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The Dark Side of Florence: Mysteries and Legends

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About this activity

In this tour we’ll show you the hidden side of Florence, with stories of ghosts, murders, betrayals and curiosities that go beyond the typical history of the city. Have you ever heard about the Monster of Florence, one of the bloodiest serial killers ever? Are you curious about florentine superstitions, conspiracies, unexplained things, saints, miracles or tortures? If so, this is the tour for you. We just warn that some topics may hurt some sensitivities and may not be suitable for a public under 18. Come with us and discover the side of Florence that doesn’t appear in tourist guides, so disturbing, lurid and unsettling that will make you have a sleepless night. ha ha ha

Highlights

    What's included

    • Licensed Guide

    Not included

    • Tips - Pay what you want to reward your tour guide's effort -
    • Some people tip from 10€ to 50

    Itinerary

    1. Piazza della Santissima Annunziata

      Let's gather at the magnificent equestrian statue of Ferdinand I of Medici for our meeting and check-in. Juicy tales of murder in the Medici family, a scandalous love triangle, spooky ghost sightings and strange happenings at Santissima Annunziata square. Plus some mysterious symbols thrown in for good measure.

      15 minutesAdmission not includedSee on map

    2. Assassination attempt Story

      10 minutesAdmission not included

    3. Piazza del Duomo

      Curiosities of the Duomo`s square

      10 minutesAdmission not includedSee on map

    4. Via del Campanile (street of thee dead woman 'Donna morta')

      10 minutesAdmission free

    5. Bargello Museum

      Justice, torture and death penalties in the Middle Ages

      10 minutesAdmission not includedSee on map

    6. Piazza della Signoria

      The Mercenary Ghost and other dark stories of Signoria square

      10 minutesAdmission includedSee on map

    7. Mafia terrorist attack

      10 minutesAdmission free

    8. Ponte Vecchio

      Curiosities

      10 minutesAdmission includedSee on map

    Meeting point

    ENGLISH OR SPANISH. ITALIAN language Not available for this tour. Meeting point : Equestrian Monument of Ferdinando I (Right in the center of the square) Look for our GREEN UMBRELLAS

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    Pickup

    • Everyone meets at the start point

    Know before you go

    • Service animals allowed
    • Public transportation options are available nearby
    • Suitable for all physical fitness levels
    • Wheelchair accessible
    • Tip based tour
    • It's not recommended for who are under 18 years of age
    • Mobile or paper ticket accepted
    • One per booking
    • ENGLISH OR SPANISH. ITALIAN language Not available for this tour. Meeting point : Piazza Santissima Annunziata Equestrian Monument of Ferdinando I (Right in front of the statue) Look for our GREEN UMBRELLAS

    Cancellation and refunds

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

    If you cancelRefund
    At least 1 days before100%
    Between 0 and 1 days before0%
    • Cancelled and fully refunded if the weather makes it unsafe
    • Cancelled and fully refunded if too few travellers book
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    Florence Tour-Tale
    Product code
    126104P6

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