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LIST OF GUIDED TOURS

	TOUR 1 - CLOSE-UP FLORENCE Walking Tour of Historical Center € 20
	Ever wonder why Florence became the birthplace of the Renaissance? Discover facts and secrets of over 2,000 years of Florentine history, from the city's Roman origins to a 15-century Palace, from the Ponte Vecchio, through the famous Uffizi courtyard, on to the marvel of architecture of Brunelleschi's Dome of the Cathedral watched by the golden "Gates of Paradise" of the Baptistery. Have a close encounter with this fascinating city, understanding and appreciating the background and context of its place in history.
	By reservation only (tour will take place rain or shine and from 1 participant onwards) When - Daily with the exception of Mondays at 9.15 am - daily at 1.45 pm Length: approx. 1.5 hour Meeting point: P.za della Repubblica, in front of Caffè "Le Giubbe Rosse", 15 minutes before start of the tour. Fee: € 20. Free for under-fourteen year olds if in company of an adult participant Price includes: guided tour and earphones for groups with more than 15 participants. Major Advantage: The visit uses one single language at a time. Reservation and payment : FLORENCE PROMHOTELS - tf +39 055 553941 fax 055 587189 info@promhotels.it.

	TOUR 2- CLOSE-UP FLORENCE AND THE DAVID Walking Tour of Historical Center and Close Encounter at the Academy € 43
	This itinerary will let you discover the town's best known treasures such as the Duomo, Palazzo Vecchio, the squares, the monuments, the Old Bridge. Explore the town center from an extraordinary perspective. An excellent and complete introductory tour - with guaranteed departure - dedicated to those who want to know all the facts and secrets of two thousands years of Florentine history. The tour will continue with the visit of the Academy. See Michelangelo's famous David and the unfinished "Prisoners". Included is a detailed introduction to Michelangelo's life and his extraordinary era.
	By reservation only (tour will take place rain or shine and from 1 participant onwards) When: Daily with the exception of Mondays when the galleries are closed Time: at 9.15 am Length: approx. 3 hours Meeting point: P.za della Repubblica, in front of Caffè "Le Giubbe Rosse", 15 minutes before start of the tour. Fee: € 43. Free for 6 year olds. €25 for those 6-14 year olds if in company of an adult participant Price includes: guided tour, pre-booking fee, ticket and earphones for groups with more than 15 participants Major Advantage: The visit uses one language at a time. Timed Entry, no need to queue. Don't waste precious time waiting in long lines. Enter with us. Reservation and payment : FLORENCE PROMHOTELS - tf +39 055 553941 fax 055 587189 info@promhotels.it.

TOUR 3 - CLOSE-UP FLORENCE AND THE UFFIZI
Walking Tour of Historical Center and Close Encounter at the Uffizi
€ 45

This itinerary will let you discover the town's best known treasures such as the Duomo, Palazzo Vecchio, the squares, the monuments, the Old Bridge. Explore the town center from an extraordinary perspective. An excellent and complete introductory tour - with guaranteed departure - dedicated to those who want to know all the facts and secrets of two thousands years of Florentine history.
The tour will continue with the visit of The Uffizi Gallery. One of the most important art collections in the world. Discover how the art of painting developed over the centuries. Your knowledgeable guide will explain the works of the greatest artists from the Middle Ages to the Renaissance: Cimabue, Giotto, Botticelli, Leonardo da Vinci, Michelangelo, Raphael, Titian, and many more. At the end of the tour, you can remain in the museum until closing time.

By reservation only (tour will take place rain or shine and from 1 participant onwards)
When: Daily with the exception of Mondays when the galleries are closed
Time: 1.45 pm
Length: approx. 3.45 hours
Meeting point: P.za della Repubblica, in front of Caffè "Le Giubbe Rosse", 15 minutes before start of the tour.
Fee: € 45. Free for under 6 year olds. €25 for those 6-14 if in company of an adult
Price includes: guided tour, pre-booking fee, entrance ticket and earphones for groups with more than 15 participants
Major Advantage: The visit uses one language at a time. Timed Entry, no need to queue. Don't waste precious time waiting in long lines. Enter with us.

Reservation and payment : FLORENCE PROMHOTELS - tf +39 055 553941 fax 055 587189 info@promhotels.it.

