Walking Tour:
Introduction to Florence
This walking tour is an encompassing itinerary that spans the city’s history from its origins to the present day.
It is most suited for first-time visitors or for those who have been to Florence a long time ago and need a “refresher”. The itinerary is mostly outdoors and it unfolds in the ancient core of the city between the river Arno and the Duomo. and covers famous monuments such as:
The Ponte Vecchio, the oldest standing bridge in Florence
Piazza della Signoria, the political center of the city, with the imposing Palazzo Vecchio, ancient seat of the Florentine government
Orsanmichele, an ancient granary turned popular church, intersection between economy, politics and religion in Medieval Florence
Piazza della Repubblica, sitting on the area of the ancient forum, later the city’s Medieval market, and to this day still the heart of Florence’s commercial district
The Duomo, Florence’s Cathedral and spiritual center of the city, with the adjacent Giotto’s Campanile and the ancient Baptistery, the oldest building in Florence.
The tour can last a half-day (morning or afternoon, 3 hours) or a full-day (morning + afternoon, 6 hours with a break). The longer version covers more monuments and includes some interiors (for example: Duomo ; Baptistery; Orsanmichele; Palazzo Vecchio).