Ospedale degli Innocenti

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Ospedale degli Innocenti: Our most recommended tours and activities

Florence Premium E-Bike Tour + Photo Shooting and Tastings

Florence Premium E-Bike Tour + Photo Shooting and Tastings

The magic of Florence awaits you! CicloToscana Premium E-Bike Tour in Florence is the only one offered by Certified Cycling Guides. Our company, CicloToscana, organizes Premium Private E-Bike tours exclusively, and we are highly trained in providing the utmost level of customer care. We are the first in Italy to offer a Premium Private E-Bike Tour with an included photography service, allowing you to forever cherish the fantastic memories of Florence. The Tour starts from Piazza Ognissanti, right in the historic center, just 3 minutes away from Ponte Vecchio and lasts a total of 3 hours. We will pass by all the major monuments of the city. Our route always prioritizes the use of bike lanes, if available (subject to change based on temporary city traffic changes). The 10 carefully selected Photos will be sent by email within 72 hours after the end of the tour, in .JPG format, to the email address personally provided by the client during check-in.

Florence: 2.5 hour Audio Guided Bike Tour led by Tour Leader

Florence: 2.5 hour Audio Guided Bike Tour led by Tour Leader

Focus on Florence – A photographic tour of Florence by bike Take a guided trip through the historical center of Florence to learn about this city of art and history and see and photograph some of its most compelling views on a 2-hour tour of more than 20 of its top attractions. Traveling by bicycle allows you to cover more of the city on this odyssey through Florence, visiting both well-known sites and hidden gems, and stopping at the best vantage points to take the perfect picture. The entire center of the city is a Unesco World Heritage Site and this eco-friendly tour departs from Piazza Santissima Annunziata, home of the National Archaeological Museum and Spedale degli Innocenti. Continue through aristocratic streets and stop at the Synagogue and the historic Flea Market. Pause for a photo in front of Santa Croce Church, a symbol of Florence, known for its stunning 14th-century frescoes. Leaving the Santa Croce district, you will pass the home of Michelangelo and cross over the Arno River via the famous Ponte Vecchio. Visit Porta San Niccolò, Pitti Palace, and the Santo Spirito Church, containing a crucifix carved by Michelangelo, before cycling back over the Arno to Piazza Signoria. Stop to catch your breath and snap a photo at the Neptune Fountain and the magnificent Medici Palazzo Vecchio. No trip to Florence is complete without seeing Piazza Repubblica and the extraordinary Duomo, the last stops of the 2.5-hour tour.

Florence: Hospital of the Innocents Guided Tour

Florence: Hospital of the Innocents Guided Tour

Discover the ancient history of Spedale degli Innocenti, the Hospital of the Innocents, on a guided tour of Europe’s first orphanage. Learn of the inspiring origins of this 15th century institution, and of the orphaned or abandoned children who were cared for here through the ages. Marvel at the architectural talent of Brunelleschi who finished the structure in 1419, making it one of the oldest works of Renaissance architecture. Stroll through Piazza della Santissima Annunziata and its distinct arches, called Loggia del Brunelleschi, which are considered a symbol of Florence. Today, the building houses two kindergartens, a nursery school, three homes for the children, and Unicef offices. Inside, you will also visit the Museum of the Innocents, with enlarged and renovated exhibition space across three levels. Walk the 600 year old path full of tales of hope and tragedy. Peruse the personal memories of the "nocentini", cards that were written by almost every child welcomed here from the 15th to the 17th century with details of their lives. Explore the museum gallery which displays works by Botticelli, Ghirlandaio , the nurses' choir, and other artistic treasures.

Ospedale degli Innocenti: Our most recommended tours and activities

Florence Premium E-Bike Tour + Photo Shooting and Tastings

Florence Premium E-Bike Tour + Photo Shooting and Tastings

The magic of Florence awaits you! CicloToscana Premium E-Bike Tour in Florence is the only one offered by Certified Cycling Guides. Our company, CicloToscana, organizes Premium Private E-Bike tours exclusively, and we are highly trained in providing the utmost level of customer care. We are the first in Italy to offer a Premium Private E-Bike Tour with an included photography service, allowing you to forever cherish the fantastic memories of Florence. The Tour starts from Piazza Ognissanti, right in the historic center, just 3 minutes away from Ponte Vecchio and lasts a total of 3 hours. We will pass by all the major monuments of the city. Our route always prioritizes the use of bike lanes, if available (subject to change based on temporary city traffic changes). The 10 carefully selected Photos will be sent by email within 72 hours after the end of the tour, in .JPG format, to the email address personally provided by the client during check-in.

