- Duration: 1.5 hours
- Priority access
- Mobile ticket
- Photos w/no flash
- Guided tour
- Accessible
Description
Discover Florence at your own pace with a customized private tour of the city’s UNESCO World Heritage listed historic center, accompanied by a professional monolingual guide.
Start a personalized exploration of Florence, the best way to uncover the city’s famous landmarks and splendid heritage. Accompanied by your private guide, plunge into the deep history and stunning beauty of Florence, revealing its Roman roots, medieval charm, and the Renaissance splendor that raised the city to be a cultural jewel. Made to fit your interests, this walking tour gives a complete look at Florence’s most important and charming places.
Discover the Medici Legacy: Architects of the Renaissance The story of the Medici family goes to the very heart of Florence’s history. Rise to fame in the 14th and 15th centuries; these very Medici revamped banking and rode on top of their great wealth to fund new art and architecture. This private tour shines a light on their massive influence over Western civilization with a focus on leaving a lasting legacy within this city. As your guide shares fascinating tales about this mighty family, you will trace their key role in the Renaissance—a moment in time that forever changed history’s path.A private guide will take you to the most emblematic places in Florence, where great artists and intellectuals walked. From this site, the **Piazza della Signoria** with the impressive town hall named **Palazzo Vecchio** is seen, together with the **Medici Riccardi Palace**, residence of Lorenzo the Magnificent. Just to see it as well, visit the antique **Loggia del Porcellino**, now holding Florence's famous bronze boar statue. Walk through **Piazza del Duomo**, see Santa Trinita Church, and admire Orsanmichele Church— originally a granary turned into a showcase of Renaissance artistry. View Florence’s unique history through the eyes of the Medici and encounter the legacy of Michelangelo, one of Renaissance’s greats. This private walking tour, with a guide who personalizes everything to fit your interests, offers an amazing chance to connect deeply with what makes Florence so special.
Highlights
- Discover Florence's unique centuries-old heritage and breathtaking beauty with an expert local guide .
- Learn about the historical and architectural evolution of the city, including its Renaissance patrons, the Medici .
- Admire the places where the greatest minds got inspired .
- Observe Florence's best-known monuments, such as Piazza Della Signoria, the Cathedral and Ponte Vecchio .
- Stop for a sweet break during your pleasant and relaxing walk.
What's included
- Walking tour
- Licensed English speaking guide
- Earphones for groups of more than 6 people
Meeting Point
Cancellation Policy
For bookings from 1 to 8 people: 8 DAYS Cancellation policy. Full penalty applies for cancellations in the last 7 DAYS prior to tour departure and no-shows.
For bookings up to 9 people: availability and cancellation policy ON REQUEST!
This tour runs on rain or shine.
To remember
- Please let us know in advance any special need or impaired mobility of the clients and we will do our best to accomodate them.
- Please note we do not visit the inside of monuments and museums.