FLORENCE FROM MILAN

At the agreed time, we will arrive on our own at Milano Centrale station to take the train to Florence. Upon arrival, we will have free time to get lost in the narrow streets of this wonderful city at 11:00 AM. We must report to the indicated address to begin our walking tour of Florence. 

Florence is dotted with architectural wonders and works of art. On our tour, we will admire firsthand the sites and monuments that have made Florence one of the most visited destinations in the world.

To start our tour, we will head to Republica Square, one of the most elegant and historically important “piazzas'' in Florence, overflowing with refined cafés and luxury shopping. Follow our guide through the characteristic streets and picturesque alleys until you reach Loggia del Mercato Nuovo, where our guide will demonstrate a symbol of good luck by caressing the nose of the famous porcellino (wild boar) bronze statue. 

Right around the corner, our guide will lead us to the intriguing Ponte Vecchio, a true icon of the city. This bridge is famous for its exclusive jewelry stores, unique structure, and for being the only bridge spared during the bombings during the Second World War.

Then, follow our guide to "Accademia dei Georgofili" and Uffizi Square, where we will discover the heart of Florence. This true open-air museum is dominated by the imposing Palazzo Vecchio and the magnificent Loggia dei Lanzi, home to fascinating statues such as Perseus by Cellini and the Rat of the Sabine Women by Giambologna.

Our visit will lead to San San Giovanni Square, home of the wonderful Florence Cathedral and Brunelleschi´s Dome, as well as the Baptistery and Giotto's Bell Tower. 

Once we finish the tour we will have free time for a light lunch. If we have booked the Uffizi tour in step 1 of 3 of our booking process, we will come back to the meeting point indicated to begin our tour of the Uffizi Gallery. 

Our tour guide will reveal the secrets of this Renaissance treasure trove at the Academy Gallery; and learn all about the creation of Michelangelo’s world-renowned masterpieces, such as the original version of “David,” his unfinished I Prigioni and San Matteo. We will discover that he was not only a sculptor but also a painter, an architect, and a sensitive poet.

After that, we will enjoy a little break and get ready for the second part of this tour to discover the Uffizi Gallery.

This impressive museum offers one of the largest painting collections in the world as well as stunning views of Florence’s skyline. Your professional guide will create a comprehensive and fascinating itinerary that will pique the interest of first-time visitors, and art lovers alike.

Starting in the chronological order of the Renaissance, we will discover the innovators of Florentine history. We will enjoy an exciting celebration of beauty, admiring masterpieces such as Botticelli's Birth of Venus, Leonardo's Annunciation, and Michelangelo's Tondo Doni, to name a few.

At the end of the tour, we will have free time to take a walk around the city or have a coffee or an aperitif until it is time to take our train to Milan at 19:14 hours. 

Greca Tip: The Fontana del Porcellino is famous in Florence for an old popular legend that says that touching the boar's snout brings luck. You can make a wish by dropping a coin from your snout. If it passes through the gratings, falling directly into the fountain, the wish will be fulfilled.