FOUNTAIN OF NEPTUNE

Meet your guide at the designated meeting point near Florence’s historic center. Your ticket will be validated before the tour begins, and you’ll receive an audio device for immersive storytelling. What to expect Florence Walking Tour Discover Florence’s rich history as you explore its most famous squares and landmarks. Features: Stroll through Piazza della Signoria, the city’s political and artistic heart. Walk across Ponte Vecchio, Florence’s oldest and most famous bridge. Visit Pitti Square, once home to the powerful Medici family. Experience Republic Square, the vibrant hub of the city. End at Duomo Square, where the Florence Cathedral dominates the skyline. Wrapping up The tour concludes near the Duomo, allowing you to continue exploring Florence on your own or revisit key sites.

This tour with an expert local guide covers the highlights of Florence’s historic and artistic epicenter. Timeless masterpieces at Accademia Involve yourself in the splendors of the Accademia Gallery, where Michelangelo's masterpiece, the David, stands tall alongside other captivating works like I Prigioni and San Matteo. Witness the young Michelangelo's three-year journey to carve this iconic symbol of Renaissance beauty, a powerful testament to strength, courage, and the Florentine Republic's invincibility. Other unique artworks like Tree of Life by Pacino di Buonaguida are not to be missed. A Florentine stroll Explore the enchanting Medici district, home to the awe-inspiring palace, the ancient San Lorenzo Church, and the Medici Chapels, where the illustrious family found solace in their own monuments. Make your way to the Duomo Complex, where the Baptistery's ‘Gates of Paradise’, Brunelleschi's Dome, and Giotto's bell tower showcase Florence's architectural grandeur. Stroll through medieval streets, once trodden by Dante and Beatrice, and admire the unique Church of Orsanmichele, adorned with statues representing medieval trading guilds. Experience the charm of the Straw Market, and don't forget to give the famous porcellino (pig) a nose rub for good luck. Continue your journey across the romantic Ponte Vecchio, full of with sparkling jewelers, leading to the breathtaking Piazza Signoria. The majestic Palazzo Vecchio is truly to be marveled at, and its iconic Arnolfo tower, surrounded by an ‘open-air museum’ featuring the Fountain of Neptune, Michelangelo's David replica, and the Loggia dei Lanzi's ancient Roman statues.

Begin your exploration of the Medici neighborhood with this small-group guided tour, where you can visit the buildings that the famous Florentine family viewed every day with their own eyes: the majestic palace where they lived, the historic San Lorenzo Church, and the Medici Chapels, their mausoleum. The magnificent Duomo monumental complex is just a few meters away: the Baptistery with its golden "Porta del Paradiso," the Cathedral with the famed Brunelleschi Dome, and the exquisite Giotto bell tower. Stop to see the towering and distinctive Church of Orsanmichele, a masterpiece of Florentine Gothic art embellished with statues of the patron saints of the powerful medieval trading guilds. You'll also visit the charming Straw Market, where you can rub the famed "porcellino's" nose (pig). Check out Piazza Signoria, one of the world's most beautiful squares and the political hub of the city. In this "open-air museum," the magnificent Fountain of Neptune, with the imposing marble statue of Ammannati, and the sculptural treasures of the Loggia dei Lanzi, including Cellini's Perseus and Giambologna's Sabine Rape, will enchant you. The grand Palazzo Vecchio with Arnolfo's crenelated tower, one of Florence's most famous emblems, dominates the Piazza and may be admired in all its splendor. Many works of art by Botticelli, Michelangelo, Leonardo da Vinci, Raffaello, Giotto, Cimabue, Masaccio, and others are on display in the afternoon. Botticelli's polished works, including the absolute masterpieces "Primavera" and "Birth of Venus," are housed in one of the Gallery's precious exhibition spaces. The museum's icon, the second image, depicts the goddess's metaphorical birth from sea foam and embodies the ideal of beauty as a manifestation of purity and spiritual quality, which is typical of Renaissance Neoplatonic aesthetics. Visit the Uffizi Terrace, where you can take in an incredible and unique view of the city's most famous landmarks.

The Pitti Palace & Boboli Gardens Pass will take your Florence experience to the next level! Among the attractions at Florence's Renaissance-era Boboli Gardens are the Egyptian obelisk and the Fountain of Neptune. Tickets for the Porcelain Museum and Bardini Gardens are also included. Next, explore the magnificent Palazzo Pitti. Take in the luxurious rooms of the grand royal palace and see masterpieces by Raphael, Titian, and Rubens in the Palatine Gallery. Using the two included audio guides, you can easily self-guide your adventures through Florence. Explore the city and Palazzo Pitti independently using the interactive map and audio commentary and find out local insider tips on where to eat and take the best photos!