Best of Florence half day tour.

Discover the historic center of Florence on this 3 hour Florence walking tour including the Ponte Vecchio, the imposing Duomo, elegant Uffizi Square, the renowned leather market, and the Accademia Gallery with Michelangelo’s David. Stroll along the timeless streets lined with chief architecture of the Middle Ages and the Renaissance, admire Florence in its continued glory and discover its hidden gems, all in a single morning!

Our Florence tour begins with Skip the Line access to the Accademia Gallery where you will have the unique opportunity to marvel at Michelangelo’s statue of the Slaves and his magnificent 17 foot marble masterpiece, the David. Then we'll walk towards the astounding Florence Cathedral of Santa Maria del Fiore, from where Brunelleschi’s dome dominates the skyline of Florence and never ceases to impress. Gaze at the Baptistry Doors by Ghiberti, coined the “Gates of Paradise” by Michelangelo and enter the Duomo.

During the walking tour, you will learn about the fascinating history of Florence as you visit the heart of the Renaissance Civic and Political Center, famous for its ancient statues and glorious fountains. You will make your way towards the famous Uffizi Gallery and the Medieval Palazzo Vecchio. Our path continues as we head toward the Religious Center, stopping at the Church of Orsanmichele, where you will admire ingenious statues by famed artists such as Donatello, Ghiberti and Verrocchio.

Rub the nose of the legendary boar, “il Porcellino” to ensure a return to Florence and visit Piazza della Repubblica, once the Ancient Forum, now a popular meeting place for famous writers, artists and locals. The tour will end at Lungarno, facing the Ponte Vecchio Bridge.

Please note that on Sundays and during religious festivities visits inside the Duomo may be restricted in which case a detailed tour will be given from outside.



Meeting/ Pick up point: From the 1st of March – 9th of March 2014 - your guide will meet you half way across the Ponte Vecchio (a bridge) where there is a break in the shops, just next to the bust of Benvenuto Cellini .

From the 10th of March – 31st of October 2014 - Your guide will meet you at San Marco square, Piazza San Marco, in front of the monument to Manfredo Fanti, right in the middle of the square.

Duration: Approx. 3 hours

Start or opening time: From the 1st of March – 9th of March 2014 at 9.30 am. From the 10th of March – 31st of October 2014 at 9am.

End or closing time: At 12 pm

Languages: English. French Language is available from 01st of April till 31st of March, on Wednesday and Saturday.

Others: Entrance into some churches may require a dress code. Shoulders and knees must be covered, no low cut or sleeveless tops or shorts for both men and women. Clients that do not adhere to the dress code will not be permitted entry to the Vatican. We cannot be held responsible for entry denied due to improper dress.

Please note that on Sundays and during religious festivities visits inside the Duomo may be restricted in which case a detailed tour will be given from outside.

We regret that we are unable to accommodate guests with wheelchairs or mobility impairments on our tours. We are also unable to accommodate pushchairs or strollers on our tours.

please note that a “Gelato Break” is no longer included in the tour from 10th March 2014

Assistance or guided tour

Admissions

In English at 9.30 am

Appropriate age for child ticket from 4 to 14 years