PLEASE NOTE: ON TUESDAY, THURSDAY, AND SATURDAY, AT 5:15 pm, IT IS POSSIBLE TO CONTINUE THE VISIT WITH A TOUR OF THE VASARI CORRIDOR (ON REQUEST)

	TOUR 4 - FLORENCE IN A DAY Walking Tour of Historical Center and Close Encounter at the Academy and at the Uffizi € 70
	Enjoy the highlights of Florence and the two most important museums in just one day! Treat yourself with our walking tour and visits to the David and to the Uffizi for this SPECIAL PRICE!
	By reservation only (tour will take place rain or shine and from 1 participant onwards) When: Daily with the exception of Mondays when the galleries are closed Time: 9.15 am until 12:15 pm CLOSE-UP FLORENCE AND THE DAVID 3:30 pm until 5:30 pm THE UFFIZI Meeting point: P.za della Repubblica, in front of Caffè "Le Giubbe Rosse", 15 minutes before start of the tour. Fee: € 70. Free for under 6 year olds. €50 for those 6-14 if in company of an adult participant. Price includes: guided tour, pre-booking fee, entrance tickets for the Academy and the Uffizi Gallery and earphones for groups with more than 15 participants Major Advantage: The visit uses one language at a time. Timed Entry, no need to queue. Don't waste precious time waiting in long lines. Enter with us. Reservation and payment : FLORENCE PROMHOTELS - tf +39 055 553941 fax 055 587189 info@promhotels.it.

	TOUR 5 - THE DAVID (ACADEMY GALLERY) € 30
	Why is the David the most recognizable symbol of Florence and what did he represent in his time? How did the genius of Michelangelo confront the challenge of creating figures of compassion like the Pietà, or the famous Prisoners who still seem to struggle free from their marble blocks? Have a close encounter with these timeless works of art and get the inside story of the life and time of this consummate artist. The Academy also houses an important collection of paintings from the 14th to the 16th century, plaster casts of famous statues going back to the 19th century, and impressive holdings of Russian icons. Linger as long as you like; at the end of the tour, you are welcome to remain in the galleries on your own until closing time.
	By reservation only (tour will take place rain or shine and from 1 participant onwards) When: Daily with the exception of Mondays when the galleries are closed Time: 11.15 am Length: approx. 1 hour Meeting point: In front of the Academy Gallery, booked tickets entrance, 15 minutes before start of the tour. Fee: € 30. Free for under-six year olds Price includes: guided tour, pre-booking fee, ticket and earphones for groups with more than 15 participants Major Advantage: The visit uses one language at a time. Timed Entry, no need to queue. Don't waste precious time waiting in long lines. Enter with us. Reservation and payment : FLORENCE PROMHOTELS - tf +39 055 553941 fax 055 587189 info@promhotels.it.

TOUR 6 - THE UFFIZI GALLERY
€ 32

The Uffizi Gallery is one of the most famous museums in the world, and it is housed in the former "uffizi" or "offices" of the Medici Family. Your knowledgeable guide will explain the works of the greatest artists from the Middle Ages to the Renaissance: Cimabue, Giotto, Botticelli, Leonardo da Vinci, Michelangelo, Raphael, Titian, and many more. You will recognize and see close-up original world-famous paintings that you have seen all your life in books, magazines, and on TV. You can learn the secrets of the artists' craft, techniques and tools. Looking at the most famous artworks of the period, you can understand why Florence is the birthplace of the Renaissance. Personalize your museum experience. At the end of the tour, you do not have to rush away. You can remain in the museum until closing time, so you have plenty of opportunity to make your list of personal favourites.

By reservation only (tour will take place rain or shine and from 1 participant onwards)
When: Daily with the exception of Mondays when the galleries are closed
Time: 3.30 pm
Length: approx. 2 hours
Meeting point: in front of door N. 3 of the Uffizi Gallery, 15 minutes before start of the tour.
Fee: € 32. Free for under-six year olds
Price includes: guided tour, pre-booking fee, ticket and earphones for groups with more than 15 participants
Major Advantage: The visit uses one language at a time. Timed Entry, no need to queue. Don't waste precious time waiting in long lines. Enter with us.

Reservation and payment : FLORENCE PROMHOTELS - tf +39 055 553941 fax 055 587189 info@promhotels.it.

PLEASE NOTE: ON TUESDAY, THURSDAY, AND SATURDAY, AT 5:15 pm, IT IS POSSIBLE TO CONTINUE THE VISIT WITH A TOUR OF THE VASARI CORRIDOR (ON REQUEST)

	TOUR 7- THE UFFIZI GALLERY + VASARI CORRIDOR € 95
	SPECIAL OFFER when booking both tours together!!
	By reservation only (tour will take place with a minimum number of 8 participants) When: Tuesdays, Thursdays and Saturdays Time: 3.30 pm Length: approx. 3 hours Meeting point: at door N. 3 of the Uffizi Gallery, 15 minutes before start of the tour. Fee: € 95. Free for under-six year olds. €47,50 for those 6-12 if in company of an adult participant Price includes: tour guide, entrance ticket, pre-booking fee to the Uffizi gallery and exceptional opening of the Vasari Corridor. Major Advantage: The visit uses one language at a time. Timed Entry, no need to queue. Don't waste precious time waiting in long lines. Enter with us. Reservation and payment : FLORENCE PROMHOTELS - tf +39 055 553941 fax 055 587189 info@promhotels.it.

