Florence Photo Safari Walking Tours Discount Tickets

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Overview

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

Meeting and Pickup

Meeting point

We will meet from 08:45 AM in Santa croce Square at the little white fountain at the opposite side of the Santa Croce church. We will be leaving at 09:00 AM sharp.

Language Offered

English-GUIDE

Italian-GUIDE

Danish-GUIDE

Itinerary

1. San Niccolo
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.
Duration: 15 mins
2. Piazzale Michelangelo
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.
Duration: 15 mins
3. Basilica San Miniato al Monte
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.
Duration: 15 mins
4. INAF Arcetri Astrophysical Observatory
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. Chiesa di San Leonardo in Arcetri
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. Forte di Belvedere o di San Giorgio Firenze
We will pass through one of the standing ancient fortification doors part of the defensive mechanism of the city throughout the centuries.

Inclusion

Fun: taking pictures of less known but, still beautiful, corners of the city experiencing nature.

Exclusion

Bottled water

Cancellation Policy

Check mark icon Refundable tickets

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

  • 100% refund if cancelled 1+ days before the start date
  • 0% refund if cancelled less than 1 day(s) before the start date

Additional Info

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

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