Florence City Highlights Tour with Kids and Gelato Tasting

Name: Florence City Highlights Tour with Kids and Gelato Tasting
Brand: Tabl
SKU: PX5S42
Price: 414.00 GBP
Availability: InStock
Rating: 4.5 (10 reviews)

3 hours

Group

English

What you’ll do

Immerse yourself in the birthplace of Renaissance for 3-hours with this kid-friendly tour in Florence. Your guide will take you and your family through all the city's highlights, from Michelangelo's iconic David sculpture to an indulgent gelato tasting. It'll be an entertaining experience that everyone can cherish - so don't miss out on this unique opportunity to explore one of Europe’s oldest cities like never before.

Highlights

Explore Florence with your kids and create memories
Visit the Piazza Santa Croce and Ponte Vecchio
Check out the famous bronze and marble statues in Piazza della Signoria
Explore the fantastic Uffizi Gallery

Itinerary

You’ll meet at Piazza Santa Croce near Santa Croce church, where Michelangelo's tomb is located.

Your walking tour will begin in the city centre, and the first stop will be Ponte Vecchio. Make sure your camera is ready for photo opps of the spectacular views of Florence's surrounding hills from the bridge.

After that, you’ll walk to Piazza della Signoria, the political centre of Florence, with the amazing Loggia. Here you’ll see the famous marble and bronze statues created by Florentine artists from the 16th century.

Next you will see the fantastic Uffizi Gallery building from the outside, one of the world's top rated galleries. This building was once the seat of the Florentine Guilds, and the majesty of Palazzo Vecchio, Florence's town hall.

Your walking tour will continue throughthe old market, another vibrant city location. You and your children will have fun rubbing the “Porcellino” (a statue of a wild boar) fountain's nose for good luck!

Our expert family tour guide will then escort you to another famous Florence square, Piazza della Repubblica. Your guide will share anecdotes and fun facts about life in Florence, as well as its history and culture along the way.

The next stop on the tour is the amazing Basilica of Santa Maria del Fiore, or as the locals know it, The Duomo (Cathedral). This structure is the first of its kind in dimension and structure, an iconic symbol of the Renaissance in Florence.

The dome was designed by Filippo Brunelleschi, It is known to be a major architectural masterpiece,way ahead of its time. Our knowledgeable guide will explain some of the history and interesting facts about the cathedral.

Finally, your skip-the-line access tickets will allow you avoid entry lines to the Accademia Gallery, maximizing your visit to Michelangelo’s magnificent statue of David.

Please note this outdoor sightseeing tour requires lots of energy for walking. And since kids, and adults too, can get very tired from being on their feet all day, we suggest this tour happen at the beginning of your holiday in Florence. Also, we suggest making it your only tour of the day.

During the tour there will be a free gelato tasting!