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2 FLORENCE City BikE tour Ride through the city at your own pace Creators of the original guided bike tour of Florence - I Bike Florence - we are proud to offer an exclusive peddling through the city on our vintage bikes. Our expert guide will show you the cradle of the Renaissance in a relaxing, enjoyable way. The tour reaches the most amazing spots in Florence, both famous and unknown. Santa Maria Novella, the artistic Oltrarno district, Palazzo Pitti, San Frediano, Ponte Vecchio, the Uffizi Galleries, Santa Croce, Piazza della Signoria, the medieval district, the Duomo, and Piazza della Repubblica are all covered. Take a break for gelato or coffee and visit the Oltrarno district, the hidden part of the city center. Perfect for families with children of all ages looking for a customized city itinerary with a private guide. We have different sizes of bikes and helmets available, even for small children and guests can decide the departure time. The tour lasts for 3 hours. Water and ice cream tasting are always included. The itinerary is pre-selected by the guide, unless guests require a customized itinerary. The tour is ready to accommodate children of any age. Bicycle use Guided bike tour of Florence (3hours) English speaking Licensed guide One stop for gelato tasting Helmets & Water Bottle intro to FLORENCE Meet the Renaissance City The jewel of Tuscany, discover the city that launched a thousand ideas. Florence was home to the Medici dynasty, the greatest art patrons of their time and creators of the Renaissance. Michelangelo, Leonardo da Vinci, Brunelleschi, Donatello, Dante and Galileo are just a handful of the geniuses that thrived in this unique city. Get an intimate look at the churches, galleries, narrow streets and palaces that showcase their masterpieces. A UNESCO World Heritage site, the city of Florence also offers world-class shopping, romantic escapes and a wide spectrum of breathtaking venues for special occasion events. Our guides will take you under the surface to experience the colors, people, and atmosphere of magical Florence. Just as special in winter as summer, the Intro to Florence tour turns the city into a living museum by revealing the majestic palaces and piazzas, statues, fountains, chapels and galleries that recall the golden age of the Renaissance. Whether taking your first steps into Florence or returning for the 100th visit, there is always more to be revealed in the elusive spirit of the city. Private Walking Tour English speaking Licensed guide at disposal for 3 hours Gelato (ice cream) 135 BOAt tour OF ARNO RiVER and Private introduction to the city of Florence the Renaissance City seen from a new perspective Before sunset, guests enjoy a leisurely cruise down the river Arno. Pass by the Uffizi Galleries, admire the Ponte Vecchio from the water and find out more about the mysterious Vasari Corridor. On the tour we will also discover the story of the Ponte Santa Trinita and the stunning Palazzo Corsini. The commentary is informative and includes colorful local stories. Your private boat is conducted by a renaiolo a traditional Florentine rower. You will meet a private guide on the heart of Florence that will accompany you to the dock, on the way, a walking tour around the center is also included so you can feel more acquaintance to the city before your boat ride. This experience lasts about 2 hours (approx min. of Mini Cruise in Florentine style Gondola and approx 70 min. walking tour around the city center). And to make this experience even more special, we will celebrate this amazing moment with a delicious wine toast on the boat. English-speaking licensed guide Private Florentine Gondola style boat ride on the Arno River Walking tour of the city center Toast with wine on the boat (Soft drinks available on tours with participants under 18 y.o) 235 duomo sky walk Private tour of the Duomo of Florence: the Cathedral of Santa Maria del Fiore, which is also often considered the symbol of the city. Designed by Arnolfo di Cambio, the cathedral is the third largest church in the world (after St. Peter's in Rome and St. Paul's in London) and it was the largest church in Europe when it was completed in the 15th century. The numerous different styles that you ll encounter in the building bear witness to changing tastes over the long period of time that elapsed between its foundation and its completion. Discover masterpieces such as Paolo Uccello s clock, Vasari s frescoes and Bandinelli s marble choir. Then, begin your ascent to Florence Heaven: the staircase climb, through narrow and openair corridors that have been closed to the public for centuries, will be rewarded by an incomparable view of the city from the Duomo Terraces, on the cathedral rooftop. A sky walk that will feel like floating between the city landscape, with its ancient roofs and towers, and the imposing Dome standing just a few meters above your head. This is an exclusive visit of the Terraces, that are normally not open to the public. Take the most incredible pictures from this 32-metre-high (105 ft) panoramic point right in the middle of the old town. Learn how the massive self standing cathedral dome was built and how it can still firmly dominate Florence skyline after 600 years, withstanding earthquakes and the passage of time. With his astonishingly innovative approach in vaulting the dome space without any scaffolding, Brunelleschi changed the rules of architecture forever, by inventing the way to defy gravity and reach eternity. Then, if you feel like continuing your climb, you can reach the top of Brunelleschi's Cupola (the Dome). Skipping the endless long lines, you will have the opportunity to reach the 91-metre-high (300 ft) panoramic viewpoint for the highest level of this Florentine Heaven and breathtaking views. English speaking Licensed guide at disposal for 3 hours Guided tour of the Cathedral (skip the line) Exclusive opening of the Duomo terraces Climb on top of Brunelleschi's Dome (skip the line) 390

