Walking Tour through Florence: Renaissance and Medici Tales

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Starts
Piazza di San Lorenzo, 35R
Duration
2 hours
Languages
English, Italian, and Spanish
Difficulty
Easy
Admission
Mobile ticket

Description

Enhance your travel experience with this Walking Tour through Florence: Renaissance and Medici Tales. Embark on a journey through time and immerse yourself in the rich historical heritage of Italy with a unique historical tour, offering an unforgettable exploration of the past.

Previous travelers have given this cultural tour an average rating of 5 out of 5 stars based on 4,111 reviews.

On this tour, you'll dive into the intriguing world of the Medici family during the Renaissance. Discover how their support for artists like Michelangelo and Leonardo da Vinci turned Florence into an artistic powerhouse. Their story is a fascinating blend of art, influence, and groundbreaking ideas that reshaped history.

With this cultural tour, you will get the opportunity to experience the Medici Riccardi Palace (Palazzo Medici Riccardi), Basilica of San Lorenzo (Basilica di San Lorenzo), Florence Baptistery (Battistero di San Giovanni), Giotto's Bell Tower (Campanile di Giotto), and Brunelleschi's Dome (Cupola del Brunelleschi) up close.

Marvel at the magnificent Medici Riccardi Palace, where the powerful Medici family once resided. Discover the splendid Basilica of San Lorenzo, a masterpiece of Renaissance architecture. Visit the Florence Baptistery to see its renowned bronze doors and ascend Giotto's Bell Tower for panoramic city views. Don't miss the chance to stand beneath Brunelleschi's Dome, a symbol of Florence's artistic and engineering prowess.

Your cultural journey continues at the iconic Piazza della Signoria, an open-air museum showcasing remarkable sculptures, including a replica of Michelangelo's David. Explore the grandeur of Palazzo Vecchio, the historic town hall, with its impressive architecture and rich history.

At the Uffizi Gallery, be enthralled by Leonardo da Vinci's ethereal "Annunciation" and Sandro Botticelli's iconic "The Birth of Venus." Stand before the mesmerizing beauty of Michelangelo's "Tondo Doni" and Leonardo's "Adoration of the Magi." These treasured works provide an extraordinary opportunity to witness the genius of these celebrated artists firsthand.

The activity is offered in 3 languages: English, Italian, and Spanish.

The starting point for this historical tour is located in Florence. The entire activity lasts approximately 2 hours. The exact departure location is Piazza di San Lorenzo, 35R, 50123 Firenze FI, Italy. The first tour departure is at 10:00, and the last departure of the day is at 16:30.

The maximum group size for the cultural tour is 15 people. Check the "Included" and "Good to know" sections below for more details about your historical tour.

The cancellation policy for this cultural tour is as follows: For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

Make your visit to Italy extraordinary by booking this Walking Tour through Florence: Renaissance and Medici Tales. Choose your travel dates and secure your spot today before it's fully booked!

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Attractions

photo of Florence, Italy. Palazzo Vecchio (or Palazzo della Signoria ) and Loggia dei Lanzi, twilight scene in Tuscany.Palazzo Vecchio
Giotto's Bell Tower, Quartiere 1, Florence, Metropolitan City of Florence, Tuscany, ItalyGiotto's Bell Tower
photo of view the interior columns of the basilica, Florence, ItalyBasilica of San Lorenzo
Riccardi Medici Palace, Quartiere 1, Florence, Metropolitan City of Florence, Tuscany, ItalyRiccardi Medici Palace
photo of uffizi gallery in piazzale degli uffizi at night in florence Italy.Uffizi Gallery
photo of view Cathedral of Santa Maria del Fiore and Baptistery of St. John Battistero di San Giovanni early morning at sunrise, Florence, Tuscany, Italy.Florence Baptistery
photo of square of signoria in florence at sunrise, Italy.Piazza della Signoria
photo oBrunelleschi's dome .f Brunelleschi's dome

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Tour in English
Tour in Spanish
Tour in Italian

Good to know

Wheelchair accessible
Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
Service animals allowed
Public transportation options are available nearby
Transportation options are wheelchair accessible
All areas and surfaces are wheelchair accessible
This tour is based on donations. This means that if you like the tour you can leave a tip (you choose the price) to reward the guide.

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