Florence is worth exploring its history, locals and strolling through its beautiful streets. We tell you about the most popular excursions in Florence in Russian.
Florence through the eyes of the Florentines
A sightseeing tour in Russian lasts 2.5 hours and helps to learn how the modern life of Florence works. You will get to know popular restaurants and cafes, visit places that Florentines love to visit, and see hidden signs of the past on the streets of the city.
Price... The walking tour costs 27 €.
Irina: "I liked the excursion very much! I was in the city only one day, but after such an interesting and fascinating story about Florence, I wanted to come back again."
Non-touristy Florence
An easy, fun walking tour of Florence is geared towards those tired of dry, fact-packed excursions. Walk through the narrow streets, through the central squares, the historic market and see the city from a non-touristy side. An experienced guide will introduce you to the street art of Florence and the tricks of the local restaurants. Find out where to eat deliciously and inexpensively in Florence.
Price... The walking tour costs 25 €.
G-k2008: "The story about the city, the places where we passed, about its founders was very interesting. Everything went in one breath, two hours flew by like one minute."
Uffizi - time travel
Want to see one of the world's finest collections of masterpieces? Take a guided tour of the luxurious Uffizi Gallery! The guide will tell you about the history of the most famous paintings, the mentality of the Renaissance, talented artists and famous collectors. A walk through the halls of the museum is calculated for 2.5 hours.
Price... The tour costs 30 €.
Find out more about the Uffizi Gallery.
Marina: "I recommend a guide to everyone. Deep knowledge of the material will not leave anyone indifferent! The Uffizi Gallery is the place that you want to visit more than once."
Walking in Florence through the millennia
A city with a legendary history does not immediately reveal its secrets. A tour of Florence in Russian begins near the Cathedral of Santa Maria del Fiore, where Dante was baptized, and lasts 2.5 hours. You will visit the Republic Square, see the monumental palaces of the Florentine nobility, ancient monuments and the famous Uffizi Gallery.
Price... A walking tour for 1-10 people costs 155 €.
Anna: "I like it when the guide leads the excursion without looking back at the time, answers all questions. The excursion turns out to be non-linear, extensive. I feel a good knowledge base. It was very interesting and beautiful."
Florentine cathedral
Many people want to get to the famous Duomo, so there is often a line at the box office of the cathedral. To save time, buy your entrance ticket in advance and visit the museum, baptistery and Giotto's bell tower. Together with your guide, you will admire one of the main attractions of Florence. See the huge dome, colorful frescoes and marble sculptures of the cathedral.
Price... A ticket and express tour of the temple costs 29 €.
Yuriy M.: "Amazingly beautiful cathedral. One of the big advantages is the open area on the dome. Usually such areas are covered with bars, but here you can enjoy the view of Florence without interference."
Time entry ticket to Michelangelo's "David"
Every traveler who comes to Florence strives to see the priceless paintings of Florentine masters and the original of the famous statue of David. However, there is an obstacle on the way to Michelangelo's creation - there are almost always long queues at the Academy Gallery. In order not to waste time and nerves, buy a ticket in advance!
Price... An online ticket costs 21 €.
Anton"The admission ticket really helped us get through the line faster. It gives us more time to visit other places. I'm glad we did it."
Florence sightseeing tips
- About a third of Italy's cultural heritage is concentrated in the capital of Tuscany. Take your time and spend more time exploring museums and historical sites!
- If you are visiting the city for the first time, we recommend taking a sightseeing tour of Florence. A Russian-speaking guide will tell you about the main attractions and give useful advice - where to eat tasty and inexpensively in Florence, how to save money on entertainment and public transport.
- The historical part of the city is not designed for bus tours. You will have to walk a lot, so choose comfortable shoes and clothes. Cover your shoulders for summer walks. Italy is hot and easy to burn.
- Get your tickets in advance. At the peak of the tourist season, queues take a lot of time and effort.
- Group tours with a standard program are cheaper than individual excursions. If you want to get an unforgettable experience and see non-tourist Florence, take the author's excursions on the Tripster and Sputnik.
- The city has many free attractions: San Miniato al Monte Abbey, Piazza della Signoria, Farmacia di Santa Maria Novella Pharmacy Museum and Alessandro Bagnai Contemporary Art Gallery.
