Florence Hotel Golf. FLORENCE TOURS (CAF)
If you would like to see the sights in Florence with a specialized tour guide, check out one or more of the guided tours listed below and make a note when booking if you'd like us to reserve tickets for you.
· Prices confirmed as of 2009, but may be subject to change
· Seats are limited and need to be reserved in advance
· Tours do not operate on 25 December and 1 January
BUS TOURS
Tour 1.a - Visit of Florence: morning
This tour is and starts off by bus with a drive up the lovely Viale dei Colli leading to Piazzale Michelangelo stopping for a break in the Piazza to admire a spectacular view of the city of Florence from above.
The tour continues, taking you back down to the city for a ride around the historical center and for a visit to the Duomo, Cathedral, Baptistery and Giotto's bell tower and a walk down the vias of Florence leading to the Galleria dell'Accademia where one can admire the original David by Michelangelo and other works of art.
Available everyday except Monday from March 16th to November 15th
(On Mondays, this tour is substituted with either the Bargello Museum or Medice Chapels)
Departure time 9:30 am at Piazza Stazione (arrive 15 minutes early)
Return time: approx. 12:30 pm
Cost: € 47,00
*No shorts or sleeveless shirts are permitted inside Florence's religious monuments
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Tour 1.b - Visit of Florence: afternoon
This coach tour takes you up to the ancient Etruscan town of Fiesole offering spectacular views over Florence and the Arno Valley on the way. The tour continues back down to Florence's historical center with a visit to the Franciscan Church of Santa Croce to see the tombs of Michelangelo, Machiavelli, Galileo and Rossini.
The tour continues on foot to Piazza Signoria, where we find Palazzo Vecchio and Loggia del Lanzi.
This tour finishes inside the noted Galleria degli Uffizi* containing world famous paintings by Botticelli, Michelangelo, Leonardo da Vinci, Raffaello, Giotto, Cimabue, Masaccio and many more.
Available all year round, everyday, except Monday
(On Mondays, this tour is substituted with a visit to the museum in Palazzo Vecchio)
Departure time 2:30 pm at Piazza Stazione (arrive 15 minutes early)
Return time: approx. 6:30 pm
Cost: € 47,00
*No shorts or sleeveless shirts are permitted inside Florence's religious monuments
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Tour 1.a + 1.b + LL - Florence Full Day Combination
This is a combination of both 1.a and 1.b tours with a light lunch included.
Cost: € 105,00
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GUIDED MUSEUM VISITS
All of the following visits are led by experienced tour guides, prepared to help take you back in time with an animated journey through the art and history that Florence is famous for.
Tour M.1 - Guided visit to the Accademia Gallery
This tour focuses on the art of Michelangelo and his famous David, "Le Prigioni" and "San Matteo" just to mention some of what you'll see in this splendid museum.
(Once the guided tour is over, it is possible to stay in the museum)
Available all year round from Tuesday to Sunday
Departure: In front of the Gallery
Arrival time: 11:15 am (arrive 15 minutes early)
Finish time: approx. 12:30 pm
Cost: € 35,00
Children under the age of 6 free
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Tour M.2 - Guided visit to the Uffizi Gallery
This tour takes you to visit one of the most important art galleries in the world where one can admire intently pieces by Botticelli, Michelangelo, Leonardo da Vinci, Raffaello, Giotto, Cimabue, Masaccio and many more.
Available all year round from Tuesday to Sunday
Departure: In front of the Gallery at door number one
Arrival time: 4:30 pm (arrive 15 minutes early)
Finish time: approx. 6:00 pm
Cost: € 35,00
Children under the age of 6 free
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Tour M.1 + M.2 - Museum Tour combination
Guided visit to the Accademia Gallery and Uffizi Gallery
This tour takes you to visit one of the most important art galleries in the world where one can admire intently pieces by Botticelli, Michelangelo, Leonardo da Vinci, Raffaello, Giotto, Cimabue, Masaccio and many more.
Available all year round from Tuesday to Sunday
Departure: Morning in front of the Accademia Gallery
Arrival time: 11:15 am (arrive 15 minutes early)
Afternoon in front of the Uffizi at door number one
Arrival time: 4:30 pm (arrive 15 minutes early)
It is not necessary to book the visits of the two museums on the same day.
Cost: € 65,00
Children under the age of 6 free
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GUIDED WALKING TOURS of FLORENCE
Put your walking shoes on and get ready for a leisurely walk through the city of Florence while visiting the most popular monumental sites with an experienced multilingual tour guide.
An itinerary which takes you back through the medieval and renaissance times visiting art, history, and culture in the ancient civil and religious heart of beautiful Florence.
Tour 2.a - Discovering Florence Walk: morning
P.zza San Lorenzo, P.zza Duomo, P.zza Signoria, Ponte Vecchio, P.zza Pitti
This walking tour starts off at the Central flea market area, taking you past the Medicean Chapels, and Basilica di S. Lorenzo. Shortly after you arrive at the Piazza del Duomo with an inside visit to Florence's Cathedral and Brunelleschi's Dome, Giotto's bell-tower and the Baptistery.
