Self-guided walking tour
Florence Walking Tour: Gardens and Views above the Arno (1.5 hours, 8 stops)
8 stops in walking order through Florence, from Basilica di San Miniato al Monte to Giardino di Boboli: 3.8 km on foot, about 46 min of walking, 1 h 30 min in total with the story and a look around at each stop. Walking times come from the routed walking path, not a straight line. It is the route of “Gardens and Views above the Arno”, a ready-made tour in the Guided Tours app.
- Total
- 1 h 30 min
- Distance
- 3.8 km
- Walking
- 46 min
- Stops
- 8
The stops, in walking order
Basilica di San Miniato al Monte
San Miniato al Monte is a basilica on a high point of Florence, recognized for its Romanesque character, patterned marble façade, raised choir, and ancient crypt.
8 min walk · 640 m
Il Giardino Dell'Iris
A botanical garden devoted to iris cultivation beside Piazzale Michelangelo.
3 min walk · 250 m
Piazzale Michelangiolo
A panoramic terrace in Florence, designed by Giuseppe Poggi during the city’s redevelopment.
3 min walk · 270 m
Giardino delle Rose
A terraced garden park beneath Piazzale Michelangelo, with sweeping views across Florence.
6 min walk · 430 m
Torre San Niccolò
A city gate that now reads as a tall, solitary tower in Piazza Giuseppe Poggi.
11 min walk · 930 m
Giardino Bardini
A historic hillside garden associated with Villa Bardini, known for its grand staircase, belvedere, statues and city views.
6 min walk · 500 m
Forte di Belvedere
A fortress crowning the highest ground of the Boboli Gardens, combining military design with a celebrated view across Florence.
9 min walk · 740 m
Giardino di Boboli
Boboli Gardens is a historic park created for the Medici residence at Palazzo Pitti.
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