Pisa & Lucca Guided Day Tour from ...
During your stay in Florence you must take ...
SEE TOURCould you imagine to visit Florence in two hours? Thanks to this tour it is possible! With the help of a local guide you can visit the main highlights of Florence and learn all about its history in just two hours.
Your guide will meet you in the lobby of your hotel and together you will start this outdoor journey of one of the most beautiful cities in Italy. Begin by visiting the marvellous courtyard of the Palazzo Strozzi and Palazzo Davanzati, a perfect example of medieval architecture.
On your way to Ponte Vecchio, stop by the “Porcellino”, Florence’s lucky charm. It is a bronze statue of a wild boar, and it is said that if you rub its snout you will return to Florence one day. After rubbing the boars snout, head to Ponte Vecchio, the iconic bridge that crosses the River Arno. The Ponte Vecchio is full of jewellery shops and with your guide you will discover how this bridge is linked to the Vasari Corridor.
The next stop will be Piazza della Signoria the political heart of the city, where you can find the Town Hall, Palazzo Vecchio and the world famous Uffizi Gallery that once was the headquarters of the magistrates offices. This side of town is full of history and architecture and from here you can see the tower houses that date back to the 1300s.
The last stop will be in the emblematic square of Florence, Piazza Duomo. Here you can find the marvellous marble cathedral with the striking dome of Brunelleschi; marvel at the stunning decorations of the Gates of Paradise on the main doors of the Baptistery; and look up at the bell tower designed by the genius of Giotto.
How could you you miss such a short but intense tour of this spectacular city?