Florence Art Cafe Walking Tour

Let Florence awaken the art historian in you on this small group walking tour. Accompanied by expert commentary from your English-speaking guide, you’ll navigate medieval streets and squares to see Renaissance attractions rarely visited on highlight tours of the city.

This morning’s meeting place is a famed Florentine coffee house, tucked within the town center. Get to know your tour group (maximum of eight people) over a coffee as your local guide delivers a brief lecture on the rich heritage and art history of Florence.

Afterwards, it’s time to put your findings into practice and see the sites up close. From Piazza della Repubblica to the Arno, you’ll catch a glimpse of a hidden piazzetta, walk along the elegant Via Tornabuoni and over Santa Trinita Bridge. Beyond the authentic Oltrano district you’ll encounter the Palazzo Pitti, noble residence of the Medici family.

Admire the elegant architecture as you cross Ponte Vecchio, the oldest bridge in Florence. Pass the Uffizi Gallery's courtyard to Piazza della Signoria, the historical and political center of town. 

Before your Florence Art Cafe Walking tour concludes, savor local specialties in a bottega (bar). From a terrace offering unrivaled views of the city, toast your fellow tour group, sip on Chianti wine and relive all that’s unfolded on today's unique walking tour of Florence.

 

Schedule Details Departs: May 1 - October 31, 2008
Daily

April 1 - September 30, 2009
Daily

Departure Point: Meet at the entrance to GILLI CAFE’ in piazza della Repubblica. On Tuesdays when the bar is closed, please meet at Paskowsky Cafe’, piazza della Repubblica. Departure Time: Departs at 10:00am. Please be ready at 9:45am Return details: Tour returns to original point of departure. Hotel Pickup:

Hotel pickup is not available

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