Private Tour of the Dark Heart of Florence at Sunset

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2 hours (approximately)
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Offered in: Portuguese and 4 more

Florence, the cradle of Renaissance, home of the greatest artists of history has a less bright side which will conquer you. Let yourself be captivated by the intrigues, legends and mysteries of Florence in a journey to the dark side of this wonderful city! We will walk through the charming streets of Florence where, in the Middle Ages, it wasn’t safe at all to walk and looking at some surviving medieval tower-houses, you will learn about daily life in those dark centuries when scandals and violence were commonplace as well as conspiracies and blood feuds. We will see some Renaissance palaces where ruthless families lived and you will hear the story of how they made their fortune and how they fought their enemies. You will discover the destiny of Florence during World War II and find out about the floods of 1966...This tour of Florence at sunset will give you a very different perspective of this amazing city revealing to you hidden corners and less touristy areas!

What's Included

Licensed tour guide

Meeting and pickup

Pickup points
You can choose a pickup location at checkout (multiple pickup locations are available).
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Meeting point

in front of the Savoy Hotel

End point

Itinerary

Duration: 2 hours (approximately)
  • 1
    Palazzo Strozzi

    Discover the history of one of the most powerful families of Florence and how they conspired to get rid of their ennemies.

    15 minutes • Admission ticket free
  • 2

    Looking at elegant palaces, residences of old Florentine families, you will learn about the intrigues and the clever tricks they used to get more power.

    15 minutes • Admission ticket free
  • 3
    Piazza del Duomo

    See the major church of Florence where one of the bloodiest conspiracy in the Florentine history took place.

    15 minutes • Admission ticket free
  • 4
    Piazza della Signoria

    Discover the political messages and the warnings hidden behind the many statues in Signoria square; learn the story of the Pazzi family and how they were hanged outiside the windows of the Bargello palace.....

    15 minutes • Admission ticket free
  • 5

    See what happened in Florence during World War II. Your guide will show you some pictures of Florence during the dramatic floods of 1966.

    15 minutes • Admission ticket free
  • Palazzo Pitti (Pass by)

    See the last residence of the Medici family, the rulers of Florence and Tuscany and learn about their ascent to power.

    Admission ticket free
  • 6

    Walk in this long street lined with elegant Renaissance palaces. Discover the love story between Francesco Medici and Bianca Cappello and how it tragically ended up....was it poison or a fatal illness?

    10 minutes • Admission ticket free
  • 7
    Ponte Santa Trinita

    Enjoy the view of Ponte Vecchio at night and taste a delicious gelato in the nearby gelato place!

    5 minutes • Admission ticket free
  • 8

    Visit a Medieval district of Florence. Get ready to see some typical tower-houses and learn about daily life in the Middle Ages!

    10 minutes • Admission ticket free

Additional info

  • Service animals allowed
  • Public transportation options are available nearby
  • Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
  • All areas and surfaces are wheelchair accessible
  • Transportation options are wheelchair accessible
  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Supplied by Guided Tours of Florence

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Private Sightseeing Tours
Cultural Tours
Historical Tours
Walking Tours
Culture
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Cancellation Policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

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