Boboli Garden: Guided Tour Tour in English - Private
ID: GYG175980-O-293517
Category:
Country: Italy
Duration:
01:00 hours
Description
Boboli Gardens is more than just an Italian-style garden, it is a place of historical importance for Florence. With this tour you can explore and learn it's secrets with a expert local guide.
Visit the green oasis in the center of Florence, a marvelous design by Niccolò Tribolo and later featured by Giorgio Vasari, Bartolomeo Ammannati and Bernardo Buontalenti in 16th-century. Your tour guide will meet you in the Piazza Pitti or the Pitti Square right in front of the Central Gate, before unveiling the history of the Boboli Gardens and how it was designed.
The tour starts from the central Gate of Palazzo Pitti, and the guide will give an explanation of the Palazzo Pitti while walking you towards the gardens. You can only get to know these details from a professional and local guide who is has a profound knowledge of all the small details. You can take a relaxing walk through this amazing open-air museum, full of fountains, temples, beautiful caves and sculptures (Michelangelo, Giambologna) and many more.
Walk with your guide and admire its masterpieces like the Grotta Grande, the Amphitheater, the Viottolone and the Isolotto, the Knights Garden and the Kaffehaus and enjoy a spectacular view of Florence. Before the tour ends, don't forget to ask your guide for any additional questions you may have and at the end of the tour you may stay some time in the garden at your leisure, making it more memorable.
Highlights
- Take a guided tour of the Toyal Boboli Gardens in Florence
- Stroll through acres of gardens, trees, fountains and terraces with a knowledgeable guide
- Learn the history of the 16th-century gardens behind the Pitti Palace
Guiding languages
IMPORTANT INFORMATION
• Confirmation will be received at the time of booking
• Minimum numbers apply. There is a possibility of cancellation after confirmation if there are not enough passengers to meet requirements (in the event of this occurring, you will be offered an alternative or full refund).
• Subject to favorable weather conditions (if canceled due to poor weather, you will be given the option of an alternative date or full refund). The gardens do not operate on days with heavy rain.
• Please note that if you arrive after the tour start time you will not be able to join and will not be refunded or have your tour rescheduled
You are required to bring and wear a mask
Meet your guide in Front of the Central Gate of Piazza Pitti.
Please be present at the meeting point 20 minutes before departure time in order to avoid any delays.
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.
