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An original and fun orientation walk of Florence at night for curious travellers to meet new friends while discovering the city with a local team including an Italian Aperitivo.
Local guide
info about the city
Aperitivo time (one drink + tasty italian snacks)
Alcoholic Beverages
Extra drinks can be purchased in loco
Gratuities
Hotel pickup and drop-off
Departure Point
Firenze Santa Maria Novella, Piazza della Stazione, 50123 Firenze FI, Italy
In front of the main entrance of the pharmacy located inside Santa Maria Novella Train station of Florence opposite platform 16
Stazione di Firenze Santa Maria Novella, Florence, Italy Meet your guide in the late afternoon in front of the pharmacy located inside the main train station in Florence, Firenze S.M.N. Look for a guide wearing a purple T-shirt with the Italy on a Budget tours logo. 15 minutes
Mercato Centrale, Florence, Italy The first stop will be the Central Food Market, Mercato Centrale, located in Florence's historic San Lorenzo neighborhood. This market was established in 1866 during an urban reorganization when Florence became the capital of Italy, inspired by the Parisian Halles with its iron and glass architecture. Today, Mercato Centrale is a bustling hub for food, wine, and typical products. You'll explore and discover the art and architecture created by Renaissance masters and hear fascinating stories about the Medici family. 15 minutes
Basilica di San Lorenzo, Florence, Italy Next, visit the Basilica di San Lorenzo (Basilica of St. Lawrence), one of the largest churches in Florence, situated at the center of the city’s main market district. It is the burial place of all the principal members of the Medici family, from Cosimo il Vecchio to Cosimo III. Don't miss the chance to learn about Giovanni Dalle Bande Nere and other notable Medici figures. 15 minutes
Via del Giglio, 23, 50123 Firenze FI, Italy As you wander Florence's cobblestone streets, you’ll notice wine windows, a 16th-century creation by Cosimo de Medici to allow tax-free wine sales. These windows were fundamental during the 1600s plague for safe transactions, much like COVID-19 precautions, and today, 285 preserved windows remain, some of which are still active. Your local guide will share more about these unique features throughout your walk in Florence. 15 minutes
Duomo - Cattedrale di Santa Maria del Fiore, Florence, Italy Following this, head to one of the most beautiful architectural sites in Italy, the Florence Cathedral, formally known as the Cattedrale di Santa Maria del Fiore (Duomo di Firenze). Begun in 1296 in the Gothic style and designed by Arnolfo di Cambio, the cathedral complex in Piazza del Duomo includes the Baptistery and Giotto's Campanile. These three buildings are part of the UNESCO World Heritage Site covering the historic center of Florence and are major tourist attractions in Tuscany. 15 minutes
Cupola del Brunelleschi, Florence, Italy While there, you'll be able to admire the stunning dome, the third largest in the world after St. Peter’s in Rome and St. Paul’s in London, as well as the Baptistery and the beauty of the surrounding square. 15 minutes
Piazza della Repubblica, Florence, Italy In addition to famous squares like Piazza del Duomo and Piazza della Signoria, you can also visit Piazza della Repubblica. In Roman times, it featured bathhouses, temples, forums, and markets. After 1000, it became a market known as the old market. In the 1600s, Cosimo I established a Jewish ghetto there. The current square was designed between 1865-1871, when Florence was the capital of Italy. During the city's redevelopment, Il Risanamento, the area was demolished and redesigned into the rectangular square we see today, complete with the iconic carousel. 15 minutes
Fontana del Porcellino, Florence, Italy Returning to Florence? Don't miss rubbing 'Il Porcellino', the wild boar statue. Its nose is shiny from countless touches—legend says touching it ensures a return. For luck, toss a coin into the grid between its legs in one fluid motion. 15 minutes
Piazza della Signoria, Florence, Italy Piazza della Signoria originated in the early 1330s as a meeting place for the city council. Today, the Palazzo Vecchio, meaning "old palace," serves as the gathering spot for government officials. The square also functions as an open-air museum, displaying numerous original statues from the Italian Renaissance. 5 minutes
Ponte Vecchio, Florence, Italy When you think of Florence, Ponte Vecchio is surely one of the first attractions that comes to mind, right?
This picturesque "old bridge" has been intertwined with the life of Florentine people and the city's evolution over centuries, offering countless stories. For instance, did you know that jewelry shops first appeared on Ponte Vecchio in 1593-94, at the request of Ferdinando I de’ Medici? Before then, the bridge was occupied by butcher shops, as they were required to operate away from the city center buildings and were allowed to discard waste directly into the river. 5 minutes
Piazza Santa Croce, Florence, Italy One of the last stops of the tour is Piazza Santa Croce. Piazza Santa Croce in Florence derives its name from the basilica of the same name, one of Italy's largest Franciscan churches. It is renowned for housing frescoes by Giotto, sculptures by Benedetto da Maiano, Desiderio da Settignano, and Canova, and serving as the final resting place for notable figures including Galilei, Foscolo, Michelangelo, and Machiavelli. The basilica has long symbolized the homeland, predating the unification of Italy. 5 minutes
Piazza Santa Croce, Florence, Italy The guide will take everyone to a bar with one of the best-rated aperitivos in town. There is nothing more Italian than Aperitivo, so join this evening tour of Florence and taste an authentic Italian tradition! Thanks to the great atmosphere you will try the Italian life style; seat down, socialize with the rest of the group, enjoy your drink and then eat and eat as much as you would like from the buffet of tasty Italian food. 30 minutes
Santa Croce, Venice, Italy What's aperitivo? Aperitivo is an essential evening event shared between friends, drinking wine, craft cocktails and eating from a hearty buffet. To many Italians, this gathering is the cherry on top of the day, as friends and family gather in bars eating, drinking and sharing stories and laughs into the night.
Lead by a fun, local expert, join this one-of-a-kind tour to make new friends, and experience Italian culture on the streets and bars of Florence at night!
Piazza Santa Croce, Florence, Italy The tour will end in this area where you are free to keep enjoying the Italian nightlife or return home.
Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
Minimum age is 18 years
Operates in all weather conditions, please dress appropriately
You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the experience for a full refund.
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
If you cancel less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time, the amount you paid will not be refunded.
Any changes made less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time will not be accepted.
Cut-off times are based on the experience’s local time.
This experience requires a minimum number of travelers. If it’s canceled because the minimum isn’t met, you’ll be offered a different date/experience or a full refund.
Devrani12
03 Jul 2023
The experience was lovely. Our tour guide was such a sweet, informative and helpful person. The aperitif was fantastic. Enjoyed it very much.
PJH1801
15 Apr 2022
Great introduction to Florence with Elisabetta who gave us lots of useful information and some good tips! Would definitely recommend to others.
Francisbi
04 Feb 2020
Hello everyone! I did the tour with Carlotta, spent two hours in excellent company. Carlotta is very prepared, good guide, friendly, and kind!! Highly recommended, thanks a lot Carlotta!!
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