Florence Baptistery (Battistero di San Giovanni) Tours and Activities - page 4

Andrea's Tour in Florence is an historic walk. We will start from the church of Santa Croce and go towards the Brunelleschi's Dome. I will guide you through understanding how Florence dominated the world in the past centuries and enchanted it with its art and crafts. You will learn about its past through the fascinating biographies of its great citizens: Leonardo Da Vinci, Michelangelo, Dante, and many others, and with a special focus on the Medici Family that dominated the city for three centuries! While being carried away in Florence intriguing past, you will be able to see the city's beating center, breath in its vibrant and charming atmosphere and walk past many of its must-visit famous monumnets and my favorite hidden gems.

All the best of Florence, within a short and pleasant walk, with even the time for a sweet break. This exclusive tour will touch all the landmarks which make Florence recognizable all around the world: the cathedral of Santa Maria del Fiore with its majestic dome, the Tower of Giotto, Palazzo Vecchio and the "Loggia dei Lanzi". At the end, without being stuck in a queue, you will enjoy a private guided visit of one of the most famous art museums in the world: the Uffizi Gallery. An espresso or a cappuccino, match with traditional "Cantuccini", will give you a tasty boost halfway.

This city tour highlights key Renaissance sites and masterpieces, starting with the religious center of the city where you'll admire the Duomo and its impressive Dome designed by Brunelleschi, and the Baptistery of Saint John, one of the oldest buildings in Florence. From the religious center you will walk to the political center, and enjoy a pleasant stroll through Piazza della Signoria, surrounded by its ancient buildings and the Loggia dei Lanzi. From there, you'll cross the famous Ponte Vecchio, the medieval bridge on the Arno River. As a final pendant to this itinerary, you’ll visit the impressive Uffizi Gallery, one of the largest museums in the Western world, holding over 3,000 works of notable art. Make your tour unique by choosing the luxury option, get to know the most intriguing and powerful Florentine dinasty, and once inside the Museum, learn about the family through the extraordinary works of art they commissioned, loved and collected.

Explore the history and architecture of the city of Florence with this half-day guided walking tour that includes skip-the-line entry to the Uffizi art gallery. See the Palazzo Vecchio, Repubblica Square, and the Florence Cathedral and more before passing the long line at the museum and taking in great works of art created during the Italian Renaissance.

The ultimate "skip the line" tour of the wonders of Florence is the one who allows you to see them from right above. Enjoy the unforgettable experience of a smooth, silent flight on a hot air balloon, watching the red rooftops of the town centre, its domes and towers, and on the other side the sweet, green harmony of the surrounding hillside, famous for some of the best vineyards in the world. An exclusive toast, with a glass of Chianti Classico, will help you to get "back to Earth".

Marvel at the impressive cultural, historical and artistic heritage of this charming city. Start your experience in the religious center of the city where you'll admire the Duomo and its impressive Dome, which was designed by Brunelleschi and the Baptistery of Saint John, one of the oldest buildings in Florence. From the religious center we'll walk to the political center and enjoy a pleasant stroll through Piazza della Signoria, surrounded by its ancient buildings and the Loggia dei Lanzi. In this open air museum we'll see original masterpieces by Giambologna and Cellini. From there, we'll cross the famous Ponte Vecchio, the medieval bridge on the Arno Rive and, we'll end in the prestigious Accademia Gallery, where we'll explore stunning artworks, including Michelangelo's David.

Retrace the steps of Robert Langdon in the Dan Brown novel Inferno on this tour through the City of Lilies. The tour leads participants to many of the landmarks mentioned in the book including the Florence Cathedral, a stunning 19th-century Gothic Revival building. Visit the Baptistry of Saint John and Palazzo Vecchio, the main town hall. Your private guide is by your side the entire time to explain the significance of the sites you visit.

With our 9 hours tour to Pisa and Florence from Tuscany you will enjoy their most outstanding attractions and you can count on us that we will make this experience the best as we offer only high quality services, starting from our completely private tours, our luxurious Mercedes Benz Minivans for transportation, our years of experience and, last but not least, our English speaking drivers, who besides being there to chauffeured you, are also very knowledgeable about Italy and will always be ready to answer all your doubts and give you some interesting facts! In addition, it's also good to highlight we are always open to customize our tour according to your preferences, we know for sure this is an added value you will appreciate for making this experience a super special one!

