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Florence Self Guided Arno River Historical Walking Tour

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Overview

Explore Florence's history on this self-guided audio tour produced by art historian Cornelia Danielson. Stroll along the Arno river and cross ancient bridges including the magnificent Ponte Vecchio, seeing a side of the city most visitors miss. This 90-minute journey reveals how the Arno determined Florence's location, powered its medieval wool industry, and connected the city to the wider world. Marvel at architectural treasures like Michelangelo's Ponte Santa Trinita and elegant Renaissance palaces including Palazzo Corsini, while exploring the fascinating Oltrarno neighborhood where dyers and weavers once lived in the shadow of noble residences. Learn about the devastating 1966 flood that damaged the National Central Library, where "Mud Angels" worked to save precious books, before ending at the impressive Porta San Frediano gateway with a deeper understanding of how humble wool workers and powerful merchant families like the Medici shaped one of Europe's greatest cities.

What's Included

  • Lifetime access to this tour in English before your booking date and after it
  • Offline access to audio, maps, and geodata
  • App for Android and iOS
  • Smartphone and headphones
  • Tickets or entrance fees to any museums or other attractions en route
  • Food and drink
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Meeting Location

Meeting point

Piazza Nicola Demidoff
50125 Firenze FI, Italy

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Detailed check-in instructions, including the exact address, are provided with your booking confirmation.

End point

50124 Florence
Metropolitan City of Florence, Italy

What To Expect

Piazza Nicola Demidoff (Pass By)

Our tour starts in this charming riverside square. Stroll through this peaceful square while learning about Florence's historical connection to the Arno River.
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Ponte alle Grazie (Pass By)

Cross this ancient bridge offering spectacular views of the Arno and surrounding architecture. Experience one of Florence's oldest river crossings, rebuilt after WWII but dating back to the 13th century.
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Florence National Central Library (Pass By)

Marvel at Italy's largest library, an impressive neoclassical building housing over 6 million volumes. Discover how "Mud Angels" saved countless precious books when the devastating 1966 flood submerged a third of the collection.
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Ponte Vecchio (Pass By)

Walk across Florence's most famous bridge, lined with glittering jewelry shops housed in medieval buildings. Enjoy the unique experience of this 14th-century structure where Medici decree transformed former butcher shops into the goldsmith district you see today.
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Ponte Santa Trinita (Pass By)

Cross this elegant Renaissance bridge with its distinctive elliptical arches designed by Michelangelo. Marvel at its remarkable history, having been meticulously reconstructed stone by stone after being destroyed during WWII.
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Palazzo Corsini (Pass By)

Gaze upon this magnificent Baroque palace with its distinctive top-floor loggia overlooking the river. Imagine the noble women who once observed street life from these elegant porches, a common feature of Renaissance Florentine palaces.
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Ponte alla Carraia (Pass By)

Marvel at one of Florence's oldest bridges, offering breathtaking views of the Arno and city skyline. Experience this historic crossing point, repeatedly rebuilt after floods and war damage, now connecting the historic center to the Oltrarno district.
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Piazza Ognissanti (Pass By)

Relax in this elegant square dominated by the Church of San Salvatore and the luxurious St. Regis Hotel. Take in the aristocratic atmosphere of this piazza that was once home to powerful Florentine merchant families.
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Chiesa di San Salvatore in Ognissanti (Pass By)

Admire the simple Renaissance façade of this church hiding artistic treasures inside, including works by Botticelli and Ghirlandaio. Explore this spiritual center of the Humiliati religious order, who were closely associated with Florence's wool industry.
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Oltrarno (Pass By)

Wander through the authentic "other side of the Arno" where artisans still practice traditional crafts in historic workshops. Experience the contrast between the working-class history of dyers and weavers and the magnificent palaces of wealthy merchants who shaped this district.
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Torrino di Santa Rosa (Pass By)

