Free Walking Tour of Florence
Tour highlights
On this free walking tour of Florence, we'll spend 2.5 hours discovering the most fascinating secrets of the city. The highlights of our tour will be:
- Medici Chapels
- San Lorenzo Basilica and Market
- Cathedral of Santa Maria del Fiore
- Piazza della Repubblica
- Piazza della Signoria
- Uffizi Gallery
- Arno River
- Piazza Santa Croce
The Best Free Walking Tour of Florence
At the indicated time, the tour meets in Piazza dell'Unità Italiana, not far from the emblematic Basilica of Santa Maria Novella. Here, we'll start our free walking tour of Florence, discovering the essence of the historic centre of the Tuscan capital.
First, we'll stop at the Medici Chapels, delving into the captivating history of the Medici family. Nearby, San Lorenzo Basilica awaits, did you know it's one of the main places of worship in the city? We'll follow that with a visit to the vibrant and colourful stalls of the San Lorenzo Market.
The route then continues towards the Cathedral of Santa Maria del Fiore, with its famous dome by Brunelleschi and the imposing Giotto bell tower. Near the Cathedral, you can also find the Baptistery of San Giovanni, well known for its beautiful exterior. Then it's on to the Piazza della Repubblica and Piazza della Signoria, the beating heart of Florence.
The walking tour then heads to one of the most important cultural landmarks in the city: the Uffizi Gallery. And then we'll visit the Arno, the river crossed at its narrowest point by Ponte Vecchio, one of the symbols of Florence, with a long history behind it dating back to 1218.
The tour then finishes in Piazza Santa Croce, one of Florence's iconic spots, after 2.5 hours filled with fun facts about this artistic city.
Private tour
If you'd prefer to do the tour in a smaller group, you can book our private tour of Florence here.
More Information
Duration
2h 30m.
Language
The activity takes place with a guide that speaks in English.
Included
English–speaking guide
Not included
Tips
When to book?
You can book up until 1 hour before the activity as long as there are still places. Book now to guarantee your spot.
Type of voucher
Electronic. Show the voucher on your phone.
Accessibility
Wheelchair accessible. This must be indicated in the reservation.
Sustainability
All services published on Civitatis are carried out in accordance with our Sustainability Code.
Our providers commit to:
- Provide a safe and satisfying experience.
- Reduce, reuse, recycle.
- Incorporate eco-conscious technologies.
- Uphold fair employment standards.
- Foster the growth of local communities.
- Preserve the integrity of local culture.
- Safeguard both cultural and environmental heritage.
- Ensure ethical treatment of animals.
- Operate with honesty and transparency.
- Encourage sustainable behaviors among customers and staff.
This particular activity contributes as follows:
- No printing of documentation required.
Pets
No permitidas.
Frequently asked questions
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Q - How much should I tip?
A - Given that the tour is free, people tend to leave a tip at the end if they enjoyed the tour. This is completely at the discretion of the customer, however, the norm is to leave between 5 and 15 euro.
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Q - How long does the tour last?
A - The tour lasts around 2.5 hours.
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Q - ¿Por qué realizar esta actividad con Civitatis?
A - En Civitatis ofrecemos la mejor calidad y precio garantizados, haz click aquí si quieres saber cómo seleccionamos nuestras actividades.
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Q - ¿Con qué operador realizaré el tour?
A - Associazione Culturale Originale Florence Corporate name: Original Florence Registered Office: Via Leonardo Bruni 11, Florence, Italy Tax Identification Number (VAT ID): 94317760489 Contact information Email: originalflorence@gmail.com Phone: +393914099678 Este proveedor se compromete a ofrecer servicios que cumplan con las disposiciones aplicables del Derecho de la Unión Europea
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Q - ¿Cómo hacer la reserva?
A - Para reservar esta actividad, elige la fecha deseada y completa el formulario. La confirmación es inmediata.
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Q - ¿Se necesita un número mínimo de participantes?
A - Esta actividad necesita un mínimo de 4 participantes. En caso de no alcanzar ese número, os contactaremos para ofreceros diferentes alternativas.
If you have any other questions please contact us.
Free cancellation
If you are not able to attend the tour, please cancel your reservation, otherwise the guide will be waiting for you.Piazza dell'Unità Italiana.