Florence is a Renaissance city of orange and gold, blossoming above the golden landscape of Tuscany. Join this Florence private tour and discover its dramatic history, alongside all its beauty. Get skip-the-line access to Michelangelo’s David and enjoy a walking tour of historic Florence with your expert guide’s undivided attention. Meet your guide at your hotel before you embark on a walking tour of Florence’s pedestrianized historic center. Discover the icons of its architecture, including Florence’s Cathedral; designed by goldsmith Brunelleschi after a design competition. Go on to the Loggia dei Lanzi – one of the world’s first open air galleries. Enter the Accademia to see Michelangelo’s David – all 17ft of him – in the flesh. Then, head to the Ponte Vecchio; the most stunning bridge, which perfectly frames the Tuscan countryside beyond. Before you leave, make sure to rub the nose of the boar, Il Porcelino – legend has it that, if you do, you’ll return to Florence!

Have you ever imagined walking in the middle of a splendid city, a UNESCO heritage site, while listening to the anecdotes of the greatest in history: Michelangelo, Donatello, Botticelli, Leonardo Da Vinci, and then stopping in front of their works to do some fitness , Yes !! .. Physical training right in front of these world wonders. In this tour we offer you a cultural walk, through monuments, squares and places that have made the history of this enchanting city, combined with a "Workout stop" led by an expert Personal Trainer who will follow you in the execution of each exercise, putting in movement every part of the body in a Total Body Workout. This tour has been designed for all those who want to know the unmissable attractions of wonderful Florence by adding a little physical movement and fun.

Enjoy a privileged access to the fascinating Opera del Duomo Museum, that hosts the largest concentration of Florentine monumental sculptures in the world: it includes medieval and Renaissance artworks by the leading artists of the era, over 750 works of art covering 720 years of history. You will get to admire the Michelangelo’s Pietà, and Ghiberti’s Gates of Paradise! Before parting ways with your guide, receive the tickets to admire the world-famous Brunelleschi’s Dome, the entrance is set at 11am! Start climbing the 463 steps to the top of the dome, at your own pace. On your way up, observe the magnificent “Last Judgement” fresco by Giorgio Vasari that decorates the walls of the Cupola very closely. Once on top remain speechless while admiring the incomparable panoramic views over Florence... Don’t miss this opportunity, only a limited number of people per day can climb to the Dome! Use your 72-hour valid ticket to explore the other parts of the wonderful Duomo monumental complex!

Florence's remarkable Duomo is the city's most quintessential landmark. The monument, an impressive construction adorned with a white, pink, and green marble facade and elegant campanile (bell tower), dominates the city’s skyline. Filippo Brunelleschi's red-tiled cupola caps the building like a crown. Today, the cathedral holds the title of the 4th largest in the world (after St Peter’s in the Vatican, St Paul’s in London and the Milanese Duomo). Visit Duomo Florence and witness the skill, artistry, and achievements with your own eyes… But before you go, learn a bit more about the events that shaped it, brick by brick. Florentine cathedral dedicated to Santa Maria del Fiore is a vast renaissance structure erected on the site of Santa Reparata church from the 7th century. In fact, you can still see its remains in the crypt.

Enjoy a walk in the city of beauty discovering the majestic Duomo with its Dome built by Brunelleschi and discover with your guide step by step all the phases of its creation. When it was built, Santa Maria del Fiore was the largest existing basilica with its 153 meters long and still today it impresses visitors with its majesty. Giotto’s tower is the Cathedral Bell Tower and its construction is contemporary to the one of the church. Visit to the Baptistery of Saint John, with its precious mosaics, and the Museum of the Cathedral preserving the original "Gate of Paradise" made by Ghiberti and one of the most touching Michelangelo's Pietá! Then climb the famous Brunelleschi's Dome, not only a symbol of beauty, but also a magnificent sample of ingenuity and technical expertise. We have designed this experience to allow participants to admire all these works representing the timeless beauty and ingenuity of Florentine art.

Прогулка по Флоренции – это лучший способ и впервые познакомиться с городом и узнать его получше. И да, с частным гидом это можно сделать просто классно! Никаких скучных лекций! Только самые интересные истории и самые знаковые места Флоренции. Во время экскурсии вы: Познакомитесь с одной из самых старинных аптек мира, вдохнёте ароматы Флоренции и узнаете, как доминиканские монахи лечили от чумы; Посмотрите чем занимаются самые настоящие флорентийские маркизы; Услышите историю «Давида» Микеланджело и узнаете, как его пытался разбить итальянский скульптор; Узнаете, как Брунеллески построил самый большой купол в мире, и почему Микеланджело не смог его превзойти; Пройдётесь по средневековым улочкам Данте и зайдёте в церковь, где он встретил Беатриче; Узнаете множество историй про клан Медичи, Крёстных Отцов Ренессанса; Узнаете, где можно купить средневековую «стрит-фуд», где продают самое вкусное мороженое, в каких ресторанах можно поужинать по-флорентийски и многое другое.