Spot this distinctive medieval tower once used to monitor river traffic entering the city. Imagine the customs officials who once collected taxes here on goods arriving by boat, a reminder of the Arno's importance to Florence's economy.
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Porta di San Frediano (Pass By)

End your tour at this impressive 14th-century gateway in Florence's ancient city walls. Marvel at one of the city's best-preserved medieval gates, once the main entrance for goods arriving from the port of Pisa and the Mediterranean.
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Additional Info

  • Confirmation is instant and will be received at time of booking
  • Service animals allowed
  • Public transportation options are available nearby
  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels
  • Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
  • While the route can accommodate strollers, be prepared for cobblestone streets, narrow sidewalks, and occasional steps that might require lifting the stroller.

Frequently Asked Questions

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Q: What is the cancellation policy for the Florence Self Guided Arno River Historical Walking Tour?

A: You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the tour for a full refund. For a full refund, you must cancel at least 24 hours before the tour start time.If you cancel less than 24 hours before the tour start time, the amount you paid will not be refunded.Any changes made less than 24 hours before the tour start time will not be accepted.Cut-off times are based on the tour local time (CEST). Read more Apr 2025

Cancellation Policy

You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the tour for a full refund.

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Q: What is the cancellation policy for the Florence Self Guided Arno River Historical Walking Tour?
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You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the tour for a full refund.
  • For a full refund, you must cancel at least 24 hours before the tour start time.
  • If you cancel less than 24 hours before the tour start time, the amount you paid will not be refunded.
  • Any changes made less than 24 hours before the tour start time will not be accepted.
  • Cut-off times are based on the tour local time (CEST).
Apr 2025
Q: What's included in the price?
A:
The following is included:
  • Lifetime access to this tour in English before your booking date and after it.
  • Offline access to audio, maps, and geodata.
  • App for Android and iOS.
  • Directions to the starting point so that when you’re in the right place, the tour will start.
  • Flexibility to explore at your own pace with a self-guided GPS tour.
The following is NOT included:
  • Smartphone and headphones.
  • Tickets or entrance fees to any museums or other attractions en route.
  • Food and drink.
  • Transportation.
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Q: What is the minimum age for this tour?
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The minimum age to participate is 6..

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Q: My date is not available in the calendar, I am just checking to see if it is available?
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If a date or time is not listed on the calendar, it’s sold out or unavailable for another reason. Support cannot assist further if a date or time is not on the calendar.

If you find a date and time that works for you, book it NOW because things always sell out at this time of year.

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Q: Is this an accessible tour?
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Accessibility information for the Florence Self Guided Arno River Historical Walking Tour is as follows:

  • Service animals allowed
  • Public transportation options are available nearby
  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels
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Detailed check-in instructions – including meeting point address, Google map, and parking information – for Florence Self Guided Arno River Historical Walking Tour will be included in your confirmation email from City Boat Tours. Please be sure to double and triple check your email address is correct at checkout so this important email makes its way to you!

 

 

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What's Included

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  • Lifetime access to this tour in English before your booking date and after it
  • Offline access to audio, maps, and geodata
  • App for Android and iOS
  • Directions to the starting point so that when you’re in the right place, the tour will start
  • Flexibility to explore at your own pace with a self-guided GPS tour
  • Smartphone and headphones
  • Tickets or entrance fees to any museums or other attractions en route
  • Food and drink
  • Transportation

Additional Info

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American Museum of Natural History Admission Ticket

  • Confirmation is instant and will be received at time of booking
  • Service animals allowed
  • Public transportation options are available nearby
  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels
  • Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
  • While the route can accommodate strollers, be prepared for cobblestone streets, narrow sidewalks, and occasional steps that might require lifting the stroller.

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You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the tour for a full refund.

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  • If you cancel less than 24 hours before the tour start time, the amount you paid will not be refunded.
  • Any changes made less than 24 hours before the tour start time will not be accepted.
  • Cut-off times are based on the tour local time (CEST).

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