The walk leads you on to the medieval quarters where Dante Alighieri and Beatrice once lived and then to Palazzo del Bargello.
The next stop is Piazza della Signoria and its collection of great buildings like Palazzo Vecchio and the Uffizi Gallery.
After this bit of history you are led to the picturesque Mercato della Paglia (Straw market) for a quick browse through the colorful stando before stopping to admire the Fountain of the Pig.
From there you reach the famous Ponte Vecchio, the breathtaking bridge best known for its jewelry shops and other novelty shops The tour ends with a visit to Pitti Palace.
Available all year round, everyday
Departure: Piazza Stazione, at the corner with Piazza dell'Unit
Arrival time: 9:15 am (arrive 10 minutes early)
Finish time: approx. 11:45 pm
Cost: € 25,00
Children under the age of 8 free
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Tour 2.b - Concert and Dinner in the Heart of Florence
Italian Opera arias and Neapolitan songs
You will be led to the Restaurant - Wine house, a typical ancient neighborhood in the historical center where you will spend a real Italian-style evening dedicated to the discovery of the Tuscan cuisine and the most celebrated Italian opera arias and famous Neapolitan songs
The restaurant, built into a characteristic "hollow" (an old cellar) is a romantic atmosphere, under arches and vaults dating back to 1200.
You will be served a candlelight dinner with typical Tuscan dishes accompanied by an excellent Chianti wine.
Near the restaurant we enter the intimate atmosphere of an historical Anglican church to hear the sweet and moving sounds of professional opera singers presenting us with the most beautiful opera songs from operas by Puccini, Verdi, Rossini and other famous Italian musicians together with Neapolitan songs renowned all over the world.
During the intermission, tea or coffee and dessert or a glass of very good wine (included in the price) will be served.
Available from April 1st to October 31st on Tuesday, Wednesday, Friday and Saturday
Departure: Piazza Santa Trinita, at the Column
Arrival time: 7:15 pm (arrive 10 minutes early)
Finish time: approx. 10:45 pm
Cost: € 55,00
Children under the age of 8 free
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Tour C.1
Our guide will lead the way, with a leisurely walk through the historical center, to a fully equipped Florentine kitchen where food, art, and culture await you.
Here, a skilled chef will teach you how to prepare a Typical Tuscan meal and the right wines to choose to go along with it. The course is followed by dinner with wine.
Available from April 3 rd to November 15th on Monday, Wednesday, and Friday
Departure: Piazza Santa Trinita, at the Column
Arrival time: 5:15 pm (arrive 10 minutes early)
Finish time: approx. 9:45 pm
Cost: € 65,00
· Prices confirmed as of 2009, but may be subject to change
· Seats are limited and need to be reserved in advance
· Tours do not operate on 25 December and 1 January
BUS TOURS
Tour 1.a - Visit of Florence: morning
This tour is and starts off by bus with a drive up the lovely Viale dei Colli leading to Piazzale Michelangelo stopping for a break in the Piazza to admire a spectacular view of the city of Florence from above.
The tour continues, taking you back down to the city for a ride around the historical center and for a visit to the Duomo, Cathedral, Baptistery and Giotto's bell tower and a walk down the vias of Florence leading to the Galleria dell'Accademia where one can admire the original David by Michelangelo and other works of art.
Available everyday except Monday from March 16th to November 15th
(On Mondays, this tour is substituted with either the Bargello Museum or Medice Chapels)
Departure time 9:30 am at Piazza Stazione (arrive 15 minutes early)
Return time: approx. 12:30 pm
Cost: € 47,00
*No shorts or sleeveless shirts are permitted inside Florence's religious monuments
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Tour 1.b - Visit of Florence: afternoon
This coach tour takes you up to the ancient Etruscan town of Fiesole offering spectacular views over Florence and the Arno Valley on the way. The tour continues back down to Florence's historical center with a visit to the Franciscan Church of Santa Croce to see the tombs of Michelangelo, Machiavelli, Galileo and Rossini.
The tour continues on foot to Piazza Signoria, where we find Palazzo Vecchio and Loggia del Lanzi.
This tour finishes inside the noted Galleria degli Uffizi* containing world famous paintings by Botticelli, Michelangelo, Leonardo da Vinci, Raffaello, Giotto, Cimabue, Masaccio and many more.
Available all year round, everyday, except Monday
(On Mondays, this tour is substituted with a visit to the museum in Palazzo Vecchio)
Departure time 2:30 pm at Piazza Stazione (arrive 15 minutes early)
Return time: approx. 6:30 pm
Cost: € 47,00
*No shorts or sleeveless shirts are permitted inside Florence's religious monuments
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Tour 1.a + 1.b + LL - Florence Full Day Combination
This is a combination of both 1.a and 1.b tours with a light lunch included.
Cost: € 105,00
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GUIDED MUSEUM VISITS
All of the following visits are led by experienced tour guides, prepared to help take you back in time with an animated journey through the art and history that Florence is famous for.