TOUR 8 - BOAT TRIP ON THE ARNO
€ 40

Discover Florence from a totally different point of view. Leave the crowds behind and feel the gentle breeze of the Arno River. Don't just visit the world-famous Ponte Vecchio; float under it! The boats are propelled by a long pole pushing against the shallow sandy bottom of the river; they have an important historical significance dating back to medieval times. Sit back and relax. Let Florence and its monuments pass by. Especially at the end of the day, this comfortable experience of Florence is truly memoral

By reservation only (tour will take place with a minimum number of 2 participants)
When: Mondays, Thursdays and Saturdays
Time: 5.45 pm
Length: approx. 1.5 hours
Meeting point: at our desk Piazza della Signoria, 6 at Restaurant Castelvecchi (in front of Banca Toscana)
Fee: €40.
Price includes: guided boat trip tour, boat rental and earphones for groups with more than 15 participants

Reservation and payment : FLORENCE PROMHOTELS - tf +39 055 553941 fax 055 587189 info@promhotels.it.

NOTE: The tour can be conducted in several languages-
THE TOUR MAY BE CANCELLED LAST MINUTE FOR BAD WEATHER CONDITIONS, IN WHICH CASE THE TOTAL AMOUNT OF THE FEE WILL BE REFOUNDED WITH ANY PENALTY DETRACTED. ALTERNATIVELY, YOU CAN RESCHEDULE FOR A DIFFERENT DATE.

	TOUR 9 - THE GOURMET'S TOUR € 28
	Have a taste of traditional Florentine delights. On our way across the Florentine city centre we shall take gourmet pit stops in typical Florentine bars, shops, and eateries. We taste some wine and nibbles in local wine bars, have a bite of a very "special" sandwich that will taste even better in the company of a glass of fine Chianti in a small Osteria, and continue our stroll with a visit to a long-established delikatessen to experience some typical products of the traditional Florentine cuisine via a sample of cheese and salami. Not to forget the famous Vin Santo with the delicious almond cookies from Prato. And finally, a wonderful gelato made by a true professional with all the proper fresh ingredients.
	By reservation only (tour will take place with rain or shine and from 1 participant onwards) When: Mondays, Wednesdays and Fridays Time: 6 pm Length: approx. 1.5 hours Meeting point: at our desk Piazza della Signoria, 6 at Restaurant Castelvecchi (in front of Banca Toscana) Fee: € 28 Price includes: local guide, wine, cheese and other specialties tasting, "vin santo" and almond biscuits and ice cream Reservation and payment : FLORENCE PROMHOTELS - tf +39 055 553941 fax 055 587189 info@promhotels.it. NOTE: The tour can be conducted in more than one language

TOUR 10- THE MEDICI VILLAS
€ 50

Up at the Villa: The residences once owned by the Medici family just outside Florence still attest to the beauty and comforts of villa life. Seeking to escape from the stress and strain of life in the city, the Medici princes fled to their luxurious country villas. The villa of Petraia still preserves the splendid gardens in the Italian style and also highly elegant interiors, which are furnished with period furniture and objects to this very day. The gardens of the villa of Castello are embellished with grottoes, fountains, and statues, Castello still preserves a spectacular group of citrus fruit trees collected by the Medici from the sixteenth century onwards.

By reservation only (tour will take place with a minimum number of 8 participants)
When: Wednesdays and Saturday
Time: 2 pm
Length: approx. 3.5 hours
Meeting point: P.za della Repubblica, in front of Caffè "Le Giubbe Rosse", 15 minutes before start of the tour.
Fee: € 50. € 30 for those 6-12 year olds if in company of an adult participant. Free for under-six year olds.
Price includes: guided tour, pre-booking fee, ticket, transport and earphones for groups with more than 15 participants
Major Advantage: The visit uses one language at a time. Timed Entry, no need to queue.

Reservation and payment : FLORENCE PROMHOTELS - tf +39 055 553941 fax 055 587189 info@promhotels.it.

