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Best of Florence Top-rated Attractions with Private Guide

7 Reviews 4.57 out of 5 stars Based on 7 traveler reviews collected by Cool Shore Excursions and TripAdvisor | Florence, Italy
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2 hours (approx.)
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Overview

This is the ideal tour for your first day in Florence,  an opportunity to see some of its highlights.  You will be taken around the centre of the city to see the Santa Croce Church, the Bargello Palace, Piazza della Repubblica and Piazza della Signoria with its wonderful sculptures located in the open-air loggia (all from the outside). Your guide will also take you to see the outside of Palazzo Vecchio, once home to the famous Medici family and also the Uffizi Gallery, formerly government offices. A great 2 hour tour to get to know Florence!

What's Included

  • Local taxes
  • Professional guide
  • Private guide
  • Gratuities (recommended
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Meeting point

Piazza di Santa Croce
50122 Firenze FI, Italy

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End point

Piazza di San Lorenzo
9, 50123 Firenze FI, Italy

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Piazza Santa Croce

In the company of a local guide you will learn something of the city’s history, especially during the Renaissance period.  You will see first the outside of the Church of Santa Croce, the principal Franciscan church of Florence with its wonderful frescoes.
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30 minutes Admission Ticket Free

Ponte Vecchio

Then it is on to Piazza dei Peruzzi and the Bargello Palace.  A short walk will bring you to the Porcellino market and here your guide will tell you all about the Ponte Vecchio, Florence’s oldest bridge dating back to the 14th century.
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30 minutes Admission Ticket Free

Piazza della Signoria

As you meander through Florence’s streets and piazzas you come to the political centre of the city, Piazza della Signoria.  On one side is the Uffizi Gallery once the home of the Great Duke’s of Florence and on the opposite side of the piazza the imposing Palazzo Vecchio, former seat of the Florentine government.
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30 minutes Admission Ticket Free

Piazza del Duomo

The final visit of the tour is to the famous Piazza Duomo with its marvelous cathedral noted for its dazzling green and white marble. At this point your guide will take you to the Basilica of San Lorenzo where you will say your goodbyes and then be free to explore this wonderful church at your leisure.
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30 minutes Admission Ticket Free

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Additional Info

  • Confirmation is instant and will be received at time of booking
  • Wheelchair accessible
  • Service animals allowed
  • Public transportation options are available nearby
  • Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
  • Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller

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Q: What is the cancellation policy for the Best of Florence Top-rated Attractions with Private Guide?

A: You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the tour for a full refund. For a full refund, you must cancel at least 24 hours before the tour start time.If you cancel less than 24 hours before the tour start time, the amount you paid will not be refunded.Any changes made less than 24 hours before the tour start time will not be accepted.Cut-off times are based on the tour local time (CET).This tour 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. Read more Apr 2025

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You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the tour for a full refund.

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What's Included

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  • Local taxes
  • Professional guide
  • Private guide
  • Local guide
  • Gratuities (recommended

Additional Info

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  • Confirmation is instant and will be received at time of booking
  • Wheelchair accessible
  • Service animals allowed
  • Public transportation options are available nearby
  • Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
  • Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller

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