Italy · Walking Tours

Best of Florence walking tour monolingual small group tour

2 Hours Round trip from Florence Easy pace

The journey

Trip highlights
  • 01 Explore Florence on a monolingual small-group walking tour
  • 02 Admire the Duomo, Baptistery, and Giotto’s Bell Tower
  • 03 Stroll through Piazza della Repubblica and Piazza della Signoria
  • 04 Cross the iconic Ponte Vecchio with its historic stories
  • 05 Learn from a professional Florence guide
  • 06 Discover Renaissance landmarks, art, and architecture in the city center

Discover the heart of Florence on a guided walking tour through the city’s most iconic squares, streets, and monuments. In the company of a professional local guide, you’ll explore the atmosphere of the Renaissance city while admiring celebrated landmarks such as Piazza della Repubblica, Piazza della Signoria, Ponte Vecchio, and the Duomo complex.

Along the way, hear stories of Florence’s artistic and civic past, from elegant piazzas and historic marketplaces to the architectural masterpieces that have made the city famous around the world. This small-group, monolingual experience is ideal for travellers who want an engaging introduction to Florence’s history, art, and timeless beauty.

Make sure to have your camera ready - the view from Ponte Vecchio is one of the loveliest in the city!

From the itinerary

At a glance

What this trip includes

Duration 2 Hours
Tour type Shared
Activity level Easy
Accommodation Not included
Transport Not included
Wheelchair access Not applicable
City Florence
Languages English

Day by day

The itinerary

1
Day 01

Ciao Florence Sales Office

Your exciting walking tour in the heart of Florence will begin, where your local, history and art-loving guide will be waiting for you! 

Piazza Duomo, Florence

Follow your guide to one of the most historic and beautiful squares of Florence - Piazza San Giovanni! The walk will take about ten minutes, and you will immediately be greeted by the breathtaking view of Brunelleschi's grandiose Duomo, the Santa Maria del Fiore Cathedral, the San Giovanni Baptistry, and Giotto's Bell Tower. Spend a couple of minutes taking photos of the awe-inspiring buildings and their iconic white, pink, and green marble decorations. Not only is this complex a UNESCO World Heritage Site, but it is also an international symbol of Italy overall! Your guide will spend about fifteen minutes sharing information about the buildings’ fascinating histories as well as some fun, local stories. Discover how this square grew from a ancient building into the intricate architectural masterpiece it is today. Home of the wonderful DUOMO and BRUNELLESCHI'S DOME as well as the Baptistery and Giotto's Bell Tower

Piazza della Signoria, Florence

Right around the corner from Florence’s Duomo, you can find Piazza della Repubblica - one of the most historic squares in the city. This was once the civic heart of Florence, hundreds years ago, and throughout various ruling families. As your guide explains the vivid history of Piazza della Repubblica, you can take yourself back in time and imagine ancient men and women walking on the same grounds in which you are standing. Although the square is now filled with luxury shopping and elegant cafes, it was once a lively, local marketplace. Explore through time as your expert guide answers any questions you may have about the lovely Piazza della Repubblica. 

Piazza della Repubblica, Florence

Right around the corner from Florence’s Duomo, you can find Piazza della Repubblica - one of the most historic squares in the city. This was once the civic heart of Florence, hundreds years ago, and throughout various ruling families. As your guide explains the vivid history of Piazza della Repubblica, you can take yourself back in time and imagine ancient men and women walking on the same grounds in which you are standing. Although the square is now filled with luxury shopping and elegant cafes, it was once a lively, local marketplace. Explore through time as your expert guide answers any questions you may have about the lovely Piazza della Repubblica. 

Ponte Vecchio, Florence

Your guide will next lead you to an undisputed symbol of Florentine beauty - Ponte Vecchio. Now home to luxury jewelry shops, this bridge did not always have such a lavish connotation. For years, Ponte Vecchio was home to smelly meat markets! Learn all about the bridge’s transformation throughout time, as well as why it was the only bridge spared during the bombings of World War 2. Make sure to have your camera ready - the view from Ponte Vecchio is one of the loveliest in the city!

The route

Where you'll travel

Tour route map
Round trip from Florence 1 city · 2 Hours

The fine print

Trip details

What's Included

  • Professional guide of Florence
  • 1 hour and 30 minutes guided walking tour in small group
  • Monolingual small group tour
  • Earphones for larger groups

What's Not Included

  • Entrance to churches or museums

Know before you go

  • Please show up 20 minutes before the tour departure
  • Comfortable shoes are recommended
  • Unfortunately this tour is not suitable for people in wheelchairs or with mobility difficulties
  • Shared tour with other participants

Logistics

Meeting & route

Meeting point
Florence, IT
Tour start
Florence, IT
Tour ends at the same location as the start point.
End of the journey

Your 2 hours finish where they began, in Florence.

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