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Get familiar with the ins and outs of Florence with a guided walking tour of the city. Your local guide will lead you through town, taking you past the Church of Santa Maria Novella, the Palazzo Strozzi, the Duomo, and the Uffizi Gallery, among other main attractions, telling you all about the history and culture of the city in a fun, laid-back manner. Learn about the history of the city and its buildings by a licensed professional guide.

Discover the authentic soul of Florence on a walking tour that blends iconic landmarks with hidden gems, perfect for travelers looking beyond the usual tourist paths. The tour begins with an external visit to three historic Medici residences, symbols of the family that shaped the Renaissance, followed by a walk along the Vasari Corridor, the Medici’s ancient secret passage. Cross the Ponte Vecchio, admiring its historic shops over the Arno, and explore the Oltrarno district, Florence’s most genuine artisan neighborhood, reaching the charming Santo Spirito area, loved by locals. Continue along Via Tornabuoni, where Renaissance palaces meet luxury boutiques, and arrive at Piazza della Signoria, an open-air museum and the city’s political heart. The tour ends in the San Lorenzo area, near the Medici Basilica and the lively Central Market, full of local flavors and traditions.

The Medici Family Tour, starting at 1:30 PM, will narrate the story of the most important and powerful family in the city of Florence. The Medici family are known for fostering artistic, cultural, spiritual, and scientific life in their time. Through banking, commerce, and religious influence, the Medici family rose to become one of the most powerful families in Florence. Our professional guide will accompany you on a journey through the years of history preserved in the architecture, buildings, churches, and works of art sponsored by the Medici family.

Get a unique perspective on Florence's sights that you won't find anywhere else during this small-group rooftop-hopping tour. This guided tour starts in the feted Piazza Della Repubblica and takes you to some of the city’s historical hidden gems to sample the local cuisine, sip fine wines, and learn more about the history and culture of the sprawling city below.

Go beyond the Renaissance history you'll find in most guidebooks and learn about Florence's dark past on this unique walking tour. Listen to tales of betrayal, murder, and mystery as you explore the city in the evening, taking in some of the most famous landmarks with your guide along the way. Break up your walk with two tasting stops to sample Tuscan charcuterie and wine, plus traditional cantucci cookies and sweet vin santo (sweet wine), and come away with a better understanding of Florentine lore.

Florence is home to some of the most important art and architecture in the world, but this Renaissance capital can be overwhelming for first-time visitors. Get your bearings and touch on the top sights in just a few hours with this walking tour through its spectacular center. See the city’s top churches—including the iconic Duomo (Cathedral)—stroll through Piazza della Signoria, and take in views of the Arno River from Ponte Vecchio.

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From the awe-inspiring Duomo to Medici palaces, medieval piazzas, and Renaissance marketplaces, every stop on this tour is a testament to Florence’s timeless beauty. As you wind your way through historic Florence, you will discover such sites as the Medici Riccardi Palace, the Old Palace (Palazzo Vecchio) in the gorgeous Piazza della Signoria, and the New Market Lodge (Loggia del Mercato Nuovo)—where a statue of a wild boar is said to bring luck to those who rub its nose. On your enchanting journey through the city, your guide will amuse you with Florentine histories, legends, and tales of local peculiarity. At the end of your tour, your guide will return you to the Duomo to discuss more of its intriguing past and answer any further questions you might have about the wonderful city of Florence.

Discover the highlights of Florence and soak up city’s extraordinary wealth of art and architectural gems on this private walking tour. Meet your guide right in the center of town and head straight to the Renaissance city’s most important landmarks. You’ll admire the Ponte Vecchio, THE Santa Maria Novella, the Duomo (with its famous dome), the Medici chapels, and numerous other UNESCO-listed highlights, with informative commentary from your guide.

Get the full story on Florence's highlights with a private walking tour. Skip the lines with priority entry to the Accademia Gallery, home to Michelangelo's "David" sculpture, and learn about the art on display. Then, see the city's most famous sites, including the cathedral, which has the largest stone dome in the world, the Ponte Vecchio, and Medici Palace—all with the fascinating insights of your private guide to add context.

Immerse yourself in the vibrant history of Florence on this highlights tour. Get a sense of the city's layout as you follow your guide to notable landmarks, learning about its history along the way. Don't worry about not understanding; audio headsets are available in different languages. Visit sights such as Piazza Repubblica, the Oltrarno Artisan neighborhood, the Ponte Vecchio, and the Accademia Gallery, where you can see Michelangelo's "David."

