Hotel Alessandra - Florence Tour

HOTEL ALESSANDRA. Florence Tour

In this section of our web site you will found all the information about the guided tours trough the Hotel staff.

( 1 ) GUIDED COACH TOURS of FLORENCE
These tours are ideal for discovering Florence and the surrounding hills.
Our comfortable coaches take visitors along the most important and panoramic roads of the city and its immediate surroundings.
Short walks allow visitors to reach the most celebrated monuments in the historic centre, which cannot be reached by tourist buses.
Tours do not operate on 25 December and 1 January

1.a Visit of Florence: morning
Terminal: Piazza Stazione, at the corner with Piazza dell'Unità
Departure: h. 09:30 (15 minutes earlier at the terminal)
End: around h. 12:30
Includes: Transport, guide, museum entrance fees with booking.
Price: € 41,00 per person

Along the romantic Viale dei Colli up to Piazzale Michelangelo: a stop to admire the wonderful panorama of the city, one of the most beautiful in the world. The tour continues with a visit of the 15th century "Palazzo Pitti" (*) built for the Pitti family and the last residence of the Medici family. Inside, visit to the celebrated "Palatine Gallery", a museum of painting containing some of the most important works of Botticelli, Raphael, Titian, Rubens, Murillo, Velasquez etc..
From the windows a panoramic view of the celebrated Boboli Gardens. This itinerary includes also a guided visit of the Cathedral complex: the Cathedral (visit inside)** with Brunelleschi's grandiose cupola, Giotto's bell tower, the Baptistery with its bronze doors, among which the most famous Gates of Paradise. End of the tour.
All year round every day
(*) Closed on Monday. Replaced with the Bargello museum or the Medici Chapels.
(**) Cannot be visited on Sundays, National Holidays and for reasons beyond control.

1.a + Light Lunch: Florence morning tour + Light Lunch
Terminal: Piazza Stazione, at the corner with Piazza dell'Unità
Departure: h. 09:30 (15 minutes earlier at the terminal)
Includes: Transport, guide, museum entrance fees with booking, lunch and drinks.
Price: € 51,00 per person

For those who wish, it is possible to book the morning city tour that will include light lunch and drinks in a cozy restaurant close to our terminal. The arrival in time for the afternoon tours will be guaranteed.
From 16 march to 15 novem. (every day)

1.b Visit of Florence: afternoon
Terminal: Piazza Stazione, at the corner with Piazza dell'Unità
Departure: h. 14:30 (15 minutes earlier at the terminal)
End: around h. 17:30
Includes: transport, guide, museum entrance fees with booking..
Price: € 41,00 per person

Departure by coach for a brief excursion to Fiesole, a delightful town of Etruscan origin positioned on the hills that dominate Florence and the Arno Valley.
The tour continues to the historic centre for a guided visit to the Franciscan Church of Santa Croce where it is possible to admire the tombs of Michelangelo, Machiavelli, Galileo and Rossini among others.
The tour then arrives at the famous Gallery of the Academy (*) where it is possible to admire the original David by Michelangelo and other masterpieces by this great artist. End of the tour.
(*) Should the Gallery be closed, a visit to the Archaeological Site of the Roman Theatre of Fiesole and Piazza della Signoria, will take place, as an alternative.
The Gallery is closed on Monday replaced with the Museum of Palazzo Vecchio and Piazza della Signoria.
All year round (every day)

1.a + 1.b + Light Lunch: Florence full day + Light Lunch
Terminal: Piazza Stazione, at the corner with Piazza dell'Unità
Includes: transport, guide, museum entrance fees with booking, light lunch and drinks.
Price: € 87,00 per person

For those who wish, we can book a complete tour of the town (morning and afternoon) light lunch and drinks included, at a very convenient price in a cosy restaurant near our terminal.
From 16 march to 15 novem. (every day)

1.c Florence by night with dinner and music
Terminal: Piazza Stazione, at the corner with Piazza dell'Unità
Departure: h. 19:15 (15 minutes earlier at the terminal)
Return: around h. 23:30
Season: All year round - Tues. Thurs. Sat. (*)
Includes: transport, tour escort, aperitif, dinner, drinks and music.
Price: € 69,00 per person

