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Florence Guided Walking Tour with Skip the Line Visit to the Cathedral

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Immerse yourself into the two thousand year old history in the “Cradle of the Renaissance,'' through the eyes of an expert, local guide, who will take you on an unforgettable journey to discover the most beautiful squares and monuments of Florence. Florence is literally dotted with ARCHITECTURAL WONDERS and WORKS OF ART. On our tour, you will admire firsthand the sites and monuments that have made Florence one of the most visited destinations in the world. Your journey through Florence will lead to SAN GIOVANNI SQUARE, home of the wonderful FLORENCE CATHEDRAL and BRUNELLESCHI'S DOME, as well as the Baptistery and Giotto's Bell Tower. Continue your tour by visiting the INTERIORS OF THE CATHEDRAL OF SANTA MARIA DEL FIORE, saving your time by SKIPPING THE LONG QUEUES at the entrance and taking advantage of your expert guide, who will reveal all the secrets of this immense wealth of art and architecture.
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  • Monolingual professional guide of Florence
  • 2 hour guided walking tour in small group 
  • Earphones for larger groups
  • Guided tour of the Duomo
  • Entrance tickets to the Museum of the Misericordia di Firenze 
  • Skip the line visit to the Duomo
Departure Point

Via Camillo Cavour, 12, 50122 Firenze FI, Italy ENGLISH TOUR starts from Ciao Florence Sales Office in Via Cavour 12 black

Departure Point

Piazza di San Giovanni, 19, 50123 Firenze FI, Italië SPANISH TOUR starts from Piazza San Giovanni, 19/20 - in front of Misericordia Museum

Return Details

Florence, Metropolitan City of Florence, Italy The tour ends in Florence historic centre

  • Florence, Florence, Italy
    Your exciting walking tour in the heart of Florence will begin on Via Cavour 12 black, where your local, history and art-loving guide will be waiting for you!
    5 minutes
  • Piazza San Giovanni, Florence, Italy
    Follow your guide to one of the most historic and beautiful squares of Florence - Piazza San Giovanni! The walk will take about ten minutes, and you will immediately be greeted by the breathtaking view of Brunelleschi's grandiose Duomo, the Santa Maria del Fiore Cathedral, the San Giovanni Baptistry, and Giotto's Bell Tower. Spend a couple of minutes taking photos of the awe-inspiring buildings and their iconic white, pink, and green marble decorations. Not only is this complex a UNESCO World Heritage Site, but it is also an international symbol of Italy overall! Your guide will spend about fifteen minutes sharing information about the buildings’ fascinating histories as well as some fun, local stories. Discover how this square grew from a ancient building into the intricate architectural masterpiece it is today.
    30 minutes
  • Piazza della Repubblica, Florence, Italy
    Right around the corner from Florence’s Duomo, you can find Piazza della Repubblica - one of the most historic squares in the city. This was once the civic heart of Florence, hundreds years ago, and throughout various ruling families. As your guide explains the vivid history of Piazza della Repubblica, you can take yourself back in time and imagine ancient men and women walking on the same grounds in which you are standing. Although the square is now filled with luxury shopping and elegant cafes, it was once a lively, local marketplace. Explore through time as your expert guide answers any questions you may have about the lovely Piazza della Repubblica.
    15 minutes
  • Mercato del Porcellino, Florence, Italy
    Follow your guide through the picturesque streets until you reach Loggia del Mercato Nuovo. As you approach the marketplace, you can admire the lovely Renaissance arches of this ancient market. Although its name translates to, “New Market,” this market has been standing for centuries, originally opening in the 1500’s as a place for foreign silk and precious stone vendors. Now it is famous for a very unique sculpture… Your guide will lead you to the “Porcellino,” or piglet statue, where it is good luck to rub the nose of the baby pig. As you wait your turn to place your hand on the nose for good luck, your guide will share some other fascinating local legends with you.
    5 minutes
  • Piazza della Signoria, Florence, Italy
    Up next on your walking tour of Florence is one of the most important squares of the city - Piazza della Signoria. This beautifully intriguing, L-shaped square is an open air museum, where the history of Florence artfully unfolds. Your guide will vividly explain that, throughout time, this was always the civic heart of Florence - where people heard news of the government, where they defended their city from rivals, where they feasted for holidays, and where they met with friends. Because of its importance, this is also later where the powerful Medici family built Palazzo Vecchio, and ultimately, Loggia dei Lanzi, home to priceless, famous sculptures. Did you know that the “David” sculpture by Michelangelo was originally supposed to be placed in Piazza della Signoria? Learn all about this special corner of Florence from your passionate guide!
    5 minutes
  • Ponte Vecchio, Florence, Italy
    Your guide will next lead you to an undisputed symbol of Florentine beauty - Ponte Vecchio. Now home to luxury jewelry shops, this bridge did not always have such a lavish connotation. For years, Ponte Vecchio was home to smelly meat markets! Learn all about the bridge’s transformation throughout time, as well as why it was the only bridge spared during the bombings of World War 2. Make sure to have your camera ready - the view from Ponte Vecchio is one of the loveliest in the city!
    30 minutes
  • Duomo - Cattedrale di Santa Maria del Fiore, Florence, Italy
    We recommend you enhance your tour by adding an (optional) tour inside the Florence Cathedral, or Cathedral Santa Maria del Fiore. Follow your guide back to the Duomo Square and quickly skip the line to enter the Cathedral. Your professional guide will lead you through the inside of the grandiose and sacred church, as you learn about the architectural history and the marvel of Brunelleschi’s dome. There is no better way to end your tour of Florence than inside the undeniable symbol of Florence’s beauty and history. Kindly note that the entrance to Florence Cathedral (Duomo) is only included in case you select the corresponding option (Cathedral tour in English or Cathedral tour in Spanish).
    30 minutes
  • Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
  • Service animals allowed
  • Public transportation options are available nearby
  • Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels
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.
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14 Oct 2022
We had a great private walking tour of Florence the afternoon we arrived from Rome. Our private guide Constanza met us at our hotel and we set out to explore all of the beautiful highlights of Florence. It was a great tour with a lot of knowledge and insight. Tremendous knowledge of history, not only of the sights but the city and Italy in general. Really put the history of this beautiful city into perspective. Great tour and we learned a lot, saw a lot and never felt rushed. We did three tours with Ciao Florence and all were terrific. Costanza was an excellent guide for the city tour.
This tour in Florence is organized by Ciaoflorence Tours & Travels Srl

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