Medici Magnificence Private Walking Tour

5.0 (2 reviews) Florence, Italy
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LanguagesArabic, Ukrainian, English, French, Spanish
Private tourOnly your group will participate
Pickup offeredSee the meeting and pickup details below

Overview

From the magnificent Medici palaces to the opulent art collections, our tour offers a fascinating glimpse into the lives of Florence's most influential rulers.
Prepare to be transported back in time to an era of unparalleled wealth, ambition, and artistic achievement as we explore the Medici's enduring impact on Florence and the world beyond.

Join us to reveil the secrets about thsi family who dominated the Italian and European political scene for three centuries through popes; queens; princes; and grand duces, discovering Florence and its great monuments by their time

What's included

  • High quality audio system to listen to the guide perfectly
  • Hotel Pick-up in Florence city center to walk with the guide
  • Exclusive Tour Guide services
  • Optional tips for the guide, highly appreciated
  • Entrance to the sites

What to expect

  1. Via Cavour Firenze
    25m
    Begin your exploration at the Palazzo Medici Riccardi, the family's historic residence and a masterpiece of Renaissance architecture. Marvel at the elegant façade designed by Michelozzo discovering the story of the rise of power of Medici with Lawrence the Magnificent.
  2. Piazza di San Lorenzo
    15m
    Location of the first cathedral of the city rebuilt by the Medici to host their ritualsç wedding, baptizing, and their rest alongside the adjacent Medici Chapels.
  3. Via del Proconsolo
    20m
    Passing by the Bargello the first palace of the government of Florence transformed by the Medici to be a prison where they have tortured and executed their rivals.
  4. Piazza della Signoria
    20m · Admission ticket included
    The heart of the Florentine government for many centuries, where the grand duce Coimo the first transformed it into its first residence adorning it with an unparalleled collection of statutes showing his supreme power.
  5. Ponte Vecchio
    20m
    Crossing the historical bridge of Florence the Medici made a total facelift from the dirtiest place to the most elegant in the city to celebrate their parade over it.
  6. Pitti
    20m
    Conclude your tour in front of the majestic Palazzo Pitti, the Medici's final residence which was built originaly by their rivals Pitti family as a contender to their power, who managed to acquist it from them to transform in into an example of the royal palaces.

Meeting and pickup

Meeting point

We can meet customers anywhere in the historic center of Florence to walk or under the column in the center of Piazza della Republica

End point

the tour will be ended in front of Pitti Palace

Pickup details

We can meet customers anywhere in the historic center of Florence to walk or under the column in the center of Piazza della Republica

Additional information

  • 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
  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels

Cancellation policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

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