Florence Medici's Mile 2-Hour Walking Tour Guided Walking Tour in English
ID: GYG108187-311506
Category:
Country: Italy
Duration:
02:00 hours
Description
Learn the history of the powerful Medici family on a 2-hour walking tour of Florence, and follow an itinerary that explores a UNESCO World Heritage Site with the highest concentration of beautiful monuments and open-air works of art in the world!
Trace the fascinating history of the Medici dynasty on a 2-hour walking tour of Florence and learn how they used their wealth and power to patronize the arts and lay the foundations of the Italian Renaissance.
Hear anecdotes about their intrigue, power struggles, betrayals and incredible foresight. Admire their former palaces and visit streets and squares where members of the family lived. Walk the same narrow streets they used to walk along to landmark monuments such as the Palazzo Medici Riccardi in the San Lorenzo district. Take a look at the church where they worshipped and built their mausoleum at the Medici Chapels in the Basilica di San Lorenzo. Marvel at Brunelleschi’s stunning dome.
Continue to the Palazzo Vecchio on Piazza della Signoria, where Cosimo I de' Medici moved his official seat in May 1540, signaling the security of Medici power. Follow the route of the Vasari Corridor from the outside and learn more about the elevated passageway that allowed the Grand Dukes to move between the Palazzo Vecchio and Palazzo Pitti without being seen by the citizens.
Arrive at the Palazzo Pitti and its magnificent Boboli Gardens for a look at the last residence of the Medici family at the end of your tour.
Highlights
- Learn the history of the Medici family with a professional guide
- Hear tales of intrigue and betrayal as you visit the palaces of the Medicis
- Cross the Ponte Vecchio as you follow the route of the Vasari Corridor from the outside
Guiding languages
IMPORTANT INFORMATION
• The guide service can be provided in 2 languages
• Comfortable shoes are suggested
You must keep social distance while in vehicles
The number of visitors is limited to reduce crowds
All areas that customers touch are frequently cleaned
You are required to bring and wear a mask
All participants must also bring a valid government-issued photo ID (e.g. passport, driver's license, etc)
All participants who are over 12 years old must present proof of full vaccination
All participants are required to bring and wear FFP2 masks. Blue surgical masks will not be accepted
Meet your guide in front of Caffè Firenze, at the corner with Via dei Pucci.
When should I book?
To guarantee availability book as soon as possible. Early booking is worth consideration especially if you planning the trip during high season like public holidays or weekends.
Cancellations
This excursion you can cancel with no cost up to 48 hours before the start of the trip. If you cancel it after 48 hours or not show up on the excursion you will still be charged the full price of the activity. Being late on pick-up or departure will be considered as not showing up.
