the city through its iconic landmarks, stories, and key figures, without paid admission but with all the magic of the monuments' exteriors.

The tour starts in the beautiful Piazza della Santissima Annunziata, one of the most harmonious Renaissance spaces in the city, and then continues along Via dei Servi, one of the most scenic streets in Florence. Here, suddenly, one of the city's most iconic views opens up: Brunelleschi's Dome dominating the panorama of the Duomo.

You will then reach Piazza del Duomo, where you can admire up close the extraordinary Cathedral of Santa Maria del Fiore, Giotto's Bell Tower, and the Baptistery of Saint John with the famous Gates of Paradise. At this point, the tour focuses on the history of the Renaissance, the genius of Brunelleschi, and the artistic and architectural evolution of Florence.

The route continues to the political heart of the city: Piazza della Signoria, a true open-air museum. Here you will learn about the powerful Medici family, the Florentine Republic, and the events that shaped the political and cultural history of the city. You will see the Palazzo Vecchio, the Loggia dei Lanzi, and the symbolic statues that tell the story of centuries of power and art.

Through the streets of the historic old town, you then reach the exterior of the Uffizi Gallery and the Vasari Corridor, evidence of the Medici rule and the link between art and politics. The route ends with one of the most iconic places in Italy: the Ponte Vecchio, with its historic goldsmith workshops and a splendid view of the Arno. Throughout the tour, your guide will enrich the walk with interesting facts, anecdotes, and little-known legends, making the experience dynamic and engaging.

This tour is ideal for first-time visitors to Florence who want to discover its most important sights in a simple, authentic, and comprehensive way, at a pleasant pace that is accessible to everyone.