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TOUR NAME

HIGHLIGHT WALKING TOUR OF FLORENCE

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EVERYDAY May to Oct.

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GILLI CAFE’ / MWTFSS Paskowsky Cafe’ / T P.zza Repubblica

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FLORENCETOWN OFFICE

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PHOTO TOUR

EVERY FRIDAY May, June, Sept, Oct & special openings

18.00

Mondays, Wednsdays, Fridays May to Oct

FLORENCETOWN OFFICE

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10.00 15.00 16.00

Everyday May to Oct Everyday May, June, Sept Oct Everyday July, Aug

FLORENCETOWN OFFICE

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EVERYDAY May to Oct

In front of SMN Train Station, via valtonda, at bus stop

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10.00 15.30

EVERYDAY May to Oct

Garage il Duomo via dell’Oriuolo

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10.00 12.00

Monday to Friday May to Oct

FLORENCETOWN OFFICE

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DETAILS OF FLORENCE

I BIKE FLORENCE CITY BIKE TOUR

HORSE RIDING

IN THE CHIANTI

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UFFIZI & VASARI CORRIDOR

GUIDED TOUR

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SEGWAY TOURS COOKING CLASSES PRIVATE GUIDED TOURS MUSEUM TICKETS

Vintage VESPA tours Ballooning in Chianti Personal Shopper and Outlet tours Private Transfers & excursion Additional Services / Terms & conditions RESERVATION AND CITY MAP

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ART CAFE’ THE

EXCLUSIVE WALKING TOUR OF FLORENCE

A good coffee means a lot to Italians.. It is not just a drink.. it is a break, it is a way to meet people, a way to socialize, to listen or simply wonder.. This is why Italians love to go to the cafés. It is part of our history, it is part of our life. This is why our highlight tour starts in a café; in one of the most historical and prestigious café of Florence: GILLI. Our professional guide will highlight the heritage and the art hisotry of Florence through a brief lecture, while you will be enjoying a proper Italian “colazione” and have the chance to meet your fellow participants to this exclusive experience. Remember, It will only be a maximum

of 8 people per tour.

The town will be reveald through unusual sights, squares and medieval streets, usually not included in an highlight tour of the city.. From Piazza della Repubblica to the Arno, passing by the gorgeous hidden Piazzetta del Limbo, along the elegant Via Tornabuoni.. Santa Trinita bridge, the Oltrarno, the authentic Florentine district of the city, full of antiques shops, artisans and bottegas.. Palazzo Pitti, the noble residence of the Medici Family. We will then stop onto an intimate terrace from where to admire the elegant architecture of the Ponte Vecchio, the oldest bridge in town, before crossing it and returning the Oltrarno to the Florentines. We will pass by The Uffizi courtyard and reach Piazza della Signoria, the real living room of Flrelence, the historical and still the political centre of the town. We will taste some local specialties at one of the bottegas in the medieval district while proceeding to the Duomo, one of the biggest and most prestigious complexes of the catholic world, our final destination. In two hours and a half of this exclusive walking experience, you will have enjoyed the city at its best.. met the artisans, tasted some local food, seen the most beautiful sights, learned some very unusual stories and shared it all with a small number of people that will surely become new friends..

€ 55,00 per person DEPARTURE: EVERYDAY

May to October at 10.00 am Max 8 people - Reservation is strongly advised Meeting point: entrance to GILLI CAFE’ piazza della repubblica, Tuesdays, when the bar is closed, the meeting point will be at Paskowsky Cafe’, piazza della Repubblica.

ART CAFE’ is a new unique opportunity to discover the town.

Eventually a new way to discover Florence... Join our small,

exclusive, walking club.

ART CAFÉ… Real, Unique, Exclusive.

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VASARI CORRIDOR

UFFIZI GALLERY & HISTORY GUIDED TOUR

when in Florence.. do like the Medici used to do! For sure you know the Ponte Vecchio, the landmark of Florence, but.. have you ever noticed the corridor that crosses above it? Well, it is the best kept secret of Florence. A private passageway dated back to the 1564. At that time, the Grand Duke of Florence, Cosimo I de’Medici, who did not like walking among the people of his town, ordered his favourite architect, Giorgio Vasari, to built a path that would allow him and the Royal family to move freely from their residence (Palazzo Pitti, left bank of the Arno) to the government palace (Palazzo della Signoria, right bank). It turned out to be one of the most astonishing architectural masterpieces of the Reinassance. Hidden between the city houses, the corridor goes along for almost 1 mile and shows itself only rarely. Its true magnificient can be admired right on the Ponte Vecchio, where the corridor shows itself to the world as one of the landmarks of Florence. The corridor is usually closed to the public. FLORENCETOWN is proud to offer you the

chance of a lifetime.