Dan Brown’s dark, gripping, and popular novel *Inferno* was set in Florence. Follow in Robert Langdon’s footsteps to discover the city on this guided walking tour. Join a regular local on this intimate tour limited to just six travelers. You’ll see a signature fountain, walk across the Ponte Vecchio covered bridge, and admire palazzos, churches, and Renaissance sculptures

The history we hear of is often dominated by men, and this can also be said for the history of Florence and the influential Medici family. This private walking tour will take you to see some of the most famous monuments in the city, but through the eyes of the inspirational and influential women often overlooked. As you make your way through these winding renaissance streets, you'll learn about the strategic marriages the Medici made with the royal families of Europe to secure their power. Hear of the women who came to Florence as brides, and see Palazzo Vecchio - where they lived. Learn how the decline of the Duchy of Tuscany is often blamed on the regency of two Medici women, and other untold stories. Listen to the forgotten stories of women, both real and fictional, who played a part in influencing some of the most famous artists of all time. These sculptures and works of art capture different aspects of femininity your expert guide will help you understand.

Immerse yourself in Florence and the Tuscan countryside, without the hassle of navigating, on this full-day sightseeing and wine tour. Explore Florence’s landmarks, including the Duomo, Ponte Vecchio, and Piazzale Michelangelo, before heading to two top-rated Chianti Classico wineries. Enjoy a gourmet lunch, wine tastings, and cellar tours (at your own expense) at Poggio Amorelli and Castello di Gabbiano, surrounded by stunning Tuscan landscapes.

Built between the 16th and 17th centuries inside the Church of San Lorenzo in Florence, the Medici Chapels are the monumental burial place of the Medici family and became a museum in 1869. This private tour offers exclusive access to the stunning architecture and artworks of the Chapels, with a dedicated guide who will share the fascinating history of the Medici dynasty and explain the masterpieces inside. Highlights include the Cappella dei Principi, a richly decorated funerary chapel with mosaics and frescoes; the Crypt of the Lorenas, housing the tombs of figures like Cosimo the Elder and Lorenzo the Magnificent; and the New Sacristy, designed by Michelangelo, featuring some of his most famous sculptures such as Dawn and Dusk. A must-see for those passionate about Renaissance art and Florentine history.

Discover two wonderful countries, Italy and Switzerland DE a way like never before, with the main sights and knowing the religious and cultural places, besides nature and exclusive places through our expert Guide. Our tour always has all the fees and tickets included with the highest quality. An unforgettable experience.

This day trip from Rome by train takes you to the beautiful city of Florence for a tour that includes a visit to the iconic Duomo. You'll travel by high-speed train, which is a comfortable and efficient way to reach Florence. Once you arrive, you'll be met by a knowledgeable local guide who will take you on a walking tour of the city's highlights, including the Medici district, Piazza Signoria, and the picturesque Ponte Vecchio. After the walking tour, you'll have time to explore Florence at your own pace and enjoy lunch at a local restaurant. In the afternoon, your guide will lead you to the magnificent Santa Maria del Fiore Cathedral, where you'll admire the artistic treasures inside, including the marble choir of Bandinelli, stained-glass windows by Donatello, Ghiberti, and Andrea del Castagno, and the famous Dome. After the Duomo visit, you'll have some free time to shop, sightsee, or enjoy a gelato before heading back to Rome by train.

Do you want to discover the secrets of Florence’s most powerful family? Step into the world of the Medici and uncover the true story behind their rise to power full of ambition, rivalry, love, and betrayal that shaped the Renaissance. Walk through the very streets where it all happened. See the area where the Medici first lived, the palace linked to Michelangelo, and the medieval alleys once home to Dante Alighieri. Enter Palazzo Vecchio, the political heart of Florence, and admire the stunning Hall of the Five Hundred while hearing the dramatic story of the rivalry between Leonardo da Vinci and Michelangelo. This is not just a walk through Florence it’s a journey inside its most powerful history, told in the very places where it happened. We finish at the iconic Ponte Vecchio, the oldest bridge in the city, the perfect ending to this unforgettable experience.

Embark on a magnificent 3-hour journey through the extraordinary life and timeless art of one of Florence's most beloved artists, Raffaello Sanzio. On this special tour, commemorating 500 years since his death in 1520, you will have the opportunity to admire some of Raphael's finest works at the Palatine Gallery and Palace Pitti, including sensuous portraits such as Fornarina; which captivated painters like Leonardo de Vinci himself. Visit where he experienced Mona Lisa for the first time in Florence.

Tucked inside the Basilica of San Lorenzo, the Medici Chapels are one of Florence's most opulent mausoleums and a Renaissance must-see. The complex holds three extraordinary Michelangelo sculptures and the tombs of 49 Medici family members. Skip the line and step into this remarkable landmark. Dating from the 1500s–1600s, the two chapels were shaped by Michelangelo's genius for the Medici, Renaissance patrons and later Grand Dukes of Tuscany, drawing art lovers worldwide. Inside, a statue honors Anna Maria Luisa de' Medici, the family's last descendant, who left the Medici art collection to Florence on one condition: that it stay open to the public forever. Highlights include the Sagrestia Nuova, Michelangelo's first architectural work, hinting at ideas he would later bring to St. Peter's Basilica. The tombs feature three sculptural groups: Dawn and Dusk, Night and Day, and the unfinished Madonna and Child. Your ticket also includes a digital audio guide to explore all of Florence.