Boboli Garden and Florence City Walking Tour

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Boboli Garden and Florence City Walking Tour

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Explore the Boboli garden, one of the most elegant and ancient Italian-style gardens with a professional and friendly guide, where you will experience the breathtaking landscaped garden, and incredible designs by Niccolò Tribolo and many other famous artists in Italy. Later join us for a guided walking tour to check out the highlights of the city and get the most out of your stay here in Florence.

Experience

2 hrs 30 mins Likely To Sell Out

Full Description

After crossing the Pitti Palace's courtyard, your guide will lead you up to the “artichoke” fountain, the large octagonal basin decorated with numerous statues and crowned by a bronze lily. And in front of you is the sight of the "Amphitheatre" adjoining the hill behind the palace, the first phase of creating this beautiful garden. As you climb up the hill, you will find "Neptune’s fountain", and at the very top of the hill, the large statue of "Abundance" by Giambologna. Next, you'll head back down the hill and to a large avenue known as the "Viottolone”, with cypresses and statuettes that then lead all the way down to the "Isolotto", a large pond, with an admirable fountain known as "The Ocean", created by Giambologna. Your final stops will be at the "Giardino del Cavaliere", built by Michelangelo, "Kaffeehaus" and the "Buontalenti Grotto" created by Buontalenti from limestone concrete stalactites, shells, and terracotta reliefs. Later in the afternoon, start a guided walking tour at Piazza Della Repubblica, before heading straight to the Piazza Della Duomo. Whilst passing the Duomo Square, the guide will lead you straight through the old buildings and some of the historical landmarks of Florence to Palazzo Vecchio, where you will see the Sculpture of David by Michelangelo, the Uffizi Gallery, one of the greatest museums of the world, and famous old bridge of Florence known as Ponte Vecchio. Your next stop is at Palazzo Pitti, the enormous palace of Florence's largest architectural monuments of Filippo Brunelleschi. As you walk through the narrow roads of this ancient city with lots of hidden treasures, the guide will answer all the curious secrets of the city. Finally, stop at La Strega Nocciola for delicious gelato.

Highlights

Join a guided tour of the royal Boboli Gardens in Florence

Stroll through acres of gardens, trees, fountains, and terraces

Learn the history of the 16th-century Italianate gardens behind the Pitti Palace

Visit the stunning Santa Maria del Fiore Cathedral

Walk over the famous Old Bridge

Learn from a professional guide who will show you the city's hidden treasure

Includes

Officially certified guide
Radio system to hear the guide
Entrance Ticket with reservation to the Boboli Garden
Guided city walking tour
Free gelato (Italian ice cream) at "La Strega Nocciola"

Excludes

Food and drinks
Hotel pick-up and drop off
Transportation to or from attractions
Entrance tickets to the attractions of the walking tour

Meeting Point

Guided Walking Tour

Hard Rock Cafe Firenze in Via dei Brunelleschi, 1, 50123 Firenze

Meet your guide in front of the Hard Rock Cafe Firenze in Via dei Brunelleschi, 1, 50123 Firenze. As mentioned on the vouchers, the Walking tour will operate at 17:00.

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Boboli Garden Tour

Piazza de' Pitti, 50125 Firenze.

Meet your guide in front of the Central Gate in Piazza de' Pitti, 50125 Firenze. As mentioned on the vouchers, the Boboli Garden tour will operate at 09:30, or 15:00. Please refer to your selected tour starting time at purchase.

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Know before you go

Confirmation will be received at the time of booking.

Wheelchairs and strollers are allowed on the tour.

"Skip-the-line" access for Boboli Garden is guaranteed, even during peak season (except in the event of delays or strikes by the museum management).

Please note that the walking tour will only be conducted from the outside of each attraction mentioned in the itinerary.

The walking tour can be subject to favourable weather conditions. If cancelled due to poor weather, you will be given the option of an alternative date.

Please note that the tour requires a minimum number of guests to run.

Please note that if you arrive after the tour start time you will not be able to join and will not be refunded or have your tour rescheduled.

There is a possibility of cancellation after confirmation if there are not enough passengers to meet requirements. In the event of this occurring, you will be offered an alternative or full refund.

The customers choosing the Boboli Garden guided tour at 09:30 or 15:00 join the walking tour at 17:00.

Recommended to carry a Passport, ID card or a Digital copy of an Identity Document.

Recommended to wear comfortable shoes.

Cancellation Policy

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