From Milan: Florence Walking Tour with Train Tickets Tour without Lunch
ID: GYG417719-758275
Category:
Country: Italy
Duration:
10:00 hours
Description
Embark on a guided city walking tour of Florence from Milan. Board a high speed train and see Florence's highlights, including the Santa Maria del Fiore. Opt for lunch and enjoy free time in the city.
Visit Florence with a comfortable day trip from Milan.
Depart in the morning from Milano Centrale train station and in just 2 hours you will reach the heart of Florence, the city of Renaissance!
Led by a local professional guide, your day will start with a comprehensive Walking Tour, discovering the most iconic sights of Renaissance and Medieval Florence. You will first explore the Medici district, where you will admire the famous Palazzo Medici Riccardi, the first residence of the powerful family, the ancient San Lorenzo Church and the Medici Chapels, with their mausoleum. A few steps away, you will be breathless in front of the beauty of the monumental complex of the Duomo, with the Cathedral of Santa Maria del Fiore, the iconic Brunelleschi's Dome, the elegant Giotto's Bell Tower and the Romanesque Baptistery of San Giovanni. The tour then goes through the characteristic streets of the medieval district where you can admire the imposing Church of Orsanmichele, a masterpiece of Florentine Gothic art. Going on, you will find yourself in Piazza Signoria, one of the most beautiful squares in the world and the political center of the city. In this “open-air museum”, be fascinated by the beautiful Fountain of Neptune with the imposing marble statue of Ammannati and by the sculptural masterpieces of the Loggia dei Lanzi, including the Perseus by Cellini and the Rape of the Sabines by Giambologna.
Dominating the square, the majestic Palazzo Vecchio with Arnolfo's tower, one of the most famous symbols of Florence. Following from the outside the spectacular elevated path of the Vasari Corridor, you will arrive at the romantic and picturesque Ponte Vecchio, the oldest bridge in Florence, and you will end this amazing walking tour admiring its renowned jewelry shops!
Then, have a break and enjoy a delicious Tuscan Lunch in a typical restaurant located in the old town (if option selected, otherwise free time for lunch).
The rest of the day is at your leisure: you can enjoy your free time going for some shopping and discover unique art crafts in the numerous Florentine artisan shops, taste local products in one of the restaurants on the first floor of the Central Market or just sit at the table of a historic café in Piazza della Repubblica.
Highlights
- The most comfortable and easiest way to reach Florence from Milan
- Discover with your guide the amazing beauty of the cradle of the Renaissance will leave you breathless
- Strolling by yourself you will be also able to appreciate also fashion stores, artisan shops, local products and historic cafésv
- If option selected: Enjoy a typical Tuscan Lunch in a Restaurant located in the old town
Guiding languages
IMPORTANT INFORMATION
- Train departure from Milano Centrale Station, mandatory to arrive at the station at least 20 minutes before your departure time
- Train departure from Florence Santa Maria Novella Station around 07:00 pm, mandatory to arrive at the station at least 20 minutes before your departure time
- Florence Walking Tour departure: at 11:00 am at Via dei Martelli 50red- in front of Caffè Firenze, at the corner with Via dei Pucci
You are required to bring and wear a mask
At Milano Centrale Train Station
When should I book?
To guarantee availability book as soon as possible. Early booking is worth consideration especially if you planning the trip during high season like public holidays or weekends.
Cancellations
This excursion you can cancel with no cost up to 24 hours before the start of the trip. If you cancel it after 24 hours or not show up on the excursion you will still be charged the full price of the activity. Being late on pick-up or departure will be considered as not showing up.