Bargello Museum Tour: Medici Stories & Hidden Florence
- Free cancellation up to 24 hours before the experience starts.
- Traditional Florentine Breakfast (Optional )
- Visit to historic sites related to the Black Death
- Visit to the Bargello and Stinche prisons (Optional )
- Exploration of the Misericordia's role during the plague (Optional )
- Stories of medieval justice and imprisonment
- Traditional Florentine Breakfast (Optional )
- Visit to historic sites related to the Black Death
- Visit to the Bargello and Stinche prisons (Optional )
- Exploration of the Misericordia's role during the plague (Optional )
- Stories of medieval justice and imprisonment
Step into the history of medieval Florence, beyond the elegant image of the Renaissance city. Discover how people lived, worked and faced the social and economic challenges of everyday life during the Middle Ages. Learn about the Misericordia and its important role in caring for people in need and supporting the local community. Continue toward the Bargello and explore Florence’s historic system of justice, law, punishment and imprisonment.
Discover the history of prisoners and the conditions of life connected with Florence’s ancient places of detention. Reach the area of the historic Stinche prisons and learn about the people and institutions that formed an important part of the city’s medieval history.
Along the way, hear about traditions, beliefs, healthcare, social conditions and daily life in medieval Florence. Experience a different perspective on the city and discover the historical stories that existed before Florence became known for its Renaissance heritage.
CHOOSE YOUR FLORENCE MEDIEVAL HISTORY EXPERIENCE
OPTION 1 — MISERICORDIA OR BARGELLO EXTERIOR VISIT
Discover the exterior of the Misericordia or Bargello and learn about medieval healthcare, social conditions, justice and imprisonment. No entrance ticket included.
OPTION 2 — MISERICORDIA & BARGELLO INTERIOR VISIT
Visit the interiors of both the Misericordia and Bargello and discover their historical roles in healthcare, justice, administration and imprisonment in Florence. Entrance tickets included.
OPTION 3 — BARGELLO INTERIOR VISIT
Enter the Bargello Museum and discover its history as an important medieval center of justice and administration, with stories connected to trials, law, punishment and imprisonment. Entrance ticket included.
OPTION 4 — PRIVATE FLORENCE BEFORE THE CROWDS
Enjoy a private early-morning experience in Florence, away from the busiest hours. Begin with an authentic Florentine breakfast at a traditional café, then continue with a visit to a museum dedicated to the history of medieval justice and punishment. Entrance ticket included.
- Discover Florence During the Black Death of 1348
- Enter a Medieval Prison & Discover Its Dark Past
- Explore Medieval Justice, Punishment & Prisons
- Hear Forgotten Stories of Poverty, Fear & Survival
- Walk Through Florence’s Medieval Streets & Hidden History
The meeting point may vary. Always check the tickets we sent you to confirm the final details before the activity.
Not suitable for
- Children under 16 years
What to bring
- Comfortable shoes
Know before you go
- Important:**
- A valid photo ID or passport is required for entry to the Bargello Museum.
- Suitable for those interested in history and medieval Florence.
- The tour covers dark historical themes such as the Black Death, poverty, and imprisonment
