LGBTQ + friendly Renaissance Gay life in Florence tour

4.9 (15 reviews) Florence, Italy
Duration2h
Free cancellationFull refund up to 24 hours before
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TicketMobile or paper ticket accepted
LanguagesEnglish
Group sizeUp to 10 travelers

Overview

Florence has a special place in the International history and development of Gays life and culture, Since the Middle Ages, though controlled by a specific Police Force, the Tuscan town proved to be open minded and tolerant, compared with the rest of Europe.
During our walking tour, we will see how a very high percentage of men was involved in the activity of sodomy , included the Medici male members and the different kind of punishements used for the guilty and the means to fight that crime.

What's included

  • Headsets
  • any other items not mentioned in the above "included" box

What to expect

  1. Piazza della Repubblica
    10m
    Meet your tour guide and start learn about the gay life in the Renaissance Florence
  2. Palazzo Strozzi
    5m
    Learn about laws and penalties
  3. Piazza Santa Trinita
    5m
    Admire the Spini family palace
  4. Palazzo Pitti
    Pass by
    Discover the secret and forbidden life of the last Granduke Gian Gastone de'Medici
  5. Ponte Vecchio
    15m
    Discover the Magnificent Lorenzo 's philosophy and his court of pleasure
  6. 10m
    Stroll around the Medieval Gay area
  7. Piazza della Signoria
    20m
    Stop in front of the place which was the seat of the first Pride in the XVI century and admire the copy of Michelangelo's David
  8. Church and Museum of Orsanmichele
    15m
    Listen how Leonardo da Vinci was denounced twice for sodomy and learn about the importance of female prostitution.

Meeting and pickup

Meeting point

Republic square, in front of the Hard Rock Cafè.

End point

Republic square, in front of the Hard Rock Cafè.

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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