About this experience
During the summer, when Italy is scorching hot, the morning hours are the best choice for a sightseeing tour. We will walk through the characteristic streets and small squares of Florence that have hardly changed since Medieval times. We will introduce you to the city's history, show you its most significant monuments, advise you on how to make the most of your time, and help you form a comprehensive picture of the capital of Tuscany.
What to Expect
Palaces of the city's rulers
Our route begins at Piazza Santa Maria Novella. We will go to the bustling district of San Lorenzo: here is the Medici Palace - the family that ruled the city for 300 years. We will tell you how one of its representatives noticed a talented and determined boy interested in sculpture and invited him to his court. This boy, known to us as Michelangelo, became one of the greatest sculptors of all time. You will see the second Medici residence at Pitti Square, and then stroll through the streets of the student Santo Spirito neighborhood, where life is always in full swing.
The highlight of Florence
Piazza Duomo - the religious heart of the city: you will admire the famous cathedral, Santa Maria del Fiore, faced with white, pink, and green marble. The ensemble is complemented by Giotto's bell tower, the Baptistery, and the airy Loggia Bigallo. We will walk through the Dante district, resembling a living picture of the 13th century, talk about the romantic story of the creation of the Divine Comedy, and why this poet is called the creator of the Italian literary language.
Secrets of the streets and Ponte Vecchio
The city's hallmark is the Golden Bridge. You will understand why jewelers have been trading here for over 400 years. On Piazza della Signoria, you will examine the majestic palace where the city government met, and the statues of the best masters in the Loggia dei Lanzi - an open-air
