This a short 2 hour walking tour around Florence City Center. During this tour you will enjoy the brightest sightseeings of Florence as Cathedral Santa-Maria-del-Fiore, Republic Square, Signoria Square with Town hall and various statues on it, including the copy of Michelangelo's David. You will discover, who were the Medici, what Renaissance was and why this period was so important. A quick tour to feel the atmosphere of Florence and understand its importance for European history.
At your Hotel
Pick up at your Hotel
The foundation of Florence and rests of Roman city.
The history of construction, details of the Baptistery Doors, Cathedral, Dome, Bell Tower. Introduction into Renaissance.
Story of Medici family and their rise to power.
The character of Cosimo the Elder, the head of the Medici Clan. Tomb of Cosimo the Elder and their Church of St.Lawrence.
The story of Guelfs and Ghibellins struggle in the city, details of everyday life during Dante's time.
One of the most fascinating squares of Florence with a number of statues and the Town Hall. We will discover all interesting facts about David of Michelangelo and we will see how Medici Rule changed with the ascend to power of Cosimo the I.
A wonderful view on the Old Bridge along with the story of bridges and floods in Florence.
At your Hotel
Guide fee, pick-up at the hotel
Drinks and Food on the way, museum tickets
I also do tours in other Tuscany cities like Siena, Pisa and Lucca.
I do wine tastings in Florence and in the wineries on request.
The tour can start at any hour of the day.
During summer time try to choose or morning hours or evening hours in order to avoid the heat.
Bring water with you in summer time and warm clothed during winter (as we have some windy areas in the city)