Florence 3-Hour Walking Tour: Piazza della Signoria, Ponte Vecchio, David Skip-the-Line
by Italian Vista Travel
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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.
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This three-hour walking tour in Florence covers major landmarks including Piazza della Signoria, the Ponte Vecchio, and the Galleria dell'Accademia where Michelangelo's David is displayed. The tour begins at Piazza Della Repubblica, the city’s historic center, then proceeds to Palazzo Strozzi, a classic example of Renaissance architecture. Participants walk along Via de' Tornabuoni, Florence’s main fashion street, and cross the Ponte Santa Trinita, a bridge known for its views. The route continues to Oltrarno, the neighborhood across the Arno River, before reaching the Ponte Vecchio, Florence’s oldest bridge, noted for its jewelry shops. The tour moves to Piazza della Signoria, the political heart of Florence, where guests see numerous statues and visit Palazzo Vecchio, the city hall, with insights into its history and architecture. The nearby Baptistery of San Giovanni is also viewed, including its famous golden doors called the Gates of Paradise. The final stop is the Galleria dell'Accademia, where participants skip the regular line to see Michelangelo’s David. A professional guide leads the tour and headsets are provided if the group exceeds ten people. There is an option to upgrade to a private tour. The walking tour does not include entrance to the Cathedral or Dome, which are viewed only from outside.
Highlights
What's included
What's not included
Itinerary
Piazza Della Repubblica
The tour starts at this central square known as the heart of Florence, where the city’s origins began.
10 min
Palazzo Strozzi
A key example of Renaissance Florentine architecture, this palace is admired for its design and historical significance.
10 min
Via de' Tornabuoni
Walk along Florence’s renowned fashion street, which features prominent shops and elegant buildings.
10 min
Ponte Santa Trinita
This bridge connects two sides of Florence and offers a popular spot for photographs of the city.
10 min
Oltrarno
The bohemian neighborhood located on the opposite side of the Arno River, known for its artistic atmosphere.
10 min
Ponte Vecchio
Florence’s oldest bridge, famous for its shops with jewelry windows along the span.
20 min
Piazza della Signoria
The political square filled with statues representing Florence’s history and culture.
20 min
Palazzo Vecchio
Florence city hall situated in Piazza della Signoria, with historical and architectural details explained by the guide.
20 min
Battistero Di San Giovanni
The Baptistery of Florence located in front of the Cathedral, known for its golden doors called the Gates of Paradise.
20 min
Galleria dell'Accademia
The tour ends with skip-the-line entry to this museum to see Michelangelo’s David sculpture.
60 min
Meeting point
by the central column (Colonna dell'Abbondanza) near the Carousel
Languages
Cancellation policy
- Cancel at least 24 hours before start for a full refund.
Additional info
Florence 3-Hour Walking Tour: Piazza della Signoria, Ponte Vecchio, David Skip-the-Line
by Italian Vista Travel
Choose from 2 available options
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.€187Overview
This three-hour walking tour in Florence covers major landmarks including Piazza della Signoria, the Ponte Vecchio, and the Galleria dell'Accademia where Michelangelo's David is displayed. The tour begins at Piazza Della Repubblica, the city’s historic center, then proceeds to Palazzo Strozzi, a classic example of Renaissance architecture. Participants walk along Via de' Tornabuoni, Florence’s main fashion street, and cross the Ponte Santa Trinita, a bridge known for its views. The route continues to Oltrarno, the neighborhood across the Arno River, before reaching the Ponte Vecchio, Florence’s oldest bridge, noted for its jewelry shops. The tour moves to Piazza della Signoria, the political heart of Florence, where guests see numerous statues and visit Palazzo Vecchio, the city hall, with insights into its history and architecture. The nearby Baptistery of San Giovanni is also viewed, including its famous golden doors called the Gates of Paradise. The final stop is the Galleria dell'Accademia, where participants skip the regular line to see Michelangelo’s David. A professional guide leads the tour and headsets are provided if the group exceeds ten people. There is an option to upgrade to a private tour. The walking tour does not include entrance to the Cathedral or Dome, which are viewed only from outside.
Highlights
What's included
What's not included
Itinerary
Piazza Della Repubblica
The tour starts at this central square known as the heart of Florence, where the city’s origins began.
10 min
Palazzo Strozzi
A key example of Renaissance Florentine architecture, this palace is admired for its design and historical significance.
10 min
Via de' Tornabuoni
Walk along Florence’s renowned fashion street, which features prominent shops and elegant buildings.
10 min
Ponte Santa Trinita
This bridge connects two sides of Florence and offers a popular spot for photographs of the city.
10 min
Oltrarno
The bohemian neighborhood located on the opposite side of the Arno River, known for its artistic atmosphere.
10 min
Ponte Vecchio
Florence’s oldest bridge, famous for its shops with jewelry windows along the span.
20 min
Piazza della Signoria
The political square filled with statues representing Florence’s history and culture.
20 min
Palazzo Vecchio
Florence city hall situated in Piazza della Signoria, with historical and architectural details explained by the guide.
20 min
Battistero Di San Giovanni
The Baptistery of Florence located in front of the Cathedral, known for its golden doors called the Gates of Paradise.
20 min
Galleria dell'Accademia
The tour ends with skip-the-line entry to this museum to see Michelangelo’s David sculpture.
60 min
Meeting point
by the central column (Colonna dell'Abbondanza) near the Carousel
Languages
Cancellation policy
- Cancel at least 24 hours before start for a full refund.