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Florence Half Day Tour | Florence Half-Day Sightseeing Walking Tour

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Florence Half-Day Tour

History, art and architecture reign supreme Florence the city of masterpieces, where every turn reveals another breathtaking work of art, testifying to the inexhaustible creativity of the Renaissance era.
When in Florence immerse yourself in the creative life of the city that gave birth to the Renaissance. This private guided
half day architectural walking tour of Florence top attractions led by one of Nancy Aiello licensed professional local tour guides offers a comprehensive introduction to the riches of this fascinating ancient city rich in medieval and Renaissance masterpieces both artistic and architectural taking you to through this cultural treasure trove to discover the beauty of the city of Michelangelo, Leonardo, Dante, Botticelli, Giotto, Galileo and Machiavelli.
Walk through the streets of Florence, the “Cradle of the Renaissance” and a UNESCO World Heritage site. Florence is a walkers paradise, a small charming city with classic Italian architecture and all major sights within short distance of each other. The narrow winding alleys and streets that mysteriously split in two were purposely designed by the Romans in 59 BC to confuse any attackers invading the city. Now these winding streets add a sense of mystery and adventure, an excitement about what may be around the next corner. Your private guided sightseeing walking tour of Florence in the heart of the old city center includes the visit of monumental buildings that have long symbolized the spiritual and the political nuclei of power in Florence: the Piazza del Duomo and the ecclesiastical monuments around it such as the Cathedral with the famous Dome by Brunelleschi, the Baptistery of St. John with its bronze doors including the famous Gates of Paradise representing scenes from the Old and New Testament and Giotto Bell Tower one of the showpieces of the Florentine Gothic architecture. Florence squares are like outdoor museums with beautiful works of art.
Exploring the narrow streets lined with historic buildings your personable Florence tour guide leads you on an enchanting walk to the great civic square Piazza Signoria the city's buzzing centre and political heart of Florence since the 1300 when Florence was the richest city in Europe that houses the copy of David by Michelangelo and the imposing City Hall Palazzo Vecchio, a wonderful example of Florentine architecture. Enjoy the nearby picturesque Ponte Vecchio bridge the only surviving bridge from Florence medieval times which attracts so much curiosity not only for its charming appearance but also for the fabulous jewelry shops lining the bridge. Your private guided walking tour through the heart of Florence brings you to the principal Franciscan church in Florence the famous
Basilica of the Holy Cross in Piazza Santa Croce, one of the most significant churches in Florence decorated with frescoes by Giotto and housing the tombs of the most famous Florentine citizens such as Michelangelo, Galileo and Rossini to name just a few
This tour involves some walking done at a slow easy pace and your personal official Florence tourist guide will adapt the walking route to make it an easy and relaxed tour of Florence suitable for the whole family or party. Please, let us know if you or any participant in your group have any walking issue or gets easily tired and we will be glad to provide a private guided chauffeured tour of Florence to discover the city in comfort and style. With a private vehicle at your disposal for the whole length of the tour with personalized hotel pick up and drop off you will be able to spend real quality time at quality venues and in addition to Florence must see sights visit also beautiful gems such as San Miniato church and Piazzale Michelangelo Panoramic Square built in the late 19th century to celebrate the works of Michelangelo, where you discover a number of reproductions of his works around the terrace, but the real draw is the full visual embrace it gives you of the city otherwise not reachable on foot.
Tour ends with recommendations on what to do while in Florence and Tuscany by a real local.

Contact us to enjoy Florence highlights at your own pace.
Please Note: The visit in the Cathedral is not available on Sundays and Religious holidays.

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Tour Highlights

* Private guided walking tour
* Multilingual licensed professional tour guide
* Florence must see sights tour
* Suitable for Children & Seniors
* Suitable for Cruise Passengers

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Private deluxe Mercedes Benz vehicle (Optional Upgrade)

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