At once you will have the chance to enjoy a 1 1/2 hour guided

tour of the Uffizi gallery, with reserved

entrance, skipping the usual long lines. From the inside of the Uffizi, the doors of the

Vasari Corridor will be opened exclusively for our visit group.

€ 89,00 per person EVERY FRIDAY May to September at 3.30 pm length: 3 hours approx.

Meeting Point at FLORENCETOWN OFFICE , at 3.15 pm

Reservation is strongly advised.

A private walk along the Vasari corridor, will place you back at the Medici times, when Cosimo I and his wife, Eleonora from Toledo, walked along their private corridor, from one side of the town to the other observing the crowd below, watching their people and not being watched. The corridor leads from the Uffizi, over the Ponte Vecchio, by the houses and even through a church, Santa Felicità, where you will admire the interior from the private balcony of the Royal family, to end the path into the gardens of Palazzo Pitti.. Along the corridor the greateast collection of self portrait of Europe is hosted, with paintings by several important artists. Combining a guided tour of the Uffizi and a very special experience like the Vasari corridor, is really something you do not want to miss! When in Florence.. do like the Medici used to do!

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DETAILS OF FLORENCE -

PHOTO TOUR

Capturing Florence...

With your camera, a professional photographer will guide you through the city center to discover unknown glimpses, hidden places to the typical italian daily life scenes. He will help you setting your camera to get the best out of it. Either you are a professional or just a lover of photography, this is the tour you were expecting! We will leave in the LATE afternoon to capture the best of Florence with its breathtaking sunset. We start the visit at the

ALINARI MUSEUM OF HISTORY OF PHOTOGRAPHY

which features 900,000 vintage prints, including salted paper calotypes, daguerreotypes, albumen prints, bromide prints, charcoal prints.. finding inspiration for our tour and studying different techniques. Then we will start our open-air walk and proceed throughout the sunset, changing locations and capturing the town at the best time of

the day, from unexpected perspectives, unaccessible to the public, or simply that you will discover find by yourselves. An “APERITIVO” will be served on top of a private terrace with a panoramic view of the town, while admiring the Florentine roofs and taking some of the best shots of your journey..

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PHOTO TOUR: € 69,00 per person - length: 3 hours approx. Tours available MONDAY, WEDNSDAY, FRIDAY at 6pm.

Meeting point af FLORENCETOWN office at 6.00 pm. Group limited to 8 people.

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I BIKE FLORENCE Pleasant, easy, relaxing..

CITY CENTRE ESCORTED BICYCLE TOUR

Bicycling in Florence is a unique tour that will help you discover the most out of the cradle of Renaissance in the less time and in the funniest way.. Our tour will start from our office on Via Calzaiuoli, right in the centre of the city. It is structured to gather a limited number of participants (max 8 people) each one on board of an individual bike, and to ride slowly along Florence’s city center streets, in a very pleasant, easy, relaxing way.. The tour escort will lead the way and, thanks to our earphones, we will drive you through the narrow streets, in pedestrian areas, reaching the most amazing monuments of Florence and unknown spots from where to admire the city: Santa Maria Novella, Oltrarno, the artisans botegas, Palazzo Pitti, San Frediano, the Ponte Vecchio, the Uffizi, San Niccolo, Santa Crore, Piazza della Signoria, the medieval district, the Duomo, and Piazza della Repubblica! We will stop at several location to relax, enjoy more about the tour and also having to taste a wonderful Gelato or a coffee in the Oltrarno district.

€ 29,00 per person - lenght: 2 hours about

(min 2 max 8 people) DEPARTURES:

EVERYDAY morning: 10.00 AM May to Oct afternoon: 3.00 pm May, June, Sept, Oct 4.00 pm July and August

Meeting point at Florencetown Office 15mins in advance.

HORSERIDING IN THE CHIANTI natural feelings...

