LGBTQ + friendly Renaissance Gay life in Florence tour

5.0
(12 reviews)

2 hours (approximately)
Offered in: English

Florence has a special place in the International history and development of Gays life and culture, Since the Middle Ages, though controlled by a specific Police Force, the Tuscan town proved to be open minded and tolerant, compared with the rest of Europe.
During our walking tour, we will see how a very high percentage of men was involved in the activity of sodomy , included the Medici male members and the different kind of punishements used for the guilty and the means to fight that crime.

What's Included

Headsets
any other items not mentioned in the above "included" box

Meeting and pickup

Meeting point

Republic square, in front of the Hard Rock Cafè.

End point
This activity ends back at the meeting point.

Itinerary

Duration: 2 hours (approximately)
  • 1

    Meet your tour guide and start learn about the gay life in the Renaissance Florence

    10 minutes Admission ticket free
  • 2
    Palazzo Strozzi

    Learn about laws and penalties

    5 minutes Admission ticket free
  • 3

    Admire the Spini family palace

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

    Discover the secret and forbidden life of the last Granduke Gian Gastone de'Medici

    Admission ticket free
  • 4

    Discover the Magnificent Lorenzo 's philosophy and his court of pleasure

    15 minutes Admission ticket free
  • 5

    Stroll around the Medieval Gay area

    10 minutes Admission ticket free
  • 6
    Piazza della Signoria

    Stop in front of the place which was the seat of the first Pride in the XVI century and admire the copy of Michelangelo's David

    20 minutes Admission ticket free
  • 7
    Church and Museum of Orsanmichele

    Listen how Leonardo da Vinci was denounced twice for sodomy and learn about the importance of female prostitution.

    15 minutes Admission ticket free

Additional info

  • Wheelchair accessible
  • Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
  • Service animals allowed
  • Public transportation options are available nearby
  • Transportation options are wheelchair accessible
  • All areas and surfaces are wheelchair accessible
Supplied by Mila Lavorini

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Tags

Cultural Tours
Historical Tours
Walking Tours
Culture
Small Group
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Cancellation Policy

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

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