Saint George
Saint Luke
Sant'Andrea
San Ruffillo
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The Renaissance Glory: A Walking Tour Through Historic Firenze

Jenny Multilingual

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Jenny Multilingual

Welcome to Firenze! On this GPS guided audio tour, we will visit 8 stops on a route of 1.56km. This tour focusses mainly on history.

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2 hours

Walking Time

1.56 km

Distance

8

stops

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Tour Stops

Saint George
1

Saint George

A marble sculpture of Saint George, crafted by Donatello, depicts the knight as a young, brave, and determined man in armor, originally holding a blade and wearing a helmet or wreath. His face conveys anxiety and emotion as he prepares to slay the dragon.

Saint Luke
2

Saint Luke

A 2.73 m high bronze statue of Luke the Evangelist by Giambologna, commissioned by the Arte dei Giudici e Notai and completed in 1597–1602. One of a cycle of fourteen commissioned by Florence's guilds for Orsanmichele's external niches, now housed in the Museo di Orsanmichele.

Sant'Andrea
3

Sant'Andrea

A destroyed church in Florence, Italy.

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San Ruffillo
4

San Ruffillo

A destroyed church in Florence, Italy, formerly known as San Ruffillo or San Raffaele al Vescovo, which dates back to 1077. It was once a prominent parochial church with a distinctive entrance on piazza dell'Olio.

North Doors of the Florence Baptistery
5

North Doors of the Florence Baptistery

North Doors of the Florence Baptistery: A church portal created by Lorenzo Ghiberti, with the help of his father and other assistants, featuring nine relieves depicting scenes from the Sacrifice of Isaac, completed in 1424 after 21 years of work.

Porta della Mandorla
6

Porta della Mandorla

A decorative sculpture on the façade of Florence Cathedral, the Porta della Mandorla features reliefs and statues depicting scenes from the Bible, including the Assumption of the Virgin Mary, and showcases classical aesthetic influences.

Badia Fiorentina
7

Badia Fiorentina

An abbey and church home to the Monastic Communities of Jerusalem, situated on the Via del Proconsolo in Florence, Italy. Established in 978 by Countess Willa, it was a Benedictine institution with a hospital founded in 1071.

Perseus with the Head of Medusa
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Perseus with the Head of Medusa

A bronze sculpture depicting Perseus, a naked figure with raised hand holding the head of Medusa, is a masterpiece by Benvenuto Cellini, created between 1545-1554. The sculpture stands on a square base with relief panels illustrating the story of Perseus and Andromeda.

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Quick Facts

  • βœ“GPS-guided navigation
  • βœ“Professional audio narration
  • βœ“Offline maps available
  • βœ“Free to try

Why Choose This Tour

Expert Local Guide

Narrated by Jenny Multilingual, specializing in general tourism

Flexible Timing

Take the tour at your own pace, any time of day