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Galileo Galilei Private Science Tour of Florence

Florence, Italy
Galileo Galilei Private Science Tour
  • 4 hours
  • Mobile ticket
  • Offered in: English

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Overview

Explore the life and scientific legacy of one of the most famous Florentines on a private tour revolving around Galileo. Visit the astronomer’s namesake museum to learn about his life and see historic telescopes, and pay tribute at a forum and statue dedicated to him at the Observatory Museum. After learning about Galileo’s controversial theories and discoveries, finish the journey in front of his tomb inside the Basilica of Santa Croce.
  • Private, half-day Galileo tour of Florence
  • Trace the footsteps and theories of the famous Italian astronomer and mathematician
  • Visit the Galileo Museum, Observatory Museum, and Museum of Natural History
  • See historic telescopes and other scientific instruments
  • Learn about Galileo's life, achievements, and controversies
  • Pay respects at Galileo's tomb in the Basilica of Santa Croce
  • All entrance fees included

What's Included

  • Professional guide
  • Private tour
  • Entrance Ticket Museum Galileo
  • Entrance ticket Basilica Santa Croce
  • Hotel pickup and drop-off

Meeting and Pickup

Meeting point

  • Piazza della Signoria
    P.za della Signoria, 50122 Firenze FI, Italy

    In front of Neptune Fountain

End point

This activity ends back at the meeting point.

What To Expect

Basilica of Santa Croce

1 hour 30 minutes • Admission Ticket Included

Museo Galileo - Institute and Museum of the History of Science

1 hour 30 minutes • Admission Ticket Included

Piazza della Signoria

30 minutes • Admission Ticket Included

Florence Tours by Made of Tuscany

4 hours • Admission Ticket Free

Additional Info

  • Confirmation will be received at time of booking
  • A dress code is required to enter places of worship and selected museums. No shorts or sleeveless tops allowed. Knees and shoulders MUST be covered for both men and women. You may risk refused entry if you fail to comply with these dress requirements
  • Wheelchair accessible
  • Stroller accessible
  • Near public transportation
  • Transportation is wheelchair accessible
  • Surfaces are wheelchair accessible
  • Most travelers can participate
  • This is a private tour/activity. Only your group will participate

Cancellation Policy

You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the experience for a full refund.

  • For a full refund, you must cancel at least 24 hours before the experience’s start time.
  • If you cancel less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time, the amount you paid will not be refunded.
  • Any changes made less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time will not be accepted.
  • Cut-off times are based on the experience’s local time.

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Wonderful guide and tour
Yvonne_H, Apr 2022
Alessandro was the most wonderful guide. He really knows art, architecture and history, and his passion for it shows. We could not have found a more knowledgeable and professional guide anywhere- truly gifted and just incredible.
Great tour!
Bradley_H, Jul 2021
Our tour guide was amazing! I wish we could have had him on every tour extremely knowledgeable. I learned so much from him!
Response from Host, Jul 2021
Thank you Bradley, we will show this wonderful review to Alessandro
Nous avons eu la chance d'avoir un...
MELODIE_R, Aug 2018
Nous avons eu la chance d'avoir un guide excellent ! Passionné d'histoire, des langues étrangères et de la science, nous avons découvert Florence à travers un autre point de vue. Ce fut incroyable. A faire absolument
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