Florence thru the lens - Private Tour

Discover Florence with a native Florentine who will teach you how to create beautiful photos in the city where the Renaissance was born. Booking a private photo expert allows you to select the below carefully planned routes or when your photo guide contacts you directly (your email required), to make desired changes where possible according to your interest.

Birth of the Renaissance
Departure Point: Equestrian statue of Cosimo I in SS. Annunziata
Departures Days: Wed, Fri at 9:00am and on request

SS. Annunziata Square is considered one of the most beautiful squares of Florence with its Renaissance lines like the Ospedale degli Innocenti portico designed by Brunelleschi in the beginning of XV century.

San Lorenzo church is one of the best examples of Renaissance in Florence but close to the church there is also one of the most popular market in the town; inside the building you can find a food market and outside clothes and other articles.

The Duomo (S. Maria del Fiore) was began in 1296 by Arnolfo di Cambio on site of the old church of S. Reparata and took 150 years to complete; the enormous dome was designed by Brunelleschi, winner of a public competition, who developed a new building method creating one of the greatest engineering results of all the times which is now one of the symbols of Florence in the world.

Repubblica Square marks the site of the ancient forum, the core of the original Roman settlement and, now home of Florence most fashionable and expensive cafés like Paszkowsky and still the centre of the life in the town.

Orsanmichele has a long story: originally a grain market became a church at the end of XIV century, after the arcades were closed and two additional stories added; the statues on the exterior represent the work of many Renaissance artists.

Signoria Square has been the central point of the political life through the centuries with Palazzo Vecchio, the fortress like city hall and the huge Fountain of Neptune by Ammannati; all the statues like Michelangelo’s David and the ones in the Loggia dei Lanzi makes it like a sort of an outdoor gallery.

S. Trinita Bridge was built in its elegant curves by Ammannati in XVI century, probably using Michelangelo’s drawings, but was rebuilt in 1952, using again the original stones, after being destroyed during the second-world war.

Palaces, Palazzos and Bridges
Departure Point: Square Pitti Palace in front of the entrance with the ticket for the garden (9 euro)
Departures Days: Wed, Fri at 9:00am and on request

Pitti Palace is one of the largest in Florence and was built for the Pitti family by Luca Fancelli on a project by Brunelleschi around 1460; acquired by Medici in 1549 was expanded and then connected to Palazzo Vecchio by a corridor passing over Ponte Vecchio and today houses several museums. You'll visit:

Boboli’s Garden on the back of Pitti Palace based on a desing by Niccolò Tribolo began to take shape in 1549 when the Medici family acquired the palace but the work continued until 1650; it is a typical italian garden, less formal than french but still spectacular placed on a hill with a view of the town.

Signoria Square has been the central point of the political life through the centuries with Palazzo Vecchio, the fortress like city hall, the huge Fountain of Neptune by Ammannati and all the statues like Michelangelo’s David and the ones in the Loggia dei Lanzi makes it like a sort of an outdoor gallery.

Ponte Vecchio was built in XIV century to replace an earlier bridge destroyed by flood and housed butchers, grocers and other merchants before Ferdinando I decided to threw out butchers and the others merchants to install goldsmiths and jewelers who are still there.

Repubblica Square marks the site of the ancient forum, the core of the original Roman settlementand, now home of Florence most fashionable and expensive cafés like Paszkowsky and still the center of the life in the town.

Orsanmichele has a long story: originally a grain market became a church at the end of XIV century, after the arcades were closed and two additional stories added; the statues on the exterior represent the work of many Renaissance artists.

S. Trinita Bridge was built in its elegant curves by Ammannati in XVI century, probably using Michelangelo’s drawings, but was rebuilt in 1952, using again the original stones, after being destroyed during second world war.

Includes
Expert Photographer

Excludes
Transfer Costs, Refreshments and Entry Fees at clients expense.

Please note
- This tour requires at least 2 participants.
- Participants must have a basic knowledge of their cameras.
- We reserve the right to change the route based on local conditions.
- Tours leave rain or shine. In extreme conditions please call the local number.
- We suggest good walking shoes, a lightweight poncho, in case it rains and in high temperatures a small bottle of water & sun hat.
- A lightweight tripod is recommended for evening sessions.
- Clients who have not booked this activity in conjunction with a hotel are advised to provide contact details

Your Confirmation Voucher includes full information (e.g. local telephone numbers) about the Local Operator. To ensure your peace of mind, we select only the most experienced and reliable operators in each destination.

You can book in 3 easy steps!
1. Select date and number of persons. You will be redirected to the Shopping Cart Page.
2. On the Shopping Cart Page, continue shopping or check out.
3. Enter basic travel, name, and payment information in the Check-out Form.

Upon booking, you will receive a voucher by email containing all details about the tour. You can check the status of your booking at anytime.

After you book
Please print the electronic voucher sent to you. It contains the operator's complete contact details and local telephone numbers. Give the voucher to the operator on the day of the activity.

What if I need to change or cancel my booking?
That's ok. We will try to be as flexible as possible. But you must inform us by email of the change or cancellation as soon as possible. The appropriate amount will be credited back to your credit card account. Contact our Customer Service for help with changes or cancellations. Or read our Cancellation Policy.