The Best of Florence Walking Tour

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Duration:1 hours 45 minutes (approx.)
Location: Florence, Tuscany

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This tour is the best walking tour that you can ever have in Florence. It is a great introduction to the city for both first-timers as well as returners. It covers the main attractions of the city and gives you facts you wouldn't know or notice walking around by yourself.

You will not be involved in a boring, neutral lecture, but in a pleasant stroll through the center of Florence, in a friendly and easy-going atmosphere.

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1. Basilica di San Lorenzo
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.
2. Biblioteca Medicea Laurenziana
The Laurentian Library was built thanks to the patronage of the Medici pope Clement VII, the library was built to emphasize that the Medici were no longer merchants but members of intelligent and ecclesiastical society. It contains the manuscripts and books belonging to the private library of the Medici family. The library is renowned for its architecture, designed by Michelangelo, and is an example of Mannerism.
3. Cappelle Medicee
The Medici Chapels are were built between the16th and 17th centuries as extensions to Brunelleschi's 15th-century church, with the purpose of celebrating the Medici family, patrons of the church and Grand Dukes of Tuscany: the Medici family. The Sagrestia Nuova ("New Sacristy") was designed by Michelangelo himself.
4. Palazzo Medici Riccardi
The Palazzo Medici Riccardi was designed for Cosimo de' Medici, head of the Medici banking family, and was built between 1444 and 1484.
5. Battistero di San Giovanni
The Florence Baptistery, also known as the Baptistery of Saint John stands in both the Piazza del Duomo and the Piazza San Giovanni, across from Florence Cathedral and the Campanile di Giotto. The Baptistery is one of the oldest buildings in the city, constructed between 1059 and 1128 in the Florentine Romanesque style.
6. Duomo - Cattedrale di Santa Maria del Fiore
Florence Cathedral, formally the Cattedrale di Santa Maria del Fiore is the cathedral of Florence (Italian: Duomo di Firenze). It was begun in 1296 in the Gothic style to a design of Arnolfo di Cambio. The cathedral complex, in Piazza del Duomo, includes the Baptistery and Giotto's Campanile. These three buildings are part of the UNESCO World Heritage Site covering the historic centre of Florence and are a major tourist attraction of Tuscany.
7. Campanile di Giotto
Giotto's Campanile is adjacent to the Basilica of Santa Maria del Fiore and the Baptistry of St. John. This tower is one of the showpieces of Florentine Gothic architecture with its design by Giotto, its rich sculptural decorations and its polychrome marble encrustations.
8. Cupola del Brunelleschi
This dome is one of the biggest mystery in art and architecture of every time. It was the largest in the world. It remains the largest brick dome ever constructed.
9. Piazza della Signoria
Piazza della Signoria is an L-shaped square in front of the Palazzo Vecchio. 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.
10. Palazzo Vecchio
The Palazzo Vecchio ("Old Palace") is the town hall of the city. This massive fortress-palace is among the most impressive town halls of Tuscany. Overlooking the square with its copy of Michelangelo's David statue as well the gallery of statues in the adjacent Loggia dei Lanzi, it is one of the most significant public places in Italy, and it hosts cultural points and museums.
11. Gallerie Degli Uffizi
The Uffizi Gallery is an art museum located adjacent to the Piazza della Signoria and it is one of the most important Italian museums and the most visited, it is also one of the largest and best known in the world and holds a collection of priceless works, particularly from the period of the Italian Renaissance. The building of Uffizi complex was begun by Giorgio Vasari in 1560 for Cosimo I de' Medici so as to accommodate the offices of the Florentine magistrates, hence the name uffizi, "offices".
12. Ponte Vecchio
The Old Bridge ("Ponte Vecchio") is a medieval it the oldest bridge over the Arno River, in Florence, Italy. It is noted for the shops built along it, as was once common. Butchers, tanners, and farmers initially occupied the shops; the present tenants are jewelers and art dealers.
13. Corridoio Vasariano
The Vasari's Corridor is an elevated enclosed passageway in Florence which connects the Palazzo Vecchio with the Palazzo Pitti. To enhance the prestige and clean up the bridge, in 1593 the Medici Grand Dukes prohibited butchers from operating and selling there in favor of gold and silver merchants.
14. Palazzo Pitti
Pitti's Palace was bought by the Medici family in 1549 and became the chief residence of the ruling families of the Grand Duchy of Tuscany. It grew as a great treasure house as later generations amassed paintings, plates, jewelry and luxurious possessions.

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Posted By : T4865LIwhitneyb
Manuel was an excellent tour guide. He made our tour a walk through the history of Florence and added a touch of showmanship to make it really special.

It might sound silly, but it made my next few days wandering around Florence much more enjoyable. I would see constant evidence of the history that he explained to us.

Having gone on many guided tours, I cannot recommend this two or more.
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Posted On : 2024-07-02 17:19:37

Posted By : Lina_B
This small private tour of Florence was wonderful! Manuel was a great storyteller and we learned a great deal of history. It was the perfect way to spend the first day in Florence and figure out what we wanted to see and further explore.
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Posted On : 2024-07-01 16:34:20

Posted By : W1594CMjom
Our guide was fantastic . We've had the best day. We have learned a huge amount but in a very easy and fun way. Wonderful, he really knew everything we are so grateful
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Posted On : 2024-06-30 12:18:14

Posted By : Federico12061963
Manuel is a very talented story teller. I learned many new things about Florence. Hours of informations without a boring moment.
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Posted On : 2024-06-30 09:42:50

Posted By : Monica_B
Manuel was very knowledgeable and made the tour super fun! The tour was great an I highly recommend this tour to everyone!
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Posted On : 2024-06-29 03:54:07

Posted By : Lisa_S
Excellent walking tour learning the history of Florence. We went through many areas we would not have seen on our own. It is definitely worth the time! Highly recommend!
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Posted On : 2024-06-24 10:38:52

Posted By : Joseph_J
Great walking tour. The guide, Leonardo, is very knowledgeable and fun. We discovered some places we would have not, thanks to Leonardo, we learned a lot.
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Posted On : 2024-06-19 15:35:07

Posted By : Paula76640
Great visit our guide Oscars was great and the visit very interesting. The tour was in Spanish but I managed to understand everything. I am delighted with this experience
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Posted On : 2024-06-10 14:04:43

Posted By : Ashley_H
Manuel was a really knowledgeable and friendly guide. We enjoyed learning about the history of the city and the small details we would never have discovered on our own. It gave us a great start and the confidence to explore more of the city on our own. Highly recommended
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Posted On : 2024-06-10 13:22:07

Posted By : BeatrizBSL
Manuel shared with us the history of Florence through anecdotes and stories of its people and its landmarks. His love for this city is contagious!
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Posted On : 2024-06-08 02:55:43