An unforgettable evening with excellent cuisine, music and fun in the enchanting atmosphere of Florence by night. We will leave the city centre, and after a scenic bus ride, we will arrive in Piazzale Michelangelo, one of the most famous panoramic spots in the world, situated on a magnificent hill above Florence. Here you will be served an aperitif in a wonderful outdoor cafè where you will be able to admire the city's beauty at twilight. We will then move on to a typical restaurant in the immediate outskirts of Florence close to a beautifully lit Monastery: you will be welcomed by musicians, and "stornello" singers. Your dinner, with a rich Florentine menu and the renowned Chianti wine, will be accompanied by the most famous opera songs performed by a professional tenor. For those who wish, you may dance to the romantic music of the most famous Italian songs. Coming back into Florence, you will have the chance to admire the breathtaking view of the lit-up historical centre while comfortably seated on our bus.
(*) From 4th November to 31st December only on Tuesday and on Saturday.

( 2 ) GUIDED WALKING TOURS of FLORENCE
It is an easy promenade guided by an experienced multilingual Guide through the most charming and famous sites of the city which cannot be reached by tourist buses. An unforgettable itinerary among the Middle Ages and the Renaissance, art and history, culture and curiosity in the ancient civil and religious heart of the old city centre.

2.a Discovering Florence Walk: morning
Terminal: Piazza S.M. Novella, at the entrance to the church
Meeting: h. 09:15 (10 minutes earlier at the terminal)
End: around h. 11:45
Season: All year round - Every day(*)(**)
Includes: guide, entrance fees where required.
Price: € 24,00 per person
Free for children under the age of 8

The town-discovery tour starts in the lively Piazza Santa Maria Novella, with the homonymous beautiful Dominican church (inside visit*) where you can appreciate great masterpieces such as Brunelleschi's Crucifix, and Masaccio's Trinity.
We then proceed through the characteristic little square of the Croce al Trebbio and along the elegant Via Tornabuoni to reach Palazzo Strozzi. A little further on we come to Palazzo Davanzati and the fourteenth-century Palagio di Parte Guelfa by Brunelleschi. Shortly afterwards we reach the Ponte Vecchio, the "Jewellers' Bridge", one of the symbols of Florence; we then pass through the Piazzale degli Uffizi to enter Piazza della Signoria, a splendid "open-air sculpture museum", overlooking is the famous and imposing Palazzo Vecchio.
The tour continues up to the heart of the Medieval town with Dante Alighieri's Home and Church, and then Piazza della Repubblica, where our tour ends.
*) On Fridays replaced with the visit of the church of Santa Trinita, and on Sundays with the museum of Santa Maria Novella. All year round (every day)
(**) Cannot be visited on National Holidays and for reasons beyond our control.

2.a + L.L. Discovering Florence Walk: morning + LIGHT LUNCH
Terminal: Piazza S.M. Novella, at the entrance to the church
Meeting: h. 09:15 (10 minutes earlier at the terminal)
End: around h. 11:45
Season: All year round - Every day excluding Monday (*)
Includes: guide, entrance fees where equired.
Price: € 35,00 per person
Children between 2 to 8 years old: €12,00

It is possible to book the guided promenade with a light lunch including drinks in an ancient and charming restaurant in the old city centre, very close to the place where our tour ends.
(*) ( From 01/04 to 31/10).

2.b Concert and Dinner in the heart of Florence
Italian Opera arias and Neapolitan songs
Terminal: Piazza Santa Trinita, at the column
Start: h. 19:15 (10 minutes earlier at the meeting point)
End: h. 22:45 around
Season: From 1� april to 31 october(*) - Tuesday, Wednesday, Friday, Saturday
Includes: assistant, dinner with drinks, concert and snack included..
Price: € 48,00 per person
Child between 2 to 8 years old: € 24,00

A real Italian-style evening dedicated to the discovery of the Tuscan cuisine and of the most celebrated Italian opera arias and famous Neapolitan songs. Our assistant will take you into an ancient and fascinating neighbourhood in the old city centre, where the Restaurant - Wine house is located. It has been built into a characteristic "hollow" (an old cellar). In this romantic atmosphere, under arches and vaults dating back to 1200, a candlelit typical Tuscan dinner is served with excellent Chianti wine. Close to the restaurant, professional tenors and/or sopranos perform (at 21:15) the most beautiful opera songs from the operas by Puccini, Verdi, Rossini and other famous Italian musicians together with Neapolitan songs renowned all over the world, in an intimate atmosphere of an historical place (Anglican church) with an excellent acoustics. Your reservation allows you to take stalls in order to enjoy completely this fascinating show. During the intermission, tea or coffee together with a piece of cake or a goblet of very good wine will be served (they are included in the price).
(*) Excluding 14, 15 April and August.

