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Full Day Florence walking tour
Joined 2022
This is a perfect option to know the city in one day! You will learn about history of Florence and modern life, you will try typical food and wine from the region. It can be only a walking tour or we can add one or two museums in the itinerary. If you are interested in something particular, please tell me, so I will make an accent on it.
Itinerary
This itinerary can be customized to meet your needs and preferences. Send me a message with your requests!
Meeting Point
Hotel in Florence
Hotel at Florence
Pick-up at Hotel lounge
Piazza della Republica
You will learn more about foundation of Florence and the ancient City.
Florentine Cathedral Santa Maria del Fiore
You will learn about the the Idea, the history of construction. We will see some particular details and discover some secrets.
Medici House and San Lorenzo Church
Here you will hear the history of Medici Family and their Rise to the Power, you will learn more about personal qualities of Cosimo the Elder and other members of the family.
Tower Houses
We will see the example of Tower House and speak about Guelf and Ghibbellin struggle in the city.
Signoria Square
We will continue to speak about Renaissance and Medici, we will discover the meaning of the statues on the square
Old Bridge
You will learn about the history of Old Bridge and River Arno.
Lunch
We will enjoy either short lunch break with a cheese and meat plate and a glass of wine or the we can have a warm lunch of traditional cusine.
Santa Croce
Here you will know who is buried in Santa Croce Church and how traditional Florentine Football looks like.
Piazzale Michelangelo
A breathtaking overview of Florence is waiting for you
Pitti Palace
We will walk through small streets of Oltrarno area and visit some cute workshops on the way till we arrive at Pitti Palace, the residence for Ruling families in Florence
Santo Spirito
We will enjoy the atmosphere of the most authentic part of Florence and you will here the most fascinating history of love.
Tornabuoni street and Santa Trinita Square
We are going to finish our tour walking through luxury Tornabuoni street to Santa Maria Novella Church with its famous Farmacy.
End of the tour
Final point! We can celebrate your visit with a glass of Aperol Spritz or Wine.
Ending Point
Depends on how we move and clients request
Want to personalize this tour?
This tour can be customized to meet your needs and preferences. Click below to send me a message with your requests.
Inclusions & Exclusions
Headsets for groups of more than 3 people.
Pick-up from the hotel.
Food and drinks.
Entrance fees to the museums.
Tour Important Information
Please, have comfortable shoes and clothes adopted to the weather condition.
Consider that we may enter the Churches, so your clothes should not be too opened, or bring the foulard with you.
During summer time it is highly recommended to always have water with you and to use sun protection.
Important message from the supplier
I also do tours in other Tuscany cities like Siena, Pisa and Lucca.
I do wine tastings in Florence and in the wineries on request.
Cancellation Policy
- Free cancellation - 8 days prior to meeting time
- 50% Refund - 3 to 7 days prior to meeting time
- No Refund - Within 2 day(s) prior to meeting time
Joined 2022
About Tour Guide Eva G.
Hi, I'm Eva! I've been living in Florence since 2012 and I've become a professional licensed tour guide in 2016, since then I did a lot of private tours around Florence and in Tuscany, working with families and small groups of friends.
I'm still very curious and constantly learning new things about local history and artists, and Florence always gives you an opportunity to discover something interesting.
I'm in love with my city and I live quite an active life, so I can tell you a lot of things not only about history, but also about modern life of Florence.
During pandemic period I have finished the Wine Courses, so now I'm also professional sommelier, working in wine industry, and I can share my experience with you. We also have a nice wine cellar in the city center, where you can join one of our wine-tasting evenings.
My concept of exploring Italy is doing it with taste and style. So during our tour we will have no rush and you will have an opportunity to really enjoy Italian style of life.
Yes, I give a lot of historical information, but I'm very flexible and I always put your needs and wishes at the first place. So every tour is adopted to the client's preferences.
Reviews
“Eva was a delightful, knowledgeable, flexible and reliable.”
We were three Canadian adults who spent a full da with Eva on a walking tour of Florence highlights. She met us punctually at our B&B and gave us an overview of the day. We visited two museums, had lunch at a local restaurant and answered many questions about history and modern life in Florence. She provided good advice for shopping and other tours such as food tours available. Eva is a sommelier.
Eva G.
Thank you, Mary Lou! It was also my pleasure to meet you and your two beautiful daughters! I hope you had a great time in Abruzzo! And I hope you will come again to discover small treasures of Italy! Eva
$400/ per group
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