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Galileo Galilei Private Science Tour

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This tour is dedicated to honor Florence's father of science, Galileo Galilei. Following the trails of this personality, it is a fascinating 4 hours through the city, testifying to the greatness of this scientist.

Highlights

  • Explore the Museo Galileo Galilei and Piazza della Signoria
  • Discover the Observatory Museum and the Natural History Museum
  • See the Basilica of Santa Croce

Description

The tour starts in Piazza della Signoria and continues to the Science Museum or the Galileo Museum, dedicated to the famous scientist. The Museo Galileo is full of scientific tools of great importance. Admire the two famous telescopes, and the finger of the great physicist, which is perfectly preserved. Then continue to the Observatory Museum and the Natural History Museum, in a beautiful antique palace with a Forum dedicated to the genius scientist. Here we will find the captivating marble statue of Galileo. The museum is named after the word observatory that once meant the Torrino astronomical, where the stars were studied and which is still available to visit by appointment. You'll end by going to the Basilica of Santa Croce, otherwise known as the 'Pantheon of Italian Glories' for the tombs of the most famous Italians, among whom is the monumental tomb of Galileo Galilei.

Includes

Entrance tickets Private 4-hour guide Multilingual guide

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