Florence: 2.5 hour Audio Guided Bike Tour led by Tour Leader

Florence: 2.5 hour Audio Guided Bike Tour led by Tour Leader

Focus on Florence – A photographic tour of Florence by bike Take a guided trip through the historical center of Florence to learn about this city of art and history and see and photograph some of its most compelling views on a 2-hour tour of more than 20 of its top attractions. Traveling by bicycle allows you to cover more of the city on this odyssey through Florence, visiting both well-known sites and hidden gems, and stopping at the best vantage points to take the perfect picture. The entire center of the city is a Unesco World Heritage Site and this eco-friendly tour departs from Piazza Santissima Annunziata, home of the National Archaeological Museum and Spedale degli Innocenti. Continue through aristocratic streets and stop at the Synagogue and the historic Flea Market. Pause for a photo in front of Santa Croce Church, a symbol of Florence, known for its stunning 14th-century frescoes. Leaving the Santa Croce district, you will pass the home of Michelangelo and cross over the Arno River via the famous Ponte Vecchio. Visit Porta San Niccolò, Pitti Palace, and the Santo Spirito Church, containing a crucifix carved by Michelangelo, before cycling back over the Arno to Piazza Signoria. Stop to catch your breath and snap a photo at the Neptune Fountain and the magnificent Medici Palazzo Vecchio. No trip to Florence is complete without seeing Piazza Repubblica and the extraordinary Duomo, the last stops of the 2.5-hour tour.

Florence: Hospital of the Innocents Guided Tour

Florence: Hospital of the Innocents Guided Tour

Discover the ancient history of Spedale degli Innocenti, the Hospital of the Innocents, on a guided tour of Europe’s first orphanage. Learn of the inspiring origins of this 15th century institution, and of the orphaned or abandoned children who were cared for here through the ages. Marvel at the architectural talent of Brunelleschi who finished the structure in 1419, making it one of the oldest works of Renaissance architecture. Stroll through Piazza della Santissima Annunziata and its distinct arches, called Loggia del Brunelleschi, which are considered a symbol of Florence. Today, the building houses two kindergartens, a nursery school, three homes for the children, and Unicef offices. Inside, you will also visit the Museum of the Innocents, with enlarged and renovated exhibition space across three levels. Walk the 600 year old path full of tales of hope and tragedy. Peruse the personal memories of the "nocentini", cards that were written by almost every child welcomed here from the 15th to the 17th century with details of their lives. Explore the museum gallery which displays works by Botticelli, Ghirlandaio , the nurses' choir, and other artistic treasures.

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What people are saying about Ospedale degli Innocenti

Overall rating

4.6
(7 reviews)

Our guide was very enthusiastic. He added many personal stories to our electric bike tour. He was very conscientious of our safety. He is just starting his business and is very eager to expand and share his love for Florence. It was a different way to experience the city. We even did this adventure in the rain! I would, however, be amiss if I didn’t mention that bike riding skills are essential as Florence has very busy streets and if you are not confident in riding a bike, this is not for you.

Having met Dimitri and his partner we were sure this was going to be a a great tour. Even better was our magnificent tour guide - Luigi. Luigi’s depth and breadth of knowledge about Florence’s history and culture was amazing, and he was appreciative of our interest. We highly recommend this tour and company!

It was really nice that it was a private tour so that you can ask all the questions you want and the route could be changed to our preferences. The guide was very knowledgeable and was able to tell a lot of stories

An entertaining 10km e-bike tour through Florence. Dimitri is an excellent guide and was able to tell us a lot about Florence and its history. The bikes were good, 5 stars for the guide and the tour.

Fascinating tour with a very knowledgeable guide, Susanna. So different from all the "must do" places to see in Florence. Don't miss!