Discover highlights of Florence on this guided walking tour. Learn how the city became the cradle of the Renaissance and hear about the lasting impact of the powerful Medici family on the city.

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Duration 2 hours: Check availability to see starting times.
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Live tour guide: Spanish, English
Wheelchair accessible

Highlights

Godfathers of the Renaissance
Why Florence became the city of the Renaissance
Secrets of the Dome´s Cupola
Hidden symbols
Origins of the Renaissance

Full description

In this tour you’ll get a general overview of the city, while passing by its main highlights and discovering thrilling stories, hidden gems and unknown fun-facts. In an amusing walk, you’ll understand why this city became the cradle of the Renaissance and changed our global history. You’ll also dive into the intrigues of one of the most powerful dynasties of all times, the Medici family, and you’ll realize their astounding impact, visible even in our daily lives. And many more! We’ll also give you useful information and tips about many different things: from how to avoid leather scams to how to choose the best gelato! All in a friendly and professional manner, with a good balance between information and humour, so that you’ll learn and enjoy at the same time.

Includes

Professional tour guide explaining with passion about Florence

Meeting point

Arrive 5/10 minutes before. Look for the GREEN UMBRELLA.

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What to bring

Comfortable shoes
Camera
Water
Weather-appropriate clothing

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4.9 /5

based on 105 reviews

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Guide
4.9/5
Value for money
5/5

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Our tour guide with the green umbrella was organised, professional, knowledgeable, and helpful. Sometimes, however, the information was a bit too detailed and not useful. The tour could have been shorter to be more enjoyable. An hour may have been enough since the audience had to stand up the whole time.

June 8, 2022

I really enjoyed the walking tour with Silvia. She was very informative, friendly and funny. We learned some interesting facts about Florence, Medici family and well-known artists such as Brunelleschi and also got some great tips for food and drinks from Silvia over the WhatsApp. This walking tour is a definite must! (:

May 23, 2022

Silvia is an amazing tour guide, she keeps it light, fresh and interesting all while explaining most important historical facts! Highly recommend!

June 27, 2022

The BEST Florence Walking tour-Renaissance and Medici Tales

The BEST Florence Walking tour-Renaissance and Medici Tales

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