What You Will Get to See on the 3hrs Best of Florence Walking Tour

Bask in the splendor of Tuscany's crown jewel accompanied by an expert local guide, as you embark on a journey through the major sights of Florence. Our fully guided walking tours of Florence offer the best opportunity to visit all of Florence’s major attractions, and yet maintain the intimate feel of a private tour.
Visiting Florence is an experience not to be missed in life. There's a reason people all over the world tell stories of 'Florence syndrome'. With Avventure Bellissime walking tours, you're in expert hands when visiting Italy.
With our tours of Florence, your local and knowledgeable guide will offer you a bespoke adventure and reveal hidden secrets of the city other tourists will be envious of you knowing.

Experience Michelangelo's David, Ponte Vecchio, Piazza della Signoria, Giotto's Bell Tower, and much more
Lap up the atmosphere of Dante’s hometown and get ready to see Florence’s world-famous art masterpieces on this Florence walking tour. Whether you wish to visit the Uffizi Gallery, Michelangelo's David at the Accademia Gallery, Ponte Vecchio, Piazza della Signoria or Giotto's Bell Tower, Avventure Bellissime’s Florence guided walking and small group tour will help you immerse in quintessential Tuscan culture while making sure that your short-day trip includes exactly what you want to see in Florence.

Start at Piazza Strozzi
Your guided visit starts in the morning at 9.am sharp at Piazza Strozzi. This is a beautiful Renaissance square located near the Duomo. Piazza Strozzi is aptly home to Palazzo Strozzi Palace, a 15th century marvel built for the wealthy Strozzi family as a symbol of their power and influence.
The square and surrounding area reflect the opulence of the Renaissance era in Florence. Your guide will be waiting for you outside the main entrance to Palazzo Strozzi Museum. Make sure to grab an espresso before the fun begins!

A Guided Florence Walking Tour of the Top Attractions
This Best of Florence walking tour is limited to a maximum of 14-people, and follows a fantastic route through the mosaic back-streets of Florence and Cathedral square. Immersing you in all the major landmarks and lesser-known gems of the city.
Continuing on, you'll pass by Orsanmichele, a hybrid church and grain market that now houses impressive outdoor niches and statues. Outside Palazzo Vecchio you'll admire its impressive façade and learn how this was originally built as the Grand Ducal Palace. Walking through Piazza della Signoria your guide will point out sights like the Loggia dei Lanzi andcopies of Cellini's famous sculpture Perseus with the head of Medusa. A highlight will be discussing Michelangelo's masterful sculptures of David that still overlook this historic square today.

Get the Insiders Guide to Florence Through Our Friendly English Speaking Guides
During our walking tour of Florence you will see and discuss with your expert guide the Ponte Vecchio, Palazzo Davanzati, Palazzo Strozzi, the Florence Duomo (Florence Cathedral), Giotto's Bell Tower, the Baptistery, Vasari Corridor, Piazza della Signoria, Palazzo Vecchio and many other important sites.
Of course, our original Renaissance walking tours of Florence pays particular attention to the Renaissance period when Florence was heralded as the "New Athens", and when the world looked to Florence for inspiration in the fields of Art, Science and Philosophy.
Relive those incredible years in the history of Florence, and learn about the notorious Medici Family and other famous personalities that played their role in the birth of the Renaissance as one of our expert Florence Tour Guides provides a lively and entertaining style of tour.
After the piazza you'll wind your way towards the Florence Duomo, pausing to see Giotto's famous bell tower rising up in the distance. Your guide will share details on the tower's architectural significance as one of the pioneers of the proto-Renaissance style.
Once at the cathedral, you'll admire the colorful multi-tone marble exterior and discuss the rivalry between Florence and Pisa to construct what was the biggest dome of its kind. Just next door is the famous Baptistery doors, made from bronze. Inside your guide will share insights on the relief panels and how they represent some of the earliest surviving examples of naturalistic sculpture from the Middle Ages.

A Florence Walking Tour with Statue of David by Michelangelo and Accademia Gallery Tour with Skip the Line Access
Walk straight into the Accademia where you'll enjoy an in-depth discussion on Michelangelo's David and other works by the genius of the Renaissance. You'll appreciate the art and history backgrounds of our Licensed Expert Guides as they reveal the secrets behind one of Italy's most celebrated works of art. This walking tour of Florence will finish inside the Accademia allowing you to discover other precious works on display in your free time.
Wrapping up the walking tour, you'll stroll through Mercato Nuovo where your guide will point out copies of Cellini's famous statue of Perseus with the severed head of Medusa. They'll also share neighborhood tales of this lively part of town.
To finish, you'll pass by the grand Palazzo Strozzi and learn how this powerful banking family competed with the Medici. Your guide will summarize the highlights of the Best of Florence Walking Tour and be on hand to answer any final questions before saying arrivederci to the group.
This is a great chance to ask for local recommendations for authentic Florentine food, how to spend the rest of your time in the city, and where might be fun to visit next.
This comprehensive tour will be sure to make you fall in love with this incredible city we love so much!

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Where to start your Florence Walking Tour
The Small Group Renaissance and David tour is the perfect way to meander and explore the birthplace town and city of the Renaissance.
Your journey starts at Piazza Strozzi in front of the entrance of Palazzo Strozzi Museum, where you will find your first expert tour guide, waiting for you with a sign bearing the name of the city tour

MEETING POINT TIME: 9:55 am
MEETING POINT: Your journey starts at Piazza Strozzi in front of the entrance of Palazzo Strozzi Museum, where you will find your first expert tour guide, waiting for you with a sign bearing the name of the city tour

IMPORTANT INFORMATION:
1. OPENING HOURS: Avventure Bellissime office is open Mon to Sat from 8.30am to 5.30pm from April to mid- October; Mon to Fri from 9.00am to 5.00pm and Sat 9.00am to 3.30pm from mid-October to end of March. Office is closed on December 25 and 26, January 1 and 6, Easter Day and other major public holidays.
2. CONTACT DETAILS:
Call us at 0039 041970499 during business hours
Call us at 0039 3400502444 outside business hours (from 7am to 9am, and from 5.30 pm until 8 pm) only in case of emergency!
Send us an e-mail at [email protected] in case you need help with your tour
3. DELAYS:
If you are late for any reason, it is your responsibility to notify us at the above specified number or via an e- mail at [email protected]; Avventure Bellissime cannot guarantee that a rescheduled pick up time/day will be possible with no additional charge.
4. CANCELLATION POLICY, TERMS AND CONDITIONS FOR SMALL GROUPS AND PRIVATE TOURS as @
https://www.tours-italy.com/terms-and-conditions
5. Our tours are not fully accessible for wheelchair users or people with walking disabilities. However, please contact us directly and we will be able to take you on alternative routes suitable for you

Important information

This tour will operate with a minimum of 2 participants.
Rucksacks and backpacks are strictly prohibited within the hallowed halls of the Accademia Gallery. As there is no deposit area nearby, we kindly request that you refrain from bringing such items, in compliance with the latest regulations and to ensure seamless admittance.
We kindly remind you to carry your identification or passport, as a testament to your identity, during your visit.
At times, the museums experience unexpected closure. Regrettably, refunds cannot be provided in such circumstances, as they remain beyond our control.

Florence Walking Tour Accessibility

While this tour may not be fully accommodating to wheelchair users or those with mobility concerns, we are committed to curating an exceptional experience for all. Please reach out to us directly, and we shall gladly devise alternative routes tailored to your needs.