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Florence Jewish Quarter History Private Walking Tour
(4) Reviews
Florence
Important Information
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Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
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Public transportation options are available nearby
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Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
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All areas and surfaces are wheelchair accessible
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Transportation options are wheelchair accessible
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Wheelchair accessible
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Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Cancellation policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
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For a full refund, you must cancel at least 24 hours before the experience’s start time.
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Cut-off times are based on the experience’s local time.
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If you cancel less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time, the amount you paid will not be refunded.
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This experience requires a minimum number of travelers. If it’s canceled because the minimum isn’t met, you’ll be offered a different date/experience or a full refund.
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Any changes made less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time will not be accepted.
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Discover the traces of Jewish history, culture and heritage in Florence’s Old Town, with highlights such as Florence Cathedral and Santa Croce Basilica. Optional: visit to the Great Synagogue and Jewish Museum with skip-the-line tickets.
Choose one of our excellent tour options tailored to your needs and interests:
2-hour: Florence's Jewish Quarter Choose this walking tour to discover the traces of Jewish history in Florence's Old Town and Jewish Quarter. See Santa Croce, Great Synagogue, Duomo, and more (exteriors only).
3-hour: Florence's Jewish Quarter, Great Synagogue and Museum Choose this walking tour to visit the Great Synagogue and Jewish Museum, and discover the traces of Jewish ...
Highlights
From 2 hours to 3 hours
Offered in German (Deutsch) & 6 Others
Free Cancellation
Mobile Ticket
From 2 hours to 3 hours
Offered in German (Deutsch) & 6 Others
Free Cancellation
Mobile Ticket
What's Included
Expert commentary on the history of Florence's Jewish community
Skip-the-line tickets to the Great Synagogue and Jewish Museum (3-hour option only)
Licensed Guide who is fluent in the language of your choice
Tips on the best kosher shops, restaurants and cafes
Private Walking Tour of Florence's Jewish Quarter with the Great Synagogue and Jewish Museum
- (number of attractions depends on the selected option)
Skip-the-line tickets to the Great Synagogue and Jewish Museum (in 2-hour option)
Meeting Points
Departure
Piazza del Duomo, 9
Meet your guide in front of Opera del Duomo Museum, Piazza del Duomo, 9, 50122 Firenze FI, Italy. Please do not enter the building, it is only a meeting point and the staff is not informed about the tour.
Return
Itinerary
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Piazza del Duomo, 9
Meet your guide in front of Opera del Duomo Museum, Piazza del Duomo, 9, 50122 Firenze FI, Italy. Please do not enter the building, it is only a meeting point and the staff is not informed about the tour.
10 minutes
2
Piazza della Repubblica
Our Local History Expert-Guide will meet you at a convenient meeting point next to Florence Cathedral. Did you know that this iconic church features a Jewish inscription of the 10 Commandments? You will discover many traces of Jewish heritage on this tour, as the guide will take you to Piazza della Repubblica, the location of the Old Market where commercial trade took place and where Florence’s Jewish Ghetto was established.
30 minutes
3
Piazza della Signoria
You will learn about the role of Jewish people in commerce and their connection to the powerful Medici family as you walk around Piazza della Signoria, home to Palazzo Vecchio.
50 minutes
4
Basilica of Santa Croce
The guide will show you the hidden Star of David on the facade of the Santa Croce Basilica, and take you to the former Jewish Quarter, where many of the Jews moved after the Ghetto was demolished. Highlights include the Great Synagogue At the end of the tour, you can visit the Balagan Café or another kosher restaurant recommended personally by your Private Guide!
30 minutes
5
Synagogue and Jewish Museum of Florence
Visit the Great Synagogue and Jewish Museum in Florence. Skip-the-line tickets are included to save time. The Great Synagogue was one of the most important synagogues built in Europe in the age of the Jewish emancipation. The synagogue houses the Jewish Museum, where religious items and clothing are displayed. There are also exhibits commemorating the Holocaust victims. It’s a great place to learn more about the history of Jews in Florence.
Florence Jewish Quarter History Private Walking Tour
(4) Reviews
Florence
About
Discover the traces of Jewish history, culture and heritage in Florence’s Old Town, with highlights such as Florence Cathedral and Santa Croce Basilica. Optional: visit to the Great Synagogue and Jewish Museum with skip-the-line tickets.
Choose one of our excellent tour options tailored to your needs and interests:
2-hour: Florence's Jewish Quarter Choose this walking tour to discover the traces of Jewish history in Florence's Old Town and Jewish Quarter. See Santa Croce, Great Synagogue, Duomo, and more (exteriors only).
3-hour: Florence's Jewish Quarter, Great Synagogue and Museum Choose this walking tour to visit the Great Synagogue and Jewish Museum, and discover the traces of Jewish ...
Highlights
From 2 hours to 3 hours
Offered in German (Deutsch) & 6 Others
Free Cancellation
Mobile Ticket
From 2 hours to 3 hours
Offered in German (Deutsch) & 6 Others
Free Cancellation
Mobile Ticket
What's Included
Expert commentary on the history of Florence's Jewish community
Skip-the-line tickets to the Great Synagogue and Jewish Museum (3-hour option only)
Licensed Guide who is fluent in the language of your choice
Tips on the best kosher shops, restaurants and cafes
Private Walking Tour of Florence's Jewish Quarter with the Great Synagogue and Jewish Museum
- (number of attractions depends on the selected option)
Skip-the-line tickets to the Great Synagogue and Jewish Museum (in 2-hour option)
Meeting Points
Departure
Piazza del Duomo, 9
Meet your guide in front of Opera del Duomo Museum, Piazza del Duomo, 9, 50122 Firenze FI, Italy. Please do not enter the building, it is only a meeting point and the staff is not informed about the tour.
