The Original walking tour of Florence

Florence is the capital of the region of Tuscany in Italy, with a population of about 366,500. The city is considered a cultural, artistic and architectural gem. Florence was the birthplace of the Italian Renaissance. Politically, economically, and culturally it was the most important city in Europe for around 250 years; from some time before 1300 until the early 1500s. To get a great overview of the city, you have plenty of choices: climb the dome of the Cathdral or Giotto's Bell Tower which is much easier or head for Piazzale Michelangelo a large parking lot on the hillside just south of the center of town, or climb a bit further to the church of San Miniato al Monte, a sublime 11th century masterpiece, with superb Renaissance scultpures. At vespers, the monks add to the beauty with chants. There are also a few places to buy things, from the high-end jewelry stores lining the Ponte Vecchio to some of the most famous shops in the world; Gucci, Pucci, Ferragamo, Valentino, Prada, Armani, Ermenegildo Zegna, Buccellati, Frette, as well as many more wonderful shops that aren't yet world famous. It is increasingly difficult to find bargains, but keen-eyed shoppers can still find good deals on smaller, side streets running off of those above and elsewhere in the center of town. The San Lorenzo market is now largely for tourists. There are also a couple of collections of "outlets" in the suburbs. Florence & David tour. This tour begins with the most famous statue of the world "David" in the Academy of Fine Arts Museum. The walking tour continues in Florence's 100% pedestrian part of the city covering the Doors of Paradise on the Baptistry, Brunelleschi's dome on the Duomo, the Palazzo Vecchio in the main square called Piazza della Signoria & the famous Ponte Vecchio. .Tour length: 3 hours .Meeting point: in front of the RESERVED door of the Academy of Fine Arts on Via Ricasoli .Meeting time: from 9 am up to 14 pm. .Tickets: All necessary tickets are included in the cost of the tourFlorence & David tour . This tour begins with the most famous statue of the world "David" in the Academy of Fine Arts Museum. The walking tour continues in Florence's 100% pedestrian part of the city covering the Doors of Paradise on the Baptistry, Brunelleschi's dome on the Duomo, the Palazzo Vecchio in the main square called Piazza della Signoria & the famous Ponte Vecchio.