Welcome to Florence: Private 2.5-hour Highlights Walking Tour
Overview
Discover the highlights of Florence and follow an expert and entertaining guide to the most significant places through the historical centre and learn about the amazing history of the city from the time it was the capital of the Renaissance to the time it became the capital of early unified Italy.
First, you will see the religious centre of the city: admire the Duomo, whose impressive Dome was designed by Brunelleschi, and the Baptistery of Saint John, one of the oldest buildings in Florence.
From the religious centre, you will walk to the political centre, 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 will see original masterpieces by Giambologna and Cellini. From there, you'll cross the famous Ponte Vecchio, the medieval bridge on the Arno River. Your tour finishes with a delicious gelato, on us!
What's Included
- Plenty of time to take photos of your favourite places
- A friendly, professional tour guide for your own private group
- Additional food and drink
- Hotel pick up, we do recommend a centrally located start point
- Transportation throughout tour
- Gratuities
Meeting Location
Piazza di San Lorenzo
9, 50123 Firenze FI, Italy
Detailed check-in instructions, including the exact address, are provided with your booking confirmation.
Ponte Vecchio
50125 Firenze FI, Italy
Finish point will be at Ponte Vecchio, and the guide will assist with advising you on your journey.
What To Expect
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Florence
30 minutes Admission Ticket Free
Piazza di San Lorenzo
30 minutes Admission Ticket Free
Duomo - Cattedrale di Santa Maria del Fiore
30 minutes Admission Ticket Free
Piazza della Signoria
30 minutes Admission Ticket Free
Gallerie Degli Uffizi (pass by)
Ponte Vecchio
15 minutes Admission Ticket Free
Additional Info
- Confirmation is instant and will be received at time of booking
- Wheelchair accessible
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
Frequently Asked Questions (8)
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Frequently Asked Questions (8)
The answers provided below were previously given in response to questions from City Balloon Tours customers.
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- 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).
- Plenty of time to take photos of your favourite places.
- A friendly, professional tour guide for your own private group.
- Additional food and drink.
- Hotel pick up, we do recommend a centrally located start point.
- Transportation throughout tour.
- Gratuities.
This tour requires good weather. If it’s canceled due to poor weather, you’ll be offered a different date or a full refund.
Apr 2025There 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 Welcome to Florence: Private 2.5-hour Highlights Walking Tour is as follows:
- Wheelchair accessible
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
Detailed check-in instructions – including meeting point address, Google map, and parking information – for Welcome to Florence: Private 2.5-hour Highlights Walking Tour 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
- Plenty of time to take photos of your favourite places
- A friendly, professional tour guide for your own private group
- Additional food and drink
- Hotel pick up, we do recommend a centrally located start point
- Transportation throughout tour
- Gratuities
Additional Info
- Confirmation is instant and will be received at time of booking
- Wheelchair accessible
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
