Florence Treasures and Tastes Walking Tour for Small Groups or Private Discount Tickets

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Overview

Come to discover Florence on our walking morning tour and you will have the perfect introduction to this wonderful town. Our guide will help you grasp the architecture and the food tradition while having a relaxing stroll through some famous roads as well as through unexpected hidden corners! Icing on the cake will be the visit to the food market and the various tastings in authentic stores.

Meeting and Pickup

Meeting point

Santa Maria Novella square next to the column in front of the church

End Point

End point

Sant’Ambrogio district

Language Offered

English-GUIDE

Italian-GUIDE

Itinerary

1. Santa Maria Novella
Your Florentine experience begins from the marvellous square Santa Maria Novella where you can also see the homonymous Basilica, masterpiece of the Renaissance art. Here you will meet your guide who will acquaint you with the history and the historic figures of Florence.
Duration: 15 mins
2. Piazza Del Duomo
On a pleasant stroll through the city alleys we will easily reach the Duomo, dedicated to St. Mary of the Flowers. You will enjoy the majestic Cathedral, symbol of the city and learn how the genius of Brunelleschi masterfully built the big dome!
Duration: 30 mins
3. Piazza della Signoria
Our itinerary will allow you to admire the Signoria Square, which boasts an array of sculptures, artworks of the most famous renaissance artists as Donatello, Cellini, Giambologna and Michelangelo (in this square you can see the copy of the iconic David). Just around the corner we will have our first tasting in an Florentine bakery shop where you will savour delicious pastries and Tuscan sweets that really delight you. We will continue our walk towards the Arno river while we’re enjoying the view of the Uffizi Gallery and we’ll give a glimpse at the Ponte Vecchio.
Duration: 45 mins
4. Piazza di Santa Croce
Later we will explore the medieval district and the Santa Croce church which is the burial place of some illustrious historic figures of Florence. This is the site where an ancient historical tournament takes place every year, in a background of elegant residences owned by the merchants who made the town very powerful in the past centuries.
Duration: 30 mins
5. Mercato di Sant'Ambrogio
Finally, we’ll head up to the east side of the city and you will enjoy the bustling atmosphere while wandering through the Sant’Ambrogio food market and learning to know Florentine specialties. Your tour of Florence is not complete without tasting gnammy local treats. Here we will chill out and enjoy a glass of wine and a variatey of Tuscan products while we friendly chat with local vendors. Cin cin!
Duration: 60 mins

Inclusion

Snacks

Breakfast

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

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

Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries

Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health

Suitable for all physical fitness levels

Children are considered only if under 12 and they will have a children menu

This tour takes place with every weather conditions and it will be confirmed also with the rain

Please bring your passport or ID to check-in

Supplied by Tuscany like a Local

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