Walking Guided Tour of Florence landmarks

Discover Florence, the world’s most beautiful open-air museum. Founded by the Romans in 59 B.C., the city flourished in the 13th century with its powerful wool and banking guilds. Rival families like the Medici, Strozzi, and Pazzi shaped Florence’s golden age, leaving behind a legacy of art, history, and intrigue. Join our guided walking tour of Florence and explore iconic streets and squares with an expert English-speaking guide. Learn about Dante, the Medici dynasty, and the secrets that make Florence one of the most unique cities in the world. Please note that the tour will take place rain or shine.

1. 1

   Palazzo Medici Riccardi

   20 min

   The Palazzo Medici, also called the Palazzo Medici Riccardi after the later family that acquired and expanded it, is a Renaissance palace located in Florence, Italy. It is the seat of the Metropolitan City of Florence and a museum

2. 2

   Basilica di San Lorenzo

   20 min

   The Basilica di San Lorenzo (Basilica of St Lawrence) is one of the largest churches of Florence, Italy, situated at the centre of the city’s main market district, and the burial place of all the principal members of the Medici family from Cosimo il Vecchio to Cosimo III.

3. 3

   Cathedral of Santa Maria del Fiore

   20 min

   Florence Cathedral, formally the Cattedrale di Santa Maria del Fiore, is the cathedral of Florence

4. 4

   Piazza Della Repubblica

   10 min

   Piazza della Repubblica is a city square in Florence, Italy. It was originally the site of the city's forum; then of its old ghetto, which was swept away during the improvement works, or Risanamento, initiated during the brief period when Florence was the capital of a reunited Italy—work that also created the city's avenues and boulevards

5. 5

   Piazza della Signoria

   10 min

   Piazza della Signoria is an L-shaped square in front of the Palazzo Vecchio in Florence, Italy. It was named after the Palazzo della Signoria, also called Palazzo Vecchio. It is the main point of the origin and history of the Florentine Republic and still maintains its reputation as the political focus of the city. It is the meeting place of Florentines as well as the numerous tourists, located near Palazzo Vecchio and Piazza del Duomo and gateway to Uffizi Gallery.

6. 6

   Ponte Vecchio

   10 min

   The Ponte Vecchio is a medieval stone closed-spandrel segmental arch bridge over the Arno River, in Florence, Italy, noted for still having shops built along it, as was once common. Butchers initially occupied the shops; the present tenants are jewelers, art dealers and souvenir sellers. The Ponte Vecchio's two neighbouring bridges are the Ponte Santa Trinita and the Ponte alle Grazie.

• Wheelchair accessible
• Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
• Service animals allowed
• Public transportation options are available nearby
• Transportation options are wheelchair accessible
• All areas and surfaces are wheelchair accessible

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