NOTE: The tour can be conducted in more than one language

Mondays in Florence

Mondays in Florence are a special time. Take advantage of the fact that major museums are closed on Monday to explore with us additional gems of the city not always seen. Experience an insider's Florence

	TOUR 11 - MONDAY TOUR (Morning): Walking tour + Santa Croce and Horne Museum € 25
	Enjoy with us highlights of Florence, such as the Duomo and Piazza Signoria. Visit a Florentine Renaissance home and the collection of a British art historian in the palace once owned by Herbert Percy Horne. Just a stone's throw away is the famous church of S Croce where some of the most famous Italians are buried: Michelangelo and Galileo to name but two. Discover this charming area every Monday morning.
	By reservation only (tour will take place with a minimum number of 8 participants) When: 9.15 am Time: Mondays Length: approx. 3 hours Meeting point: P.za della Repubblica, in front of Caffè "Le Giubbe Rosse", 15 minutes before start of the tour. Fee: € 25. Free for under-six year olds if in company of an adult participant. Price includes: guided tour, pre-booking fee, ticket and earphones for groups with more than 15 participants Reservation and payment : FLORENCE PROMHOTELS - tf +39 055 553941 fax 055 587189 info@promhotels.it.

	TOUR 12 - MONDAY TOUR (Afternoon): Walking tour of Historical Center and Close Encoutner at the Old Palace € 40
	This itinerary will let you discover the town's best known treasures such as the Duomo, Palazzo Vecchio, the squares, the monuments, the Old Bridge. Explore the town center from an extraordinary perspective. An excellent and complete introductory tour - with guaranteed departure - dedicated to those who want to know all the facts and secrets of two thousands years of Florentine history. The tour will continue with the visit of Palazzo Vecchio (the Old Palace), symbol of the political life in Florence. The guided visit includes the spectacular Salone dei Cinquecento designed by Giorgio Vasari for the Grand Duke Cosimo I, the rooms dedicated to the Medici Popes Leo X and Clement VII, the famous room of the Elements, the apartment of Eleonora, and the numerous areas decorated by the masterpieces of celebrated artists of the Renaissance such as Michelangelo, Donatello and Verrocchio
	By reservation only (tour will take place rain or shine and from 1 participant onwards). The tour is conducted in English only When: Mondays Time: 1.45 pm Length: approx. 2 .45 hours Meeting point: P.za della Repubblica, in front of Caffè "Le Giubbe Rosse", 15 minutes before start of the tour. Fee: € 40. Free for under 6 year olds. €20 for those 6-11 year olds if in company of an adult Price includes: guided tour, pre-booking fee, entrance ticket and earphones for groups with more than 15 participants Reservation and payment : FLORENCE PROMHOTELS - tf +39 055 553941 fax 055 587189 info@promhotels.it.

	TOUR 13 - THE PALAZZO VECCHIO (The Old Palace) - Afternoon € 25
	For more than seven centuries, the Palazzo Vecchio (the Old Palace) has been the recognizable symbol of the political life in Florence. The guided visit includes the spectacular Salone dei Cinquecento designed by Giorgio Vasari for the Grand Duke Cosimo I, the rooms dedicated to the Medici Popes Leo X, the famous room of the Elements, the apartment of Eleonora, and the numerous areas decorated by the masterpieces of celebrated artists of the Renaissance such as Michelangelo, Donatello, and Verrocchio
	By reservation only (tour will take place rain or shine and from 1 participant onwards). The tour is conducted in English only When: Mondays Time: at 3.30 pm Length: approx. 1.5 hour Meeting point: Piazza della Signoria, behind the Neptune Fontaine 15 minutes before start of the tour. Fee: € 25. Free for under 6 year old. €20 for those 6-11 year olds Price includes: guided tour, pre-booking fee, ticket and earphones for groups with more than 15 participants Reservation and payment : FLORENCE PROMHOTELS - tf +39 055 553941 fax 055 587189 info@promhotels.it.

WALK AND BUS …..DISCOVER FLORENCE WITH US !!!

BRAND NEW TOUR! First time in Florence!
You have the opportunity of a combined walk and bus tour CitySightseeing Hop on - Hop off!
Enjoy the beauty of the Tuscan countryside riding the bus to the scenic heights of Fiesole and Piazzale Michelangelo AND experience the hidden treasures of the city centre in the company of a local guide who knows all about the history and culture of this magnificent city.
Create your own personal itinerary so that your visit to Florence becomes a unique and unforgettable experience! Now you can do so!
With your Citysightseeing bus ticket you can choose from over 30 stops in the city, at any time of the day from 9 am to 11 pm and your ticket is also valid for 48hrs on any orange ATAF bus in Florence. Make the most of your visit!
Our fares are unchallenged for convenience and value!

Reservation is needed only for the guided tour; the bus tour has an open ticket valid for 48 hours from the moment you start using it.