Walking tour Florence Untold

Florence, Italy
Duration2h 15m
Free cancellationFull refund up to 24 hours before
Instant confirmationYour booking is confirmed right away
TicketMobile or paper ticket accepted
LanguagesEnglish
Group sizeUp to 25 travelers

Overview

Discover Florence's hidden treasures of 1800 years on this unique 2-hour walking tour, tracing the city's roots from its foundation to the end of the Medici dynasty. . Delve into the lives and secrets of Renaissance masters like Michelangelo, Leonardo, Botticelli, and Brunelleschi, as you explore the historic center and visit iconic monuments. Learn about the intriguing history of wine windows dating back to the 14th century and uncover why Florence is the fashion capital of the world. This journey through art, science, and mystery is a must for anyone seeking to truly know Florence.

- 2-hour guided walking tour covering 80% of Florence’s historic center
- Explore the lives of Renaissance artists and their hidden stories
- Visit significant monuments, cathedrals, and historical sites
- Learn about Florence's cultural impact from fashion to charity wine windows

Options

Christmas Day

Merry Walking Christmas

Walking Tour in Florence with Wired Headset

What's included

  • Audio Headset
  • Luggage Storage

What to expect

  1. Pass by
    We meet here in front of the oldest hospital of the world.
    Why does this hospital mention Michelangelo and Leonardo very often?
    What does Dante have to do with this hospital and its relation with the DIVINE COMEDY
  2. Cathedral of Santa Maria del Fiore
    Pass by
    Why is this Cathedral a one-of-a-kind in the world.
    What did Brunelleschi achieve 600 years ago that still today people cannot achieve.
    What's brings together the DAVID of Michelangelo and this church?
  3. Battistero Di San Giovanni
    Pass by
    The gate to heaven by Ghibberti. Why is the beggining of Renaissance attributed to this GOLDEN GATE.
    Who are this "Kim Jong Un" and that "Fat Putin" depicted on the gate:
    What is Perceptual Prospective and how is Donatello related to Video Games?
  4. Piazza della Repubblica
    30m
    Why is it called the ROMAN FORUM?
    Who made the Column of Abundance in 1431?
    How did the Medici become the Patrons of Renaissance.
    Who invented the modern Banking?
  5. Palazzo Strozzi
    Pass by
    Why is this building a COPY of the Palazzo Medici Riciardi even though they were enemies of the Medici family.
    Where was the Negroni cocktail born?
    Why is Florence the Capital of Fashion?
    What about the very bizarre place to hide stolen jewlery?
  6. Ponte Vecchio
    Pass by
    Who build it and why is called the OLD BRIDGE?
    Who made it the official jewelry of the city and WHY?
    What are those windows and that passage on top of the bridge and what does it connect?
    What about that unique FLORENTINE TOWER on the left of the bridge?
  7. Piazza della Signoria
    Pass by
    Where does this noble name derive from?
    What are all of those marble statues and only one is in Bronze?
    Equestrian statue? David of Michelangelo? Judith and Holofernus by Donatello. Bag of potatoes by Bandinelli. The GUCCI museum once the house of DaVinci where he painted the Monna Lisa.
    Is there a whole roman theatre underneath the piazza?
    What about the first official open-air museum Loggia dei Lanzi?
    The mysterious face carved on a corner by Michelangelo, who is that handsome boy?
  8. Uffizi
    Pass by
    Why is this museum called OFFICES?
    Whats so unique of it and IN IT?
    Was it always a museum?
    Did Mark Zuckerberg visit Florence in 1504 , time traveling and why is there a painting of him in the Uffizi gallery?
    Let's explore them together.

Meeting and pickup

Meeting point

We meet in the square in front of the hospital. THE OLDEST HOSPITAL OF THE WORLD

End point

We end saying good night to THE DAVID OF MICHELANGELO

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.
From
€40.00 per person
Check availability & book
  • Free cancellation up to 24 hours before the experience starts
  • Instant confirmation
  • You'll choose your date and travelers and pay on viator.com. Prices vary by date, group size and option.
More activities in Florence
From
€40.00 per person
Check availability