A path in Dante's footsteps to discover the city where he lived, his neighborhood and the places of his education, his passions, his works and the uses and customs of the medieval city

Live an unforgettable visit experience led by a professional local guide, to discover the most important sights of Florence and the incredible works of art kept inside the world-famous Uffizi Gallery!

When you visit Florence you can't miss its Cathedral Santa Maria del Fiore, the 4-th biggest cathedral in Europe! The long history of its construction, the colours of marble and the many details for its decoration of the outside in comparison with the sobriety of its interior design. We will talk about world famous and less-known facts during our virtual tour. Get ready to see the biggest painted surface in the world: the Dome's frescoes. 3.600 square metres of paintings in front of you! How many people are painted there? Can we recognize any of them? Are there Medicis among them? We will answer all these questions. And that's not all. Can you imagine that the actual Gregorian calendar was introduced thanks to an astronomical instrument which is kept inside the cathedral? Do you want to know why the clock of the cathedral has 24 hours and what it shows? And also: how many people can stay inside the cathedral at the same time? The 2-nd part of the tour is dedicated to the Baptistery.

TOUR HIGHLIGHTS • Learn about the Renaissance and the local history • Take a family orientated guided tour • Enjoy a taste of traditional Italian ice-cream - Florence is a city with history, lots of secrets waiting to be discovered. This tour is perfect for families with kids, a time for a solid bond with the children on your way to hunt treasure by solving riddles, puzzles and we will also reward you with great time and lasting memories. Let us show Florence from different angles and with a language suitable for children than any other activity. This tour is for children age 3 to 14 years. It will be possible to see most of the masterpieces in Florence but with a language suitable for children.

Benefit from personalized attention and a flexible itinerary on this private walking tour of Florence. Entrance to the Uffizi Gallery and the Accademia Gallery are included, which sets this walking tour apart from other typical Florentine tours. Skip-the-line entry to both galleries is included, which allows you to save valuable vacation time.

This tour is thought for small families which are interested to discover the particular history of the Medieval and Renaissance city, called Florence! Our guide is an expert cerficated guide with special skills for kids and teens and she/he will bring our special kit for kids made for the range from 5/6 years old until 10/11. Our guide will also bring our special Bluetooth headsets for a comfortable listening and in order to keep the right distances following the regulations for Covid-19.

Besides of its art treasures, Florence is one of the Italian capitals of fashion and luxury, especially dealing with traditional crafts such as jewelry, leatherwear and perfumery. A private guide tour will lead you across the fashion district of Florence, between via de'Cerretani, via Roma and via de'Tornabuoni, witnessing the magnificence of the town centre from an unusual perspective: the luxury shopping. An exclusive visit to the Ferragamo museum, a premium perfume shop and a traditional jewelry will allow you to feel deeper the unmeasurable value of these knowledges.

Once you get to Florence, you may like to have a pleasant, unusual stroll of the town centre, without finding yourself standing in a queue or stuck in chaotic streets. This tour will allow you to go round Florence centre on a comfortable private coach, while a professional guide will show and explain all the most outstanding places you will encounter. A perfect experience for couples as well, who may just sit down and look at the sunset, at the relaxing pace of horses. At the end, a homemade ice cream or a hot chocolate (in wintertime) will be a sweet ending for this unique time.

Discover the city’s highlights and its most fascinating monuments, learn the secrets of Florence in a fun walking tour with a professional tour guide. Explore the historic centre of Florence, walk the streets that inspired Dante, discover the story about Michelangelo’s David and learn how the biggest dome in the world was built by Filippo Brunelleschi. Stroll through the streets of Florence and enjoy the Medieval and Renaissance atmosphere of this amazing city looking at it with the eyes of the insider.

Here, in Best Rome Driver, we found the best way to show you in a high quality tour the most remarkable attractions of Florence in our luxurious Mercedes Benz Minivans! From the very first moment we meet you, you will feel the professionalism of our English speaking drivers; who have year of experience and will take special care of you at all times! They are also very knowledgeable about Italy, therefore although they are not certified guides, you will get the feeling as they were, as they will always be ready to answer all your doubts! In addition, it's also good to highlight we are always open to customize our tour according to your preferences, we know for sure this is an added value you will appreciate for making your Florence tour a super special one!