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Florence - The Medici's Private Walking Tour
Florence, Tuscany, Italy
$245.21
This is an experience gift voucher. The recipient will book the experience after
they redeem the gift voucher.
Overview
Step into the fascinating world of the Medici, the family that shaped the very soul of Florence and sparked the Renaissance. From their modest origins as bankers to their rise as dukes and patrons of the arts, this tour takes you on an unforgettable journey through the history of one of Europe’s most influential dynasties.
Accompanied by a licensed, knowledgeable guide, you’ll explore the places that marked their lives and their legacy—magnificent palaces, majestic churches, private chapels, and even secret passageways once used to move through the city in safety and style. As you walk the same streets they once ruled, you’ll uncover stories of ambition, art, power struggles, and cultural brilliance.
This is more than a tour, it’s a deep dive into the heartbeat of Florence, told through the extraordinary lives of the Medici. Whether you're a history lover, an art enthusiast, or simply curious about the city’s past, this experience will leave you inspired and enchanted.
Accompanied by a licensed, knowledgeable guide, you’ll explore the places that marked their lives and their legacy—magnificent palaces, majestic churches, private chapels, and even secret passageways once used to move through the city in safety and style. As you walk the same streets they once ruled, you’ll uncover stories of ambition, art, power struggles, and cultural brilliance.
This is more than a tour, it’s a deep dive into the heartbeat of Florence, told through the extraordinary lives of the Medici. Whether you're a history lover, an art enthusiast, or simply curious about the city’s past, this experience will leave you inspired and enchanted.
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The experience offers several options. This price includes:
ENGLISH PRIVATE
Tour guide
Language: English
Human tour guide
Duration: 2 hours
The experience offers several options, check yours above
- Pick-up at your accomodation if centrally located
- Earphones if necessary
- Professional guide
- Admission to monuments and attractions
- Drop-off at your hotel
Meeting point
Please wait for your guide at the statue of General Fanti
Return details
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Palazzo Medici RiccardiPalazzo Medici Riccardi is a cornerstone of Renaissance architecture in Florence and a symbol of the Medici family's early rise to power. Commissioned by Cosimo de’ Medici in the mid-15th century and designed by Michelozzo, the palace was one of the first buildings to reflect the new ideals of proportion, symmetry, and classical influence. Behind its austere, rusticated stone façade lies a refined interior, including the stunning Magi Chapel, decorated with vibrant frescoes by Benozzo Gozzoli that celebrate the Medici’s wealth and influence. Later expanded by the Riccardi family, the palazzo blends political power, artistic innovation, and family legacy, offering a quiet but powerful glimpse into Florence’s golden age.
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Piazza del DuomoPiazza del Duomo is the monumental heart of Florence, where some of the city’s most iconic landmarks come together in a breathtaking ensemble of art and architecture. Dominating the square is the Cathedral of Santa Maria del Fiore, with Brunelleschi’s soaring dome rising above the skyline, a masterpiece of engineering and beauty. Nearby, Giotto’s bell tower adds vertical elegance, while the Baptistery of San Giovanni, with its intricate marble façade and golden “Gates of Paradise,” stands as one of the city’s oldest and most revered buildings. The piazza is constantly alive with the movement of visitors, the echo of footsteps on stone, and the awe that comes from standing at the crossroads of history, faith, and artistic genius.
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Basilica di San LorenzoThe Basilica di San Lorenzo is one of Florence’s oldest and most historically rich churches, deeply tied to the legacy of the Medici family. Originally consecrated in the 4th century and rebuilt in the 15th century with designs by Brunelleschi, the basilica blends Renaissance harmony with spiritual simplicity. Its plain façade contrasts with the richness of its interior, which houses works by Donatello and elegant chapels filled with art and symbolism. Most famously, it includes the Medici Chapels, monumental tombs designed by Michelangelo, where generations of the powerful family are buried. San Lorenzo is not just a church, but a mirror of Florence’s transformation through faith, art, and political power.
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Piazza della SignoriaPiazza della Signoria is Florence’s historic center of power, dominated by the imposing Palazzo Vecchio. It’s an open-air museum filled with Renaissance masterpieces, including a replica of Michelangelo’s David, the Fountain of Neptune, and striking statues under the Loggia dei Lanzi. The nearby Uffizi Gallery links the square to Florence’s artistic legacy, making it a vibrant blend of history, art, and civic life.
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Ponte VecchioPonte Vecchio is Florence’s oldest and most iconic bridge, known for its picturesque row of jewelry shops and its unique, medieval charm. Above it runs the Vasari Corridor, a hidden elevated passageway built in 1565 to connect Palazzo Vecchio to the Pitti Palace. Designed for the Medici, it allowed them to move through the city unseen, offering a secretive view of Florence from above the bustling streets. Together, the bridge and corridor embody the city’s blend of beauty, power, and ingenuity.
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Palazzo PittiThe Pitti Palace is a grand Renaissance residence in Florence, once home to the Medici family. Behind its massive stone façade lie richly decorated rooms and world-class museums, including the Palatine Gallery with masterpieces by Raphael and Titian. The palace opens onto the Boboli Gardens, a vast and elegant green space filled with sculptures, fountains, and sweeping views. It’s a place where royal splendor and artistic heritage meet in the heart of the Oltrarno district.
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Florence - The Medici's Private Walking Tour
Florence, Tuscany, Italy
$245.21
This is an experience gift voucher. The recipient will book the experience after
they redeem the gift voucher.
How it works?
01
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You choose from 10,000+ experience gifts
02
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We deliver the eVoucher or the Physical box to the recipient
03
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Recipient books the experience and creates unforgettable memories!