BestPrivateTours.com - Exploring Florence

OVERVIEW

Ringed by hills, crossed by the Arno River and dominated by Brunelleschi’s cupola, Florence is famous as the cradle of the Renaissance and the Italian capital of art. City of Dante, Michelangelo, Donatello, da Vinci and Galileo: men of art and science who left their indelible mark on this great metropolis.

This personal driving tour with an English-speaking driver allows you easy access to this fabulous city’s main sights in your private, air-conditioned vehicle.

Visit Florence’s historical center, a designated UNESCO World Heritage site, to discover its many famous monuments like: Piazza della Signoria, Palazzo Vecchio, Ponte Vecchio and more.

DETAILED DESCRIPTION

Florence is known for so many of its sights. Images of the Ponte Vecchio, Duomo (cathedral) and Palazzo Vecchio are famous throughout the world.

Driving north from Siena, you’ll arrive directly in the historical center to visit the many monuments of this fascinating city, rich in art and history. Florence is literally an open air museum as much of its art can be found in its squares, churches and streets.

You’ll see the magnificent Duomo complex and pass Piazza della Repubblica, built to mark the occasion of Florence as the capital of the newly unified Italy. Further along is Piazza della Signoria with its towering Palazzo Vecchio, former seat of government for the city and Dutchy of Tuscany. These and other wonders await…