Off the Beaten Path Tour of Florence

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

See the hidden highlights of remarkable Renaissance Florence, on this Florence private tour. Go behind closed doors and see the palaces where Florence’s Princes made the city the most important in the Mediterranean.

Enter the medieval Palazzo Davanzati, the sumptuous Palazzo Medici-Riccardi, and the iconic Palazzo Vecchio. Before the tour begins, your expert guide will meet you at your hotel, and gladly customize any itinerary to your interests.

Enjoy the treasures of one of Florence’s only surviving medieval palaces in Palazzo Davanzati, including a room decorated with hundreds of colored parrots. Discover the riches of the powerful Medici family in the Palazzo Medici-Riccardi, including an astonishing Baroque gallery.

Finally, enter the iconic Palazzo Vecchio; once the seat of all Florentine power. Admire artwork by Raphael, Da Vinci and Michelangelo, inside its vaulted walls.

What's Included

Full tour from an expert guide
Languages: English, French, Spanish, Arabic, Russian, Italian, German, Japanese, Chinese, Portuguese
Skip-the-line admission
Gratuities (optional)
Hotel pick-up and return
Food and drink

Meeting and pickup

Meeting point

Palazzo Davanzati Entrance

End point

Itinerary

Duration: 3 hours (approximately)
  • 1

    This beautiful bridge, adorned with jewelers, hides a secret passageway built for Florentine aristocracy during the Renaissance.

    45 minutes • Admission ticket free
  • 2

    Enter the former seat of the Florentine Republic – which became the stronghold of the ruling Medici. Admire artwork by Raphael, Da Vinci and Michelangelo.

    45 minutes • Admission ticket included
  • 3
    Museo di Palazzo Davanzati

    Admire a unique example of a Florentine mediaeval palace in Palazzo Davanzati. Don’t forget to admire the richly-decorated Room of Parrots!

    45 minutes • Admission ticket included
  • 4

    See the remarkable homestead where the Medici made their name as the richest private family in all of Florence. Soak up the incomparable atmosphere of Luca Giardano’s Baroque gallery.

    45 minutes • Admission ticket included

Additional info

  • Public transportation options are available nearby
  • Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
  • Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
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