Medici Magnificence Private Walking Tour

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About this activity

From the magnificent Medici palaces to the opulent art collections, our tour offers a fascinating glimpse into the lives of Florence's most influential rulers.

Prepare to be transported back in time to an era of unparalleled wealth, ambition, and artistic achievement as we explore the Medici's enduring impact on Florence and the world beyond.

Join us to reveil the secrets about thsi family who dominated the Italian and European political scene for three centuries through popes; queens; princes; and grand duces, discovering Florence and its great monuments by their time

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At a glance

Duration: 2 hours
Confirmation: Instant confirmation
Ticket: Mobile or paper ticket accepted
Group: Your group only
People per booking: 1–15
Guide: Arabic, Ukrainian, English, French, Spanish
Operated by: be in florence

Ages: Youth (0–17 years) · Adults (18–99 years)

What is included

Included

Included: High quality audio system to listen to the guide perfectly
Included: Hotel Pick-up in Florence city center to walk with the guide
Included: Exclusive Tour Guide services

Not included

Not included: Optional tips for the guide, highly appreciated
Not included: Entrance to the sites

Itinerary

Via Cavour Firenze

25 min

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.
Piazza di San Lorenzo

15 min

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.
Via del Proconsolo

20 min

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.
Piazza della Signoria

20 min Admission included

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.
Ponte Vecchio

20 min

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.
Pitti

20 min

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.