Discover Florence

Uncover Florence’s extraordinary beauty during this guided walking tour of the UNESCO World Heritage site historic center. Enjoy a leisurely 2 ½ hour drive through classic Tuscan landscapes to Florence, where you’ll begin a guided walking tour at the Piazzale Michelangelo, named after the artist whose name is synonymous with Florence. From here, the attractions come one after another, and include the Piazza della Signoria, which is dominated by the Old Palace, Uffizi Gallery, and the Cathedral of Santa Maria del Fiore, more commonly known as the Duomo.You’ll delight in the Cathedral of Santa Maria del Fiore, also known as Il Duomo. In 1296 and crowned with a superb octogonal cupola designed by the Renaissance architect Brunelleschi. Nearby you’ll find the painter Giotto’s soaring 14th-century campanile, or bell tower, and the Romanesque baptistery, which boasts stunning bronze doors by Ghiberti that are known as the Gates of Paradise. Marvel at the exterior of Basilica di Santa Croce, Italy’s largest and most renowned Franciscan Gothic church. You’ll relish free time for lunch and shopping at the conclusion of this comprehensive tour of magical Florence.

• Wear casual, weather-appropriate clothing and comfortable walking shoes.
• Dress appropriately for a religious venue; shoulders and knees must be covered.
• Bring a hat, sunglasses and sunscreen.