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We Love —
- Appreciating the elegant and historic interiors of this former palace.
- Learning about medieval history dating back as far as 1260 in the hotel.
- Dining on delicious Italian dishes on the terrace offering panoramic views.
Customer reviews —
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Hotel Torre Guelfa 4* —
Just for you:
- Early check-in at 1PM
- Late check-out at 12 Noon
Due to its vast array of facilities and the many historical attractions and cultural sights around, the divine Hotel Torre Guelfa 4* is a great choice for those who want a convenient central city stay. Florence continues to exist as one of the most popular destinations in Europe, attracting thousands of visitors from all over the world each year. Hotel Torre Guelfa 4* is no exception to the rule and, as a reformed palace, guests staying here can learn medieval history dating back as far as 1260 as well as enjoy fine rooms, a panoramic terrace, room service, and more.
Your room —
Just for you:
- Free bottle of water in the room (day of arrival)
This offer is based on a choice between a Superior Room, a Classic Room or an Economy Room.
SUPERIOR ROOM (18 m²)
Your Superior Room features a four-poster bed made of wrought iron or wood, and original 20th-century sandstone floors.
Maximum room capacity
CLASSIC ROOM (15 m²)
Settle down in a comfortable Classic Room that's furnished in the style of the Florentine Renaissance, which, while adapting to the historical structure of the Palazzo, is equipped with the most modern comforts.
Maximum room capacity
ECONOMY ROOM (15 m²)
Seek calm and comfort in this spacious and comfortable Economy Room furnished in the style of the Florentine Renaissance.
Maximum room capacity
Your dining choices
This is a bed and breakfast stay.
You'll find lots of charm in this historic and refurbished palazzo—from the lovely Tuscan-style decor to the great breakfast served to guests each morning of their stay. In the hotel, you will find a terrace offering panoramic views and a lounge space as well as a bar in the tower.
Your Optional Excursions —
See Florence by multi-stop bus (24-hour transport pass)
Hop on and off the bus as you please to explore Florence and its monuments at your own pace with your transport pass! With comments available in 8 languages, discover the must-see places and monuments.
Important information:
Validity: every day (except in exceptional circumstances)
When you make your booking, you will be asked to specify a date in principle, but please note that you can use your voucher whenever you like (but not beyond the current year).
Validity: 24 hours
Languages: Italian, English, French, German, Spanish, Portuguese, Japanese, Russian
Timetable: first departure at 9am, last departure at 5pm
Frequency: every 30 minutes
Duration of tours: without getting off the bus, tour A lasts 1 hour / tour B lasts 2 hours
Accessibility for people with reduced mobility: yes
Free for children under 5 years of age
Price includes:
- 1 hour free wifi on board
- A multi-stop bus pass
- A map of Florence
- Multilingual audio guide
- Headphones
The price does not include:
- The services of a guide
- Tips and any other extras
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Gallery of the Offices ticket (with audioguide)
Avoid the queues with a queue-jump ticket to discover the famous Uffizi Gallery. Wander past the greatest works by the Italian masters, while listening to the fascinating commentary on your audioguide.
Practical information:
Valid from Tuesday to Sunday (except 1st Sunday of the month and exceptional cases).
The price includes:
- Ticket to the Uffizi Gallery
- Multilingual audio guide
- Reservation for access to the gallery
The price does not include:
- Pick-up from/to your hotel
- Tips (optional)
- Any other extras
Please note:
- In order to collect your audioguide, you will be asked to show proof of identity, which will be kept in exchange for the audioguide. You will get your ID back when you return the audioguide at the end of your visit.
- Any loss or damage to the audioguide will incur a fine of €250 per audioguide.
- The audio guide is not available for children under the age of 6.
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Accademia Gallery ticket (with audioguide)
Avoid the queues at the entrance to the gallery - a must-see venue for Italian art and the works of Michelangelo. With an audioguide available in 5 languages, you'll learn more about the secrets of this world-famous gallery!
Practical information:
Validity: Tuesday to Sunday (except 1st Sunday of the month and exceptional cases)
Timetable: 9.15 a.m. Please arrive 15 minutes before the start of the activity.
