Private Florence walking tour in the footsteps of the Medici

If you want to explore the center of Florence in an unusual and exciting way, this private guided tour in the footsteps of the famous Medici dynasty is perfect for you. As you stroll in the company of a dedicated local guide through the streets of the historic center of the Tuscan capital, a UNESCO World Heritage Site, you will be amazed by the tale of intrigues and secrets that characterize the city's history from the days of its first construction in Roman times through the Renaissance to modern times.

Meet your dedicated guide for this experience and discover the wonders of the city

Florence is one of the most important cities in world history and there is no better way to get to know its splendor and centuries-old heritage than on a private guided walking tour. You will meet your accredited, passionate, and English-speaking guide and set off to discover the history and mysteries that shroud the streets and squares of the historic center of the city, a UNESCO World Heritage Site. Your guide will be ready to answer all your questions in a unique atmosphere: relaxed and informal. Florence has been the crossroads of artists, patrons, intellectuals, and aristocrats from all over the world for centuries, and its legacy, which has come down to us, is clearly visible in every monument, palace or statue scattered along its central arteries. The city was also the cradle of one of the most important artistic, cultural, and political movements in Western history: the Renaissance. On this tour you will learn all about the legends, mysteries and traditions that accompany the city's history: from its foundation in Roman times to modernity!

Discover the vicissitudes of the Medici dynasty, protagonists in the history of Florence

During your day in Florence, you will trace the historical and architectural evolution of the city from Roman times to the Middle Ages through the Renaissance, a historical moment that changed the shape of Europe. The Medici family with its important political connections, its links to aristocracy and its passion for art and culture transformed the city and became its undisputed masters. Their enterprise and thirst for innovation made them famous throughout the western world in the 14th and 15th centuries. Coming to power at a time of great social and economic equality, their banking practices made them unimaginably wealthy. They used their vast power and resources to usher in a new era of revolutionary art and science. During the tour, your expert and accredited guide will tell you about the intrigues, secrets and events that led this family to become one of the most powerful houses in European history and how their influence reaches us. You will take a real journey through history and art: from ancient Rome to Renaissance splendor.

Admire the most iconic sites of Florence on your walk

This tour will take you to the places where the greatest minds and artists have stood and been inspired. You will see the timeless beauty of Piazza Della Signoria and Palazzo Vecchio, the Duomo, the Baptistery with the 'Gate of Paradise', Giotto’s bell tower, Brunelleschi's Dome, the Church of the Holy Trinity and Orsanmichele as well as Ponte Vecchio. Not only that: you will admire the secret Vasari Corridor, the famous shopping streets and the Oltrarno district. And there will be time to stop along the way for a surprise tasting of local products! Remember to stop and take some souvenir photos to share with friends and family on your return home.