Get to know Florence’s history and sights on a walking tour. See the city’s most famous squares, admire the architecture of magnificent palaces, and stop at lively markets.
About this activity
- Free cancellation
- Cancel up to 24 hours in advance to receive a full refund
- COVID-19 precautions
- Special health and safety measures apply. Learn more
- Mobile ticketing
- Use your phone or print your voucher
- Valid 1 - 2 days
- from first activation
- Instant confirmation
- Live tour guide
- English
Experience
Highlights
- Enjoy a complete guided walk through Florence and behold the medieval and Renaissance monuments
- Admire the city’s most beautiful Churches, Palaces, Streets and Squares such as Basilica of S. Lorenzo, Palazzo Medici Riccardi and Signoria Square
- Learn history, art, curiosities and anecdotes from a passionate local guide
- Cross the Ponte Vecchio and see the shops that were built into the bridge in medieval times
- Tune into multilingual audio commentaries and navigate through suggested itineraries offline
Full description
Immerse yourself in the culture and history of the Tuscan capital, thanks to engaging storytelling by expert local guides. Discover the neighborhood of San Lorenzo, where you can find the Basilica of S. Lorenzo, the church of the Medici family, and the Medici Chapels.
Visit the elegant cloister, a green oasis of peace in the heart of the Medici district. Next, admire the beauty of the Palazzo Medici Riccardi and reach Piazza del Duomo. Admire the impressive cathedral with Brunelleschi's dome and Giotto's bell tower. See the Baptistery of Saint John with the Gates of Paradise.
Walk along the Arno River to reach the Ponte Vecchio, the famous "Jewelry Bridge". Then continue to the picturesque Mercato della Paglia, and the famous Fontana del Porcellino. Not too far away, there is the elegant Piazza della Signoria, a great outdoor sculpture museum, dominated by the imposing Palazzo Vecchio.
Join and leave flexible walking tour circuits as you please. Be escorted by professional guides who are on hand to meet you throughout the day.
The tour runs every 2 hours. You can join and leave the walking tour circuits as many times as you want at any of the meeting points below:
Piazza della Repubblica,
Piazza di San Firenze,
Piazza di Santa Trinita,
Piazza di San Lorenzo,
Piazza di Santa Maria Novella,
Piazza di Santa Croce,
Piazzale degli Uffizi,
Piazza Pitti,
Piazza de' Pitti,
Piazza di San Giovanni
Includes
- 24, 48 or 72-hour hop-on hop-off walking tour across 2 circuits
- Professional local English-speaking guide
- Unlimited access to a self-guided mobile city guide
- Multilingual audio commentary
- Night tour loop (April to October)
- Audio-mobile device
- Headphones
- Entry to attractions
COVID-19 precautions
Traveler requirements
- Customers must bring their own headphones
- Customers are required to bring and wear masks
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What to bring
- Comfortable shoes
Know before you go
- Comfortable shoes are recommended