Duration: you can stay in the Gallery for as long as you like
Languages: Italian, English, French, German, Spanish
Price includes:
- Unaccompanied admission to the Academy Gallery
- Audio guide in the language of your choice
Price does not include:
- Pick-up from/to your hotel
- Tips (optional)
- Any other extras
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Tuscan cooking class with lunch and visit to the San Lorenzo market
Immerse yourself in Italian culture by learning all the secrets of its gastronomy. Accompanied by a chef, you'll go shopping at a local market before preparing a full menu and then tasting what you make in a friendly atmosphere.
Practical information:
Validity: every Monday, Wednesday and Friday (except in exceptional circumstances)
Duration: 5 hours
Starting time: 9.50 am
Language: French, English, Spanish, Italian. Depending on the composition of the group, the tour may be guided in 2 languages at the same time.
Minimum age: 8 years
Minimum number of participants: 2
Departure point: Piazza San Lorenzo, near the statue in the centre of the square
Price includes:
- The presence of a cook
- Lunch with drinks (alcoholic and non-alcoholic)
- A visit to the San Lorenzo market
- Recipes
The price does not include:
- Any additional purchases at the market
- Pick-up from/to your hotel
- Tips (optional) and any other extras
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Trip around Florence: Siena, San Gimignano and wine tasting in the Chianti region
Discover the Chianti region from Siena to the medieval village of San Gimignan and enjoy a memorable unique day out in the beautiful countryside with wine-tasting and a 3-course Tuscan lunch.
Practical information:
Validity (except in exceptional cases):
- April to October: every day
- November to March: Mondays, Wednesdays, Fridays and Saturdays
- Languages: English (every day), French (Tuesday and Sunday), Spanish (Monday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday and Saturday)
- Duration: approx. 11 hours
- Departure: centre of Florence
- Departure time: 8 am
- Minimum number of people: 2
Price includes:
- The tour guide throughout the excursion
- Return transport in a comfortable bus with WIFI on board
- Stopover in San Gimignano and free time on site
- Stopover in Monteriggioni and free time on site, from April to October only
- Visit to the city of Siena with a professional guide
- Admission to the Cathedral of Our Lady of the Assumption (except Sundays and national holidays) in the Piccolomini bookshop in Siena
- Visit to a typical cellar and vineyard and tasting of local products and wines
- 3-course Tuscan lunch
The price does not include:
- Pick-up from/to your hotel
- Any activities during your free time
- Tips (optional) and any other extras
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Your Journey to Florence —
Flights:
You will be able to choose your airline and flight times when you make your booking. This flight may include one or more stopovers. The stopover may be technical (without a change of aircraft) or transit (with a change of aircraft).
Luggage information
Baggage, meals and other services on board certain flights may be subject to a charge. You will find out whether your airfare includes baggage when you choose your airline and timetable. If your fare does not include baggage, please go to the airline's website before your departure with your travel file reference to find out the exact fare and purchase your extra baggage. If you choose a low-cost airline, you will be able to add your baggage during the booking process. For domestic flights, airlines do not always offer the option of reserving baggage, so you will have to pay for it at the airport counter. You will receive all the information you need to check in for your flights after you have made your reservation.
Florence —
Known globally as the "birthplace of the Renaissance", Florence is the astonishing, UNESCO-listed capital of Italy's stunning Tuscany region. Few historic cities across Europe, or indeed, the world, are able to offer quite as many impressive sites as beautiful Florence, and as a result, the city has welcomed record numbers of tourists in recent years.
From the enchanting alleyways and cobbled streets to the traditional trattorias and world-class art offerings, this city is packed with excitement, nestled alongside the banks of the glorious Arno river and promising a total immersion into the beauty of Italy's 15th and 16th centuries. From Botticelli to Michelangelo and Leonardo da Vinci, the medieval and early modern state of the Republic of Florence welcomed a vast array of extraordinarily talented artists into the world, all of whom left their mark on this magical city, adding to the endless treasures of Florence's museums have to offer.
With marble basilicas, medieval chapels, elegant palaces and astonishing frescoes, the sensational city of Florence is bursting with life and is a fantastic option for a stylish, action-packed break in Europe.
