Florence: Medieval & Renaissance Private 3-Hour Walking Tour Private Medieval & Renaissance Florence 3-Hour Walking Tour
ID: GYG11434-11434
Category:
Country: Italy
Duration:
03:00 hours
Description
Enjoy a private 3-hour walking tour in Florence with a local guide through the medieval and Renaissance areas of the city. See the famous sights including the Medici Chapels, Florence Cathedral, Basilica di San Lorenzo, Ponte Vecchio, and Pitti Palace.
The most complete and thrilling guided walking tour starts from the peculiar Central Market area, characterized by its workshops and multicolored stalls. Here the Medici Chapels and the Basilica di San Lorenzo, the church of the Medici family, are located.
In a short time you will reach Piazza del Duomo, where you can admire its dome by Brunelleschi, the bell-tower by Giotto, and Saint John Baptistery with its Paradise Door. The tour continues by visiting the medieval quarters where Dante Alighieri and Beatrice lived. Further on you can find Palazzo del Bargello before reaching Piazza della Signoria, a great open-air sculpture museum overlooked by the imposing Palazzo Vecchio.
You will then head to the Uffizi Gallery, one of the most important museums in the world. Then you will proceed to the picturesque Mercato della Paglia (straw market) where the famous Piglet Fountain is located. Walk along the street that leads to Ponte Vecchio, the bridge known for its jewelry shops, before crossing the bridge to reach the wonderful Pitti Palace where our tour ends.
Highlights
- Discover the medieval and Renaissance history of Florence during a 3-hour walking tour
- See the Medici Chapels and the Basilica di San Lorenzo in the Central Market area
- Admire the magnificent architecture of Florence Cathedral, located in Piazza del Duomo
- Explore Piazza della Signoria, an open-air sculpture museum overlooked by the imposing Palazzo Vecchio
- Walk across Ponte Vecchio to reach the wonderful Pitti Palace
Guiding languages
IMPORTANT INFORMATION
• Access to the Cathedral cannot be booked, so the internal visit will only be possible if there is no long line; in case of a long line the visit inside the Cathedral will be replaced by the exterior and interior visit of the Orsanmichele Church where you can admire the famous Tabernacle by Orcagna, the Altar of Saint Anna by Francesco da San Gallo and other amazing Medieval and Renaissance artworks
• The Cathedral is closed on Sunday morning, on national holidays and during religious celebrations
• Entry to the cathedral is forbidden if you are wearing shorts, bare shoulders, sandals, hats, or sunglasses
• Access to the Dome, the Campanile, and the museum does not allow bulky bags and backpacks inside; there is a cloakroom is located at the ticket office of the Museum
You must keep social distance while in vehicles
You are required to bring and wear a mask
All participants must also bring a valid government-issued photo ID (e.g. passport, driver's license, etc)
All participants who are over 12 years old must present proof of full vaccination
All participants are required to bring and wear FFP2 masks. Blue surgical masks will not be accepted
Your guide will meet you at your centrally-located hotel at 9:30 AM or 2:30 PM.
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 48 hours before the start of the trip. If you cancel it after 48 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.
