Italy · Walking Tours

2.5-Hour Walking Tour of Florence with Piazzale Michelangelo Views

2 Hours Round trip from Ponte Vecchio Moderate pace

The journey

Trip highlights

01 Walk up from Ponte Vecchio through the Oltrarno via the Rampe del Poggi
02 Take in breathtaking views of Florence from Piazzale Michelangelo
03 See the copy of David at Michelangelo Square
04 Visit the astonishing Romanesque church of San Miniato al Monte

Enjoy a 2.5-hour walk from Ponte Vecchio to Piazzale Michelangelo, following a medium-to-difficult uphill route from the Rampe del Poggi in the Oltrarno. Along the way, hear stories of Michelangelo from your private guide while taking in breathtaking views over Florence. The tour also includes a copy of David and a visit to the astonishing Romanesque church of San Miniato al Monte, one of the jewel-churches on the hills of Florence.

Enjoy a 2.5-hour walk from Ponte Vecchio to Piazzale Michelangelo, following a medium-to-difficult uphill route from the Rampe del Poggi in the Oltrarno.

From the itinerary

At a glance

What this trip includes

Duration 2 Hours

Tour type Shared

Activity level Moderate

Accommodation Not included

Transport Not included

Wheelchair access Not applicable

City Florence

Languages English, French, German, Italian, Spanish

Day by day

The itinerary

Day 01

Ponte Vecchio, Piazzale Michelangelo and San Miniato Walk

Start the tour at Ponte Vecchio, the famous bridge, and climb the hill from the Rampe del Poggi in the Oltrarno.
Continue to Piazzale Michelangelo and delight in the breathtaking views over Florence. Piazzale Michelangelo is a monument dedicated to the great Italian sculptor Michelangelo, built in the 19th century by the architect Giuseppe Poggi.
See a copy of David and hear interesting stories from your Italian tour guide.
End the tour with a visit to the astonishing Romanesque church of San Miniato al Monte, one of the jewel-churches on the hills of Florence.