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Walking Renaissance Initiation Tour (1,30pm)

Duration: 2h and 15min
Languages: English, Spanish
Guru: Atahualpa
Quality Verified Registered on January 11, 2018

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Tour description

ONLY FOR SMALL GROUPS, this walk (the same as the Initiation tour at 10.45 but made backwards) will lead you to the heart of the Renaissance in Florence: from the buildings and works of art visited to its atmosphere and life in 14th and 15th centuries. It is the best way to start your visit to the city, or to get to know the most important sites in the historic center so that you can spot those deserving a thorough visit in the near future. Ideal for getting your bearings and having fun! 

Places visited during the walk: 
1. Santa Maria Novella square and church. 
2. Medici's Chapel, San Lorenzo church and Medici-Riccardi Palace. 
3. St. John's Baptistery. 
4. Duomo (Cathedral), Giotto's Bell tower. 
5. Old Florentine Benedictine Abbey, Bargello Museum. 
6. San Firenze square, Santa Croce square and church. 
7. Palazzo Vecchio, Piazza della Signoria. 
8. Loggia dei Lanzi, Mercato del Porcellino. 
9. Alleyways and hidden squares of medieval Florence. 
10. Ponte Vecchio, Vasarian Corridor, Pitti Palace. 

For logistical reasons, the tour must be booked at least 12 hours before the starting time. Once reached the maximum number of participants the tour will be closed., so YOU BETTER BOOK NOW!. Thank you. 

You can have a thorough, panoramic view of Florence, its churches, towers and bridges, by joining me in the tour Florence from above: https://www.guruwalk.com/walks/5631-florence-from-above-alleys-gardens-and-views 

Under specific request -day and time to define- you can get to know the not-so-tourist Florence in the walk The B side of Florence: https://www.guruwalk.com/walks/6911-the-b-side-of-florence-high-fashion-history-and-bohemian-life 

If you need a specific day or time, do not hesitate to contact me: we could work out a solution. Have already some plan in mind? Get in touch with me and I could give you some useful information. Here or through guideatahualpa@gmail.com

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  • Meeting point:
    Piazza di Santa Maria Novella 30 5012...
    Piazza di Santa Maria Novella 30 50123 Firenze FI Italy
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    In front of Hotel Santa Maria Novella, beside the middle of the square.

How much does this tour cost?

Free tours do not have a set price, instead, each person gives the guru at the end of the tour the amount that he or she considers appropriate (these usually range from €10 to $50 depending on satisfaction with the tour).

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Hannah 01 Jun 2022
London

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Travelled in couple - Jun 2022
Very nice tour including the “best of Florence” and all the must sees. English was good too. One of the better tours we have done.
Berta 06 May 2022
Buenos Aires

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Travelled in group - May 2022
Increíble lo bien que pasamos, Atahualpa tiene mucho para contar y lo hace de forma espectacular. Tiene mucho conocimiento y es una gran persona. Gracias por hacernos ver mejor a Florencia y lo que pudimos aprender
Brenda 16 Apr 2022
Dublin

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Travelled in group - Apr 2022
We have done a lot of walking tours in other European cities and Atahualp’s tour of Florence was the best tour we have ever done. Atahualpa was really knowledgeable about Florence and the way he delivers his tour is excellent. Atahualpa was really helpful and recommended a lot of lovely restaurants and other attractions for us to visit. I can’t recommend this tour enough!
Uxía 12 Oct 2021
Tui

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Travelled in couple - Oct 2021
Nuestra experiencia con Atahualpa fue excelente, nos llevó a todos los sitios interesantes de Florencia, contándonos historias y curiosidades de la ciudad y su historia (como de la familia Medici) que nos quedamos enganchadas con ganas de más. Totalmente recomendable! ;)
Kendry 09 Sep 2020

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Travelled in group - Sep 2020
Atahualpa es un excelente tour guide. Tanto mi madre, hermana y yo quedamos encantadas con todo lo que nos mostró de Florencia. Se le nota su pasión por la historia, la arquitectura y todo lo relacionado a esta hermosa ciudad. Nos quedamos cortas para describir lo afortunada que nos sentimos de haberlo tenido como guía, ya que siempre fue amable, respondía todas nuestras preguntas, su español excelentísimo y una vibra super positiva. Por último, tuvimos la suerte de ser las únicas en el tour, lo que nos brindó mayor flexibilidad. Gracias Atahualpa y hasta una próxima vez en Florencia.
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If you will not be able to attend the tour, please cancel your booking, otherwise the guide will be waiting for you.
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