Florence Small-Group Walking Tour The Best of Florence
by All Around Florence
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This walking tour in Florence lasts about 1 hour and 45 minutes and takes place in a small group led by a licensed guide. Participants start by walking through the city center while listening to commentary via a whisper system, which ensures clear audio throughout the tour. The guide presents facts about Florence’s main landmarks that visitors might miss on their own. The itinerary includes visits to important sites such as the Basilica di San Lorenzo in the city’s market district, the Laurentian Library designed by Michelangelo, and the Medici Chapels featuring the Sagrestia Nuova. The group also sees Palazzo Medici Riccardi, built for the head of the Medici banking family. The tour continues to the Cathedral of Santa Maria del Fiore, including its Gothic architecture, the Baptistery of Saint John, Brunelleschi’s large brick dome, and Giotto’s Campanile with its polychrome marble decoration. The route also covers Piazza della Signoria, Palazzo Vecchio with its museum spaces, and the Uffizi Gallery’s exterior, one of Italy’s most important art museums. The walk ends by crossing the Ponte Vecchio, a medieval bridge known for its jewelry shops, and visiting Palazzo Pitti, the former Medici residence. Tips and gratuities are not included but optional. The tour offers a friendly atmosphere and is suitable for those new to Florence or returning visitors wanting an overview of the city’s main historic and artistic landmarks.
Highlights
What's included
What's not included
Itinerary
Basilica di San Lorenzo
The Basilica di San Lorenzo is one of Florence’s largest churches, located in the main market district. It is the burial place for principal members of the Medici family, from Cosimo il Vecchio to Cosimo III.
5 min
Biblioteca Medicea Laurenziana
The Laurentian Library was built under Medici pope Clement VII to highlight the family’s status beyond merchants. It houses the Medici private manuscripts and books and features architecture by Michelangelo, representing Mannerism.
5 min
Cappelle Medicee
The Medici Chapels were built in the 16th and 17th centuries as extensions to Brunelleschi’s 15th-century church. They honor the Medici family, with the Sagrestia Nuova designed by Michelangelo.
5 min
Palazzo Medici Riccardi
Built between 1444 and 1484 for Cosimo de' Medici, this palace was the residence of the Medici banking family head.
5 min
Cathedral of Santa Maria del Fiore
Known as the Duomo, this cathedral began construction in 1296 in Gothic style by Arnolfo di Cambio. The complex includes the Baptistery and Giotto's Campanile and is part of Florence’s historic center.
5 min
Battistero Di San Giovanni
The Baptistery of Saint John stands in the Piazza del Duomo, opposite the cathedral and Giotto’s Campanile. Built between 1059 and 1128, it is one of Florence’s oldest buildings in Romanesque style.
5 min
Cupola Del Brunelleschi
Brunelleschi’s dome is the largest brick dome ever built and was a major architectural achievement of its time.
10 min
Campanile di Giotto
Adjacent to the cathedral and baptistery, this tower is a key example of Florentine Gothic architecture with sculptures and polychrome marble decorations designed by Giotto.
5 min
Cathedral of Santa Maria del Fiore
The cathedral features a Gothic structure with a façade decorated in white, green, and pink marble.
5 min
Piazza della Signoria
This L-shaped square in front of Palazzo Vecchio is a central meeting place near the cathedral and the Uffizi Gallery entrance.
5 min
Palazzo Vecchio
The town hall of Florence, this fortress-palace overlooks the square with a replica of Michelangelo's David and hosts cultural spaces and museums.
5 min
Le Gallerie Degli Uffizi
The Uffizi Gallery building was begun in 1560 to house Florentine magistrates’ offices. It is one of the largest and most visited art museums in Italy, holding priceless Renaissance works.
5 min
Ponte Vecchio
The oldest bridge over the Arno River, the medieval Ponte Vecchio is known for its shops, which today house jewelers and art dealers.
5 min
Palazzo Pitti
Bought by the Medici in 1549, Palazzo Pitti became the main residence of Tuscany’s ruling families and accumulated a large collection of art and luxury items.
5 min
Meeting point
The meeting point is next to Cafè Scudieri, 50 meters far from the facade of the Duomo (the cathedral of Florence). Look for the guide with a small red flag.
End point
The endpoint is only indicative and can vary slightly within the indicated area.
Languages
Cancellation policy
- Cancel at least 24 hours before start for a full refund.
