Florence: Medici Walking Tour – Architecture and Renaissance Power
- Free cancellation up to 24 hours before the experience starts.
- Languages: English and Italian
- Guided walking tour through the historic center of Florence with a licensed tour guide (art historian).
- Narrative of anecdotes and historical/architectural insights.
- historian). Headsets are provided so you can follow the guide without distraction.
- Not included: Entrance fees to museums or churches (external visits and historical explanations at palaces and squares), food, drinks, tips. Any personal expenses and transportation not mentioned. Please note that this tour will take place mainly outside; no transportation is included.
- Languages: English and Italian
- Guided walking tour through the historic center of Florence with a licensed tour guide (art historian).
- Narrative of anecdotes and historical/architectural insights.
- historian). Headsets are provided so you can follow the guide without distraction.
- Not included: Entrance fees to museums or churches (external visits and historical explanations at palaces and squares), food, drinks, tips. Any personal expenses and transportation not mentioned. Please note that this tour will take place mainly outside; no transportation is included.
Discover Florence through the visual power of the Medici on a unique walking tour. Led by an art historian, you will learn how the Medici used palaces, churches, and squares as tools of political power. From the austere façade of the Palazzo Medici Riccardi, designed by Michelozzo in the 15th century, to the Basilica of San Lorenzo and the Duomo complex, the religious and symbolic heart of the city, the tour reveals architectural secrets and hidden symbols. You will cross Piazza della Signoria and Ponte Vecchio to reach the Vasari Corridor, a symbol of the Medici family's control over Florence. Ideal for history and architecture enthusiasts, this is an experience with a difference, offering exclusive anecdotes and an in-depth look at Medici propaganda. Tour available for small groups (maximum 12 people) or as a private tour, in Italian or other languages. Book now to experience Florence through the eyes of its former rulers.
- A journey to the places where the Medici built and displayed their power
- Palaces, the Cathedral, and squares explained as instruments of Medici control
- Walking tour for curious travelers, in a small group or with a private guide
The meeting point may vary. Always check the tickets we sent you to confirm the final details before the activity.
Not suitable for
- Babies under 1 year
- Children under 2 years
- Children under 3 years
- Children under 4 years
- Children under 5 years
- Children under 6 years
- Children under 7 years
- Children under 8 years
- People over 220 lbs (100 kg)
- People over 243 lbs (110 kg)
- People over 250 lbs (113 kg)
- People over 254 lbs (115 kg)
- People over 260 lbs (118 kg)
- People over 264 lbs (120 kg)
- People over 270 lbs (122 kg)
- People over 275 lbs (125 kg)
- People over 280 lbs (127 kg)
- People over 287 lbs (130 kg)
- People over 297 lbs (135 kg)
- People over 300 lbs (136 kg)
- People over 309 lbs (140 kg)
- People over 331 lbs (150 kg)
- People over 350 lbs (159 kg)
- People over 80 years
- People over 95 years
- People with mobility impairments
- People with pre-existing medical conditions
- People with respiratory issues
- Pregnant women
- Wheelchair users
What to bring
- Comfortable clothes
Not allowed
- Alcohol and drugs
- Audio recording
Know before you go
- Please arrive 10 minutes before the departure time at the meeting point indicated on the voucher.
- Please wear comfortable footwear and weather-appropriate clothing.
- The route may include streets with uneven surfaces and crowded areas in the historic center.
- The tour includes only outdoor explanations: entrance to the interiors of museums, churches, or monuments is not included.
- This tour is conducted entirely on foot and mainly outdoors.
- This tour operates even in rainy weather; we recommend bringing an umbrella or raincoat.
- When entering churches, appropriate clothing is required (no bare shoulders or knees).
This activity cannot be booked at the moment