Tour M.1 - Guided visit to the Accademia Gallery
This tour focuses on the art of Michelangelo and his famous David, "Le Prigioni" and "San Matteo" just to mention some of what you'll see in this splendid museum.
(Once the guided tour is over, it is possible to stay in the museum)
Available all year round from Tuesday to Sunday
Departure: In front of the Gallery
Arrival time: 11:15 am (arrive 15 minutes early)
Finish time: approx. 12:30 pm
Cost: € 35,00
Children under the age of 6 free
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Tour M.2 - Guided visit to the Uffizi Gallery
This tour takes you to visit one of the most important art galleries in the world where one can admire intently pieces by Botticelli, Michelangelo, Leonardo da Vinci, Raffaello, Giotto, Cimabue, Masaccio and many more.
Available all year round from Tuesday to Sunday
Departure: In front of the Gallery at door number one
Arrival time: 4:30 pm (arrive 15 minutes early)
Finish time: approx. 6:00 pm
Cost: € 35,00
Children under the age of 6 free
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Tour M.1 + M.2 - Museum Tour combination
Guided visit to the Accademia Gallery and Uffizi Gallery
This tour takes you to visit one of the most important art galleries in the world where one can admire intently pieces by Botticelli, Michelangelo, Leonardo da Vinci, Raffaello, Giotto, Cimabue, Masaccio and many more.
Available all year round from Tuesday to Sunday
Departure: Morning in front of the Accademia Gallery
Arrival time: 11:15 am (arrive 15 minutes early)
Afternoon in front of the Uffizi at door number one
Arrival time: 4:30 pm (arrive 15 minutes early)
It is not necessary to book the visits of the two museums on the same day.
Cost: € 65,00
Children under the age of 6 free
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GUIDED WALKING TOURS of FLORENCE
Put your walking shoes on and get ready for a leisurely walk through the city of Florence while visiting the most popular monumental sites with an experienced multilingual tour guide.
An itinerary which takes you back through the medieval and renaissance times visiting art, history, and culture in the ancient civil and religious heart of beautiful Florence.
Tour 2.a - Discovering Florence Walk: morning
P.zza San Lorenzo, P.zza Duomo, P.zza Signoria, Ponte Vecchio, P.zza Pitti
This walking tour starts off at the Central flea market area, taking you past the Medicean Chapels, and Basilica di S. Lorenzo. Shortly after you arrive at the Piazza del Duomo with an inside visit to Florence's Cathedral and Brunelleschi's Dome, Giotto's bell-tower and the Baptistery.
The walk leads you on to the medieval quarters where Dante Alighieri and Beatrice once lived and then to Palazzo del Bargello.
The next stop is Piazza della Signoria and its collection of great buildings like Palazzo Vecchio and the Uffizi Gallery.
After this bit of history you are led to the picturesque Mercato della Paglia (Straw market) for a quick browse through the colorful stando before stopping to admire the Fountain of the Pig.
From there you reach the famous Ponte Vecchio, the breathtaking bridge best known for its jewelry shops and other novelty shops The tour ends with a visit to Pitti Palace.
Available all year round, everyday
Departure: Piazza Stazione, at the corner with Piazza dell'Unit
Arrival time: 9:15 am (arrive 10 minutes early)
Finish time: approx. 11:45 pm
Cost: € 25,00
Children under the age of 8 free
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Tour 2.b - Concert and Dinner in the Heart of Florence
Italian Opera arias and Neapolitan songs
You will be led to the Restaurant - Wine house, a typical ancient neighborhood in the historical center where you will spend a real Italian-style evening dedicated to the discovery of the Tuscan cuisine and the most celebrated Italian opera arias and famous Neapolitan songs
The restaurant, built into a characteristic "hollow" (an old cellar) is a romantic atmosphere, under arches and vaults dating back to 1200.
You will be served a candlelight dinner with typical Tuscan dishes accompanied by an excellent Chianti wine.
Near the restaurant we enter the intimate atmosphere of an historical Anglican church to hear the sweet and moving sounds of professional opera singers presenting us with the most beautiful opera songs from operas by Puccini, Verdi, Rossini and other famous Italian musicians together with Neapolitan songs renowned all over the world.
During the intermission, tea or coffee and dessert or a glass of very good wine (included in the price) will be served.
Available from April 1st to October 31st on Tuesday, Wednesday, Friday and Saturday
Departure: Piazza Santa Trinita, at the Column
Arrival time: 7:15 pm (arrive 10 minutes early)
Finish time: approx. 10:45 pm
Cost: € 55,00
Children under the age of 8 free
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Tour C.1
Our guide will lead the way, with a leisurely walk through the historical center, to a fully equipped Florentine kitchen where food, art, and culture await you.
Here, a skilled chef will teach you how to prepare a Typical Tuscan meal and the right wines to choose to go along with it. The course is followed by dinner with wine.
Available from April 3 rd to November 15th on Monday, Wednesday, and Friday
Departure: Piazza Santa Trinita, at the Column
Arrival time: 5:15 pm (arrive 10 minutes early)
Finish time: approx. 9:45 pm
Cost: € 65,00
