About this experience
I will introduce you to the most outstanding objects and famous quarters of Florence. Every corner here is a part of a certain era, I will help you not to get lost in the multifaceted essence of the city and tell you about it in a way that you will have a coherent, clear, and at the same time comprehensive idea of the capital of Tuscany.
What to expect
Ancient part of the city — the distant past of Florence
It is worth starting the walk from the Republic Square, the oldest part of the city, where a history lesson can become truly vivid. Together we will imagine how in the place of modern buildings and historical cafes of the 19th and early last century, during the Roman Empire, there was an ancient Forum here, and then the main food city market.
Dante Alighieri Quarter
We will walk through places related to the life of the most outstanding poet of Italian medieval times, immerse ourselves in the enchanting atmosphere of the medieval heart of the city, and together try to imagine how Florence looked in the times of the great poet and how his contemporaries lived.
Religious and political centers of the city
On the Duomo Square, you will get acquainted with the main symbols of the city: the magnificent Cathedral of Santa Maria del Fiore, the bell tower, and the baptistery. And after a walk through the ancient narrow streets and courtyards of the historical center, we will have a mesmerizing view of the Signoria Square, which for many centuries has been not only the political center of the city, but also a true open-air museum.
The largest Franciscan temple in the world
You will visit Santa Croce Square and learn about the history of the church of the same name, also known as the Temple of Italian Glory, where Italians with world names are buried: Michelangelo, Galileo, Machiavelli, Rossini, and others.
Symbol of Florence — Ponte Vecchio
We will visit the New Market lodge, built in the middle of the 16th century for the sale of exquisite goods. Nowadays, the lodge is known for the bronze statue of the "Little Pig", which must be rubbed shiny snout and make a wish. And we will end the tour on the oldest Florentine bridge and the only survived after the devastating explosions of 1944. The Old Bridge is one of the calling cards of Florence, to this day it is known worldwide for its luxurious jewelry stores... and once upon a time, a different type of trade was conducted here, and the bridge had a completely different reputation.
Organizational details
The route can be changed according to your interests and time. For example, we can start from the location of your hotel.
