The History of Florence: Famous Medici Family Private Tour

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About this activity

It’s the history that made the city today. During this private tour, it’s time to discover Florence through the Famous Historical Medici Family.

Embark on a storytelling journey that will keep you entertained while at the same time giving you insights you can’t find in a history book.

Delve deep into the subject with highlights and landmarks like Piazza Strozzi, Piazza della Signoria and Palazzo Pitti. Connect their relevance to this historical event and the effects it had from past to present in Florence. Thanks to your local guide, it will be as if you just took a trip back in time!

Withlocals History City Tour™ is one of Withlocals' signature tours available in major cities worldwide. We work with passionate local guides who earn a fair fee. We support local economies by only offering local products and prevent over-tourism with only small non-intrusive groups. Our tours are carbon-neutral and away from the standard tourist routes.

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At a glance

Duration: 3 hours
Confirmation: Instant confirmation
Ticket: Mobile or paper ticket accepted
Group: Your group only
People per booking: 1–8
Guide: English, Italian
Operated by: Withlocals

Ages: Adults (1–99 years)

What is included

Included

Included: Local guide
Included: Private tour

Not included

Not included: Hotel pick-up & Drop-off
Not included: Entrance ticket to the Pitti Palace

Itinerary

Piazza della Signoria

20 min

The square was used for public executions, tell the story of the Pazzi plot. This is also the place where Girolamo Savonarola was burned.
Stop 2

30 min Admission not included

A vast, mainly Renaissance, palace in Florence, Italy previously owned by the Pitti family. It is situated on the south side of the River Arno, a short distance from the Ponte Vecchio
Palazzo Medici Riccardi

30 min

Palazzo Medici is the renaissance home where the powerful Medici family lived
Piazza Santa Trinita

Passing by

Depending on your host and their chosen route for the tour, this stop might also be included in your route.
Ponte Vecchio

Passing by

Depending on your host and their chosen route for the tour, this stop might also be included in your route.
Stop 6

Passing by

Depending on your host and their chosen route for the tour, this stop might also be included in your route.
Chiesa dei Santi Apostoli

Passing by

Depending on your host and their chosen route for the tour, this stop might also be included in your route.

Meeting point and pickup

Everyone meets at the meeting point.

Meeting point

Meet your host beside the Column of Abundance

End point

Finish up around the house of Francescos lover Bianca and your host will show you of the BEST ice-cream stops just around the corner.

Cancellation

Free cancellation

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

If you cancel	You get back
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Good to know

Public transportation options are available nearby
Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Post Covid-19 regulations are applied to this product with regards to the number of participants, delivery methods of the tour and content of the tour.