Florence Unfiltered Free Tour: The Essentials of the Renaissance
Overview
Explore the heart of Florence, the cradle of the Renaissance, with a guided tour of its most iconic monuments. During this 2-hour tour, we’ll stroll through the Basilica of San Lorenzo, the Cathedral of Santa Maria del Fiore, Dante’s Medieval Quarter, Piazza della Signoria, and the iconic Ponte Vecchio, uncovering the stories and legends behind each site.
Discover how the Medici family, geniuses like Michelangelo and Brunelleschi, and historical conflicts shaped this unique city.
Enjoy a guided experience with official tour guides.
Duration: 2 hours.
Meeting point: In front of the Basilica of San Lorenzo (look for the little red flag). Please arrive 10 minutes early.
Recommendations: Wear comfortable shoes and bring an umbrella if it rains.
- Due to municipal regulations and to ensure you can hear the explanations clearly throughout the tour, we use walkie-talkies: one is provided per person at the start of the tour (€1.50 in cash), and each participant is responsible for the walkie-talkie provided to them until the end of the tour.
This activity includes:
- Cathedral of Santa Maria del Fiore
- Basilica di San Lorenzo
- House of Dante
- Piazza della Signoria
- Piazza di San Lorenzo
- Ponte Vecchio
- Walking Tour - No entrance in the museum
Our Guides
On arrival
Meeting point:
We’ll be waiting for you at Plaza del San Lorenzo, across from the Basilica, next to the sculpture.
Follow the link for the location
https://maps.app.goo.gl/VWvrKELVKAQepahb8?g_st=ic
How to recognize us?
You’ll be able to recognize us by the LITTLE RED FLAG.
For any information, or in case of a delay or if you’re unable to attend the tour, please let us know or cancel your reservation. Thank you for your cooperation.
Things to note
We recommend wearing comfortable shoes and bringing an umbrella in case of rain.
Please arrive at the meeting point at least 10 minutes before the scheduled departure time. If you are unable to attend, please cancel or notify us to avoid keeping the group waiting.
Book as early as possible to ensure availability, especially during long weekends and holidays.
P.S. FreeTour = voluntary donation. Tour led by Official Guides licensed by the Region of Tuscany.
Cancellation policy
You are free to cancel a booking anytime. We kindly remind you to cancel bookings you cannot arrive for. Being reported as absent decreases your customer level points and the benefits you can enjoy.
