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LGBTQ + friendly Renaissance Gay life in Florence tour

4.9 (15 reviews) 2 hours Free cancellation
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LGBTQ + friendly Renaissance Gay life in Florence tour

About this activity

Florence has a special place in the International history and development of Gays life and culture, Since the Middle Ages, though controlled by a specific Police Force, the Tuscan town proved to be open minded and tolerant, compared with the rest of Europe.

During our walking tour, we will see how a very high percentage of men was involved in the activity of sodomy , included the Medici male members and the different kind of punishements used for the guilty and the means to fight that crime.

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At a glance

Duration
2 hours
Confirmation
Instant confirmation
Ticket
Mobile or paper ticket accepted
Group
Up to 10 people
People per booking
1–10
Guide
English
Operated by
Mila Lavorini

Ages: Youth (10–17 years) · Adults (18–100 years)

What is included

Included

  • Included: Headsets

Not included

  • Not included: any other items not mentioned in the above "included" box

Itinerary

  1. Piazza della Repubblica

    10 min

    Meet your tour guide and start learn about the gay life in the Renaissance Florence

  2. Palazzo Strozzi

    5 min

    Learn about laws and penalties

  3. Piazza Santa Trinita

    5 min

    Admire the Spini family palace

  4. Palazzo Pitti

    Passing by

    Discover the secret and forbidden life of the last Granduke Gian Gastone de'Medici

  5. Ponte Vecchio

    15 min

    Discover the Magnificent Lorenzo 's philosophy and his court of pleasure

  6. Stop 6

    10 min

    Stroll around the Medieval Gay area

  7. Piazza della Signoria

    20 min

    Stop in front of the place which was the seat of the first Pride in the XVI century and admire the copy of Michelangelo's David

  8. Church and Museum of Orsanmichele

    15 min

    Listen how Leonardo da Vinci was denounced twice for sodomy and learn about the importance of female prostitution.

Meeting point and pickup

Everyone meets at the meeting point.

Meeting point

  • Republic square, in front of the Hard Rock Cafè.

End point

  • Republic square, in front of the Hard Rock Cafè.

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

  • Wheelchair accessible

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

  • Service animals allowed

  • Public transportation options are available nearby

  • Transportation options are wheelchair accessible

  • All areas and surfaces are wheelchair accessible

  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels

Traveller ratings

4.9 out of 5 · 15 reviews
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