Additional info
Florence Small-Group Walking Tour The Best of Florence
by All Around Florence
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.€98Overview
This walking tour in Florence lasts about 1 hour and 45 minutes and takes place in a small group led by a licensed guide. Participants start by walking through the city center while listening to commentary via a whisper system, which ensures clear audio throughout the tour. The guide presents facts about Florence’s main landmarks that visitors might miss on their own. The itinerary includes visits to important sites such as the Basilica di San Lorenzo in the city’s market district, the Laurentian Library designed by Michelangelo, and the Medici Chapels featuring the Sagrestia Nuova. The group also sees Palazzo Medici Riccardi, built for the head of the Medici banking family. The tour continues to the Cathedral of Santa Maria del Fiore, including its Gothic architecture, the Baptistery of Saint John, Brunelleschi’s large brick dome, and Giotto’s Campanile with its polychrome marble decoration. The route also covers Piazza della Signoria, Palazzo Vecchio with its museum spaces, and the Uffizi Gallery’s exterior, one of Italy’s most important art museums. The walk ends by crossing the Ponte Vecchio, a medieval bridge known for its jewelry shops, and visiting Palazzo Pitti, the former Medici residence. Tips and gratuities are not included but optional. The tour offers a friendly atmosphere and is suitable for those new to Florence or returning visitors wanting an overview of the city’s main historic and artistic landmarks.
Highlights
What's included
What's not included
Itinerary
Basilica di San Lorenzo
The Basilica di San Lorenzo is one of Florence’s largest churches, located in the main market district. It is the burial place for principal members of the Medici family, from Cosimo il Vecchio to Cosimo III.
5 min
Biblioteca Medicea Laurenziana
The Laurentian Library was built under Medici pope Clement VII to highlight the family’s status beyond merchants. It houses the Medici private manuscripts and books and features architecture by Michelangelo, representing Mannerism.
5 min
Cappelle Medicee
The Medici Chapels were built in the 16th and 17th centuries as extensions to Brunelleschi’s 15th-century church. They honor the Medici family, with the Sagrestia Nuova designed by Michelangelo.
5 min
Palazzo Medici Riccardi
Built between 1444 and 1484 for Cosimo de' Medici, this palace was the residence of the Medici banking family head.
5 min
Cathedral of Santa Maria del Fiore
Known as the Duomo, this cathedral began construction in 1296 in Gothic style by Arnolfo di Cambio. The complex includes the Baptistery and Giotto's Campanile and is part of Florence’s historic center.
5 min
Battistero Di San Giovanni
The Baptistery of Saint John stands in the Piazza del Duomo, opposite the cathedral and Giotto’s Campanile. Built between 1059 and 1128, it is one of Florence’s oldest buildings in Romanesque style.
5 min
Cupola Del Brunelleschi
Brunelleschi’s dome is the largest brick dome ever built and was a major architectural achievement of its time.
10 min
Campanile di Giotto
Adjacent to the cathedral and baptistery, this tower is a key example of Florentine Gothic architecture with sculptures and polychrome marble decorations designed by Giotto.
5 min
Cathedral of Santa Maria del Fiore
The cathedral features a Gothic structure with a façade decorated in white, green, and pink marble.
5 min
Piazza della Signoria
This L-shaped square in front of Palazzo Vecchio is a central meeting place near the cathedral and the Uffizi Gallery entrance.
5 min
Palazzo Vecchio
The town hall of Florence, this fortress-palace overlooks the square with a replica of Michelangelo's David and hosts cultural spaces and museums.
5 min
Le Gallerie Degli Uffizi
The Uffizi Gallery building was begun in 1560 to house Florentine magistrates’ offices. It is one of the largest and most visited art museums in Italy, holding priceless Renaissance works.
5 min
Ponte Vecchio
The oldest bridge over the Arno River, the medieval Ponte Vecchio is known for its shops, which today house jewelers and art dealers.
5 min
Palazzo Pitti
Bought by the Medici in 1549, Palazzo Pitti became the main residence of Tuscany’s ruling families and accumulated a large collection of art and luxury items.
5 min
Meeting point
The meeting point is next to Cafè Scudieri, 50 meters far from the facade of the Duomo (the cathedral of Florence). Look for the guide with a small red flag.
End point
The endpoint is only indicative and can vary slightly within the indicated area.
Languages
Cancellation policy
- Cancel at least 24 hours before start for a full refund.