Intro

Florence’s famous son, the poet Dante, compared his city’s political struggles to a sick man forever shifting position in bed. Unrest, murder and corruption, the history of Florence is as enthralling as its unrivalled food scene – and we are here to help you discover both! Join a friendly local guide for a fascinating (and delicious) introduction to the wonders of Florence.

Highlights

• Visit the main tourist sights in Florence with a local guide • Get off the beaten path and explore some of the city’s lesser known neighbourhoods • Discover the stories behind the history, art and food of Florence • Taste Tuscany’s best sweet and savoury treats with a glass of local wine in hand

Inclusions: Inclusions: Local English-speaking guide, food samples (including sweets, cakes, cheese and cured meats) and a glass of wine. Exclusions: Additional food and drink, souvenirs and items of a personal nature, tips and gratuities for the guide.

Full description

We will meet in one of the most enchanting squares in Italy, Piazza Santa Maria Novella, which is home to the stunning Basilica of the same name. Here under the shadow of the oldest facade in the city, your guide will introduce you to the stories and characters of Florence. We will then head to the Duomo, unquestionably the most famous landmark in Tuscany, where we’ll talk about the mammoth effort it took to build this spectacular cathedral (the fourth largest in Europe). Our next stop is Signoria Square, where the political volatility of Florence is best encapsulated by the piazza’s array of statues, including Michelangelo’s iconic David (now a replica, the original is kept in the nearby Accademia art gallery). As we continue our walk towards the River Arno, we’ll pass beautiful Renaissance palaces before ending up at the Ponte Vecchio. Round the corner, we’ll visit one of our favourite local bakeries for some Florentine sweet treats. Next we’ll explore the Medieval and Santa Croce districts, gazing up at the architecture as your guide gives you the inside scoop on the lives of the famous residents, bankers and merchants who once roamed these streets. Finally, we’ll head east to the Sant’Ambrogio district to explore the local’s favourite food market and chat with local stall holders learning about some local products. An introduction to Florence is not complete without trying a glass of wine from one of the many famous terras that surround us, so together, we will taste some delicious treats and raise our glasses to Florence, the pinnacle of Italian culture. Salute!

Additional information

Dress standard: Please wear casual dress and comfortable shoes for walking. Bring a waterproof jacket or an umbrella in case of rain. Accessibility: Yes Physical rating: Low Confirmation of booking: If you have your voucher, your booking is confirmed. We’ll see you at the start point. Get in touch if you have any concerns or require more information via the email address or phone number (business hours only) on your voucher. Child Policy: This is a child-friendly tour. Children between the ages of 4 and 11 inclusively are permitted on this tour at the rate listed above. Please select ‘child’ above when booking. Children under the age of 4 are permitted to join this tour free of charge. Please inform us at the time of booking if you’ll be bringing a child under the age of 4. You can do so in the special request box on the checkout page.