Horse riding in Tuscany is a unique opportunity to explore the Tuscan countryside in a most delightful way. You will be taken into the Chianti region, where most of the famous wines are produced, you’ll be given a lesson to get acquainted with the horse before leaving for the ride.. For about 2 hours you will ride through vineyards, olive trees, and middle age villages, in a beautiful countryside landscape. Once back at the farm, a delicious Tuscan meal will be served, made of Pecorino cheese, prosciutto, salami, bruschette, olive oil and Chianti wine tasting.. The shuttle will take you back to Florence at about 3 p.m. per person € 120,00 - lenght: 6 hours. approx. Transfer, brunch, wine tasting and english speaking guide INCLUDED. (no experience required)

DEPARTURES: EVERYDAY 9:30 am Meeting point 15mins in advance, in front of Florence SMN train station.

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SEGWAY EXPERIENCE

COOKING CLASSES

Have fun gliding through the timeless streets of the Renaissance Pearl that is Florence and discover all her wonders on the coolest ride of the 21st century!

Get the chance to learn how cook a nice tuscan course in the heart of Florence. Florencetown offers a very nice way to enjoy cooking and learning how is meant to be here. Our class is offered as a view into a typical tuscan cuisine. Classes are small and intimate, our chef use products from this land such as seasonal ingredients, extra virgin olive oil, fresh herbs and produce, all of which are available in the local markets.

Florence never seemed so modern..

We’ll discover lesser known attractions that reflect the complex and rich history of this city, granting you with an intimate experience of Florence.

Available with a professional guide or Audio-guides. GUIDED TOUR: € 90,00 per person AUDIO GUIDE TOUR: € 75,00 per person DEPARTURES: everyday 10 am or 3 pm at meeting point. TIME: 3 hours. min. 2 max 6 people

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SPICE UP YOUR DAY!!

Each participant will involve himself “hands-on” in the preparation of the recipes. The full menu includes antipasto, pasta, main dish and side dish, and of course, a dessert. Afterwards everyone sits down at the table to enjoy the fruits of their labor. Two wines will be appropriately chosen to accompany the meal. Participants are presented with a cotton shopping bag and a booklet containing the recipes and description of the wines. Be with our chef choosing the products you will cook at Florence Central Market, or simply join the class afterwards.. you can decide whether to make your day medium or well done.. FLORENCE CLASS DAY € 150,00 per person (monday to friday 12:00 p.m. - 3h approx) CLASS DAY + MARKET € 200,00 per person (monday to friday 10:00 a.m. - 5h approx)

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GUIDED TOURS OF FLORENCE WALKING TOURS

There is so much to do and see in Florence that one needs to guard against sensory overload during a first visit. We suggest the less is more approach, and adopt a “La Dolce Vita” pace to seeing and experiencing Florence. Why overdo it and be in need of taking a vacation from your vacation? You will need a nice pair of walking shoes, and no more than six hours to make your first inspection of, what many think, is the world’s most civilized and cultured city. OUR

ITINERARIES CAN BE TAILOR MADE UPON YOUR REQUEST:

For your first visit we might suggest a HIGHLIGHTS TOUR of the town. a pleasent walk discovering the highlights of the cradle of renaissance. From the Duomo to Pontevecchio, fully immersed in history, living the feeling of a different time. Instead, you might want to discover the hidden and unexpected Florence, the original side of the town, OLTRARNO, discovering the neighbours were Florentines live away from the overcrowded main roads, in between small street, old craftsmen stores, unusual views and old city legends, were artisans will introduce you the genuine Florence, using traditional methods to produce by hand leather, paper, tailor made shoes, wood carvers in all these magic “botteghe” hidden in those small streets from S.Niccolo to S. Frediano. If you have a limited amount of time to visit the city, we suggest to request a pre-arranged entrance tickets to to the Accademia or the Uffizi Gallery. We can include the visit in the Itinerary and make it the perfect and more complete introduction to the town.

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Please enquire to your concierge/travel agency for availability and prices SIENA, PISA, LUCCA.. and other major sights ARE ALSO AVAILABLE ON REQUEST.

MUSEUM TICKETS

We are able to arrange advanced reservations to many of Florence and Tuscan most popular museums. Reservation is particullary suggested for the Uffizi Gallery and Accademia Gallery where estimated waiting time without reservation is about 2 hours.

UFFIZI GALLERY

The Uffizi is the world’s oldest gallery and the most popular museum in Italy. In 1560, Cosimo I de’ Medici commissioned Giorgio Vasari to design a building to house the Florentine State’s administrative and judicial offices (known as the “Uffizi”). Much of the Uffizi’s collection originally belonged to the Medici family, known as much for their patronage of the arts as for their role in the city government of Florence. The Uffizi houses the largest collection of Italy’s artistic heritage consisting of thousands of works of art ranging from Greek and Roman sculptures to Renaissance and Baroque paintings. Its treasures include Botticelli’s Birth of Venus and Titian’s Venus of Urbino.

