Florence: Private Guided Walking Tour with Eugenia Gasheeva – Florence, Italy

EXPERIENCE:

Learn about Florence’s rich history with Eugenia on a guided walking tour. Walk through the iconic Piazza dei Signori, see the Palazzo Bargello, and stroll through Dante’s Quarter with a local guide.
Meet Eugenia at the Piazza della Repubblica and hear how Florence began as a small village and evolved into a cultural and economic center of Europe. Get closer to the Duomo (Florence Cathedral) and gaze at its magnificence.
Discover why the Florentines built this massive building, and hear the secrets of the church and its dome. Learn how to read the reliefs on the baptistery doors and the meaning of Giotto’s Bell Tower decoration and statues.
Next, head to the Palazzo Medici-Riccardi, and learn how the Medici rose to power. Stroll through the medieval streets of Dante’s Quarter and see historic tower houses and the ex-prison of Bargello.
Walk out onto Florence’s famous Piazza dei Signori and marvel at the Palazzo Vecchio, the city’s long-time center of political power. Hear about the square’s evolution and see the ruins of previous buildings.
As you walk past the square’s many statues, hear from Eugenia what they represent and who created them. Continue walking through town and hear about the later generations of Medici and why they constructed the Uffizi and Vasari corridors.
Finish your tour with a visit to the iconic Ponte Vecchio (Old Bridge). Stroll across the bridge, learn its long history, and enjoy the many jewelry shops.

TOUR HIGHLIGHTS:

Discover the rich history of Florence with your local guide, Eugenia Gasheeva
Learn how the cunning Medici family rose to power through business and politics
Hear the secrets of the Florence Cathedral, its Dome, and the Giotta Bell Tower
Visit the iconic Piazza dei Signori and learn the meaning of its famous statues
Enjoy the view of the river from the Ponte Vecchio and find a secret passage

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