Florence Walking Tour: Duomo, Ponte Vecchio & Wine Windows

Name: Florence Walking Tour: Duomo, Ponte Vecchio & Wine Windows
Brand: Tabl
SKU: AS9MGFB
Price: 72.00 GBP
Availability: InStock
Rating: 4.5 (10 reviews)

5 hours

Group

English

What you’ll do

Explore the heart of Florence with our friendly guide. Begin at the stunning Duomo, admiring its colorful marble and famous dome. See the Baptistery's bronze doors, the "Gates of Paradise." Stroll through charming streets to Santa Maria Novella and Piazza Santa Trinita, and hear interesting stories. Walk across Ponte Vecchio, lined with sparkling jewelry shops, and take perfect photos of the Arno River. Visit the small Piazza del Limbo with its mysterious tale. End your adventure in the lively Piazza della Signoria, surrounded by statues and Palazzo Vecchio. This tour makes Florence's art and history easy and fun to understand. In addition to walking tour, choose from two exciting combos: Walking Tour + Uffizi Gallery Audio Guide: Explore masterpieces at your own pace with an audio guide. Walking Tour + Accademia Guided Tour: Marvel at Michelangelo's David and other works with our knowledgeable guide. Enhance your Florence experience!

Itinerary

The tour does not enter this monument. You'll admire the Duomo's grand facade and Brunelleschi's towering dome. Outside, you'll see the church with its bronze doors and Giotto's Bell Tower. Your guide will share fascinating stories while you capture perfect photos.

From the outside, admire its Gothic-style architecture with stunning polychrome marble panels in green, pink, and white. Your guide will highlight Brunelleschi's remarkable dome, the largest brick dome ever built.

As we approach Florence's main railway station, you'll see the magnificent Santa Maria Novella, the city's first great basilica and principal Dominican church. Its name lends itself to the station across the square.

Strolling down Florence's Via Tornabuoni, we'll find the charming Piazza Santa Trinita, named after its dominating church. Once part of Via Tornabuoni, it gained independence in 1911, thanks to the Corsini family. The Church of Santa Trinita is the highlight, boasting Gothic treasures like the Ghirlandaio-frescoed Sassetti Chapel and Lorenzo Monaco's Bartolini Salimbeni Chapel.

Cross the iconic Ponte Vecchio, Florence's oldest bridge, lined with charming jewelers and art shops. Marvel at its medieval arches, enjoy Arno River views, and learn how this historic gem survived WWII, connecting Florence's heart to the Oltrarno district.

Finish your journey in Piazza della Signoria, Florence's historic and political heart. Admire the towering Palazzo Vecchio and an open-air gallery of masterpieces like the David replica, where Florentines and visitors have gathered for centuries.

If you select Uffizi Audio-Guided Tour:

Enjoy an audio-guided tour that brings the art to life. The detailed audio guide will lead you through masterpieces by Michelangelo, Botticelli, and Leonardo da Vinci, ensuring you don't miss any highlights. This audio-guided experience provides rich insights and fascinating stories, making your visit to the Uffizi Gallery both informative and unforgettable.

If you select the walking tour option with Accademia Guided tour

At the Accademia Gallery, you will be treated to a marvelous collection of artwork. One of the main attractions of this gallery is the awe-inspiring sculpture of Michelangelo's David. This masterpiece is a true testament to the artistic talent of Michelangelo and is sure to leave you spellbound with its intricate details and grandeur.