Best of Florence: Walking tour & the Uffizi Gallery

Join this tour and explore the birthplace of the Renaissance!

Starting from Piazza Santa Maria Novella, you’ll embark on a walking tour through Florence's most iconic sites, where the Medici family played a pivotal role in the rise of the Renaissance.

Your first stop is the Florence Duomo (Cathedral of Santa Maria del Fiore), where you’ll marvel at Brunelleschi's dome, Giotto's bell tower, and Ghiberti's Gates of Paradise at the Baptistery of St. John.

Next, visit Piazza della Signoria and Palazzo Vecchio, learning fascinating historical facts from your expert guide. You’ll then walk to the famous Ponte Vecchio, known for its unique architecture of stacked houses over the Arno River.

The final stop is the Uffizi Gallery, where you’ll discover masterpieces by Botticelli (including The Birth of Venus), Leonardo da Vinci (The Annunciation), Michelangelo (Doni Tondo), and many others. After the guided portion, explore additional works by Raphael, Giotto, Masaccio, El Greco, Velázquez, and Rubens at your own pace.