Panoramic trekking in Florence

Overview

Original trekking in the hillside among art, nature and splendid panoramas over the city

Tour details

•  From 1 May to 31 October – Tuesday, Thursday and Saturday
•  Tour includes: guide
• Tour is available only in English
• Departure is from Piazza Mentana, at the war memorial
• Please let us know if you have kids with you. Excursions are free for children under the age of two, if accompanied by an adult (one for each child); from age two to eight, a 50% reduction will be applied to the fare.
• Tour operator can only confirm an excursion when minimum number of persons required is reached. If tour is not confirmed, cost of the visit will be entirely refunded. Weekend a Firenze is not responsible for eventual changes or cancellations to the programs offered. Please send us by e-mail the name and fax number of your hotel in Florence so we can send you the confirmation there one working day prior to the tour date.
• Cancellation policy: There will be no penalty for cancellations of excursion bookings comunicated at least eight days prior to the booked excursion date. Between eight and two days prior to the excursion, we will refund 90% of paid import; less than two days prior to the excursion payment of the entire amount will be due and no reimbursement will be granted.

Details

Wear a comfortable pair of shoes and discover the city from another point of view! A local Guide, will take you along routes unbeaten by mass tourism among the green of the hill that is closer to the historical centre. It is a walk in contact with the art, history and nature of Florence enjoying a wonderful and unforgettable view of the city.

It is easy to reach the hill of Piazzale Michelangelo through the picturesque and lively area of S. Niccolò and then look down at the most particular
view of the city, with its priceless art heritage, its ancient walls and sweet hills below. Then climb up to the splendid Basilica of S. Miniato al Monte, (11th century) a jewel of Florentine Romanesque that deserves a look inside. A monastery and an antique herbal shop are annexed where the monks sell their famous liqueurs. From the church courtyard, one of the highest observation points, you will enjoy yet another breathtaking view of the city. Then, through splendid routes in green areas you will reach the Forte di Belvedere, an imposing fortress dating back to end of the sixteenth century adjacent to the ancient walls of the city. From there, descending a steep and characteristic street flanked by ancient houses, you will reach the historical centre of the city again and this magnificent tour ends at Ponte Vecchio.

Prices

Terminal: Piazza Mentana, at the war memorial
Departure: h. 8.30
Return: h. 11.00 ca

Price: € 25.00

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