Florence Tour: Unveiling Renaissance History and Medici Family Secrets

Uncover the secrets of Florence’s Renaissance history and the influential Medici family on this engaging walking tour. Discover hidden gems and fascinating stories in a friendly and easy-going atmosphere.

Duration: 2 hours
Cancellation: 24 hours
Highlights
  • Basilica di San Lorenzo - The Basilica di San Lorenzo (Basilica of St Lawrence) is one of the largest churches of Florence, Italy, situated at the centre of the city’s main market district, and the burial place of all the principal members of the Medici family from Cosimo il Vecchio to Cosimo III.
What's Included
  • Licensed Guide
What's Not Included
  • Gratuities
Additional Information

This is the ultimate on-foot exploration you could experience in Florence. Perfect for beginners or returning visitors, the tour covers prominent city landmarks and undiscovered treasures hidden away from the usual touristy routes. You’ll gain insights that wouldn’t be apparent if you were to tour the city on your own.
As you wander through the city,…

Location
Piazza di San Lorenzo, 35R
Piazza di San Lorenzo
The meeting point is in front of the façade of SAN LORENZO church (main entrance, not the entrance of the Medici chapels) next to the marble statue of Giovanni de' Medici who is sitting on a small throne. Look for a small red flag.
Cancellation Policy

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

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Lisahn1545pg
Jun 9, 2025
Great 👍 - Fascinating tour. Well worthwhile. Guide was friendly and knowledgeable. Lots of information given. The headset was brilliant and ensured everyone could hear. Highly recommend.
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Debbie_s
Jun 7, 2025
This tour was fantastic. - Fantastic tour!!!!!! Samona was phenomenal! So fun and knowledgeable…a GREAT tour guide. Her English is so fantastic that we were able to understand everything, which we have been finding is unusual. We really enjoyed our tour with Samona!!!
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Isabella
Jun 7, 2025
Informative and interesting - Super informative! Saved us a lot of time with great recommendations for food and activities! Made art and architecture interesting and historically relevant
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K2195bujennyg
Jun 7, 2025
Worth it - Great tour with lots of interesting facts and a good pace and duration. Really special way to learn about the history of the city.
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Cristianz893
Jun 7, 2025
Nice tour around Florence - It was a pleasure to listen to Manuel's stories about Florence, Medici Family and the History of Art. We have been for the first time in Florence and it was very helpful to understand its history.
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Madalinagabrielas
Jun 7, 2025
It was a great experience - It was great, the guide was very charismatic, we’ve learned a lot of new and interesting things about the history of Florence. We recommand Manuel for this experience.
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Guide29305695937
Jun 7, 2025
Amazing tour with a passionate Tour Guide Manuel - Amazing Tour! Manuel is a passionate Tour Guide enabling us to explore Florence and its stories. Doing that in every city since years, Manuel clearly was one of the best tour guides experienced. He is fluent in English, very knowledgeable about the city and its stories! I can highly recommend his tour! if you are in Florence ask for Manuel!
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Alvesdea
Jun 7, 2025
Amazing tour in Florence - Manuel is a very passionate tour guide that showed us Florenz with the glasses of a local person. The tour was amazing and it is a must in Florence.
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Milapcshah
Jun 7, 2025
Amazing starting point for Florence - This was my first free tour and it was amazing. Our guide Elizabeth was great, she explained the history of the medici family and florence in a fun and engaging manner. The tour delivered what is promised, a great introduction to the city for first timers. You can then decide where to spend the rest of your time.
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Bamath
Jun 5, 2025
Great Overview of Florence - The tour was excellent. Senora was great. She was very knowledgeable and her insights as a native Of Florence were very much appreciated.
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up to 15 guests
1 - Adult
Cancellation: Free cancellation up to 24 hours before the start of your experience (local time).