Pisa & Lucca Guided Day Tour from ...
During your stay in Florence you must take ...
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In just three hours you can visit the main attractions of Florence, could you believe that? Thanks to the knowledge and expertise of a local guide that will accompany you in this journey, you will walk around Florence learning all about its history, culture and curiosities. The best part is left for last, you will go up the Brunelleschi Dome with skip-the-line tickets and marvel the city from above!
You will meet your guide at your hotel and together start this walking journey in the heart of Florence. Your first stop will be the stunning courtyards of Palazzo Strozzi and then Palazzo Davanzati, spectacular testimonies of the medieval age.
Walk through the streets of Florence, stop by the “Porcellino”, a bronze wild boar that is good luck! Rub its snout and you will be guaranteed to come back to Florence! After your lucky stop, reach the iconic bridge of Florence, Ponte Vecchio. This bridge dates back to the 1300s and is considered the oldest bridge of the city. At first the iconic shops on the bridge were butchers but then the king Ferdinand I ordered to change the shops and put a more noble business, jewellery.
Make your way to Piazza della Signoria, famous for the two historical buildings: Palazzo Vecchio, the Town Hall, and Uffizi Gallery, the former headquarters to the magistrates offices and today the world’s most famous art gallery. These two buildings are renowned for their unique style of architecture. Listen all about the story your guide will tell you!
The best is left for last, Piazza Duomo. Here you can find the magnificent religious buildings such as: the Baptistery with its beautiful golden doors that represent the Gates of Paradise; the beautiful bell tower designed by Giotto; and the cathedral with its unique pastel coloured facade and stunning dome designed by Brunelleschi. Thanks to skip-the-line tickets you will climb up more than 400 steps to the dome and marvel at a wonderful view of Florence from a high point.
The best way to end the tour is by marvelling at all the beauties together in one frame from a high point, the Dome of Brunelleschi!
