Best Tour in Florence, Italy: Renaissance & Medici tales with a storyteller

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Summary

Starts
Piazza di San Lorenzo, 11
Duration
2 Hrs.
Languages
English and Spanish
Difficulty
Easy
Admission
Mobile ticket

Description

Enhance your travel experience with this Best Tour in Florence, Italy: Renaissance & Medici tales with a storyteller. Embark on a journey through time and immerse yourself in the rich historical heritage of Italy. With this unique historical tour go on an unforgettable exploration of the past.

The entire activity lasts around 2 hours and is a great addition to any travel itinerary in Florence. Previous travelers have rated this cultural tour an average of 5 out of 5 stars in 9,292 reviews.

Get ready to experience Florence like never before! Join us on an enchanting journey and delve deep into the heart of the Renaissance. Walk in the footsteps of the Medici family and rediscover history, revealing the city's hidden gems and untold stories. Stroll through cobblestone streets, where masterpieces of art and architecture stand as testaments to the Renaissance's glory.

With this cultural tour, you will get the opportunity to experience Basilica of San Lorenzo (Basilica di San Lorenzo), Medici Riccardi Palace (Palazzo Medici Riccardi), Florence Duomo (Cattedrale di Santa Maria dei Fiori), Piazza della Repubblica, and Piazza della Signoria up close. The activity is offered in 2 languages: English and Spanish.

Explore the impressive Basilica of San Lorenzo, a beautiful example of Renaissance design. It's famous for its balanced and well-proportioned architecture and serves as the resting place for many important members of the Medici family. Visit the luxurious Medici Riccardi Palace, once the seat of Medici power, and walk in its lovely courtyards.

Admire the Florence Duomo, symbolizing the city's artistry and engineering feats. Stroll through Piazza della Repubblica to absorb its historic ambiance. Don't miss the renowned sculptures in Piazza della Signoria, showcasing Michelangelo and other Renaissance artists' works.

Throughout the experience, a knowledgeable expert will guide you, offering valuable insights and information. The activity is offered in 2 languages: English and Spanish.

Keep in mind that admission fees for paid attractions are not part of this tour package. You can secure your tickets online before the tour or on-site. To make the most of your experience, we recommend purchasing your admission tickets in advance. This guarantees entry and saves time by skipping long lines, especially at popular attractions.

The starting point for this historical tour is located in Florence. The exact address is Piazza di San Lorenzo, 11, 50123 Firenze FI, Italy. The endpoint of the tour is located at Piazzale degli Uffizi, 6, 50122 Firenze FI, Italy.

The first tour departure is at 10:00, and the last departure of the day is at 15:30.

To ensure a pleasant experience for all participants, the maximum group size for this tour is 15 people. We recommend you review the "Included" and "Good to know" sections below for more details about the tour.

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

Make your visit to Florence extraordinary by booking this Best Tour in Florence, Italy: Renaissance & Medici tales with a storyteller. Choose your travel dates and secure your spot today before it's fully booked!

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Included

Valuable information about the city. What to visit, what to do, what to eat and other tips
Licensed Guide

Destinations

Florence Aerial View of Ponte Vecchio Bridge during Beautiful Sunny Day, ItalyFlorence

Map

Attractions

photo of view of Vintage carousel and tourists in Piazza della Repubblica (Republic Square) and the arch in honor of the first king of united Italy on background in Florence, Italy.Piazza della Repubblica
photo of the exterior of Museo dell'Opera del Duomo (Museum of the Works of the Cathedral) in Florence, Italy.Opera del Duomo Museum
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 square of signoria in florence at sunrise, Italy.piazza della Signoria

Options

English Tour
FREE TOUR ENGLISH (tip-based)
Spanish Tour
Spanish walking tour

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
Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap

Verified reviews

5.0
9,292 reviews
All languages
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rky2013

Amazing!

Andrea, is very entertaining and knowledgeable. Very kind and attentive too. Learnt tips to go for local specialty foods which I tried like Ribollita tuscan bean soup and cantuccini. Thanks! Very good walking tour to introduce myself to Florence.. 😊

4

442alexandern

Amazing!

Andrea was a fantastic guide—knowledgeable, engaging, and passionate about Florence. He shared fascinating stories and made the city’s history come alive. His insights into Michelangelo’s David and the Uffizi masterpieces were exceptional. Highly recommend this tour!

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Camelia N

Amazing!

Excelent, Elisabeta was a great guide. We understod better the history of Florence. Is The second visit and it was a real plesure to be here again.

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Florence M

Amazing!

It was wonderful. Our guide was so experienced. A local man born here. He told us many things and gave great advice. I would highly recommend Ricardo for this tour.

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Go63801700910

Amazing!

Excellent tour, thanks Gabriella. It was an english tour to the main city area of florence with history of medici and other prominent figures in the area.

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Gerchol

Amazing!

She was informative, clear and enjoyable. Had a lot of history and explained many sites ,statues and past history . Great

4

4Suzy56

Amazing!

A very nice start of our stay in Florence! We were guided by knowledgeable Riccardo. He was also helpful and showed a great sense of humor. Thank you from Suzanne and Sten, Uppsala

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Quest304472

Amazing!

Chiara was a fabulous tour guide! Very knowledgeable and provided great information about Florence! Very glad we did this tour

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daltonp245

Amazing!

Our guide was Riccardo and he did a great job. His English was good, and he helped put Florence in the context of the powerful families and politics that shaped it over the centuries. Great little nuggets of history and gave us a list of recommended food and shops at the end. Thanks 🙏

3

352stefanac

Amazing!

We loved this tour, Riccardo was incredibly knowledgeable and it truly made our trip unforgettable! They gave us an amazing list with all we needed here like reastaurantes and places to visit. Really loved it!

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