Visita guiada a pie por Florencia

Your discovery will start with the ancient Medici Family District. In the heart of Florence, you will walk along the same narrow streets where the Medici walked and see the same monuments they used to see every day: the first is Palazzo Medici Riccardi, their first residence in San Lorenzo district, where you can also find their Church and the mausoleum-Medici Chapels. A few steps away you will reach the complex of monuments of the religious centre of Florence: the Cathedral with its incredible Brunelleschi dome, the Baptistery of San Giovanni with the Porta del Paradiso (Gates of Paradise) and the elegant Giotto bell tower. The walk continues along lively Via Calzaioli, where you can admire the Orsanmichele Church, a masterpiece of Florentine gothic art, decorated with shrines with statues of the patron saints of the powerful medieval trade guilds. Then we reach the bustling Mercato della Paglia (Straw Market): don't forget to rub the nose of the famous "porcellino" (pig) and toss a coin into the fountain for good luck. Finally we arrive in Piazza Signoria, one of the most beautiful squares in the world and the political centre of the city. In this true "outdoor museum", admire the Fountain of Neptune with the marble statue by Ammannati and the sculptural masterpieces of the Loggia dei Lanzi, including Cellini's Perseus and Gianbologna's Rape of the Sabines. Dominating all this is the majestic Palazzo Vecchio with its crenellated Arnolfo tower, one of the most famous symbols of Florence; you will be able to visit the courtyard by Michelozzo. Finally, the romantic Ponte Vecchio, the oldest bridge in Florence, with its renowned jewellery shops. Please note that the order of the visits may change.