The History of Florence: The Renaissance Era Private Tour

5.0
(49 reviews)

3 hours (approximately)
Offered in: English and 1 more

It’s the history that made the city today. During this private tour, it’s time to discover Florence through the Renaissance. Embark on a storytelling journey that will keep you entertained while at the same time giving you insights you can’t find in a history book.

Delve deep into the subject with highlights and landmarks like Piazza della Signoria, Medici Palace and the Vasari Corridor. Connect their relevance to this historical event and the effects it had from past to present in Florence. Thanks to your local guide, it will be as if you just took a trip back in time!

Withlocals History City Tour™ is one of Withlocals' signature tours available in major cities worldwide. We work with passionate local guides who earn a fair fee. We support local economies by only offering local products and prevent over-tourism with only small non-intrusive groups. Our tours are carbon-neutral and away from the standard tourist routes.

What's Included

Private Tour
Local Guide
Hotel pick-up & Drop-off
Entrance ticket to the Medici Chapels
On Tuesdays the Medici Chapels are closed and the Church of San Lorenzo will be visited instead

Meeting and pickup

Meeting point

Meet your host in front of the Church in the Santa Maria Novella square

End point

End the tour on the terrace of the museum with an amazing view over the Cathedral

Itinerary

Duration: 3 hours (approximately)
  • 1

    The Medici Chapels are two chapels built between the 16th and 17th centuries as an extension to the Basilica of San Lorenzo

    20 minutes Admission ticket not included
  • 2

    The famous cathedral dome dominates the skyline of Florence, with its eight white ribs against a background of terracotta tiles.

    20 minutes Admission ticket free
  • 3

    House on the site of Dante's birthplace, with exhibits on his work & life in Florence in his era.

    20 minutes Admission ticket free
  • (Pass by)

    Depending on your host and their chosen route for the tour, this stop might also be included in your route.

    Admission ticket free
  • (Pass by)

    Depending on your host and their chosen route for the tour, this stop might also be included in your route.

    Admission ticket free
  • Santa Maria Novella (Pass by)

    Depending on your host and their chosen route for the tour, this stop might also be included in your route.

    Admission ticket free
  • Palazzo Strozzi (Pass by)

    Depending on your host and their chosen route for the tour, this stop might also be included in your route.

    Admission ticket free
  • (Pass by)

    Depending on your host and their chosen route for the tour, this stop might also be included in your route.

    Admission ticket free
  • (Pass by)

    Depending on your host and their chosen route for the tour, this stop might also be included in your route.

    Admission ticket free

Additional info

  • Public transportation options are available nearby
  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Supplied by Withlocals

Tags

Half-day Tours
Private Sightseeing Tours
Historical Tours
Walking Tours
City Tours
Excellent Quality
Short term availability

Cancellation Policy

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

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