Things to do in Ponte Vecchio

Although the tour is self guided at Pisa and Florence, being with our guide Aaron, and our angels who took us there, Gracia and Salvatore, the trip was very good. Aaron guided us with facts and stories of Pisa and Florence, and guided on what itinerary to have to get the best in the given time of 1 hour at Pisa and 2 hours at Florence. Obviously this time is not enough to see both cities and the places fully but enough to get the highlights. Also, there was an option to go in gold cart through the outskirts and see the panoramic view of Florence from the Piazzale Michelangelo was superb. This view is definitely not to be missed. Even with only this limited time, the trip was great and is worth going if these cities are not in your plan, but you have one additional day in Rome. Both Pisa and Florence are wonderful cities, must visit. And if you get this team, it is wonderful.

our tour guide was so passionate about Florence and the artists, she gave us a lot of valuable information on the history of what we were seeing. we did the tour on a Sunday so we couldn’t actually go in the Duomo, that is one thing that I regret booking this on a Sunday but it did tell me that at the time of booking and with our schedule that was the only day we had available.

we enjoyed the tour guide a lot she was wonderful and very thorough. we would have liked the option to go into the church but we saw the outside and it is stunning.

The extra-charge bus from the cruise disembarkation point to the meeting place wasn't bad, and the accompanying guide on the bus was also good. However, due to the bus stop location marked on the map provided, we missed the bus and made the mistake of taking a train from Florence Central Station to Pisa Station, and then another city bus. The trip was tough, but I still recommend it.

It was a pretty substantial two-hour walking tour. It was a time when I could feel the genuine love Florentine locals have for their hometown. It was walkable, there was a lot to see, and the cost was quite reasonable. Overall, I was satisfied.