Your guide will introduce you to the intoxicating and inspirational heart of Florence today. The tour begins with the Gothic church of Santa Croce, where you’ll see the tombs of Michelangelo, Galileo, and Machiavelli, along with artworks by Donatello and Giotto. A short walk will take you to Piazza della Signoria, the political center of the city and home to an outdoor sculpture gallery. You will then head to the Ponte Vecchio, literally meaning ‘old bridge’ over the Arno, which was originally home to butchers’ shops but is now occupied by fine jewelry stores. After indulging in some shopping, a short walk will bring you to the Uffizi Gallery, where you’ll focus on highlights from its collection, primarily works by Giotto, Botticelli, Raphael, Leonardo da Vinci, and Michelangelo.
