Medici Walking Tour in Florence: An Insight into Elite History and Stunning Architecture

Uncover the captivating history and architectural marvels of the Medici family on a walking tour in Florence. Explore their palaces, hear their stories, and immerse yourself in the power and influence of this legendary dynasty.

Duration: 1 hour, 30 minutes
Cancellation: 1 day learn more
Highlights
  • Florence - Discover the Medici legacy on a captivating Florentine adventure! Walk the streets that witnessed their rise to power. Start at the grand Palazzo Medici Riccardi, their early residence. Hear how the Medici, through strategic marriages and partnerships, weaved a powerful social network that included families like the Bardi and Altoviti. This very network is believed to be a key to their success.

Your journey continues to San Lorenzo Square, once Florence’s cathedral square. Witness the Medici’s influence – they rebuilt the church in the glorious Renaissance style! Admire the Medici Chapels from the outside, where Michelangelo’s genius shines in the New Sacristy and Medici Tombs. Crossing the Ponte Vecchio bridge over the Arno River, we reach the Oltrarno district. Here stands the imposing Palazzo Pitti, the Medici’s final residence, marking the culmination of their extraordinary story.

What's Included
  • Guided Medici Walking Tour in Florence
  • Radio system to hear the guide
  • Officially Certified Guide
What's Not Included
  • Hotel pickup and drop-off
  • Food and drinks
  • Transportation to/from attractions
  • Entrance tickets to the attractions of the walking tour
  • Entrance ticket to Capelli Medici
Additional Information

Discover the Medici legacy! Journey through Florence and see the rise of this influential family. Stroll through historic streets and visit the magnificent Medici Riccardi Palace, their initial residence. Understand how strategic marriages and alliances cemented their power. Marvel at the stunning San Lorenzo Church, redesigned by the Medici in Renaissance style. View the exterior of the Medici Chapels, their final resting place. Cross the Arno River to the Oltrarno district and explore Palazzo Pitti, their last home. This 1.5-hour tour reveals the Medici’s enduring impact!

  • The Walking Tour will only operate outside of each attraction and entrance tickets are not included.
  • Please note that the tour requires a minimum number of two guests to run.
  • Please note that if you arrive after the tour start time you will not be able to join and will not be refunded or have your tour rescheduled.
  • Subject to favourable weather conditions. If cancelled due to poor weather, you will be given the option of an alternative date or full refund.
  • There is a possibility of cancellation after confirmation if there are not enough passengers to meet requirements. In the event of this occurring, you will be offered an alternative or full refund.
Location
Hard Rock Cafe
Via dei Brunelleschi
Please be present in front of the Hard Rock Cafe, Via dei Brunelleschi 1, 50123 Firenze, IT. It would help if you were in 15 minutes before the departure time to avoid delays.
Cancellation Policy

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

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Sally_m
Apr 22, 2024
Loved! - Informative and interesting! Matthias was very knowledgeable and clearly passionate about the Medici legacy
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Heta_s
May 4, 2023
An Interesting Walk with Medici - Ivano was a super entertaining guide and gave us lots of interesting information about the Medicis. The 90 mins passed really quickly and he ended with giving us tips on food and drinks also, which were very useful.
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Christina_s
Jan 26, 2023
Great tour! - Had a tour with a wonderful English woman(I’m terrible with names). She was great! Providing all Medici history plus some local history as we walked!
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Juan_m
Nov 26, 2022
A Medici morning - Super exciting tour and so informative! Pam . Our tour operator was exceptional. Shared so much knowledge and was so pleasant and flexible with stops at all sites!
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Barbara_h
Sep 20, 2021
Dream Tour of my Obsession of the TV Show Medici. - I chose this tour for the specifics of it's title. So, everything that I saw, which was 95% TV show related was a thrill. But my guide Pam was so informative that she threw in lots of other non-show related facts also. She was extremely knowledgeable and very kind and considerate about the pace of the tour based on my walking ability. I was the only guest signed up for the tour that rainy day, so it was great to know that her company fulfilled their commitment and didn't cancel at the last minute. As it turned out the Heavens opened up to beautiful blue skies and white clouds and never rained on us once. Great day, guide and tour.
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