Florence Walking Tour: Lesser-Known Gems of Firenze

Rediscover the art, architecture, and memories of Florence with your Il Gruppo ’76 classmates.

Join Giuditta (Judith) Hutchison, assisted by Moira McQuaid and Annamarie Faro, on Thursday, November 12, 2026, from 10:00 AM to approximately 1:00 PM.

Pay €8.50 per person for Santa Maria Novella by November 1, 2026. If you previously made a free reservation, please purchase this admission ticket for each participant.

Itinerary

• 10:00 AM: Meet at the obelisk closest to the basilica façade in Piazza Santa Maria Novella.
• 10:15–11:15 AM: Santa Maria Novella, including Masaccio's Holy Trinity and the Tornabuoni Chapel frescoes by Ghirlandaio.
• Approximately 11:20 AM: Walk to San Lorenzo (approximately 6 minutes).
• 11:30 AM–12:30 PM: Basilica di San Lorenzo. €9 admission paid separately at the entrance.
• Approximately 12:40 PM: Walk to the Ospedale degli Innocenti (approximately 11 minutes).
• Approximately 1:00 PM: Exterior visit to the Ospedale degli Innocenti in Piazza Santissima Annunziata, where the organized tour ends.

Giuditta will provide maps and artwork guides for independent exploration inside the churches. This walk honors Dorothy, whose costume designs were inspired by the Renaissance clothing in the Tornabuoni frescoes.

Optional activities afterward

The Museo degli Innocenti may be visited independently (€9), subject to opening hours and admission availability. Lunch at the rooftop Caffè del Verone is optional and self-paid; seating is subject to availability.

Total planned basilica admissions: €17.50 (€8.50 here in advance and €9 at San Lorenzo). There is no tour guide fee. Wear comfortable shoes and be prepared for approximately three hours of walking and standing. Access may be affected by religious services, opening hours, reservation requirements, or other local conditions.