Women of Florence Walking Tour with City Highlights and Medici Chapel
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The history we hear of is often dominated by men, and this can also be said for the history of Florence and the influential Medici family. This private walking tour will take you to see some of the most famous monuments in the city, but through the eyes of the inspirational and influential women often overlooked.
As you make your way through these winding renaissance streets, you'll learn about the strategic marriages the Medici made with the royal families of Europe to secure their power. Hear of the women who came to Florence as brides, and see Palazzo Vecchio - where they lived. Learn how the decline of the Duchy of Tuscany is often blamed on the regency of two Medici women, and other untold stories.
Listen to the forgotten stories of women, both real and fictional, who played a part in influencing some of the most famous artists of all time. These sculptures and works of art capture different aspects of femininity your expert guide will help you understand.
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Expert local guide
Entry into the Medici Chapel
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Food & drinks
Gratuities
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Piazza della Signoria
Meet your expert guide in this infamous piazza as you are introduced to Florence and the key women who were so influential to its status.
In the heart of the historic center of Florence stands the cathedral that gives Florence its infamous skyline - the Duomo of the Cattedrale di Santa Maria del Fiore. From the outside you can absorb the beauty and fine detail of this architectural masterpiece, along with the baptistry beside it.
Step inside the infamous Medici Chapel built as an extension to Brunelleschi's 15th-century church to honor the Medici family. Your guide will continue to provide you with the forgotten stories of the Medici women, and how their family came to be so powerful.
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