Essential Florence Walking Tour to discover its history

Would you like to go on the most comprehensive, educational, and enjoyable walking tour in Florence? Then stop your search right now. We will take you through the picturesque cobblestone streets, bringing the amazing Renaissance city to life with historical tales, murder and betrayal stories, and fascinating historical information—all told in an engaging style that will keep you interested from beginning to end.

You will have the chance to discover the majesty of this city in an intimate way, learning about the influential Medici family and the greatest painters of the era. Our fantastic Florence walking tour is the only way to experience it!
The tour will begin in Piazza della Repubblica where you will learn about the Roman founding of the city. From there, we will take you on a historical tour to discover Mediaeval Florence and the factors that contributed to its rise to power and wealth. In Florence you will be able to see every architectural era, from the iconic tower homes to the amazing Renaissance palaces. You will see the creation of David, one of the most well-known statues in the world, as well as the workshops used by artists. We'll walk by Dante's home, discover the religious centre, and see how religion permeated every aspect of life.
You will walk along Via Tornabuoni, the city's most well-known designer retail strip, while paying attention to the knowledgeable guide. Here, we can also enjoy the striking architecture and the most well-known street for antique shopping, Via Maggio. We will traverse the stunning Santa Trinita and Ponte Vecchio bridges, stroll through the charming Oltrarno cobblestone streets with their assortment of artisan workshops, admire notable churches, the Medici mansions and palaces, and the city's most well-known squares.

You'll be able to see from the outside:
Orsanmichele - and its famous statues by artists such as Donatello & Ghiberti
Dante's house
The religious centre with the Duomo, Baptistery and Campanile (from outside)
Santa Maria Novella church (from outside)
Ruccellai Palace and the Strozzi Palace – an excellent example of Renaissance architecture
Santa Trinita church (inside visit to admire the magnificent frescoes by Ghirlandaio)
Pitti Palace - the former Medici residence (from outside)
Santa Felicita church – which is one of the oldest churches in Florence
The Vasari corridor.
Let the professionals handle your visit to this spectacular Unesco World Heritage Site. Take advantage of this incredible walking tour of Florence!