Heart of Florence Guided Walking Tour

Recommended by 95% of travelers

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Florence, Italy

1 hour 30 minutes (approx.)
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Offered in: English

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Overview

Uncover Florence’s charm with a walking tour of its most-important sites. Wander through the Medici Family District, marvel at the stunning Cathedral and Baptistery, and soak in the grandeur of Piazza Signoria. Visit the historic Ponte Vecchio and, if you choose, savor a delicious Tuscan lunch in the heart of the city

Admire Brunelleschi's dome and Giotto’s bell tower
Stroll along the historic Ponte Vecchio bridge
Headphones provided for groups over 10 participants
Option to enjoy a traditional Tuscan lunch

What's Included

Local Professional Guide
Monolingual Small Group Tour
If option selected: typical Tuscan lunch in the very heart of Florence
Multilingual Caf Tour & Travel Assistance at the meeting point
Headphones for groups of over 10 participants

Gratuities

Meeting and Pickup

Meeting point

Via de' Martelli, 50, 50122 Firenze FI, Italy
at 10:15am - in front of Cafè Firenze- Via de' Martelli, 50/r, 50129 Firenze.

End point

Ponte Vecchio, 50125 Firenze FI, Italy

Itinerary

Meet your group and guide at 2:45pm at Piazza del Duomo, located in the heart of Florence's historic center.

Stand next to Florence Duomo and take in the detailed architecture of Brunelleschi’s Dome and Giotto’s Campanile. See, too, Porta del Paradiso, the Baptistery of St. John's gilded bronze doors designed by sculptor Lorenzo Ghiberti.

Admire the Gothic architecture of Orsanmichele church, as well as beautifully built structures like Loggia del Bigallo. You'll also go to Mercato della Paglia and toss a coin in the market's main fountain for good luck.

Pass by Ponte Vecchio, famous for its view and jewelry shops, and then continue to Piazza della Signoria, one of the city best-known squares. See the works of art that clutter the square, including Bartolomeo Ammannati's Fountain of Neptune and a replica of Michelangelo's David, as well as architectural masterpieces such as Loggia dei Lanzi and Arnolfo di Cambio.

Palazzo Medici Riccardi

10 minutes • Admission Ticket Not Included

Piazza di San Lorenzo

10 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

Piazza San Giovanni

10 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

Cathedral of Santa Maria del Fiore

10 minutes • Admission Ticket Not Included

Cupola Del Brunelleschi (Pass By)

Campanile di Giotto (Pass By)

Battistero Di San Giovanni (Pass By)

Church and Museum of Orsanmichele

10 minutes • Admission Ticket Not Included

Mercato del Porcellino

10 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

Piazza della Signoria

10 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

Palazzo Vecchio (Pass By)

Ponte Vecchio

10 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

Additional Info

Confirmation will be received at time of booking
Wheelchair accessible
Stroller accessible
Near public transportation
Most travelers can participate
We suggest to wear comfortable shoes

Appropriate clothing is recommended to visit places of worship
The guided service may be exceptionally provided in two languages due to operational reasons
If option with Lunch selected: 3-course set menu, drinks to be paid on spot
If option with Lunch selected: 0-5 years old Lunch to be paid on spot
From November 1st 2024 to March 31st 2025: Spanish languange confirmed with min 4 participants
This tour/activity will have a maximum of 20 travelers

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Cancellation Policy

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

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Reviews

4.8

based on 60 reviews

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Great experience.

David_M, Mar 2024

Outstanding! helped us get a layout of Florence and an understanding of the history. Well worth the cost. The guide was from Florence, which really helped. Outstanding overall

Response from Host, Mar 2024

Dear David, Thank you so much for taking the time to share your positive experience with us! We're delighted to hear that you thoroughly enjoyed our Heart of Florence Guided Walking Tour. Providing a comprehensive understanding of Florence's history and layout is always our goal, and we're thrilled that our guide, being a native of Florence, could enhance your experience even further. Hoping to welcome you back in Florence and on one of our experience, Warm regards

Disappointed

david_w, Apr 2023

Leader did not have adequate English skills. Just not a very in formative tour... Viator requires 100 characters minimum.

Response from Host, Apr 2023

Good morning from Caf Tour & Travel, Thank you for taking the time to write your review. We are sorry to hear that your Heart of Florence walking tour did not satisfy your expectations. Usually the feedback of this tour is very positive and the guides we cooperate with are all licensed with many years of background experience on Florence’s heritage. Hoping to welcome you again in one of our experiences to change your mind on the quality of our services. Best regards

Florence for dummies

Bronwyn_W, Mar 2023

The guide was passionate and professional. And it was very thorough. I only had a few hours there but felt I got to know the city.

Fantastic tour

Cole_H, Jun 2019

Walking tour was fantastic and the guid was really informative! There was only three of us which made it easier for to ask questions and hear what was going on!!