Florence: 2-hour walking tour with an expert guide and wine tasting

Discover the heart of Florence on a 2-hour walking tour with a licensed tour guide, who will tell you about the city's history, curiosities, and secrets. This experience lets you admire the city's most famous monuments and immerse yourself in the unique atmosphere of the historic center, a UNESCO World Heritage Site.

The tour kicks off in Piazza Santa Maria Novella, one of Florence's most elegant squares, dominated by the splendid basilica of the same name. The Renaissance façade designed by Leon Battista Alberti and the Gothic details of the church tell centuries of art and history. Here you can feel the authentic soul of the city, among historic shops and noble palaces that still animate the square today, and you'll also have the opportunity to discover a "Wine Window".

Continuing towards the famous Piazza del Duomo, you'll find yourself in front of one of Florence's most iconic places. The Cathedral of Santa Maria del Fiore with Brunelleschi's majestic dome, Giotto's Bell Tower, and the Baptistery of San Giovanni are absolute masterpieces of the Renaissance and the Middle Ages. Your guide will tell you stories about the artists, architects, and noble families that made Florence an unparalleled center of art and culture.

Next stop is Piazza della Repubblica, the elegant and refined heart of the city. Built on the ancient Roman forum, the square represents the 19th-century transformation of Florence, surrounded by harmonious arcades, historic cafés, and stately palaces. At the center is the Column of Abundance, a symbol of the city's economic and cultural vitality, while the stories of Florentine artists and writers still animate the historic cafés of the square today.

Keep going, and you'll reach Piazza della Signoria, the political and symbolic center of Florence. Here stands the Palazzo Vecchio, the residence of the priors and the Medici, surrounded by famous sculptures such as the copy of Michelangelo's David, Ammannati's Neptune, and Cellini's Perseus group in the Loggia dei Lanzi. The square tells the story of centuries of power, art, and Renaissance passions, offering an immersive experience of history and culture.

The tour continues on the Ponte Vecchio, the famous bridge over the Arno, the only one that survived the bombings of World War II. Along its arches are the historic goldsmith's shops, where artisan tradition blends with the beauty of the reflections on the water. From the bridge, you can admire the Vasari Corridor, the elevated passage that connected Palazzo Vecchio to Palazzo Pitti, once used by the Medici to move safely.

The tour ends in front of Palazzo Pitti, the imposing Renaissance residence of the Medici family, now home to museums and art collections. The square offers a scenic view of the Boboli Gardens, a symbol of Florentine taste and elegance. Walking here, you can feel the connection between art, history, and city life, wrapping up the tour with an intense and complete experience of Medici Florence.