Florence Photo Safari Walking Tours

If you are ager to capture some real-life unforgettable photographic memories and love the beauty of the Tuscan hills surrounding Florence, this is the ideal tour for you! Be prepared to walk (1/2 way uphill, the other 1/2, down), for about 2 hours. Our pace will be gentle but steady and we will have several pauses along the way to enjoy the landscape and picture it! Bring your own equipment (from a Polaroid to a Smartphone to a Camera) and water! Wear comfortable clothes and shoes, according to weather conditions. Don't forget sun screens! And be ready for relaxed and exciting walks and photo-opportunities in a friendly atmosphere through the beauty of the nature surrounding Florence. We cherish and encourage sustainability: we have just one planet! Please, join our Telegram channel: https://t.me/+Sb-NVcobiNRiN2Nk

1. 1

   San Niccolo

   15 min

   We will pass through the San Niccolò Quarter one of the most artistically interesting areas of the city. Home of lovely artisan shops of gold-smiths, contemporary artists, high-end niche Perfumeries and much more.

2. 2

   Piazzale Michelangelo

   15 min

   We will climb from San Niccolò to Piazzale Michelangelo through the so called "Rampe", a beautiful boulevard with breathtaking views of the city. We will pass by the San Niccolò Tower and, when possible, through the Rose Garden and/or the Iris Garden.

3. 3

   Basilica San Miniato al Monte

   15 min

   From Piazzale Michelangelo we will pass through the iconic Basilica di San Salvatore al Monte who Michelangelo defined "La bella villanella" ("The beautiful peasant woman" in English), to reach the San Miniato church through the "Parco della Rimembranza", surrounding the Basilica.

4. 4

   INAF Arcetri Astrophysical Observatory

   Pass by

   We will walk through the Arcetri area: home of Galileo Galilei (we will pass by), and of some of the most beautiful mansions in the city. We will walk through the beautiful Tuscan landscape enabling a direct experience of one of the greener, calmer and less visited and most beautiful areas of the city.

5. 5

   Chiesa di San Leonardo in Arcetri

   Pass by

   We will walk through Via di San Leonardo, one of most beautiful small streets of Florence, home to the Russian composer Tchaikovsky. We will pass by the church and reach the Belvedere fortress.

6. 6

   Forte di Belvedere o di San Giorgio Firenze

   Pass by

   We will pass through one of the standing ancient fortification doors part of the defensive mechanism of the city throughout the centuries.

• Public transportation options are available nearby
• Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
• Not recommended for pregnant travelers
• Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
• Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.