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Self-Guided Podcast Walking Tour Florence: The Price of Beauty

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Forget the sanitized history of enlightened philosophers and peaceful painters. The Florentine Renaissance was forged in the fires of cutthroat capitalism, bitter family rivalries, and a desperate scramble for political dominance. On this redthread tour, you will walk the streets where the Medici family built an empire on double-entry bookkeeping, where merchant guilds operated like cartels, and where art was the ultimate weapon of propaganda. Discover how the world's most breathtaking masterpieces were paid for by bankers trying to buy their way out of hell. - A 2.6 km self-guided tour with 8 stops over 111 min - Ideal for travelers interested in History & Memory and Art, Design & Aesthetics - Immersively told in a podcast style by experts and locals - Matching audio content, AI guide and navigation through the app

Highlights

    Inbegriffen

    • Verified facts woven into an engaging story
    • Interactive in-app guide for questions about the story and surroundings
    • Precise navigation between the stops
    • Immersive podcast-style audio featuring experts and locals

    Nicht inbegriffen

      Reiseverlauf

      1. Palazzo Vecchio

        The fortress-like seat of the Florentine Republic, where political stability and fierce civic pride laid the groundwork for the Renaissance.

        10 MinutenEintritt freiAuf der Karte

      2. Orsanmichele Church and Museum

        A unique hybrid of grain market and church, funded by Florence's powerful trade guilds to showcase their wealth and piety.

        10 MinutenEintritt freiAuf der Karte

      3. Florence Baptistery

        The ancient octagonal site of the 1401 bronze door competition, widely considered the starting point of the Renaissance.

        10 MinutenEintritt freiAuf der Karte

      4. Florence Duomo

        Home to Brunelleschi's impossible dome, the ultimate symbol of Florentine civic pride and technological innovation.

        10 MinutenEintritt freiAuf der Karte

      5. Medici Riccardi Palace

        The prototype of the Renaissance palace, where the Medici family used their banking fortune to unofficially rule Florence.

        10 MinutenEintritt freiAuf der Karte

      6. Basilica of San Lorenzo

        The parish church of the Medici, redesigned by Brunelleschi, showcasing the intersection of private wealth and religious architecture.

        10 MinutenEintritt freiAuf der Karte

      7. Ospedale degli Innocenti

        Designed by Brunelleschi, this foundling hospital represents the birth of Renaissance architecture and humanist civic welfare.

        10 MinutenEintritt freiAuf der Karte

      8. San Marco Museum

        A Dominican convent renovated with Medici money, highlighting the complex relationship between immense wealth and spiritual piety.

        10 MinutenEintritt freiAuf der Karte

      Treffpunkt

      From Florence's main station, take local public transport toward Palazzo Vecchio. Get off at the nearest stop and walk the final few minutes to Palazzo Vecchio, Florence, Italy. Check the current local connection on the day of travel.

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      Abholung

      • Alle treffen sich am Startpunkt

      Rückgabe

      • From Museo di San Marco, walk to the nearest public transport stop and travel back to Florence's main station. The departure point is Museo di San Marco, Florence, Italy. Check the current local connection on the day of travel.

      Gut zu wissen

      • Service animals allowed
      • Public transportation options are available nearby
      • Suitable for all physical fitness levels
      • Mobile or paper ticket accepted
      • One per traveler
      • Thank you very much for your booking! We are excited to give you a fantastic tour experience with the Red Thread app. Since this is a self-guided tour, you enjoy total freedom: start whenever it suits you — at your own pace, with no fixed timetable or group. Here is how to redeem your voucher: 1. Download the app: Install the free "Red Thread: Discover Home" app from the Apple App Store or Google Play. Apple App Store: https://apps.apple.com/de/app/red-thread-discover-home/id6757938513 Google Play: https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.voltaire.redthread 2. Redeem your code: Open the app and scan the QR code on your ticket — or type your voucher code in. 3. For groups: Every participant installs the app on their own smartphone and redeems their own code from the ticket — one code per person. Once redeemed you have 14 days of access — the clock starts at redemption, not at booking. More information on our website: https://redthread.world We hope you enjoy your Red Thread tour!

      Stornierung und Erstattung

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

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