W alks are for private groups of 2 to 6 people. Each walk lasts about 3 hours. No wonder, then, that it has the largest amount of historical buildings and works of art in Italy, as well as several world-class museums and a unique atmosphere that has made it a beloved destination of travelers. Across the Arno River is the oldest part of town where artisans at work and authentic trattorie help the neighborhood to maintain its original aspect. My goal is to help you experience each era in Florentine history and see with your own eyes how the city developed and changed across the centuries.
W e begin inside the old city center , built atop the Roman claustrum .
The streets in this neighborhood are still laid out along the lines of the ancient roads of that city. Some of the earliest churches were built using the foundations of the Roman temples, and we'll see the modern city border, once protected by a great ring of walls . We'll see how Florence, which had become a sleepy backwater, was transformed in the Middle Ages into the epicenter of world economy and art. Luckily for us, the basilicas, Palazzo Vecchio , the Duomo , many tower houses and the Bargello prison were made to last, so we can admire the ancient art of building. Along the tour I'll also give you suggestions for what to see later on your own.