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2010 SEMI-PRIVATE WALKING TOURS IN FLORENCE, ITALY

These tours are the best choise and value for single travelers who would like to benefit from quality yet spend less money than hiring a private tour guide on their own. These tours are designed for visitors of Florence who will join other travelers forming a small group and still staying away from mass tourism. Tours run weekley from the month of May to the month of October 2010. 

Sightseeing/Walking Tours in Florence – Cost is 55 euro per person

Florence for Beginners and the David Tour – description of the tour

A three-hour walking tour which aims to give you an in-depth understanding of the ancient city with its magnificent Cathedral, the Duomo, and the neighbouring Baptistery which boasts Ghiberti’s equisite bronze doors.

We visit the Duomo where we can admire the arhitectural techiniques used by Brunelleschi to build the dome. Next on the tour are some of the city’s most stunning piazzas, starting with Santa Croce and its awe-inspiring church, home to some of Giotto’s most beautyiful frescoes.

Then we go to Piazza della Signoria, the city’s political center, both ancient and modern, where the imposing Palazzo Vecchio stands. Next we walk down to the Ponte Vecchio and take in its magnificent views, before heading for the Accademia Museum to see Michelangelo’s David.

Note: Fees for the Academy and Santa Croce church are not included in the price of the tour. With us you skip long lines as we already have reserved the tickets. We guarantee the tour with a minimum of 2 participants

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