Florence Major Highlights - 8hrs Tour

DISCOUNTS:

• -  5%   DISCOUNT FOR SENIORS OVER 65 ONLY.
• - 10% DISCOUNT FOR 2 OR MORE TOURS.
• - 10% DISCOUNT FOR 4 OR MORE SERVICES (transfers &/or tours).

Senior discounts can be combined to maximum 10%. Discounts are not valid for private guide fees.

TOUR N. 7a - FLORENCE  MAJOR  HIGHLIGHTS

Our English speaking driver will meet you at your hotel or pick up location with the vehicle that you've requested to begin this 8 hour tour of Florence.

The city has Etruscan-Roman origins and flourished during the Middle Ages as a free community. It became furtherly refined by the Renaissance Art and became enriched by the Medici family ruling and soon became the cradle of the Italian language.

Florence is located on both banks of the Arno river and surrounded by the Appenine hills. Among the most famous, Florence is the home of Dante, Machiavelli , Michelangelo and the Medici Family.

We will stop for a beautiful view of Florence from Piazzale Michelangelo from where you will admire the tile roofs, steeples and domes.

We will then begin our descent into the central downtown area of Florence to visit the Accademy (the "David" and other masterpieces), the Duomo, the Baptistry and Giotto's bell tower. We will proceed either on foot or with our vehicle (we'll be in the downtown walking area) to visit the other important monuments and the shopping areas.

We will then proceed through some of Florence's most elegant streets to the city's largest square which is Piazza della Signoria. This was once the center of Florentine life. View the Uffizi Gallery building in the form of a horseshoe extending from Piazza della Signoria to the Arno river.

For those who love art and painting we can also visit the Uffizi building that homes paintings of Cimabue , Giotto, Botticelli, Leonardo Da Vinci, etc. in 44 rooms full of works of art and of course we shall go to Ponte Vecchio the fashionable silversmith old bridge.

We will also pay a visit to the church of S. Croce (this is where you can visit the tombs of Michaelangelo, Galileo, Giotto, etc.) or if you prefer you can end the day doing some shopping, maybe a nice pair of shoes or leather coat.

EXTRA INFORMATION:

• - Duration of this tour: 8 hours
• - Florence is a very cozy walking city, comfortable walking shoes and a sun hats are recommended.
• - We recommend you book the Accademy and/or Uffizi Gallery tickets on your own to avoid waiting in long lines.  Call them directly (they speak English) at 011 39 055 294.883.
• - We suggest booking one or the other allowing more time for the Florence tour. Book the Museum starting at 11 am.. Accademy tour takes about 45/60 minutes. Uffizi tour takes about 1hr.30min.
• - The Accademia and Uffizi gallery are closed on Mondays.
  Entrance fee to the Accademy is 7,00 € (euro)+ reservation fee 4€.
• Entrance fee to the Uffizi Gallery is 10 € (euro)+ reservation fee 4€.
• - Your driver will find a nice trattoria where you can enjoy a traditonal local Italian meal, pizza, or salad.

Payments: Payments are only in cash with Euro currency or Euro Traveller's cheques directly to our driver..  

 We DO NOT CHARGE CREDIT CARDS, the information requested is ONLY to secure your reservation.

* Tips are not included in our rates and are not mandatory.  Normal tips range between 10-20% depending on your satifaction and are greatly appreciated.

Our rates DO NOT INCLUDE: private guides, entrance fees, or meals unless mentioned in our confirmation.

Our driver will go at your pace and will allow all the time you need to visit with NO RUSHING as in group tours. By Italian law he is unable to conduct guiding inside museums, monuments, etc.

Please visit our FAQ page for terms and conditions.

Come tour with us and ................................"Let us make your day"!

Bob's Limousines in Rome
www.bobslimos.com

Guide available for this tour
English speaking tour guide available for 6 hours
Price for this guide: € 360