Italy · Walking Tours

3-Hour Florence Walking Tour with Medieval Alleys and Santa Croce

3 Hours Easy pace

The journey

Trip highlights

01 Stroll through the heart of Florence's medieval centre
02 Admire masterpieces by famous Renaissance artists in Piazza della Signoria
03 Wander Florence's narrow streets and historic medieval alleys
04 See Torre dei Donati, Torre degli Albizi, and other medieval towers
05 Visit Piazza del Duomo with the Campanile and Baptistery
06 Offer your prayers at the Basilica di Santa Croce

Sign up for a cultural walking excursion through beautiful Florence to admire its famous architecture and historic landmarks. Explore Piazza del Duomo with the Campanile and Baptistery, wander the narrow medieval alleys near Dante Alighieri's birthplace, and see towers such as Torre dei Donati and Torre degli Albizi. Continue to Piazza della Signoria to marvel at celebrated Renaissance masterpieces, including Giambologna's "The Rape of the Sabine Women," before ending at the magnificent Basilica di Santa Croce.

In this square, you can admire Cellini's Perseus, Giambologna's "The Rape of the Sabine Women," and many other displayed works of art.

From the itinerary

At a glance

What this trip includes

Duration 3 Hours

Tour type Private

Activity level Easy

Accommodation Not included

Transport Not included

Wheelchair access Not applicable

City Florence

Languages English, Italian

Day by day

The itinerary

Day 01

Florence Medieval Centre and Santa Croce Walk

Connect with your tour guide and begin the itinerary at the Duomo, with the Campanile and the Baptistery, the oldest religious centre of Florence.
Head into the oldest alleys of the city, where you can walk along narrow streets lined with old tabernacles, see the house where the great poet Dante Alighieri was born, and admire medieval towers and fortified houses such as Torre della Castagna, very close to the Oratorio di San Martino, Torre dei Donati, and Torre degli Albizi.
Then reach Piazza della Signoria, the old political centre of the city. In this square, you can admire Cellini's Perseus, Giambologna's "The Rape of the Sabine Women," and many other displayed works of art.
Lastly, proceed along Borgo dei Greci to Santa Croce, the largest Franciscan church in the world.

Tour ends.

The route