Welcome To Florence: Private 2.5-hour Highlights Walking Tour

Explore Florence with a private guide, one of the most iconic and beautiful cities in Italy and discover the city's rich history, art, and culture on this introductory tour perfect tour for anyone arriving in Florence for the first time.

On your private 2.5-hour tour, you will:

• Start your tour at Piazza San Lorenzo, the perfect location to find famous Florentine handmade leather goods;
• Learn about Italian leatherwork, and discover the best places to shop in the city;
• Admire the stunning and exquisite architecture of the Cathedral of Santa Maria del Fiore known as the Duomo,
• Marvel at the intricate details of the beautiful bronze doors of the Baptistry;
• Walk by Piazza della Repubblica, 
• Take a stroll down the famous Piazza della Signoria, home to the imposing Palazzo Vecchio and the impressive Neptune Fountain;
• Walk by the Uffizi Gallery, and appreciate the magnificent architecture of the exterior of the building;
• Snap the perfect photo by the Arno River of the Ponte Vecchio, one of the most photographed sites in Florence and the perfect spot to end your tour.

Discover the most popular highlights in the historic centre of Florence with your expert guide and learn about its amazing history from when it was the capital of the Renaissance to when it became the capital of early unified Italy.

First, you will see the religious centre of the city: admire the Duomo, whose impressive Dome was designed by Brunelleschi, and the Baptistery of Saint John, one of the oldest buildings in Florence. 

From the religious centre, you will walk to the political centre, and enjoy a pleasant stroll through Piazza Della Signoria, surrounded by its ancient buildings and the Loggia Dei Lanzi. In this open-air museum, we will see original masterpieces by Giambologna and Cellini. 

From there, you'll cross the famous Ponte Vecchio, the medieval bridge spanning the Arno River. As your tour concludes, your guide will share personalised recommendations for how to make the most of the rest of your day. 

Please note that there is often a long line to enter the Duomo of Florence. If the line is too long, you will not visit the interior of the Cathedral on tour, and your guide will give you tips on the best time to return to avoid standing in line.