3 dan BROwN's inferno Symbols revealed, a magical atmosphere with mystery and suspense! All this and more on our unique of Florence that will introduce you to the sites described by Dan Brown in his book and seen in Tom Hanks' movie: Inferno. Our charismatic guide will entertain you through an intriguing path of mind-blowing details, anecdotes, and clue-filled history that will reveal all the most important sights and locations that professor Robert Langdon visited in the Brownian dark masterpiece. This Half Day walking tour will introduce you to Dante and his Divine Comedy; the guide will focus on Botticelli s painting entitled Inferno and will include an in-depth description of the connection this has with Dante and the history of the Divine Comedy. The tour will include the visit to the Baptistery, the Paradise Gates and the Duomo of Florence (the Cathedral) where you will be enlightened with knowledge of the symbols and codes as described in the book. The highlight of the tour will be at Palazzo Vecchio, Town hall of Florence, where 175 faith and science join together with breathless revelations. This will lead the way through the beautiful Salone dei 500 and the Museum of Palazzo Vecchio. This unique building is 3 described by Dan Brown as A giant chess piece that has become an inimitable symbol of Florence. (cit. Dan Browns Inferno) - At Palazzo Vecchio we will also admire the Hall of Geographical Maps, the balconies and Dante s death Mask. This is a great tour that will allow you to learn more about art and the rich history of Florence while learning about its protagonists of the past, such as Dante, Botticelli, Michelangelo and Giorgio Vasari through the lens of mystery and symbology. Seek and You Shall Find. Licensed English speaking Guide (3 hours) Visit the locations of Dan Brown's novel and Tom Hanks' movie Florence Duomo (if accessible) and Baptistery Entrances (skip the line) Palazzo Vecchio Museum Entrance, with access to the Hall of Geographical Maps, the balconies and Dante s death mask the ACCAdEmiA GALLERy A private introduction to the City of Florence Discover Florence and visit all the main sites of the city with this walking tour with a private local tour guide. And then be enchanted by the Accademia Gallery. This magnificent Gallery houses one of the world s most famous artworks: Michelangelo s David. The statue was transferred to The Accademia from the open air of Piazza della Signoria in 1873, where there is now an exact copy of the original. Art lovers will also enjoy his famous unfinished statues: the Prisoners, St. Matthew and the Pietà. Other artworks on display feature religious paintings by minor artists working in and around Florence between the 13th -16th centuries. A significant collection of 19th century plaster sculpture models by Lorenzo Bartolini and Luigi Pampaloni are a welcome surprise to all guests of the Accademia. We will also delve into a unique collection of antique musical instruments from the Cherubini Conservatory. Visits are available every day except for Mondays. English Speaking Licensed Guide at disposal for 3 hours Walking tour around the city center for 2 hours Accademia Gallery tickets and reservation (skip the line) uffizi GALLERy tour A private introduction to the City of Florence Discover Florence and visit all the main sites of the city with this walking tour with a private local tour guide. And then be enchanted by the Uffizi Gallery, Italy s most important museum. A professional English-speaking guide will let you truly understand what s behind each painting, following the evolution of Italian art through the centuries, from the Middle Ages to Renaissance. You will then be able to view the main masterpieces by the greatest artists that turned Florence into the capital of a revolutionary cultural and artistic period. With the personal touch and assistance of our guide, you will not just see those masterpieces. You will understand them. You will see them coming to life. Discover Giotto s revolutionary art, admire the beauty of Botticelli s Primavera and the sensuality of his Venere, surprise yourself with Leonardo s mix of rational genius and artistic creativity, and many other unequaled artists. English Speaking Licensed Guide at disposal for 4 hours Walking tour around the city center for 2 hours Skip-the-line entrance to the Uffizi Gallery 205 Pitti PALACE ANd BOBOLi GARdENs Discover the splendor of the Medici family home Known for its sprawling architecture and vast collection of art, the Pitti Palace includes two painting galleries and the private collections of the Medici family. The last residence of the Grand Dukes of Tuscany, it later became the royal palace for the King of Italy. Guests will visit the Medici porcelains and costume gallery before venturing into the magnificent and Boboli Gardens. Famous for its spellbinding fountains and grottos, this garden is a classic case study in Italian Renaissance gardens. English-speaking licensed Guide at disposal for 3 hours Skip-the-line entrance to the for Pitti Palace (including Galleria Palatina, Appartamenti Reali, Galleria d arte moderna, Tesoro dei Granduchi e Museo della Moda e del Costume) Skip-the-line tickets for Boboli Gardens (including Giardino di Boboli, Museo delle Porcellane, Giardino Bardini) 175

