Every Tuesdays, Thursdays, Saturdays and Sundays from 1st March to 31st October
Every Tuesdays, Thursdays and Saturdays from 1st November to 28th February
(Except 25th December and 1st January)
Full day - Approx: 13 hours
Florence, the cradle of the Renaissance period, where you breathe in art along the Medieval streets, the craftsmens' workshops and the Renaissance palaces. Here, the memories of the Medici family are linked with the splendour of artists like Michelangelo, Leonardo da Vinci and Botticelli. Leaving Rome in a northerly direction and crossing the green valley of the Tiber, you pass the slopes of the Apennines covered with olive groves and vineyards to reach the famous valley of Chianti, before finally arriving in Florence, built on the banks of the River Arno. The city tour will start with a visit to the Academy Museum where you will see the magnificent Statue of David by Michelangelo. Onward you will continue on foot with your local guide to see the Cathedral of Santa Maria del Fiore with its beautiful dome by Brunelleschi. Other treasures you will see include the Baptistry, Giotto's Bell Tower and the Piazza della Signoria, known as the ‘heart' of Florence. Your included lunch will be served in a typical Florentine restaurant before resuming your walk in the afternoon and making you way to Piazza Santa Croce where the church of the same name is situated and where great artists like Michelangelo are buried. You will have the opportunity to visit a leather shop in order to admire one of the typical crafts of the city, and here you will also have some free time to see the work of local goldsmiths and other traditional craftsmen. Departure from Florence will be approximately 5.00 pm for the return journey to Rome and to your accommodation.
* Please note, entrance to the churches requires appropriate attire. No shorts, miniskirts or uncovered shoulders.
If you would like to book this tour or you would like us to arrange any customised tour for you, please call one of our dedicated team on 0844 993 4139 or Click here to send us an enquiry.
