First time in Florence? This is the right tour for you! For your first time in Florence we recommend a walking tour through the most significant sights (Piazza del Duomo, Piazza della Signoria, Ponte Vecchio), but taking time to explore some charming and less crowded corners. A pleasant walk to discover the whole history of the beautiful Florence.
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Story of a dinasty. The Medici ruled Florence for about 300 years, becoming one of the most powerful families in Italy. Like any powerful, they were not loved by everyone… Ambition, intrigues, crimes, betrayals characterize their story. But at the time they had a real passion for art and, sponsoring many famous artists, made Florence a capital of culture.
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On the footsteps of a genius. A stroll through the city to visit some of its most famous sites with the eyes of Michelangelo: San Lorenzo district, where the Medici welcomed him to their palace; Piazza del Duomo, where he worked on his colossal statue; Piazza della Signoria, where his masterpiece – not without difficulties – was placed.
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Treasures of painting. The Uffizi Gallery houses an extraordinary collection of paintings, including Botticelli’s Birth of Venus and Michelangelo’s Tondo Doni. Opened in 1581, it is one of the oldest museums in Europe, set up by the Medici family on the top floor of a building that was used for the administrative offices of the city (“uffizi” stands for “offices”).
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A playful visit to the city. This tour is specifically designed for kids: an outdoors walking tour with games, anecdotes, riddles. The young explorers will be provided with a colouring kit and will be free to let their imagination run riot, inspired by the many stories that Florence can tell. The whole family will be engaged in this funny kid-sized tour. Let’s have fun!
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Prepare your taste buds! On this tour you will have the chance to know Florence through its food, learning about the local gastronomic tradition and tasting several different specialities: cheese and cold cuts, bruschetta, trippa, gelato and -of course!- wine. We will visit the San Lorenzo central market and stop in other places for a very yummy experience.
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The other side of the river: Pitti Palace and Boboli Garden. You cannot say that you know Florence if you have never crossed the Ponte Vecchio and explored the area beyond the river. Here you will discover unexpected glimpses and small hidden squares, where artisan shops and young local designers’ studios coexist. You cannot miss a visit to the Pitti Palace and Boboli Gardens, residente of the Medici family.
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So many treasures to discover! Florence has got so many different museums! Considering the age and the personal inclinations of your children, it’s impossible not to find one suitable for them, where they can learn and have fun. Even the museums that seem difficult can be an adventure, if explained with the right language and rhythm! We’ll choose the museum together and together we’ll design the tour suitable for the whole family!
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Walking through art and nature. A walk at a brisk pace according to the rules of urban trekking: art, nature, sport, focusing on sustainability. Starting from Piazza de’ Pitti, we will walk five kilometres up to the wonderful Abbey of San Miniato and then down through the Rose Garden to get to Piazza Santa Croce. The route is through green areas, not much frequented by tourist crowds, discovering an unusual Florence.
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Giulia and Lisa. An archaeologist and an art historian, friends and colleagues. Loving art, we couldn’t not fall in love with Florence, where we’ve been working as tour guides for fifteen years. We like leading peopole to the discovery of the city’s cultural and artistic beauties, but also of the less well-known places and stories. Trying to make every visitor feel like a long-awaited guest, who deserves the best welcome.
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