4 BARGELLO museum A surprising collection of masterpieces Get up close to Renaissance masterpieces in this often-overlooked landmark. The Bargello is home to The National Renaissance Statue Museum. Situated in one of the oldest and most beautiful buildings in Florence, the structure dates back to It has played a fundamental role in some of the most important events in Florentine civic life. Initially the headquarters of the city s rulers and later of the Magistrates, the Bargello changed roles again in the 16th century to become host to the city s police. Throughout the 18th century it functioned as a prison. Inside the Bargello, discover the beautiful works of Michelangelo, Cellini, Giambologna and Donatello s beautiful David sculpture. English Speaking Licensed Guide at disposal for 3 hours Around 1 hour walking tour on the city center at the begining or the end of the experience Skip-the-line tickets for the Bargello Museum OPiFiCiO delle PiEtRE dure Restoration laboratories and the history of Italian stonework The Medici family s passion for this precious form of art led Grand Duke Ferdinando I de` Medici to establish a court laboratory in 1588 specialized in semi-precious mosaics and inlays. Today, Florencetown opens this extraordinary museum and laboratories just for your guests. Arranged by themes in chronological order, the collection features porphyry sculptures dating back to the age of Cosimo I de` Medici, sophisticated furniture pieces in semiprecious stones, abstract subjects, landscapes, architectural pieces and a fresh section dedicated entirely to flowers. Don t miss the opportunity to visit this extraordinary museum, which showcases the Italian ability to bridge imagination, artistic prowess and craftsmanship. Availability and costs upon request medici ChAPELs the underground chambers of Florence The Medici Chapels are the perfect place to unlock the secrets of the Medici Dynasty. A vast religious complex of great historical and architectural interest, the large crypt holds the tombs of the Medici family and was built according to a design by Buontalenti. The underground chambers of the San Lorenzo Church house the simple tombs of Cosimo de Medici the Elder and the artist Donatello. One of the lesser-visited gems of Florence, the Medici Chapels awe and inspire with their cryptic magnificence. Walking tour of the city center Entrances to the Medici Chapel and the underground chambers of the San Lorenzo Church 150 PALAZZi OF FLORENCE An architectural tour of the Renaissance city Florencetown s architectural tour is the best way to explore and understand the quintessential components of the city s unique architecture. Discover the layers of the city, originally built on Roman foundations. Great examples of the medieval palaces that defined Florentia include the Palazzo Vecchio, the headquarters of the Wool Guild and Palazzo Davanzati. We will explore the palaces that set the standard for the Renaissance style: Palazzo Strozzi and Palazzo Medici Riccardi. Lesserknown buildings such as the Palazzo Bartolini-Salimbeni, Palazzo Non Finito and Palazzo Gondi enrich the tour. This is a way to experience the history of Florence through its wonderfully preserved architecture spanning the ages. Skip-the-line entrances for 3 historical palaces in Florence Walking tour around the city center 175

5 meet the ARtisANs the origins of contemporary craftsmanship Take a behind-the-scenes look at artisans at work. The city of Florence gave birth to artisanal Italian production with its signature botteghe small artisan workshops. This enduring tradition survives and is undergoing a contemporary Renaissance on the left bank of the Arno River. Known as the artisans quarter, this tour is a relaxing walk among the narrow streets of the Oltrarno District. Loved by locals, this part of the city is less crowded and has an authentic spirit. Our expert will take you to three stops where you can visit artisans working on masterpieces of art: silver, gold, perfumes, leather. 230 Visit to "botteghe" and workshop with artisans Walking tour around the city center 5 the jewish heritage explore the roots of an ancient community What was life like for the Jewish people in Florence when Botticelli painted the Primavera? Or at Galileo s time? And what is the Jewish community like in Florence today? Florencetown brings you the complete story of Florence from the Jewish perspective, told by an art historian of Jewish origin. Her vast knowledge and storytelling provide an insider s view of Jewish Florence not found in the guidebooks. The tour starts from the beautiful Synagogue, continuing through the Jewish cemetery and museum, onto the former ghetto and first neighborhood of the Jewish Community in Florence. Entrance to the Florence Synagogue 150 GARdENs OF FLORENCE green spaces in the heart of the city Behind the majestic architecture of Florence, there is a world of green spaces, botanical gardens and more just waiting to be discovered. Today s Florentine parks and gardens were once private parklands of the city s nobility contained within the ancient city walls. Discover the peacefulness of these places that blend nature with art, architecture and history in a gentle harmony. English-speaking licensed guide at disposal for 4 hours Mercedes Minivan at Disposal for 4 hours Entrance to private gardens in Florence 345 FLORENtiNE hills Idyllic paths and quaint villages Florence is harmoniously surrounded by gently rolling hills studded with noble Renaissance villas and medieval hamlets. Discover Fiesole, the most picturesque of these towns, founded by the Etruscans and later conquered by the Romans. Fiesole hosts a beautiful archaeological park, Roman theater and other significant historic monuments. In the surroundings, a series of leisurely paths leads to the ancient quarries where the typical sand stone called pietra serena has been mined since medieval times. Surrounded by superb vegetation of lush Mediterranean trees, this minivan tour includes the company of a knowledgeable guide. English-speaking licensed guide at disposal for 4 hours Mercedes Minivan at disposal for 4 hours Entrance to Fiesole Archeological Park 325

