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Private Tour of the Dark Heart of Florence at Sunset

5.0 (3 reviews) 2 hours Free cancellation Private tour
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Private Tour of the Dark Heart of Florence at Sunset

About this activity

Florence, the cradle of Renaissance, home of the greatest artists of history has a less bright side which will conquer you. Let yourself be captivated by the intrigues, legends and mysteries of Florence in a journey to the dark side of this wonderful city! We will walk through the charming streets of Florence where, in the Middle Ages, it wasn’t safe at all to walk and looking at some surviving medieval tower-houses, you will learn about daily life in those dark centuries when scandals and violence were commonplace as well as conspiracies and blood feuds. We will see some Renaissance palaces where ruthless families lived and you will hear the story of how they made their fortune and how they fought their enemies. You will discover the destiny of Florence during World War II and find out about the floods of 1966...This tour of Florence at sunset will give you a very different perspective of this amazing city revealing to you hidden corners and less touristy areas!

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At a glance

Duration
2 hours
Confirmation
Confirmed within 48 hours
Ticket
Mobile or paper ticket accepted
Group
Your group only
People per booking
1–15
Guide
Portuguese, English, Italian, French, Spanish
Operated by
Guided Tours of Florence

What is included

Included

  • Included: Licensed tour guide

Itinerary

  1. Palazzo Strozzi

    15 min

    Discover the history of one of the most powerful families of Florence and how they conspired to get rid of their ennemies.

  2. Via de' Tornabuoni

    15 min

    Looking at elegant palaces, residences of old Florentine families, you will learn about the intrigues and the clever tricks they used to get more power.

  3. Piazza Del Duomo

    15 min

    See the major church of Florence where one of the bloodiest conspiracy in the Florentine history took place.

  4. Piazza della Signoria

    15 min

    Discover the political messages and the warnings hidden behind the many statues in Signoria square; learn the story of the Pazzi family and how they were hanged outiside the windows of the Bargello palace.....

  5. Ponte Vecchio

    15 min

    See what happened in Florence during World War II. Your guide will show you some pictures of Florence during the dramatic floods of 1966.

  6. Palazzo Pitti

    Passing by

    See the last residence of the Medici family, the rulers of Florence and Tuscany and learn about their ascent to power.

  7. Via Maggio

    10 min

    Walk in this long street lined with elegant Renaissance palaces. Discover the love story between Francesco Medici and Bianca Cappello and how it tragically ended up....was it poison or a fatal illness?

  8. Ponte Santa Trinita

    5 min

    Enjoy the view of Ponte Vecchio at night and taste a delicious gelato in the nearby gelato place!

  9. Chiesa dei Santi Apostoli

    10 min

    Visit a Medieval district of Florence. Get ready to see some typical tower-houses and learn about daily life in the Middle Ages!

Meeting point and pickup

You can be picked up from your accommodation or go straight to the meeting point.

Meeting point

  • in front of the Savoy Hotel

End point

Pickup points

  • Hotel Romagna
  • Hotel Residence La Contessina
  • Strozzi Palace Hotel
  • Hotel San Giovanni
  • Hotel Garibaldi Blu
  • Borgo SS. Apostoli (423)
  • Lombardi Hotel
  • Portrait Firenze
  • Antefissa
  • Hotel Santa Croce
  • Hotel Spagna
  • Hotel Cardinal Of Florence

and 196 more pickup points

Cancellation

Free cancellation

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

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Good to know

  • Service animals allowed

  • Public transportation options are available nearby

  • Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller

  • All areas and surfaces are wheelchair accessible

  • Transportation options are wheelchair accessible

  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels

  • Wheelchair accessible

  • Please, let me know if you have any food allergies.

Traveller ratings

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