Italy · Architecture

Full-Day Florence Architecture Tour with Duomo and Palazzo Pitti

1 Day Round trip from P.za del Duomo Easy pace

The journey

Trip highlights
  • 01 Explore Piazza Duomo and learn about the history of the church and Brunelleschi's dome
  • 02 Admire Ghiberti's bronze doors at the Battistero and their elaborate iconography
  • 03 Wander through Florence's medieval district, where Dante Alighieri was born
  • 04 Discover the statues and long history of Piazza della Signoria
  • 05 Walk across the Uffizi Square to Ponte Vecchio, with its jewellery shops and Arno river views
  • 06 Visit Palazzo Vecchio and the majestic Palazzo Pitti with Boboli Gardens

Explore the architectural highlights of Florence and be amazed by its overwhelming beauty on this one-day tour. Visit Piazza Duomo, the Battistero, Piazza della Signoria, Palazzo Vecchio, and other iconic landmarks as you discover the city's rich history, remarkable art, and timeless architecture.

Explore the architectural highlights of Florence and be amazed by its overwhelming beauty on this one-day tour.

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What this trip includes

Duration 1 Day
Tour type Private
Activity level Easy
Accommodation Not included
Transport Not included
Wheelchair access Not applicable
City Florence
Languages English

Day by day

The itinerary

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Day 01

Florence's Architectural Highlights

  • Start the tour at Piazza Duomo with your Florence tour guide.

  • Walk around the Duomo and learn about the history of the church, with special attention to Brunelleschi's dome.

  • Stand in front of the Battistero to admire Ghiberti's bronze doors, with their elaborate decoration and iconography.

  • Move to the old medieval district, where the poet Dante Alighieri was born, in a maze of narrow roads and tall houses.

  • Visit Piazza della Signoria and Orsanmichele.

  • Discover beautiful statues and the long history of Piazza della Signoria.

  • Walk through the Uffizi Square to Ponte Vecchio and see the jewellery shops while enjoying views of the Arno river.

  • Have lunch or enjoy an ice cream at Gelateria Neri, or try a panino with Lampre Dotto and a glass of wine.

  • Visit Palazzo Vecchio, the old and present Town Hall.

  • Head to the majestic Palazzo Pitti and Boboli Gardens before ending the tour.

The route

Where you'll travel

Tour route map
Round trip from P.za del Duomo 1 city · 1 Day

The fine print

Trip details

What's Included

  • Tour guide

What's Not Included

  • Entry tickets

Logistics

Meeting & route

Meeting point
Florence, Metropolitan City of Florence, Italy
Tour start
P.za del Duomo, Milano MI, Italy
Tour ends at the same location as the start point.
End of the journey

Your 1 day finishes where it began, in P.za del Duomo.

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