GALLERIA DELL’ACCADEMIA

In 1873, Michelangelo’s famous statue David was moved to a specially designed

room in the Galleria dell’Accademia from his position in front of Palazzo Vecchio, where he had stood since Michelangelo’s time. Preparations were underway for an 1875 exhibition on Michelangelo to celebrate the great master’s 400th birthday, after which the Accademia would become a museum dedicated to Michelangelo. Though the collection has since expanded to include works ranging from Florentine Gothic painting to Russian icons as well as Italian Renaissance and Baroque works by Pontormo, Girlandaio, and others, it is still primarily know for Michelangelo’s David. UFFIZI / ACCADEMIA RESERVED

TICKETS from € 13,00 per person

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VINTAGE

VESPA TOURS -

la dolce vita way..

TOURS WITH DRIVER

Being carried around by an original vintage VESPA is an experience you do not want to miss.. Our Drivers will come and pick you up at your accommodation, if central, and drive you to discover itineraries that might look different, when on board of a piece of real Italian history, helped by some earphones. Two optional tours to make you discover more about our land, and go deeper in our tradition with what used to be the most usual transportation device from the ‘50 to the ‘80 in Italy...

FLORENCE by NIGHT

Easy pick up at your hotel, then the Oltrarno, the left bank of the river for an “Aperitivo” with locals. An easy drive up to Fiesole, with its most romantic view will give you time for dinner or drinks. Afterwards we will take you slowly back to your accommodation, pacely, enjoying Florence lights at night on board of the Vespa, € 135,00 per person -Departure at 7:00pm ON REQUEST 4 hours approx. - Dinner is not included

CHIANTI by VESPA Full day itinerary through the

Chianti hills. A beautiful scenary of hills, in between of middleage towns, vineyards and olive trees, and, of course, a wine tasting stop..

€ 175,00 per person -

Departure every saturday and sunday at 9:30 a.m. 8 hours approx - lunch not included.

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Pick up at your accommodation - DEPARTURES ON REQUEST -

PLEASE NOTE: every Vespa has a professional driver. It is not possible to self drive the vehicole. Children under 16 not allowed.

BALLOONING

FLYING OVER CHIANTI

Rise up gently from the ground and discover Tuscany from an alternative perspective, from a hot air balloon! You will fly over the legendary Chianti landscape with its hilltop towns, castles, valleys, famous vineyards, and mixed woodlands. A powerful landscape, one of the most civilised rural scenes on earth, cultivated tranquility of olives, vines, and corn. The olives’ silver and the many variegated shades of green appear as a veil over elemental majesty and silence. On clear days in the distance you can see Florence to the North and the Apennine mountain range in the background; to the West the Elsa valley, San Gimignano, Certaldo, and Volterra and the sea in the far distance; to the South, Poggibonsi, Colle Val d’Elsa, Siena and Monte Amiata in the distance.. We fly in the early morning just after dawn. The inflation takes about 30 minutes, and the flight approximately 1 hour depending on wind and weather conditions. After landing, we load the balloon back onto the retrieving vehicle trailer that follows the balloon throughout the flight. Once the balloon is packed away, we move on to enjoy a marvelous champagne breakfast with local produce. After breakfast, we drive back to the launch field. The whole adventure takes about three and a half hours.

BALLOONING EXPERIENCE € 265,00 per person min. 2 persons - DEPARTURES: everyday according to sunrise.

5 hours. approx. (flight time is 45mins to 1 1/2h) Flights are subject to weather conditions, and for safety, we fly only in the calmest ones. TRANSPORTATION TO/FROM LANDING POINT AVAILABLE ON REQUEST.

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PERSONAL

SHOPPER LIMO SERVICE

A PERSONAL SHOPPER is someone who assists customers with a level of individualized attention and service beyond what a retail associate would offer. He/she can help a customer to pull together an entire season’s wardrobe based on his or her needs, budget or style, or find just the right gift based on clients suggestions. OUR TEAM OF PERSONAL SHOPPERS will take you for a trend-seeking shopping tour of the city, through the best kept secrets and most exclusive addresses related to the world of fashion. We will plan you day shopping with a specific itinerary visiting the best shops in florence and surrounding areas. We offer clients personalized council of their existing and future wardrobe.

