2-Hour Guided Tour of the English Cemetery of Florence
Highlights
Florence
haunted, historical, celebrity
Private Tour
2 Hours
Easy
English, Italian
Description
Embark on this one-of-a-kind tour of the ancient English Cemetery of Florence and enjoy the peaceful atmosphere of the cemetery, also called the Island of Dead. Learn about the history of this place and the stories of some of the amazing people buried here: poets and writers, scientists and pastors, artists and adventurers, including celebrities like the British poet Elizabeth Barrett Browning.
Itinerary
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The English Cemetery of Florence Tour
- Meet with your tour guide and visit the ancient English Cemetery of Florence.
- Walk among the tombstones and enjoy the peaceful atmosphere of such a beautiful and charming cemetery, also called the Island of Dead.
- Listen to the history of this place and the stories of some of the amazing people buried here: poets and writers, scientists and pastors, artists and adventurers by your tour guide. The tombs will unveil many different communities of foreigners in Florence during the XIX century. Not just English people, but ex-pats from 16 different countries who lived and died in Florence, including celebrities like the British poet Elizabeth Barrett Browning.
- Your tour guide will talk about:
- The cemetery symbolism and iconography.
- The history of the English Cemetery
- The history of the foreign communities in Florence
- The notable people buried here, such as Elizabeth Barrett Browning
- Freedom, love, art and the fight against slavery
Feel free to ask any kind of question about them!
What's Included
What's Excluded
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Cancellation Policy
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For cancellations within 24 hours before the tour -
Refund of 50% of the tour price.