This tour is dedicated to honor Florence's father of science, Galileo Galilei. Following the trails of this personality, it is a fascinating 4 hours through the city, testifying to the greatness of this scientist.
About this activity
- Free cancellation
- Cancel up to 24 hours in advance to receive a full refund
- COVID-19 precautions
- Special health and safety measures apply. Learn more
- Private group
- Mobile ticketing
- Use your phone or print your voucher
- Duration 4 hours
- Check availability to see starting times.
- Skip the ticket line
- Instant confirmation
- Live tour guide
- Spanish, English, French, German, Italian, Russian, Dutch, Portuguese, Japanese
Experience
Highlights
- Explore the Museo Galileo Galilei and Piazza della Signoria
- Discover the Observatory Museum and the Natural History Museum
- See the Basilica of Santa Croce
Full description
The tour starts in Piazza della Signoria and continues to the Science Museum or the Galileo Museum, dedicated to the famous scientist. The Museo Galileo is full of scientific tools of great importance. Admire the two famous telescopes, and the finger of the great physicist, which is perfectly preserved.
Then continue to the Observatory Museum and the Natural History Museum, in a beautiful antique palace with a Forum dedicated to the genius scientist. Here we will find the captivating marble statue of Galileo. The museum is named after the word observatory that once meant the Torrino astronomical, where the stars were studied and which is still available to visit by appointment.
You'll end by going to the Basilica of Santa Croce, otherwise known as the "Pantheon of Italian Glories" for the tombs of the most famous Italians, among whom is the monumental tomb of Galileo Galilei.
Includes
- Entrance tickets
- Private 4-hour guide
- Multilingual guide
- Pick-up or drop-off from your hotel
COVID-19 precautions
Customers must book this activity online because the ticket office is closed
Safety measures in place
- All areas that customers touch are frequently cleaned
- The number of visitors is limited to reduce crowds
Traveler requirements
- Customers are required to bring and wear masks
- Customers will get a mandatory temperature check
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Meeting point
Neptun's Fountain, Piazza della Signoria Firenze
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What to bring
- Passport or ID card
