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The Original Evening Walk - Haunting Florence Tour

from € 30.00

Discover Florence’s most enchanting area. Delve into its mysterious and murky past on this relaxing evening stroll, before taking the edge off with a glass of Italian wine!

A unique guided walking tour in Florence. Stroll along ancient cobble-stoned streets and darkened alleyways through the most mysterious quarter of Florence.

See famous Renaissance palaces bristling with scandal and murderous intrigues. Pass Piazza Pitti and see the grandiose Pitti Palace, once home to Florence's powerful Medici family.

Hear about the bitter and bloody feud that divided Florence. Discover where once lived the man whose name has become synonymous with evil cunning, Machiavelli. Pass a medieval hospice holding the dark secrets of Michelangelo's murky past, and learn the location of Florence's favourite medieval flagellation spot.

All this and more before sitting back to relax over a glass of Italian wine!

Highlights of the Original Evening Walk - Haunting Florence Tour include:

  • Be accompanied through the streets of Florence by an expert, English-speaking tour guide
  • Explore one of Florence's most charming, fascinating and historic quarters
  • See lovely riverside vistas and picturesque views of the Ponte Vecchio
  • Traverse bustling squares where Florentines have met and enjoyed their evenings for centuries
  • Visit an area repleat with artisans workshops virtually unchanged since the Renaissance
  • Enjoy a glass of Italian wine in a charming setting
  • Discover where the heart of Florence's gourmet restaurant quarter is (and don't forget to ask your tour guide for dinner suggestions!)

The finer details of the Original Evening Walk - Haunting Florence Tour:

Price: Adults - 30 euro 
         Students (13-26 years) - 25 euro  
         Children (6-12 years) - 15 euro 
         Children (5 yrs & under) - 5 euro
 
The Original Evening Walk meeting point: Our office at Via Sassetti, 1 (2nd floor) in Florence centre. See map below.

Meets: 5.15pm from Monday to Saturday throughout March to November inclusive.

Tour length:
2 hours.

Included in tour price:
guided walking tour with expert guide, plus wine (or non-alcoholic alternative).

Excludes: optional gratuities

Minimum participants: 4 adults

Maximum participants: 14 adults

Weather:
this tour runs rain or shine

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The Original Evening Walk - Haunting Florence Tour
Average Rating:   5 out of 5 stars
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On 2011/07/17
Richard Allen said:

Knowledge and tastes

Fantastic. Terrific knowledge presented in an interesting way. The tastings at the end are a real bonus. Thanks.

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