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Florence
Florence Culture & Shopping: Artisans, Duomo & Gelato!
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Overview
Florence: Culture & Shopping offers a personalized 3-hour walking tour of Florence's iconic sights and artisan workshops. This private experience is designed to immerse visitors in the heart of Florentine culture, art, and traditions.
The tour begins with a visit to Santa Croce Square, Florence Cathedral (Duomo), and Piazza della Signoria, where guests can marvel at architectural masterpieces like the Duomo and Michelangelo's David. As you stroll across the Old Bridge, you'll discover unique jewelry stores. You'll also get to taste delicious, handmade gelato made with local, seasonal ingredients.
What's included is a visit to a beautiful leather shop, a private walking tour, gelato tasting, and an English-speaking tour guide. What's excluded is gratuities (optional), extra food and drinks, and transportation to and from hotels or attractions. 
Highlights
See the Famous Duomo: Marvel at the amazing dome of the Florence Cathedral.
Walk Across the Old Bridge: Discover the unique jewelry stores on the Ponte Vecchio.
Taste Delicious Gelato: Enjoy handmade ice cream made with local ingredients.
Visit a Leather Shop: See beautiful leather goods made in Florence.
Sentiment Analysis
Customers generally loved the personalized attention and flexibility of this private tour, enjoying the gelato and learning about Florence's history. Some recommend allowing more time at each location and confirming the meeting point beforehand.
Customers loved having a private tour guide to show them around Florence.
Visitors enjoyed the flexibility to customize the tour to see what they wanted.
Guests appreciated the tour guide's knowledge of the city's history.
Many mentioned enjoying the included gelato tasting.
Some visitors wished they had more time at each stop.
A few found it difficult to find the meeting point.
The Journey
Santa Croce Square
Santa Croce Square, one of Florence's largest and most celebrated piazzas, invites you to step back in time. More than just a spacious gathering place, it's a historical canvas where centuries of Florentine life have unfolded. Marvel at the Basilica di Santa Croce, the final resting place of Michelangelo, Galileo, Machiavelli, and Rossini, making it a pantheon of Italian geniuses. The square itself hosts vibrant events, from historical reenactments to bustling markets, offering a true taste of Florentine culture. Take twenty minutes to soak in the atmosphere and appreciate the grand architecture that surrounds you.
Florence Cathedral (Duomo)
Prepare to be awestruck by the Florence Cathedral, also known as the Duomo, a masterpiece designed by Arnolfo di Cambio. As the third-largest church in the world, it dominates the Florentine skyline with its imposing presence and iconic Brunelleschi's Dome. Ascend to the top of the dome for breathtaking panoramic views of Florence, or explore the Baptistery with its renowned Gates of Paradise. The Duomo is not merely a church; it's a symbol of Florence's artistic and architectural prowess, a must-see for any visitor.
Piazza della Signoria
Immerse yourself in the heart of Florentine power and history at Piazza della Signoria. This central square has been the political hub of Florence since the 13th century and continues to resonate with the echoes of its past. Admire the imposing Palazzo Vecchio, the seat of Florentine government, and marvel at the Loggia dei Lanzi, an open-air sculpture gallery showcasing masterpieces such as Perseus with the Head of Medusa. With the Neptune Fountain and a replica of Michelangelo's David nearby, Piazza della Signoria is a living museum, a vibrant stage where art, history, and Florentine life converge.
Know Before You Go
Included in this experience is a visit to a beautiful leather shop, a private walking tour, ice-cream tasting, and an English-speaking professional tour guide. Excluded are gratuities (optional), additional food and beverages, and hotel pickup and drop-off and transportation to/from attractions. There is no hotel pickup, so make sure to be at the meet up point to start the experience.
Hot Tip
Some reviewers suggest confirming the exact meeting point with the tour operator beforehand. Wear comfortable shoes, as this is a walking tour. Be sure to ask your guide questions; they are full of knowledge about Florence!
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