6 history OF FAshiON 6 the evolution of style and the big designers Did you know Florence is the birthplace of modern fashion? Take a trip through the history of Florentine fashion. Discover the stories behind Gucci, Pucci, Salvatore Ferragamo, Roberto Cavalli, Stefano Ricci and more. We will start out in the most elegant street in Florence at Via Tornabuoni. We will then visit the historic Ferragamo headquarters famous for its 400 patented shoe models. From there we will visit the lavish boutiques along the street from Loro Piana and to Stefano Ricci. We'll finish the tour with a coffee or cappuccino in a local spot with a very fashionable atmosphere. English-speaking licensed guide and fashion expert at disposal for 3 hours Walking tour of the fashion city center and Tornabuoni area Ferragamo Museum Entrances Coffee or Cappuccino 180 FREsCO PAiNtiNG LEssON the traditional techniques in an authentic Florentine bottega Learn the original techniques of fresco painting by doing it yourself! Artisans from a professional bottega in Florence will teach guests how to paint a fresco during a course that lasts 1 half-day. At the end of the class, guests will be able to take home the artwork or have it shipped to their home. The Florentine artists own and operate their family workshop, open since Their work is inspired by the ideals of the Florentine Renaissance workshops. To make this event even more special, we can bring the artist to your villa and teach the lessons right there! 2 hours private lesson with an English-speaking professional painter at his studio Transfer IN and OUT from our Meeting Point to the studio 345 PhOtO tour get picture perfect! A professional photographer will guide you through the city center to capture the city s hidden places. He will gladly assist you with camera settings to get the best out of it. Guests will have the opportunity to catch scenes that characterize the daily life of modern Italy. The tour includes an aperitivo (before dinner drink and food) served on top of a private terrace with a stunning panoramic view of the center of Florence. English-speaking professional photographer at disposal for 4 hours Aperitivo on a panoramic terrace 225 horse ANd CARRiAGE RidE An eyeful of Florence s major sites and narrow streets The most romantic way to experience Florence is a Horse and Carriage ride. Enjoy this unique tour through the narrow streets of the city center and along the romantic riverbanks, passing by the major sights such as the Cathedral, Piazza Signoria, and Santa Croce. A licensed guide will introduce guests to the history and secrets of the city of Florence during the tour, lasting one hour. An on-board Italian wine tasting is our complimentary gift to please guests. Pick up at a hotel is available upon request. Carriage ride for 1 hour around the City Center Wine toast on-board Stops for pictures at the main locations in Florence 230

7 my happy FLORENCE educational fun for kids in Florence Turn the city into a classroom with this educational tour for kids. Discover Palazzo Davanzati, an antique Florentine home from the 16th century, furnished and decorated according to the lifestyle of the times. Followed up by Museo Galileo, a science museum that will appeal to kids 8+ especially with particular interests in science and math. Half Day English-speaking licensed and kid-friendly guide at disposal for 3 hours Entrances to Palazzo Davanzati Entrances to Museo Galileo Colors to draw Stop for gelato tasting If you choose the full day experience you will go back in time as you enter the Stibbert Museum, located inside the Villa Montughi. The museum houses many ancient weapons and full sets of armor: one of the most spectacular rooms is definitely The Ride, which displays a group of life-size horses and riders. Full Day English-speaking licensed and kid-friendly guide at disposal for 6 hours Mercedes car and English-speaking driver (4 hours at disposal) Entrances to Palazzo Davanzati Entrances to Museo Galileo Entrances to Museo Stibbert Colors to draw Stop for gelato tasting 185 3h experience 440 6h experience italy s Finest s.r.l. Via d ei Serragli, Firenze Telephone Mobile Fax info@italysfinest.com

FLORENTIA ITINERARIES

FLORENTIA ITINERARIES Introductory Walking Tours Introduction to Florence - an encompassing tour for first-time visitors The Golden Age selected masterpieces of art & architecture The Medici Dynasty the