Florence Private Walking Tour: Uncover Renaissance Secrets with a Local Guide

Highlights

• Exclusive 2-Hour Private Tour
• Iconic Landmarks
• Renaissance Stories

What's included

Itinerary

1. 1

   Palazzo Medici Riccardi

   10min

   Follow your guide on a walking tour through the heart of the city. The first stop on the itinerary is the Medici Palace. With its rusticated stone facade and elegant courtyard, this palace became the prototype for the Florentine Renaissance Palace. Hear intriguing tales about the Medici family.

2. 2

   Basilica di San Lorenzo

   10min

   A short walk away from the Medici Palace is the Basilica of San Lorenzo. Thanks to Medici patronage this church was renovated by Brunelleschi during the Renaissance, however, the outside was left unfinished. Learn the story behind the unfinished facade and how Michelangelo nearly lost his life at the marble quarry.

3. 3

   Piazza Del Duomo

   20min

   Then, stroll through the Cathedral Square and learn about the history of the construction of the monumental dome designed by Filippo Brunelleschi and how the church was a backdrop for one of the bloodiest episodes in Florence's history. See the Baptistery and its beautiful "Gates of Paradise" and hear the story of the fierce competition between two master goldsmiths.

4. 4

   Piazza della Repubblica

   10min

   Stop in Piazza della Repubblica, and learn about the ancient origins of the city.

5. 5

   Piazza della Signoria

   10min

   Continue to Piazza della Signoria to admire the beautiful Renaissance fountain and sculpture. See Palazzo Vecchio, the medieval town hall of Florence, that later became the residence of the first Medici grand dukes.

6. 6

   Ponte Vecchio

   10min

   See the Ponte Vecchio, the oldest bridge in town, and the only one to survive World War II. Learn the history behind this iconic landmark of Florence.

7. 7

   Santa Croce

   20min

   Learn about the foundation and history of the basilica with a brief introduction in Piazza Santa Croce. Discover how the Franciscan monks’ transformed this part of town, which was one of the worst slums of the city, into a cultural hub.

Before you go

Location