Begin your tour at REPUBBLICA SQUARE, one of Florence’s most elegant and historically significant piazzas, known for its sophisticated cafés and high-end shopping. Your guide will lead you through the charming streets and scenic alleys to LOGGIA DEL MERCATO NUOVO, where you’ll experience a local tradition for good luck by rubbing the nose of the famous PORCELLINO, a bronze wild boar statue. 

Throughout the tour, you’ll uncover fascinating local legends, intriguing stories, and surprising facts about Florence.

Just a short walk away, your guide will bring you to the iconic PONTE VECCHIO, a true symbol of the city. This bridge is renowned for its exclusive jewelry shops, distinctive architecture, and its unique status as the only bridge in Florence to survive the bombings of World War II.

Next, your guide will take you to ACCADEMIA DEI GEORGOFILI and UFFIZI SQUARE, leading you to the heart of Florence at SIGNORIA SQUARE. This open-air museum is dominated by the grand PALAZZO VECCHIO and the stunning LOGGIA DEI LANZI, which showcases remarkable sculptures like Cellini’s PERSEUS and Giambologna’s THE RAPE OF THE SABINE WOMEN.

Your exploration of Florence will culminate at SAN GIOVANNI SQUARE, home to the magnificent FLORENCE CATHEDRAL, BRUNELLESCHI’S DOME, the Baptistery, and Giotto’s Bell Tower.