Free Tour: The Medici, Lords of Florence

On this free tour, we'll delve into the fascinating history of one of the most influential families of all time: the Medici. We'll learn the secrets of these patrons and their importance in Florence's artistic legacy.

Itinerary
We'll meet at the scheduled time in front of the Strozzi Palace to begin this free Medici tour. Ready? Let's go!

From there, we'll enter the courtyard of this complex to talk about the life of the wealthy Strozzi family, one of the most important of the time. We'll head to Piazza della Repubblica, followed by the Orsanmichele building and the Mercato Nuovo. What is the connection between these places and the Medici? We'll find out!

We'll also visit the Palagio di Parte, where we'll discuss the conflict between the Guelphs and Ghibellines that shaped the history of Florence and influenced the rise of the Medici family. We'll walk through the narrow streets traditionally called the Florentine chiassi until we reach Piazza del Limbo.

There, we'll admire the Church of the Holy Trinity and the Column of Justice before heading toward the Santa Trinita Bridge and the Ponte Vecchio, the oldest bridge in Florence.

We'll pass through Via dello Sprone and Piazza della Passera, an area that is a truly undiscovered gem in Florence. We'll arrive at the Pitti Palace, a building that symbolizes the Medici dominion in Florence. We'll continue along Via Maggio to reach the Palazzo di Bianca Capello while learning about the love story between Francesco I de' Medici and Bianca Cappello.

Finally, we will say goodbye in Santo Spirito Square, two hours later.