Florence Dome climbing city view hotel pickup & Guided Sightseeing Walking Tour

3 h
With guide
Pick up
By walk
About this activity
Meet the licensed expert guide at your hotel and enjoy a fascinating walking tour through the streets and piazzas of Florence, a tour that will trace the history of the city, and in particular the times of the Renaissance through the numerous important monuments that line its route.
At the stunning Palazzo Strozzi admire the perfectly preserved courtyard, and then discover off-the-beaten-track the precious Palazzo Davanzati, an excellent example of a Medieval Palace. Passing by the famous "Porcellino" (little pig) market, you'll arrive at the Ponte Vecchio, the oldest bridge in Florence dating back to the 1300's.
While admiring breath-taking views of the hills that surround Florence, enjoy a detailed discussion on the history of the bridge, and the Vasari Corridor that dramatically changed the shops located on the bridge. 
Then, you will visit the political center of the city in Piazza della Signoria. With the Uffizi Gallery on one side that used to house the Grand Duke's offices, and Palazzo Vecchio on the other side, that was once the seat of the Florentine government.
The tour will take you in front of the Baptistery with its magnificent Porta del Paradiso, along with Giotto's bell tower, an excellent example of architecture from the 1300's. 
After a pleasant detour through one of the oldest parts of the city to admire tower houses from the 1300's, you'll emerge into Piazza Duomo to enjoy a magnificent view of the Duomo (Cathedral of Florence) that maintains its unique marble decoration and above all Brunelleschi's dome, an architectural miracle and symbol of the Florentine Renaissance movement for both its bold design and even more daring realization.
At this point your guide will show you how to climb the Dome and save time with your skip the line ticket!
Be prepared to climb its 463 steps (there is no elevator) and enjoy the extraordinary view of Florence.
Included
  • Local taxes
  • Local guide
  • Professional art historian guide
  • Hotel pickup (selected hotels only)
  • Guaranteed to skip the long lines
  • Private tour
  • Guaranteed to skip the lines
Not included
  • Gratuities
  • Transportation to/from attractions
Additional
  • Confirmation will be received at time of booking
  • Travelers should have a moderate physical fitness level
  • Not recommended for pregnant travelers
  • Not recommended for travelers with back problems
  • No heart problems or other serious medical conditions
  • Not wheelchair accessible
  • This is a private tour/activity. Only your group will participate
Features
Tourism
85% Cultural
75% Sport
35% Original
30%
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