Florence 3-Hour Private Walking Tour with Licenced Guide
by Irina in Florence
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✓Confirmation before Wed, 9 Sept - card's only charged if it's a yes. If it's a no, still time to book on Viator.
Book on Viator Confirmed right away, but you pay full price.€378.80Overview
This Florence 3-hour private walking tour is led by a licenced guide through the historic city centre. The tour begins at Santa Maria Novella, a major church near the train station. It continues with a 20-minute visit inside the Officina Profumo Farmaceutica di Santa Maria Novella, one of the oldest pharmacies in the world, where visitors can smell traditional fragrances and learn about the origins of perfume. The route then passes Palazzo Antinori, the historic home of a well-known Tuscan winemaking family, with stories about local wine. The group sees the exterior of the Medici Chapels, the burial site of the Medici family, and San Lorenzo church, the first Florentine cathedral sponsored by the Medici. Next is Palazzo Medici Riccardi, the original Medici residence; visitors view the outside and may enter the courtyard and garden if the gates are open. The tour continues to the Baptistery of San Giovanni in one of Florence's main squares, where the guide explains its famous Gates of Paradise. The Cathedral of Santa Maria del Fiore is next, noted for its flower-shaped plan and the largest masonry dome in the world, designed by Filippo Brunelleschi. The guide then leads the group through Dante’s district, showing his tower-house from the outside and a 1000-year-old church connected to his life. The tour reaches Palazzo Vecchio in Piazza della Signoria, a medieval fortress that was the Medici residence and city government seat. Piazza della Signoria is explored for about 10 minutes, focusing on its outdoor Renaissance sculptures. The tour concludes with a 15-minute visit to Ponte Vecchio, the oldest bridge in Florence, known for its jewelers’ shops along the Arno river. Entrance to the Pharmacy of Santa Maria Novella is included.
Highlights
What's included
Itinerary
Santa Maria Novella
The tour starts at Santa Maria Novella, one of Florence’s most important churches and the first major landmark for visitors arriving by train.
Officina Profumo Farmaceutica Di Santa Maria Novella
Spend about 20 minutes inside one of the oldest pharmacies worldwide, founded by monks of Santa Maria Novella church, where visitors can smell traditional fragrances and learn about perfume history.
20 min
Palazzo Antinori
Pause for roughly 10 minutes to view Palazzo Antinori, the historic residence of a famous winemaking family, while hearing stories about Tuscan wine.
10 min
Cappelle Medicee
See the exterior of the Medici Chapels, the burial place of key members of the Medici family who influenced Florence’s history.
San Lorenzo
Admire San Lorenzo church, the first cathedral in Florence, fully sponsored by the Medici family.
Palazzo Medici Riccardi
View the outside of Palazzo Medici Riccardi, the first home of the Medici family during the Renaissance. If the gates are open, enter the courtyard and garden.
Battistero Di San Giovanni
Stand in one of Florence’s central squares and learn about the Baptistery of San Giovanni, the oldest building in the city, famous for its Gates of Paradise.
Cathedral of Santa Maria del Fiore
See the Cathedral of Santa Maria del Fiore, recognized for its unique flower-shaped layout and the largest masonry dome in the world, designed by Filippo Brunelleschi.
Museo Casa di Dante
Walk through Dante’s district, observe his tower-house from outside, and visit the 1000-year-old church where he met his muse.
Palazzo Vecchio
View Palazzo Vecchio in Piazza della Signoria, a medieval fortress that housed Florence’s government and served as the Medici family residence.
Piazza della Signoria
Spend about 10 minutes at Piazza della Signoria, the political center of Florence, with many original Renaissance sculptures displayed outdoors.
10 min
Ponte Vecchio
Conclude the tour with a 15-minute visit to Ponte Vecchio, Florence’s oldest bridge, known for its jewelry shops above the Arno river.
15 min
Meeting point
Meet your expert tour guide at the façade of the Basilica of Santa Maria Novella!
End point
The tour ends at the iconic place of Florence - Ponte Vecchio - the Old Bridge.
Languages
Cancellation policy
- Cancel at least 24 hours before start for a full refund.