( M ) GUIDED VISITS to the MUSEUMS of FLORENCE
Our experienced multilingual guides will help you to discover the treasures of two of the most famous and important museums in the world. They will take you back in time, on an animated journey through the history and art of Florence, in order to reveal secrets and tales linked to the artworks of the greatest Renaissance artists.
Once the guided tour is over, it is possible to stay in the museum.

M1 Guided Visit to the Accademia Gallery
Season: All year round - from Tuesday to Sunday
Meeting: AT THE MUSEUM , entrance reserved to booking holders
Start: 11:15 (15 minutes earlier at the meeting point)
End: around 12:30
Price: € 29,00 per person
Includes: guide, museum entrance fee with booking.
Free for children under the age of 6
(Once the guided tour is over, it is possible to stay in the museum).

Total immersion in the art of Michelangelo to get to know his most famous work, David, and other important works of art such as "I Prigioni" and "San Matteo".

M2 Guided Visit to the Uffizi Gallery
Season: All year round - from Tuesday to Sunday
Meeting: AT THE MUSEUM , entrance reserved to booking holders (door 1)
Start: 16:30 (15 minutes earlier at the meeting point)
End: around 18:00
Price: € 29,00 per person
Includes: guide, museum entrance fee with booking.
Free for children under the age of 6
(Once the guided tour is over, it is possible to stay in the museum).

You can't leave Florence without visiting one of the most important art galleries in the world. Here you can admire numerous works of art by Botticelli, Michelangelo, Leonardo da Vinci, Raffaello, Giotto, Cimabue, Masaccio

M1+ M2 Accademia Gallery + Uffizi Gallery
Season: All year round - from Tuesday to Sunday
Meeting: at the museum, entrance reserved to booking holders
Price: € 53,00 per person
Includes: guide, museum entrance fee with booking.
It is not necessary to book the visits of the two museums in the same days.
Free for children under the age of 6

The guided tour of the Accademia Gallery (morning 11:15) can be purchased together with that of the Uffizi Gallery (afternoon 16:45) at a very reasonable price.

REGULAR EXCURSIONS
3 Excursion to Siena and San Gimignano
5.a Afternoon excursion to the Chianti area
5.b Afternoon excursion to the Chianti area with dinner
6 Excursion to Lucca and Pisa

3 Excursion to Siena and San Gimignano
Terminal: Piazza Stazione, at the corner with Piazza dell'Unità
Departure: h. 09:00 (15 minutes earlier at the terminal)
Return: around h. 17:45
Season: All year round - every day (*)
Price: € 49,00 per person
Includes: transport, tour escort, local guide in Siena, museum entrance fees.

A beautiful excursion through the delightful hills of the Chianti countryside, with an ever-changing scenery of vineyards and olive trees.
Upon arrival in Siena, a guided tour of the old city centre: walking along the small medieval streets, admiring the splendid palaces and ending up at the Cathedral where you can visit the splendid interior including the Libreria Piccolomini and the adjacent Museo dell'Opera Metropolitana. The guided tour will conclude in the Piazza del Campo, one of the most beautiful in the world, where you will find the Palazzo del Comune (exterior). Free time for lunch (not included).
Departure for San Gimignano a tiny city that has remained intact through the centuries; situated on a hilltop, it is famous for its numerous towers, frescoes and other art treasures; free time to discover this fascinating city. During the return journey, along the way visitors can admire the old mediaeval village of Monteriggioni enclosed by its famous walls, still intact.
(*) From 16 November to 15 March, Monday, Wednesday, Friday, Saturday.

5.a Afternoon excursion to the Chianti area
Terminal: Piazza Stazione, at the corner with Piazza dell'Unità
Departure: h. 14:15 (15 minutes earlier at the terminal)
Return: around h. 19:00
Season: All year round (*) - Mon., Wed., Thurs., Sat.
Price: € 39,00 per person
Includes: transport, tour escort, snack and wine tasting.

