Florence: Private Guided Walking Tour with Eugenia Gasheeva

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ID: GYG419753-761116
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Country: Italy

Duration: 02:00 hours


Description

Explore Florence on a private walking tour with local guide Eugenia Gasheeva. See Florence Cathedral and the Palazzo Vecchio, learn about the Medici family, and discover how the city rose to power.
Learn about Florence's rich history with Eugenia on a guided walking tour. Walk through the iconic Piazza dei Signori, see the Palazzo Bargello, and stroll through Dante's Quarter with a local guide.
Meet Eugenia at the Piazza della Repubblica and hear how Florence began as a small village and evolved into a cultural and economic center of Europe. Get closer to the Duomo (Florence Cathedral) and gaze at its magnificence.
Discover why the Florentines built this massive building, and hear the secrets of the church and its dome. Learn how to read the reliefs on the baptistery doors and the meaning of Giotto's Bell Tower decoration and statues.
Next, head to the Palazzo Medici-Riccardi, and learn how the Medici rose to power. Stroll through the medieval streets of Dante's Quarter and see historic tower houses and the ex-prison of Bargello.
Walk out onto Florence's famous Piazza dei Signori and marvel at the Palazzo Vecchio, the city's long-time center of political power. Hear about the square's evolution and see the ruins of previous buildings.
As you walk past the square's many statues, hear from Eugenia what they represent and who created them. Continue walking through town and hear about the later generations of Medici and why they constructed the Uffizi and Vasari corridors.
Finish your tour with a visit to the iconic Ponte Vecchio (Old Bridge). Stroll across the bridge, learn its long history, and enjoy the many jewelry shops.

Highlights

  • Discover the rich history of Florence with your local guide, Eugenia Gasheeva
  • Learn how the cunning Medici family rose to power through business and politics
  • Hear the secrets of the Florence Cathedral, its Dome, and the Giotta Bell Tower
  • Visit the iconic Piazza dei Signori and learn the meaning of its famous statues
  • Enjoy the view of the river from the Ponte Vecchio and find a secret passage

Guiding languages

IMPORTANT INFORMATION
This tour will take place rain or shine
Meet Eugenia outside your hotel lobby. Wait for her 5 minutes before your scheduled pickup time.
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When should I book?

To guarantee availability book as soon as possible. Early booking is worth consideration especially if you planning the trip during high season like public holidays or weekends.


Cancellations

This excursion you can cancel with no cost up to 48 hours before the start of the trip. If you cancel it after 48 hours or not show up on the excursion you will still be charged the full price of the activity. Being late on pick-up or departure will be considered as not showing up.