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The Essence of Florence
Art, Culture, & Historical
Florence
English, Italian (Native), Spanish
3 hours
Private tour (only you and your group)
Up to 5 people
Our walking tour focuses on the main historical districts of the center of Florence. We start from the religious center, admiring the exterior of the Duomo complex, composed of the Cathedral with the famous Dome by Brunelleschi, the Giotto Bell-tower and the Romanesque Baptistry with the Gates of Paradise. Then we will go on towards the political area, with the Signoria palace, the Uffizi palace and the New Market. After crossing the Old Bridge, we reach the Oltrarno, seat of the Pitti Palace.
09:50 AM
Meeting Point
Duomo square, in front of the central door
10:00 AM
Historical Center of Florence
Duomo complex
Via Calzaiuoli
Republic square
Signoria square
Uffizi palace
Old Bridge
Pitti Palace
Ending Point
Pitti square
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Inclusions & Exclusions
What‘s included
Guide fee, headsets
What‘s not included
Meals
Any personal expenses
Tour Important Information
This is a walking tour, no entrance fees, no interior visits.
Guests must wear a facial mask and keep social distance, following the Covid 19 protocol.
Headsets are mandatory , furnished by the Tour Guide
Pets are welcome.
Important message from the guide
On Mondays, all the National Museums are closed.
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
$350/ per group
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