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Full-day walking tour to discover the beauty of the Italian Renaissance capital
This walking tour allows you to see the main highlights of Florence in one day and discover their histories thanks to a local, expert guide.
You will see piazza Santa Croce and the homonymous basilica, Palazzo Vecchio, the Duke's Palace and place where Savonarola was burned alive, and piazza della Signoria, the political center of the city.
Walk through the streets of the historic center, reaching piazza della Repubblica, visiting the Duomo, with Giotto's Bell Tower and Brunelleschi Dome, and crossing Ponte Vecchio, the iconic bridge over the river Arno full of jewelry shops.
Then, you will arrive at the Accademia Gallery, where you will see Michelangelo's David, discover its symbology and its connection to the history if Florence and admire other Renaissance's artists works of art.
The afternoon will be dedicated to the Uffizi Gallery, one of the most famous museums of the world. Thanks to your guide's descriptions and commentaries you will learn about the life of the most important painters of all time, such as Giotto, Cimabue, Leonardo, and you will see some masterpieces exposed there, including the “Birth of Venus” by Botticelli, the room dedicated to Raphael and Caravaggio's paintings. Your visit of the Uffizi will be enriched by the beautiful view of the whole city from the museum's terrace.
Join this tour to see the best Florence has to offer and to learn about its long history, rich in art and culture.
This tour books quickly, so please don’t hesitate to contact us for information and reservations at info@raphaeltours.com.
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