Private Medici Walking Tour – Discover Florence’s Royal Past

5.0
(10 reviews)
Florence, Italy

1 hour 30 minutes (approximately)
Offered in: German and 4 more

TOUR HIGHLIGHTS
• Discover the stories of the most elite families of the time
• Walk to see the most important streets and palaces
• See the stunning architecture of the historical buildings
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Discover the Medici's story with a walk through the most important streets and palaces. From Giovanni de Medici to Lorenzo de Medici, see, hear about, and understand the power of this incredible family.

What's Included

Official certified private guide
Radio system to hear the guide
Free gelato (Italian ice cream) at "La Strega Nocciola"
Hotel pickup and drop-off
Food and drinks
Transportation to/from attractions
Entrance Tickets to the attractions

Meeting and pickup

Meeting point

Please be present in front of the Hard Rock Cafe Firenze(Via dei Brunelleschi, Piazza della Repubblica, 1, 50123 Firenze FI) 15 minutes before the departure time in order to avoid any delays.

End point
This activity ends back at the meeting point.

Itinerary

Duration: 1 hour 30 minutes (approximately)
  • 1
    Florence

    Discover the Medici's story by walking through the most important streets and palaces. From Giovanni de Medici to Lorenzo de Medici, see, hear about, and understand the power of this incredible family. Begin your tour at the Palazzo Medici Riccardi, the main residence of the first branch of the Medici family. The Medici family was connected to most of the other elite families of the time through marriages of convenience, partnership, or employment. Hence, the family had a central position in the social network. Several families had systematic access to the rest of the elite families only through the Medici family. Some examples of these families include the Bardi, Altoviti, Ridolfi, Cavalcanti, and Tornabuoni. This has been suggested as a reason for the rise of the Medici family.

    1 hour Admission ticket free
  • 2
    San Lorenzo

    Continue your tour to the San Lorenzo Church square, Florence’s cathedral, until the 8th century. From the early 15th century, the Medici family had the church entirely rebuilt in the new Renaissance style. On your way here, the guide will describe from the outside the Medici Chapels where the private mausoleum of the Medici Grand Dukes, Michelangelo’s New Sacristy, and his Medici Tombs are located. After explaining the Medici Chaples from the outside of the attraction, the guide moves across the city centre to reach the river Arno and cross the river on Ponte Vecchio to the Oltrarno district. Here, see the imposing Palazzo Pitti, the last residence of the Medici family. Your guide will lead you to the tour's last stop, La Strega Nocciola, to enjoy delicious ice cream.

    30 minutes Admission ticket free

Additional info

  • Wheelchair accessible
  • Transportation options are wheelchair accessible
  • All areas and surfaces are wheelchair accessible
  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels
  • Confirmation will be received at the time of booking
  • Recommended to wear comfortable shoes
Supplied by Star Florence
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Tags

Private and Luxury
Private Sightseeing Tours
Cultural Tours
Historical Tours
Art Tours
Walking Tours
Seasonal

Cancellation Policy

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

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