The Heart of Florence: Walking Tour with Audio Guide and Guide

Starting point of the tour, ancient seat of the Roman Forum and today elegant city lounge. Travellers will discover the history of the medieval Point of Sale demolished in the 19th century and see the Column of Abundance, the symbol of the city. A brief introduction to modern Florence and its historical transformations, set among historic cafes and nineteenth-century architecture. Perfect for navigating and understanding urban evolution.

Travellers will be able to admire DA close the Cathedral of Santa Maria del Fiore with its extraordinary polychrome marble facade, Brunelleschi's Dome, Giotto's Bell Tower and the Baptistery with the famous Gates of Paradise. With the audio guide they will discover the history of the largest dome in the world, the competitions between artists and the innovations that made Florence the capital of the Renaissance. An iconic stop, rich in detail and perfect for spectacular photographs.

Walking along the most important street of the old town, travelers will discover the ancient medieval guild district, among towers incorporated into palaces, old shops and tabernacles. Under Orsanmichele they will be able to observe the statues of patron saints sculpted DA Donatello, Ghiberti and Verrocchio, understanding the role of the Florentine Arts and the birth of the first forms of modern economy. A stage that combines everyday life, commerce and great Renaissance art.

Participants will discover the political square of Florence: the Palazzo Vecchio, the Loggia dei Lanzi with Cellini's Perseus and the Rape of the Sabine Women, the Fountain of Neptune and the copy of David. The audio guide will tell stories of revolutions, intrigues, trials, executions and civic celebrations. It is an exciting stop that shows the heart of Florentine power and one of the largest open-air museums in the world.

From outside the Uffizi, travelers will discover how Cosimo I transformed Florence into a modern capital. The audio guide explains the history of the palace, the birth of the first European gallery and the functioning of the Vasari Corridor, the secret passage that connected Palazzo Vecchio to Palazzo Pitti. A perfect spot to admire the Vasari architecture and take pictures framed by the river Arno.

On the oldest bridge in Florence, travelers can admire the historic goldsmiths' shops, learn about the history of the butchers evicted DA Medici and observe from under the Vasari Corridor. The audio guide tells legends, anecdotes, and even the episode of World War II in which the bridge was the only one not destroyed. Romantic and symbolic place, ideal for panoramic photographs.

Last stop of the tour: the square where the Basilica of Santa Croce is located, “Temple of Itale Glories”. Travellers will discover the tombs of Michelangelo, Galileo, Machiavelli and Rossini, the history of Florentine Historical Football and the memories of the 1966 flood. A stage with a strong emotional impact, between art, popular life and traditions that continue today.