Gardens, Views, Art



San Miniato al Monte Church + Bardini Gardens + Boboli Gardens 

This is a tour for those looking for something a little different, who like to walk & who love history and art. It takes place on the Oltrarno (south side) of the river Arno in Florence.

First we visit some of the BOBOLI GARDENS, which are one of the first landscaped gardens with political intent in modern garden history. Their crafting begin in the 1500s under the Grand duke and Duchess Cosimo I & Eleonora da Toledo. These gardens are not flat, they were planned to be visited in a carriage, and so good, comfy walking shoes are essential and some energy but it is rewarded with some great art and views!

We visit the BARDINI GARDENS created in the late 1800s by the antiquarian Stefano Bardini, for a stroll through greenery with magnificent views (and a little pit-stop for a cappuccino at their lovely caffe if needed :), to then climb back up a hill to the magnificent Romanesque one thousand year old church, SAN MINIATO AL MONTE. Here we find more spectacular views mixed with some great art.

History and art doesn’t lack in Florence and this tour gives you the opportunity to discover fascinating places that you wouldn’t have probably visited on your own, off the beaten track, discovering great art and architecture of great masters in their original setting and not in a museum.

Meeting Location

To be organized at time of booking

The cost of the 4 hour tour

€560 for parties of 1-5 people (excluding admission fees)
€640 for parties of 6-9 people (excluding admission fees)
€720 for parties of 10 people or more (excluding admission fees)

ADMISSION FEES to sites are not included in the hourly rate.

Admissions

Boboli Gardens & Bardini Gardens (combined ticket) €13pp

Headsets

Headsets are required for parties of 4 or more people so that everyone can hear the guide clearly.

Headset Rental Cost

♦ Headset Rental Half Day (up to 4 hours)  for 4-12 people €30 (+ €2.50pp for parties greater than 12 people)

♦ Headset Rental Full Day (greater than 4 hours) for 4-12 people €50 (+ €5pp for parties greater than 12 people)

Taxi Hire (optional)

For those with limited mobility, a taxi can be hired on the day. This cost is extra and is paid directly to the taxi driver.

Payment

Prepayment is required for guided tour costs. This is done as a security measure so that large sums of cash are not carried or exchanged on the day of the tour. We use a secure payment system provided by SumUP, you do not need to have a SumUP account to use it, you can sign in as a guest and use a credit card. SumUP charges a 2.5% handling/service fee which will be added to your invoice.

Cancellation Policy

Cancellations or date changes made less than 1 week prior to the tour start time require full payment. Cancellations or date changes made within 2 weeks of your tour date will require half payment. Tours proceed in inclement weather. Museum reservation fees and pre-purchased tickets are non-refundable. SumUP handling/service fees are non-refundable.