OUTLET TOURS

A private car will came and pick you up at your accommodation and take you to “the Mall”, which is situated at a thirty-minute drive from Florence, in the green Tuscan hills. The center now hosts the Agnona,Bottega Veneta, Emmanuel Ungaro, Pucci, Ermenegildo Zegna, Fendi, Giorgio Armani, Gucci, Hogan, La Perla, Loro Piana, Salvatore Ferragamo, Sergio Rossi, Burberry, Tod’s, Valentino and Yves Saint Laurent outlets. There is also a welcoming Café restaurant where clients can relax. The driver will help and be at disposal while waiting for you the entire time. After the Mall you might want to make your day complete visiting PRADA outlet, not far away.

TO ARRANGE THE SERVICE ENQUIRE to YOUR CONCIERGE / TRAVEL AGENCY

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PRIVATE TRANSFERS & EXCURSIONS

Be pampered in a limousine or in our luxury mercedes, ready any time of the day and night to simply pick you up at the airport or take you to discover the beauty of our land, maybe with a personal assistant on board. Our chauffeurs are always caring, discreet, responsible and dedicated to our clients’ needs. The city or country there can be no finer way to travel.

We are able to arganize private transfers and excursions form every part ot Italy and nearest destinations abroad on board of our luxury fleet. Limousine, Mercedes Class S. Class E and Luxury Viano Van for larger parties.

Ask your concierge/travel agency for further information

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TERMS & CONDITIONS FLORENCETOWN is trade registred mark property of WORLDING SOLUTIONS Tour Operator via de’ Lamberti, 1 50123 Firenze, by Worlding Solutions snc via della verruca, 7 56010 Vicopisano (PI) Worlding Solutions organizes and carries out the excursions presented in this programme on the basis of the administrative authorisation of the Florence Provincial Authority, DIA dated 08.2.2007. The programme conforms to the text established according to the D.L. 111/95, approved by EEC regulation no. 90/ 314. • Notwithstanding any contrary clause, the contract is governed by the provisions of law no. 1084 dated 27.12.77, ratification and enactment of the International Convention relating to the Travel Contract (C.C.V.). • Bookings are subject to place and language availability. • All excursions are organized for a minimum of 8 participants. • During our tours, the guide and accompanying service can be performed in various languages. • The English language is always guaranteed. • There will be no penalty for cancellations of excursion bookings communicated in writing to the organisation at least eight days prior to the booked excursion date. Between eight and two days prior to the excursion, 10% of the fare will be payable; less than two days prior to the excursion payment of the entire amount will be due and no reimbursement will be granted. • No reimbursement will be granted to any client who is not at the place of departure at the time established; similarly, no reimbursement will be granted to clients who lose contact with the guide or who do not complete the excursion. • If for any reason the organization cancels the excursion, the client may claim reimbursement only of the sum paid. • During the periods of greatest attendance, despite of the reservations, the entry to the museums could be subjected to delays against the prearranged timetable, which are not attributable to the organization staff responsibility.

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• Where, due to operational difficulties or reasons beyond its control (travel conditions, strikes, changes in opening hours, closure of museums, delays or other problems), the organisation is obliged to change the programme, then an alternative itinerary and/or visits to other museums will be proposed, without any variation to the established tariff, and the client will be informed prior to departure. • Excursions are free for children under the age of two; for children aged between two to eight there is a 50% reduction. Show a document proving children’s age, upon request. • In the case of unexpected increases of individual prices, exceeding 10%, as a result of new taxes or duties, the tariffs will be adjusted and the clients notified in writing. • The excursions scheduled in the programme are covered by thirdparty insurance for the risks, the indemnity limits and the guarantees laid down in D.L. 111/95 with NAVALE policy n. 00100040612. • The organization cannot accept responsibility for damage caused by third parties or for reasons beyond their control, and cannot be held responsible for the loss of valuables, luggages or objects during excursions. • Any complaint by the client must be communicated in writing to the organization staff within and no later than 10 business days after the date of the tour. • Any disputes will be settled by The Court of Florence. • The programme and the tariffs indicated are valid from 1 April 2008 to 31 Oct 2008.

INFORMATIONS & RESERVATIONS TOLL FREE

800 736 755 TEL. O55 0123994 OFFICE HOURS 9.00 am - 7.00 pm via de’ Lamberti 1 corner with Via Calzaiuoli [email protected] www.florencetown.com

FLORENCETOWN is a registrered trade mark by Worlding Solutions Tour Operator via de’Lamberti 1 - 50129 Firenze, FI