Florence Without Barriers: Wheelchair Friendly Private Tour To Discover The Historical Center Of Florence With A Professional Guide

Florence, founded by the Romans in 59 BC, has recently obtained the important recognition of Access City 2021, and overall you can find a good level of accessibility, however, there is still a long way to go to make it totally free of architectural challenges for those with mobility disabilities. However, the historic center is mostly pedestrianized and it is possible to create ad hoc itineraries to make your experience in the city easy without any sacrficing.
Through this experience, we also offer wheelchair rentals, free of charge, should you need it for any reason. Our main goal is to create an accessible and safe space so you should not miss out on anything during your travels. You will meet your private guide in the center of the cradle of the Renaissance, in Piazza Duomo, which represents an incredible concentration of architectural wonders. Admire with your own eyes the majestic Cathedral of Santa Maria del Fiore, with its finely decorated facade in green, white and pink marble, the legendary Dome by Brunelleschi, which makes the skyline of Florence so unique and the iconic Giotto's Bell Tower and the Baptistery.

It is difficult to find in the world a place with so many monuments and buildings of immense historical and artistic value like these, gathered in a few square metres. Your private guide will explain in detail the history of Florence and the monuments of the Duomo Complex, a history made up of brilliant artists, who have gone beyond their limits to give the Florentines and all humanity so much beauty. Learn in detail the incredible story of the design and construction of Brunelleschi's Dome, an engineering miracle made possible by the vision and ambition of the artist of the same name, and discover how his name is intertwined with that of Ghiberti, with whom he had always competed for the commission of the Gates of Paradise of the Baptistery, resulting in one of the most significant, and at the same time entertaining "talent contests" of the Renaissance. You will continue along Via Calzaiuoli, the shopping street where the Orsanmichele Church is located, up to Piazza Signoria, one of the most beautiful squares in Florence. Again, you will be overwhelmed by the beauty of this place and its monuments. Your private guide will describe in detail Palazzo Vecchio and the Arnolfo Tower, the Neptune fountain and the Loggia dei Lanzi, a real open-air museum that houses wonderful original statues of incredible artists, such as the Rape of the Sabine Women by Giambologna and Perseus by Cellini, which has become one of the symbols of the city. You will then continue in the direction of the Ponte Vecchio, to all intents and purposes the oldest bridge in Florence, built in 1345 and spared from bombing during the Second World War. Just think that at the time of the Medici family, instead of the glittering jewelers that line the perimeter today, the butchers of Florence were located on the bridge, not much appreciated by the Medici who, according to legend, had the Vasari Corridor built to move freely from Palazzo Vecchio to Palazzo Pitti, passing directly over the Ponte Vecchio to avoid mixing with the non-elite butchers and at the same time to have a privileged view of Florentine political life. In the company of your private and professional guide, you will continue along the Lungarni of Florence, which wind parallel to the Arno River, until you reach Via Tornabuoni, one of the most beautiful streets of Florence, that houses luxury clothing stores but also important monuments such as the Church of Santa Trinity. This private experience without barriers to discover Florence will end in Piazza Repubblica, the hub of Florentine social life, with its elegant Art Nouveau cafés where you can sip a delicious espresso. Once the private guided tour is over, the guide will be at your disposal to give you advice on the best restaurants in the city and answer any general questions on your stay in Florence.