Galileo Galilei Private Science Tour of Florence

Florence, Italy

4 hours (approx.)
Group discounts
Mobile ticket
Offered in: English

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Overview

Explore the life and scientific legacy of one of the most famous Florentines on a private tour revolving around Galileo Galilei. Visit the astronomer’s namesake museum to learn about his life, see historic telescopes, and pay tribute at a forum and statue dedicated to him. After learning about Galileo’s controversial theories and discoveries, finish the journey in front of his tomb inside the Basilica of Santa Croce.

Trace the footsteps and theories of the famous Italian astronomer and mathematician
See historic telescopes and other scientific instruments
Learn about Galileo's life, achievements, and controversies
Pay respects at Galileo's tomb in the Basilica of Santa Croce

What's Included

Professional guide
Private tour
Entrance Ticket Museum Galileo
Entrance ticket Basilica Santa Croce

Hotel pickup and drop-off

Meeting and Pickup

Meeting point

Piazza della Signoria
P.za della Signoria, 50122 Firenze FI, Italy
In front of Neptune Fountain

End point

This activity ends back at the meeting point.

Itinerary

Basilica of Santa Croce

1 hour 30 minutes • Admission Ticket Included

Museo Galileo

1 hour 30 minutes • Admission Ticket Included

Piazza della Signoria

30 minutes • Admission Ticket Included

Made of Tuscany

4 hours • Admission Ticket Free

Additional Info

Confirmation will be received at time of booking
A dress code is required to enter places of worship and selected museums. No shorts or sleeveless tops allowed. Knees and shoulders MUST be covered for both men and women. You may risk refused entry if you fail to comply with these dress requirements
Wheelchair accessible
Stroller accessible
Near public transportation

Transportation is wheelchair accessible
Surfaces are wheelchair accessible
Most travelers can participate
This is a private tour/activity. Only your group will participate

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Cancellation Policy

You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the experience for a full refund.

Reviews

4.3

based on 7 reviews

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Save your money, very poor

Leah_B, Sep 2024

Terrible tour. The guide only read the words on the museum wall aloud to me. I booked an English-speaking guide, and language was a significant issue. This was a very expensive tour with no value add. The rest of my tours in Florence were outstanding. The quality of this tour is very unusual for Viator. I expressed my concerns to Viator, but was not issued a refund nor supported by Viator with respect to my concerns.

Response from Host, Sep 2024

Dear Mrs Leah, first of all thank you for spending your time reviewing us. Nevetheless we do not agree at all with what you wrote. Our guide is the maximum Galileo's expert in Florence. He thinks that the Galileo Museum introduction is really well written and normally he starts with one minute introduction with a stop in front of the writing. He EXPLAINS what it is written and does not read it, as he knows very well what the meaning of the writing is. One we clearer up this crucial point, let's talk about the real reasons you left the tour: 1) you were sick that morning and you had to stop at every toilet you mrt on your way. Our guide is of course very keen on people and guest oriented, so he tried to help you in every possible way 2) Our 4 hours tour with a Galileo's expert is advertised with every single stop: Galileo Museum, Santa Croce Church and a city tour on Galileo's footstep. Maybe you did not read what the tour included before buying it and once you realized that you had already seen Santa Croce Church you preferred to quit the tour in order to ask for a refund. You lost a lot, as our Santa Croce visit takes visitors to the hidden Galileo places in the church Sorry, we had already bought your ticket for Santa Croce and also hired the guide for 4 hours, so it was not possible for us to refund you, Viator is NOT responsible for this, as they kindly asked us if we could give you a refund. It was us, our company, who denied the refund, because of the above mentioned reasons. Hoping that you have healed soon, we wish you the best holiday in our dreamful country - Susanna

Wonderful guide and tour

Yvonne_H, Apr 2022

Alessandro was the most wonderful guide. He really knows art, architecture and history, and his passion for it shows. We could not have found a more knowledgeable and professional guide anywhere- truly gifted and just incredible.

Great tour!

Bradley_H, Jul 2021

Our tour guide was amazing! I wish we could have had him on every tour extremely knowledgeable. I learned so much from him!

Response from Host, Jul 2021

Thank you Bradley, we will show this wonderful review to Alessandro

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MELODIE_R, Aug 2018

Nous avons eu la chance d'avoir un guide excellent ! Passionné d'histoire, des langues étrangères et de la science, nous avons découvert Florence à travers un autre point de vue. Ce fut incroyable. A faire absolument