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This three-hour guided journey offers a seamless introduction to Florence, blending the city’s timeless Renaissance splendor with the intimate charm of its hidden corners. Whether you begin at 10:00 AM or 3:00 PM, your expert guide meets you at your central hotel to trace the city’s evolution from its Roman foundations to a global epicenter of art and intellect. You will experience the sheer scale of the Piazza del Duomo, standing before Brunelleschi’s revolutionary cupola and the intricate “Gates of Paradise,” before moving toward the political heart of the city at Piazza della Signoria and the legendary goldsmith shops of the Ponte Vecchio.
The tour centers on the transformative legacy of the Medici family, the “great disrupters” who used banking innovation and bold patronage to usher in a new era of human thought. As you walk the same streets where history’s greatest minds found inspiration, you will catch glimpses of the secret Vasari Corridor and explore the quiet beauty of Santa Trinita and Orsanmichele. The journey eventually crosses into the Oltrarno district, a neighborhood defined by centuries-old artisan traditions and a more authentic Florentine pace of life. To complete this immersion, you will enjoy a surprise local tasting of authentic Tuscan flavors and receive a curated list of insider recommendations for the best off-the-beaten-path eateries to enjoy for the remainder of your stay.
Optional Add On: Reserved entry to the Accademia (to see Michelangelo’s David) or the Uffizi Gallery
Note: We do not visit the inside of monuments and museums. Comfortable walking shoes recommended.
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The CAD ($) rate is indicative of Euro price and subject to change.
Price per person in CAD $ Dollars.