Florence from above. Alleys, gardens and views
Tour description
A couple of hours are enough to escape the bustle of the crowds and, through rustic alleys and gardens, get to the old city walls that will eventually lead us to the highest points in town.
In this walk you will be able to visit the best preserved church in Tuscany, and enjoy breath-taking landscapes of the whole city from the legendary Piazzale Michelangelo.
BEWARE: it's a lightly demanding walk, with a couple of hills up and down that require a bit of effort.
Places visited:
0. Sart. Piazza di Santa Felicita.
1. Galileo's house and Bardini gardens.
2. St George's gate and Belvedere Fortress.
3. Old city walls and olive groves.
4. San Miniato's gate.
5. Roses garden and first landscapes.
6. San Miniato church. Visit and panoramic views.
7. Piazzale Michelangelo. Landscapes and sculptures.
8. Ramps and Fountains: Rampe del Poggi
9. San Niccolo's gate, Bardini museum and via de' Bardi.
10. End. Piazza di Santa Maria sopr'Arno, 50-m East of Ponte Vecchio.
Because of logistics, booking at least 12 hours in advance is mandatory. Thank you.
Do you have special needs or something different in mind? Don't hesitate to contact me: we could manage to work out something according to your specific requirement.
I lead two other complementary tours in different zones and with different scopes. Take a look at them:
Renaissance Initiation tour: https://www.guruwalk.com/walks/5551-120-min-renaissance-initiation-walking-tour
High fashion, history and bohemian life: https://www.guruwalk.com/walks/6911-high-fashion-history-and-bohemian-life-in-florence