Medici Magnificence Private Walking Tour

Highlights

Itinerary

1. 1

   Florence Via Cavour

   Begin your exploration at the Palazzo Medici Riccardi, the family's historic residence and a masterpiece of Renaissance architecture. Marvel at the elegant façade designed by Michelozzo discovering the story of the rise of power of Medici with Lawrence the Magnificent.

   25 minutes•Admission free•See on map

2. 2

   Location of the first cathedral of the city rebuilt by the Medici to host their ritualsç wedding, baptizing, and their rest alongside the adjacent Medici Chapels.

   15 minutes•Admission free

3. 3

   Passing by the Bargello the first palace of the government of Florence transformed by the Medici to be a prison where they have tortured and executed their rivals.

   20 minutes•Admission free

4. 4

   Piazza della Signoria

   The heart of the Florentine government for many centuries, where the grand duce Coimo the first transformed it into its first residence adorning it with an unparalleled collection of statutes showing his supreme power.

   20 minutes•Admission included•See on map

5. 5

   Ponte Vecchio

   Crossing the historical bridge of Florence the Medici made a total facelift from the dirtiest place to the most elegant in the city to celebrate their parade over it.

   20 minutes•Admission free•See on map

6. 6

   Conclude your tour in front of the majestic Palazzo Pitti, the Medici's final residence which was built originaly by their rivals Pitti family as a contender to their power, who managed to acquist it from them to transform in into an example of the royal palaces.

   20 minutes•Admission free

Meeting point

We can meet customers anywhere in the historic center of Florence to walk or under the column in the center of Piazza della Republica

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Pickup

• Pickup, or meet at the start point
• 360 hotels are served
• You can request another pickup address
• The operator contacts you to arrange pickup

Know before you go

• Wheelchair accessible
• Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
• Service animals allowed
• Public transportation options are available nearby
• Transportation options are wheelchair accessible
• All areas and surfaces are wheelchair accessible
• Suitable for all physical fitness levels
• Mobile or paper ticket accepted
• One per booking

Cancellation and refunds

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