Welcome to Florence: Evening City Stroll & Gelato

Name: Welcome to Florence: Evening City Stroll & Gelato
Brand: Walks
SKU: 54d3a5ed-3ee2-433d-9efc-9bfc97ecf31b
Price: 34.0 EUR
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Highlights

- Meet a local, expert guide who will show you around Florence, getting you familiar with the most important streets and piazzas, plus the history and culture of the city.
- See top attractions including the Duomo and Ponte Vecchio. Your guide will give you the context and history you need to enjoy these sites both now and when you visit in more detail later.
- Get restaurant recommendations and answers to all your questions about Florence - having insider information will help you get the best from your vacation.
- Sample Florence’s famous gelato - on us!

Summary

This is the ultimate introduction to one of Italy’s most vibrant cities. Explore the streets of Florence with a local expert guide who will show you the biggest attractions like the Duomo and Palazzo Vecchio, as well as hidden gems, good restaurants, and the best neighborhoods to get lost in later in your visit.

Tour info

Duration

2 hours 30 minutes

Pricing (From)

Adult: (15-99 years)

€34.00

Child: (2-14 years)

€29.00

Infant: (0-1 years)

€0.00

Commentary

English

Meeting Point

Farmacia S.Antonino, Piazza di San Giovanni 17R, Florence, 50123, IT

Dropoff location

Piazza Santo Spirito, Firenze, Florence, 50125, IT

Why take this tour?

Florence is one of Italy’s most accessible cities but it’s also full of hidden gems and unexpected neighborhoods that are hard to discover without a little local guidance. This tour is all about helping you get your bearings in the city and taking you beyond the normal tourist route where you’ll be introduced to the authentic Florence that you are going to fall in love with.

You’ll meet your local guide and an intimate group of 20 people to start your tour at 5PM in central Florence. From there you’ll explore Dante’s old neighborhood, gape at the massive dome of the Florence Duomo, and pause at Michelangelo’s house and the lovely Santa Croce church. You’ll also pass the world-famous Sant’Ambrogio market - a spot that all serious foodies return to for lunch at least once during their stay.

Next you’ll stop in the Piazza della Signoria to marvel at the many statues that decorate it, including the famous replica of Michelangelo’s David. Dwarfing them all is the Palazzo Vecchio, the home of Florence’s government during the Renaissance and still one of the city’s most impressive buildings.

From there you’ll head across the iconic Ponte Vecchio bridge and into our favorite neighborhood, the Oltrarno, to see where the locals eat and hang out. You’ll also be introduced to lesser-visited gems like the Palazzo Pitti and Piazza Santo Spirito, along with the birthplace and portrait of Lisa Gherardini, the woman who modeled for da Vinci’s iconic ‘Mona Lisa’.

After 2.5 hours, and a delicious scoop of Florentine gelato on us, you’ll know your way around the city, and have a mental map of the spots you want to come back and visit when you have more time. Your guide will also offer plenty of advice and restaurant recommendations to help you plan for the coming days.

Sites Visited:

Florence Duomo (outside)
Dante’s Neighborhood
Michelangelo’s House (outside)
Santa Croce
Piazza della Signoria
Palazzo Vecchio (outside)
Ponte Vecchio
Palazzo Pitti (outside)
Piazza Santo Spirito

What’s included?

Gelato
Expert local guide
Gratuities
Hotel Pick-Up/Drop-Off

Things to know

Before you book

Please note, this tour is wheelchair accessible with some difficulties. We advise clients to contact Walks Customer Service Team to make further arrangements.
From August 6th 2021, all Italy sites we visit will require clients and guides alike to provide proof of vaccination or a negative COVID test completed within 48 hours prior to entry. They will also require a legal form of ID matching the vaccination or test results. More info on the Italian Government website

Before you go

Please note that the tour meeting time is 15 minutes prior to the start time. No refunds or re-bookings can be provided for late arrivals or no shows after tour commencement or departure.
Please note, this tour is wheelchair accessible with some difficulties. We advise clients to contact Walks Customer Service Team to make further arrangements.
Comfortable walking shoes recommended.
From August 6th 2021, all Italy sites we visit will require clients and guides alike to provide proof of vaccination or a negative COVID test completed within 48 hours prior to entry. They will also require a legal form of ID matching the vaccination or test results. More info on the Italian Government website

Cancellation Policy

Cancellations received greater than 72 hours prior to tour commencement are fully refundable. Cancellations received within 72 hours of tour commencement are nonrefundable. Amendment requests are subject to availability and price changes. Late arrivals and no shows are nonrefundable. This is applicable to any tour participant that fails to arrive, or arrives after tour departure.

Redemption information

Mobile tickets will be accepted

Your voucher will be collected or scanned on redemption

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About operator:

Walks (takewalks.com, walksofitaly.com) began over a decade ago (2008, to be exact) in Rome, Italy. We quickly became the premier walking tour company in 7 countries - Italy, Spain, France, the UK, Greece, and Portugal. Our US cities include San Francisco, NYC, Boston, Chicago, and New Orleans.

In 2021, we joined The Hornblower Group (cityexperiences.com) expanding our reach and working alongside this powerhouse travel brand.

Our tour products vary but predominantly we #takewalks, exploring the world by foot - we believe, the best way to get into the heart of a city and its incredible people. From introductory strolls to food tours, day trips, cooking classes, and below the surface, in-depth tours, we have our hand in everything a traveler could want. Oh, and we also like to give our clients exclusive access to the biggest attractions in the world...

Despite the big changes in our brand over the years, our focus has remained simple - to relentlessly create tours with the client experience at the forefront and anchored upon the dedicated, intelligent, and above all, passionate local guides who want to share their cities with you.