The Tour (Tour Code: 2A)
The tour starts from the peculiar Central market zone, characterized by its workshops and multicolored stalls, where the Medicean Chapels, and Basilica di S. Lorenzo, the church of Medici?s Family, are located. In a short time you can reach Piazza del Duomo, where you can admire the Cathedral* (inside visit) and its dome by Brunelleschi, the bell-tower by Giotto, Saint John Baptistery with its Paradise Door. The tour continues by visiting the medieval quarters where Dante Alighieri and Beatrice lived. Further on you can find Palazzo del Bargello. Not too far, there is Piazza della Signoria, a great ?open-air sculpture museum?, overlooked by the imposing Palazzo Vecchio. Next to it the Uffizi Gallery, one of the most important museum all over the world. Then you proceed to the picturesque Mercato della Paglia(Straw market), where the famous Piggy Fountain is located. You walk along the street that leads to Ponte Vecchio, the ?jewels bridge?. By crossing the bridge, you will reach the wonderful Pitti Palace. End of the tour.
Tour duration:
2 hours
Tour price: $39 USD (per person)
Itinerary
Languages
English, French, Italian, Spanish, German.
Departure Times
All year round - Everyday |
9:15AM |
All year round - Everyday |
9:15AM |
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