An excursion to one of the most suggestive areas of Tuscany, known all over the world for its wine and its countryside of unrivalled charm, where woods alternate with vineyards and olive groves, in a landscape dotted with Romanesque churches, farmhouses, villas and castles of rare beauty. This tour includes a visit to a site of particular historic and artistic interest in an ancient hamlet and to one of the most famous wine-growing estates, complete with a snack and tasting of its prestigious wines.
The excursions are carried out in different areas of the Chianti region.
(*) Excluding 15th August

5.b Afternoon excursion to the Chianti area with dinner
Terminal: Piazza Stazione, at the corner with Piazza dell'Unità
Departure: h. 14:15 (15 minutes earlier at the terminal)
Return: around h. 22:45
Season: From 1� March to 28 October - Tuesday and Friday
Price: € 70,00 per person
Includes: transport, tour escort, snack and wine tasting, dinner and drinks.

A journey through the Chianti countryside, one of the most suggestive areas of Tuscany famous the world over for its wine, to reach a magnificent Castle: a visit to the gardens and the splendid cellar with its the famous barrels of the Chianti Classico wine. Stop for snack and wine tasting, followed by a visit to one of the most beautiful Romanesque churches in the area. For dinner: a typical meal (with rich menu and excellent Chianti wine) in the magical atmosphere of an old village among the hills.
The excursions take place in different areas of the Chianti region.
Weather permitting, dinner will be served in the open.
Please wear suitable clothing.

6 Excursion to Lucca and Pisa
Terminal: Piazza Stazione, at the corner with Piazza dell'Unità
Departure: 09:15 (15 minutes earlier at the Terminal)
Return: around 19:30
Season: All year round - Wednesday and Sunday
Price: € 53,00 per person
Includes: transport, tour escort, local guide in Pisa, Cathedral and entrance free.

Upon arrival in the elegant and refined town of Lucca, a pleasant walk with our tour escort will take you along the famous sixteen century walls, then entering into the enchanting historical centre where you will have the chance to admire the amazing Piazza Anfiteatro, the Torre Giunigi, the Duomo di San Martino and the typical "antique dealers' street". After some free time, departure for the historical town of Pisa, renowned for its architectural masterpieces. Upon arrival in Pisa, free time for lunch (not included). Then guided walking tour of Piazza dei Miracoli, with the celebrated Leaning Tower (exterior), the Baptistery (exterior) and other important monuments. This is followed by a visit to the interior of the Cathedral, an unrivalled masterpiece of Romanesque art constructed between the 11th and 12th centuries. Free time at your disposal. Those who are interested can take a pleasant walk with our tour escort and reach Piazza dei Cavalieri, where you can admire the historic Scuola Normale, one of the most famous universities in the world.

( 8 ) OUTLET SHOPPING TOURS These tours take you to the outlets of the most prestigious designer labels in the Italian Fashion, renowned throughout the world as expression of style, refinement, and luxury. The outlets will allow you to buy shoes, clothing, bags and accessories with solid 30% to 50% discounts. During a comfortable trip on luxury, air-conditioned coaches, you will enjoy the beautiful landscape offered by the Arno Valley.

8a Gucci and Prada (Outlet Shopping Tour)
8b Gucci, Prada, Dolce & Gabbana (Outlet Shopping Tour)

8 Gucci and Prada Outlets Shopping Tour
Terminal: P.zza Stazione (corner with P.zza dell'Unità) 15 minutes earlier at the terminal
Departure: Tuesday, Wednesday and Friday 13:15 Saturday 8:45
Return: Tuesday, Wednesday and Friday around 20:00 Saturday around 15:30
Season: All year round - Tuesday, Wednesday, Friday, Saturday
Price: € 21,00 per person
Includes: Transport
Departure from Florence to reach the Prada outlet. Stop of about 1h30, then departure to reach the famous center The Mall (stop 2h45 approx.) where you can find prestigious high fashion companies including: Gucci - Giorgio Armani - Fendi - Ferragamo - Y.S. Laurent - Valentino - Ungaro - Zegna - Bottega Veneta - Sergio Rossi - Loro Piana.
The pleasant Café in the Center offers the chance of a snack (not included).

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