Additional info
Florence 3-Hour Private Walking Tour with Licenced Guide
by Irina in Florence
Choose from 1 available option
How do you want to book?
✓Confirmation before Wed, 9 Sept - card's only charged if it's a yes. If it's a no, still time to book on Viator.
Book on Viator Confirmed right away, but you pay full price.€378.80Overview
This Florence 3-hour private walking tour is led by a licenced guide through the historic city centre. The tour begins at Santa Maria Novella, a major church near the train station. It continues with a 20-minute visit inside the Officina Profumo Farmaceutica di Santa Maria Novella, one of the oldest pharmacies in the world, where visitors can smell traditional fragrances and learn about the origins of perfume. The route then passes Palazzo Antinori, the historic home of a well-known Tuscan winemaking family, with stories about local wine. The group sees the exterior of the Medici Chapels, the burial site of the Medici family, and San Lorenzo church, the first Florentine cathedral sponsored by the Medici. Next is Palazzo Medici Riccardi, the original Medici residence; visitors view the outside and may enter the courtyard and garden if the gates are open. The tour continues to the Baptistery of San Giovanni in one of Florence's main squares, where the guide explains its famous Gates of Paradise. The Cathedral of Santa Maria del Fiore is next, noted for its flower-shaped plan and the largest masonry dome in the world, designed by Filippo Brunelleschi. The guide then leads the group through Dante’s district, showing his tower-house from the outside and a 1000-year-old church connected to his life. The tour reaches Palazzo Vecchio in Piazza della Signoria, a medieval fortress that was the Medici residence and city government seat. Piazza della Signoria is explored for about 10 minutes, focusing on its outdoor Renaissance sculptures. The tour concludes with a 15-minute visit to Ponte Vecchio, the oldest bridge in Florence, known for its jewelers’ shops along the Arno river. Entrance to the Pharmacy of Santa Maria Novella is included.
Highlights
What's included
Itinerary
Santa Maria Novella
The tour starts at Santa Maria Novella, one of Florence’s most important churches and the first major landmark for visitors arriving by train.
Officina Profumo Farmaceutica Di Santa Maria Novella
Spend about 20 minutes inside one of the oldest pharmacies worldwide, founded by monks of Santa Maria Novella church, where visitors can smell traditional fragrances and learn about perfume history.
20 min
Palazzo Antinori
Pause for roughly 10 minutes to view Palazzo Antinori, the historic residence of a famous winemaking family, while hearing stories about Tuscan wine.
10 min
Cappelle Medicee
See the exterior of the Medici Chapels, the burial place of key members of the Medici family who influenced Florence’s history.
San Lorenzo
Admire San Lorenzo church, the first cathedral in Florence, fully sponsored by the Medici family.
Palazzo Medici Riccardi
View the outside of Palazzo Medici Riccardi, the first home of the Medici family during the Renaissance. If the gates are open, enter the courtyard and garden.
Battistero Di San Giovanni
Stand in one of Florence’s central squares and learn about the Baptistery of San Giovanni, the oldest building in the city, famous for its Gates of Paradise.
Cathedral of Santa Maria del Fiore
See the Cathedral of Santa Maria del Fiore, recognized for its unique flower-shaped layout and the largest masonry dome in the world, designed by Filippo Brunelleschi.
Museo Casa di Dante
Walk through Dante’s district, observe his tower-house from outside, and visit the 1000-year-old church where he met his muse.
Palazzo Vecchio
View Palazzo Vecchio in Piazza della Signoria, a medieval fortress that housed Florence’s government and served as the Medici family residence.
Piazza della Signoria
Spend about 10 minutes at Piazza della Signoria, the political center of Florence, with many original Renaissance sculptures displayed outdoors.
10 min
Ponte Vecchio
Conclude the tour with a 15-minute visit to Ponte Vecchio, Florence’s oldest bridge, known for its jewelry shops above the Arno river.
15 min
Meeting point
Meet your expert tour guide at the façade of the Basilica of Santa Maria Novella!
End point
The tour ends at the iconic place of Florence - Ponte Vecchio - the Old Bridge.
Languages
Cancellation policy
- Cancel at least 24 hours before start for a full refund.