Florence

Fiesole : Florentine Hills, Roman Theater & PIAZZALE MICHELANGELO

5.0(75 reviews)
2h 50minFree cancellation

Description

Leave the chaos behind! Your route begins by exiting Porta San Gallo for an immediate ascent toward light and history! The hills of Fiesole, the "Mother of Florence," await you. In an instant, ancient Faesulae embraces you : feel the thousand-year-old energy of Piazza Mino (the ancient Roman Forum) and the intact majesty of the Ancient Theater. But the climax is at the summit : climb to the Convent of San Francesco and prepare for pure emotion. There, Florence will unveil itself at your feet—a breathtaking panorama that is a living postcard! Next, it's time for authenticity and flavor. The historic Fattoria di Maiano awaits you! Treat yourself to a moment of pure relaxation immersed in centuries-old olive groves, savoring the true Tuscan oil and wine—the quintessence of rural life. It is a complete and total experience in the timeless charm that inspired the Renaissance and defined the true Tuscan essence.

Highlights

  • Tour nella natura
  • Tour di golf e prenotazione partite a fasce orarie
  • Weather Dependent - Weather-Proof
  • Audioguide
  • Privati e di lusso
  • Giri turistici privati
  • Tour culturali
  • Tour archeologici

What makes this experience special

Language guide

Inglese, Italiano, Spagnolo

Audio guide

Tedesco, Francese

Transfer included

Raduno al punto d'incontro

What's included

Included

  • Trasporto privato

Itinerary

  1. 1

    Porta San Gallo is one of Florence's ancient monumental gates, constructed around 1285 as part of the sixth circle of city walls.

    Admission included
  2. 2

    Piazza Savonarola is an elegant, residential square, located just outside the historic center is surrounded by grand, Umbertine-style palaces from the late 19th century, giving it an airy, bourgeois atmosphere.

    Admission included
  3. 3

    San Domenico di Fiesole is an elegant hillside hamlet, notable for the 15th-century Convent of Beato Angelico, which also serves as a natural elevated terrace offering stunning panoramic views directly over the city of Florence.

    Admission included
  4. 4

    It is the vital and historic center of Fiesole, built upon the ancient Roman Forum (Faesulae). The irregularly shaped square is dominated by the Duomo (St. Romulus Cathedral) and the Palazzo Pretorio (Town Hall), representing the civic and religious heart of the city. From here, you can choose whether to visit the Archaeological Area or the Convent of San Francesco.

    Admission included
  5. 5

    One of Italy's most evocative archaeological sites, it features the well-preserved remains of a Roman Theater (still used in summer), Roman Baths, and an Etruscan-Roman Temple, showcasing the historical layering of Faesulae from Etruscan to Roman and Lombard times.

    Admission included
  6. 6

    Located atop the hill, this is a humble and tranquil Franciscan complex housing a Missionary Museum and, most notably, offering one of the best and widest panoramic views over the entire city of Florence and the Arno valley.

    Admission included
  7. 7

    The Stadio Artemio Franchi is the historic home of the ACF Fiorentina soccer team, and a masterpiece of Italian Rationalist architecture. Designed by the engineer Pier Luigi Nervi and inaugurated in 1931, it is famous for its imposing reinforced concrete structures, particularly the iconic Maratona Tower and the cantilever roofs.

    Admission included
  8. 8

    The Arch of Triumph (Arco Lorenese) in Piazza della Libertà was built in 1737 to celebrate the arrival of the Habsburg-Lorraine dynasty in Florence, succeeding the Medici. It is a monumental 18th-century symbol adorned with celebratory reliefs.

    Admission included
  9. 9

    Piazzale Michelangelo in Florence is a square located in the Oltrarno hills. It is perhaps the most famous panoramic observation point in the city, depicted on countless postcards and among the most popular destinations for tourists visiting the city.

    Admission included

Meeting point

We will meet at Lietta Caffè, located under the arcades (portici) of Piazza della Libertà. This piazza is a main transportation hub, easily accessible, and situated right on the border of Florence's historic center.

Useful information

Accessibile in sedia a rotelle I neonati e i bambini piccoli possono essere portati in carrozzina o passeggino Animali di servizio ammessi Sono disponibili trasporti pubblici nelle vicinanze I trasporti sono accessibili in sedia a rotelle Adatto a tutti i livelli di forma fisica

Cancellation policy

Free cancellation available
  • More than 1 day before100% refund
  • Between 0 and 1 days before0% refund

Prices by age band

  • Bambino6-14 anni
    29
  • Adulto15-100 anni
    69

Review distribution

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Available options

  • COLLINE FIORENTINE

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