Spedale degli Innocenti: the first Orphanage ever built
Overview
Spedale degli Innocenti is located in one of the first very famous Renaissance architecture in the world, created by Filippo Brunelleschi, in the beautiful Piazza Santissima Annunziata in Florence. The Chiildren Hospital was born into a legacy for creating a place for the care and support of children abandoned during the Renaissance in Florence. Rich in works of art, paintings and sculptures, it offers the visitor the opportunity of meet the histories and the personal belongins of the abandoned children of the past. You will see the wheel of the Innocents, where the mothers left their babies, the works of art of Botticelli, Ghirlandaio and many artists, who donated the Orphanage their masterpieces and.....hundreds of small drawers, each one is the personal history of a real baby who lived here centuries ago
What's Included
- Entrance tickets and reservation
- Private tour
- Professional guide
- Hotel pickup and drop-off
Meeting Location
Piazza della Santissima Annunziata
Firenze FI, Italy
Detailed check-in instructions, including the exact address, are provided with your booking confirmation.
This activity ends back at the meeting point.
What To Expect
Book Online
Safe & secure Easy breezy Hassle‑free
Piazza Della Santissima Annunziata
5 minutes Admission Ticket Free
Museo degli Innocenti
1 hour 30 minutes Admission Ticket Included
Additional Info
- Confirmation is instant and will be received at time of booking
- Wheelchair accessible
- Transportation options are wheelchair accessible
- All areas and surfaces are wheelchair accessible
- Service animals allowed
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
Frequently Asked Questions (7)
Q: What is the cancellation policy for the Spedale degli Innocenti: the first Orphanage ever built?
Cancellation Policy
Still have questions?
We're here to help.
Activity code: C-35344P8
Traveler Photos
Reviews
Average 3.67 out of 5 stars based on 3 traveler reviews collected by City Balloon Tours and partner sites such as Cool Destinations and TripAdvisor
Additional Info
Similar Tours & Activities
Discover the beauty of Florence from above with access to Giotto’s Bell Tower, part of the iconic Cathedral of Santa Maria del Fiore complex. Climb...
$51
Some of the most famous artists of Italy, including Michelangelo, Leonardo da Vinci, and Botticelli, found their inspiration in Florence. On this full-day walking tour...
$169
Take a photo with the famous Leaning Tower of Pisa, visit Lucca Cathedral and discover the medieval heritage of 3 Tuscan towns: Lucca, Pisa and...
$250
This tour is a combination of food,drinks and sightseeing. Visit historical bars with an amazing view and learn about the history and the culture of...
$40
Discover the beauty of Florence from above with access to Giotto’s Bell Tower, part of the iconic Cathedral of Santa Maria del Fiore complex. Climb...
$51
Some of the most famous artists of Italy, including Michelangelo, Leonardo da Vinci, and Botticelli, found their inspiration in Florence. On this full-day walking tour...
$169
Take a photo with the famous Leaning Tower of Pisa, visit Lucca Cathedral and discover the medieval heritage of 3 Tuscan towns: Lucca, Pisa and...
$250
This tour is a combination of food,drinks and sightseeing. Visit historical bars with an amazing view and learn about the history and the culture of...
$40
Travelers Who Bought This Tour Also Bought
Spiritual awakening by Michelangelo: discover the red thread that links David to the Sistine Chapel! This is not standard experience above David , this is...
$31
Skip the line David Guided Experience
Accademia is a very small museum and does not allow more than 600 people inside, for this reason the queue can vary from 3 to...
$33
Discover the best of Tuscany with a Chianti Wine Tour from Florence, a top-rated experience combining wine tasting, scenic countryside, and authentic Italian flavors. Travel...
$63
Explore Florence's hills on a small-group electric golf cart tour, along exclusive routes that reveal breathtaking panoramic views and a quieter, more authentic side of...
$102
Spiritual awakening by Michelangelo: discover the red thread that links David to the Sistine Chapel! This is not standard experience above David , this is...
$31
Accademia is a very small museum and does not allow more than 600 people inside, for this reason the queue can vary from 3 to...
$33
Discover the best of Tuscany with a Chianti Wine Tour from Florence, a top-rated experience combining wine tasting, scenic countryside, and authentic Italian flavors. Travel...
$63
Explore Florence's hills on a small-group electric golf cart tour, along exclusive routes that reveal breathtaking panoramic views and a quieter, more authentic side of...
$102
Frequently Asked Questions (7)
The answers provided below were previously given in response to questions from City Balloon Tours customers.
Filter by:
- For a full refund, you must cancel at least 24 hours before the tour start time.
- If you cancel less than 24 hours before the tour start time, the amount you paid will not be refunded.
- Any changes made less than 24 hours before the tour start time will not be accepted.
- Cut-off times are based on the tour local time (CET).
- Entrance tickets and reservation.
- Private tour.
- Professional guide.
- Hotel pickup and drop-off.
There is no minimum age for this tour, so bring your wee one along for an adventure. This tour requires at least one adult to accompany children..
Apr 2025If a date or time is not listed on the calendar, it’s sold out or unavailable for another reason. Support cannot assist further if a date or time is not on the calendar.
If you find a date and time that works for you, book it NOW because things always sell out at this time of year.
Apr 2025Accessibility information for the Spedale degli Innocenti: the first Orphanage ever built is as follows:
- Wheelchair accessible
- Transportation options are wheelchair accessible
- All areas and surfaces are wheelchair accessible
- Service animals allowed
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Detailed check-in instructions – including meeting point address, Google map, and parking information – for Spedale degli Innocenti: the first Orphanage ever built will be included in your confirmation email from City Balloon Tours. Please be sure to double and triple check your email address is correct at checkout so this important email makes its way to you!
Mar 2024Once your refund is processed, it usually shows on your card statement within 5–10 business days. The exact timing depends on your bank or card issuer.
Want it sooner? When you cancel, choose Receive a refund to my wallet instead. The credit is in your Wallet straight away and is applied automatically at checkout on your next booking when you’re signed in with the same email. You can see your balance any time in My Wallet.
If you paid part of your booking with Wallet credit, that part always goes back to your Wallet. Trip protection isn’t refundable.
Oct 2026What's Included
- Entrance tickets and reservation
- Private tour
- Professional guide
- Hotel pickup and drop-off
Additional Info
- Confirmation is instant and will be received at time of booking
- Wheelchair accessible
- Transportation options are wheelchair accessible
- All areas and surfaces are wheelchair accessible
- Service animals allowed
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
