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PRIVATE Walking Tour around Medici Family

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The Medici family a dynasty at the power

From $107.32

Price varies by group size

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up to 24 hours before the experience starts (local time)

  • 1 hour 45 minutes
  • Mobile ticket
  • Offered in: English

Overview

Discover how the the most powerful family of the Renaissance shaped the Italian art world on this Florence walking tour all about the Medici. Follow in the footsteps of these powerful bankers and art patrons, from political venues like the Palazzo Vecchio to the Palazzo Pitti regal residence and the sacred Medici Chapel, designed by Michelangelo. Along the way, learn fascinating trivia about Florence’s history and how it became the artistic capital of Europe.
  • See many top Florence sights through the lens of the Medici family
  • Great introduction to Florentine and Renaissance history
  • 2-hour tour leaves plenty of time for museums and other touring
  • Ideal for both art and history enthusiasts

What's Included

  • Licensed tour guide
  • Small groups

    Meeting and Pickup

    Meeting point

    • Caffè Scudieri Firenze
      Piazza di San Giovanni, 19R, 50123 Firenze FI, Italy

      The meeting point is next to Cafè Scudieri, 50 meters far from the facade of the Duomo (the cathedral of Florence). Look for the guide with a small red flag.

    Start time

    12:15 PM

    End point

    • Ponte Vecchio, 50125 Firenze FI, Italy

      The endpoint is only indicative and can vary slightly within the indicated area.

    What To Expect

    Basilica di San Lorenzo

    10 minutes • Admission Ticket Not Included

    Biblioteca Medicea Laurenziana

    10 minutes • Admission Ticket Not Included

    Cappelle Medicee

    10 minutes • Admission Ticket Not Included

    Palazzo Medici Riccardi

    10 minutes • Admission Ticket Not Included

    Duomo - Cattedrale di Santa Maria del Fiore

    10 minutes • Admission Ticket Not Included

    Battistero di San Giovanni

    10 minutes • Admission Ticket Not Included

    Campanile di Giotto

    10 minutes • Admission Ticket Not Included

    Cupola del Brunelleschi

    10 minutes • Admission Ticket Not Included

    Palazzo Vecchio

    10 minutes • Admission Ticket Not Included

    Corridoio Vasariano

    10 minutes • Admission Ticket Not Included

    Gallerie Degli Uffizi

    10 minutes • Admission Ticket Not Included

    Ponte Vecchio

    10 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

    Palazzo Pitti

    10 minutes • Admission Ticket Not Included

    Piazza della Signoria

    10 minutes • Admission Ticket Not Included

    Additional Info

    • Confirmation will be received at time of booking
    • Near public transportation
    • Stroller accessible
    • Surfaces are wheelchair accessible
    • Transportation is wheelchair accessible
    • Most travelers can participate
    • Wheelchair accessible
    • This tour/activity will have a maximum of 15 travelers

    Cancellation Policy

    You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the experience for a full refund.

    • For a full refund, you must cancel at least 24 hours before the experience’s start time.
    • If you cancel less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time, the amount you paid will not be refunded.
    • Any changes made less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time will not be accepted.
    • Cut-off times are based on the experience’s local time.
    • This experience requires good weather. If it’s canceled due to poor weather, you’ll be offered a different date or a full refund.
    • This experience requires a minimum number of travelers. If it’s canceled because the minimum isn’t met, you’ll be offered a different date/experience or a full refund.

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    Reviews

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    Medeci walking tour
    Martin_E, Apr 2024
    This was our favorite tour in Italy as we visited Rome, Florence and Venice. Just the right amount of detail for 2 teenagers to keep them interested and for anyone who watched the Medici series this is a must do.
    Best. Tour. Ever
    labwilk, Oct 2023
    Probably the best private tour we had during our entire trip to Italy. Three couples, no headphones, just the best knowledgeable guide totally devoted to his subject of educating us to the history in Florence. Highly recommend!!
    Great experience
    Maryann_D, Sep 2023
    This was our second tour with Manuel, and we enjoyed both. His passion for Florence and it's history were inspirational. Great experience!
    Average Tour
    mjpf77, Sep 2023
    The tour was average. It was private, which really, we thought was small group, so that is our misunderstanding.
    Great history of Florence!
    Priska_J, Feb 2023
    Fantastic and fascinating tour! Our guide really brought the history to life. The pace was good, and the stories will remain with me for years. I recommend this tour to learn the history of Florence & the Medici family.
    Great walking tour with knowledgeable, friendly local guide.
    Peter_B, Jan 2023
    Excellent tour. Manuel was very knowledgeable about Florence and the Medici family. Was very happy to answer our many questions. Our three teenagers really enjoyed the tour too.
    Architect-approved tour!
    Maura_J, Oct 2022
    Manuel was incredibly knowledgeable and generous with information as we walked thru streets of Florence and discussed the history before us. Was a beautiful morning- thank you!!!!
    Highly recommend
    Emilia_L, May 2022
    There was a bit of miscommunication with Viator and our tour company but the tour company went above and beyond to correct the issue and get us a highly qualified guide. It was an educational experience and well worth the time. Highly recommend.
    Amazing Guide
    Susan_F, Jan 2022
    Amanda was a smart, insightful, charming and funny guide who knows the Medici family inside and out. She more than delivered a wonderful experience.
    So much fun! The history...
    chaula_v, Nov 2021
    So much fun! The history comes alive on the streets of Firenze.Highly recommend. I could imagine the Renaissance period and it’s glory
    Do this tour in the beginning of your visit to Florence
    WIlliam_S, Sep 2021
    Our tour was very very enjoyable! We’ve a much deeper understanding of Florence and Italy. Manuel’s knowledge, passion, and skill of presentation resulted in leaving us with a respect and love for the city of the Renaissance. Can’t wait till the next tour with him
    Excellent tour by an excellent tourgide
    Sebastian_B, Jul 2021
    Giacomo was an excellent tourguide! My girlfriend and I had the pleasure to be alone with him and he showed us around his city, could answer all our questions, shared interesting and suprising insights and information with us and was a pleasure to spend time with. We learned a lot about the city and he was really helpful and also gave us a lot of tips for further activitites and the like.

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