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The Original Florence Walk
from € 25,00
Explore the most famous sights of Florence's ancient centre with a great tour guide!
Enjoy discovering Florence with a unique in-depth tour led by specially-trained Artviva guides, famous for being knowledgeable and entertaining. Our Florence walking tour is run by the only Florence tour company recommended by just about every major travel guide, and featured on a BBC World, History and Discovery channel documentary with Michael Palin. Experience the highlights and must-sees of Florence with fabulous stories that bring the past to life. Hear how Florence’s 2000 years of tumultuous history changed the world forever.
Hear about astounding events that shocked the Florentines. Discover why Florence became one of the greatest art centers the world has ever seen. Find out who was buried alive near the Duomo and learn why Michelangelo never forgave Leonardo da Vinci.
Led by the best guides in Florence, this classic entertaining Florence walking tour is a must!
Highlights of the Original Florence Walk include:
- Immerse yourself in history and listen to medieval stories
- See famous sculptures, frescoes and paintings in three famous churches - the Duomo, Santa Trinita and Orsanmichele
- Spy Medieval towers and Renaissance palaces and hear about the extraordinary events that occured within their walls throughout Florence's long history
- Traipse along famous shopping streets
- Hear fabulous stories as you see Florence's Baptistery, Bell Tower, Gates of Paradise, Brunelleschi's Dome, Vasari's Corridor, Piazza della Signoria, Palazzo Vecchio, Ponte Vecchio, and other must-see sights of Florence*
- Find out the best places to have a great gelato, snack and meal as your guide points out the best eats in Florence
What makes the Original Florence Walk tour unique?
1. The tour is run by the only tour company recommended by just about every major travel guide, including Rick Steves
2. The tour includes great Florence gourmet tasting tips on the best gelato, best snacks and best restaurants
3. The tour has a real Artviva tour guide, with Artviva tours being the best in Florence
4. Smaller groups - not more than 23 adults per tour group
5. Entry into the Duomo* and Santa Trinita are included on the tour
6. Book with us and receive free membership to the Artviva Club! Enjoy great discounts, special benefits and free gifts - including at top restaurants, cafés, shops, cinema, gym-spa, and more!
The finer details of the Original Florence Walk:
Price: Adults - 25 euro per person
Students (13-26 years old) - 20 euro per person
Children (6-12 years old) - 10 euro per person
Children (5 years and under) - free
Tour meeting time and dates:
9.15 am:
March 19-December 2: Monday to Saturday plus Sundays from April 9-November 4 only.
February 13-March 18 & December 3-December 16: Monday, Wednesday & Friday only.
Tour length: 3 hours
The Original Florence Walk meeting point: Our office at Via Sassetti, 1 (2nd floor) in Florence's city centre. See map below for details.
Minimum required to run tour: 4 people. Since this is group walking tour, your reservation will be joined with others. If you would prefer your own guide, this tour is also available as a private Exclusive Original Florence Walk tour.
Maximum participants per group: 23 people (excluding children)
Weather: This tour runs rains or shine
Included in the tour: A great English-speaking guide; a tour in English only; sound systems used when necessary; entry into the Duomo (see note) and Santa Trinita; smaller groups of not more than 23 adults.
Please Note: * On some occasions, entry to the Duomo is not possible due to church services being held, as is the case each Sunday when we see the Duomo from the outside only and you can return to see the inside on your own after the Duomo re-opens at 1:30pm. * During the Summer high season, the entry line to the Duomo is quite long and it can take some time to enter. * Please make sure that shoulders and knees are covered for entrance into churches. See our FAQ section for information on dress codes. * We see the Vasari Corridor from the outside. Please refer to our Vasari Corridor tour if you wish to also go inside. * This guided Florence walking tour also sees the Baptistery, Bell Tower, Gates of Paradise, Brunelleschi's Dome, and Palazzo Vecchio from the outside.
FOR LAST MINUTE BOOKINGS CALL OUR OFFICE NOW: +39 055 264 5033 (Mon-Sat 8am-6pm). The current time in Italy is 09:59 am.
What people have to say about our Original Florence Walk:
'My guide was outstanding in every way. She was very knowledgeable, articulate, easy to talk with, and put everything in a broader historical context. This was a great tour that I would highly recommend to anyone else I knew that was going to Florence. Everything was great!!!!' - Mr. Mowatt
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I cannot say enough good about this tour. This was the wisest choice I could have made for my first full day in Florence. Our guide was very
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