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Florence city tour – a walk through the city of the Renaissance

Join your expert guide on an unforgettable tour of the centre of Florence, a UNESCO World Heritage Site. Learn more about the history, curiosities, anecdotes and personalities that have shaped this cradle of the Renaissance. A walk through the streets of Florence is like a visit to an open-air museum – and with a good guide you will see so much more.

Explore the capital of Tuscany and cradle of the Renaissance on foot

In the footsteps of the Medici: the most powerful family of their time created an entire city

The city was long synonymous with the House of Medici, one of the most powerful noble families in Italy and Europe. Here you can experience history and the Renaissance period at every corner of the city.

How can you best explore the beauty of the city? A tour with our expert guide gives you the opportunity to discover the most important sights of Florence in a fun and unusual way! On the tour you will see many monuments and landmarks of the Renaissance.

Enjoy an excellent and comprehensive introductory tour for those who want to learn the facts and secrets of two thousand years of Florentine history, from the Roman origins of the city to the 15th century palaces, including the Ponte Vecchio (Old Bridge), the famous Uffizi courtyard and the spectacular architecture of the Brunelleschi dome overlooking the golden Baptistery "Gate of Paradise". With us you can discover the most important sights of Florence in a fun and unusual way! You will see most of the monuments and landmarks of the Renaissance. Discover the places where Florentines used to live: Piazza Duomo, where you can admire the magnificent Cathedral of Santa Maria del Fiore, Piazza della Signoria with the impressive Palazzo Vecchio, Ponte Vecchio, a secular marketplace for local artisans. Enjoy an excellent and comprehensive introductory tour.

 

Highlights

  • Walking tour of Florence with an expert tour guide 
  • Monolingual guide tour according to the language you choose: EN, IT, ES 
  • Earphones for groups with over 15 participants 

 

Timetable

Tour start Florence – City tour 

Monday – Sunday Time: 10:00 am and 6:00 pm 

Please be at the meeting point 15 minutes before the start of the tour 

Duration: approx. 1 hour 

 

Reservation

Please book your tour at least 4 hours in advance via email booking@mytours.it from April to November and 6 hours in advance from December to March.

Experience a city tour through the birthplace of the Renaissance with your Florence City Pass!

 

Important information

  • Due the moderate amount of walking to reach the main attraction sites could be better to wear comfortable shoes and clothes 
  • We suggest this tour to customers who are able to climb and descend streets and stairs 
  • This tour is not suitable for customers in wheelchairs
  • Languages: Italian, English, Spanish
  • In case of hot weather, we suggest bringing a cap with you
  • Reach the meeting point 15 minutes before the departure time. The staff will wear a green t-shirt with a “My Tour” logo.
  • Tour available in the morning and in the afternoon. Please select the option while booking the tour.
  • The minimum number of participants for this tour is 2 people. 

 

 

How to get there

Piazza della Repubblica, in front of Colonna dell’Abbondanza (Please come 15 min earlier!)

 

Address: 

"My Tour", Piazza della Repubblica, in front of Colonna dell'Abbondanza, 50123 Florence

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