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Renaissance Tour: Art, Architecture, and More
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10 Ratings
Firenze
Unlock the secrets of the Renaissance in Florence with a tour that makes history come alive. Ideal for art and history enthusiasts.
Unlock the secrets of the Renaissance in Florence with a tour that makes history come alive. Ideal for art and history enthusiasts.
Duration:
2 hours, 30 minutes
Cancellation:
24 hours
Highlights
- Go Giunti Odeon Liberia e Cinema - An internal tour of the cinema dedicated to Leonardo Da Vinci
- Church and Museum of Orsanmichele - Exterior viewing of the first Renaissance statue
- Mercato del Porcellino - One of Florence’s two main leather markets
- Duomo - Cattedrale di Santa Maria del Fiore - Outdoor visit with an engaging story…
- Go Giunti Odeon Liberia e Cinema - An internal tour of the cinema dedicated to Leonardo Da Vinci
- Church and Museum of Orsanmichele - Exterior viewing of the first Renaissance statue
- Mercato del Porcellino - One of Florence’s two main leather markets
- Duomo - Cattedrale di Santa Maria del Fiore - Outdoor visit with an engaging story about the cathedral’s construction
- Piazza del Duomo - The cathedral’s square, where an experiment that brought linear perspective to life will be replicated
- Battistero di San Giovanni - Exterior visit to view the renowned Paradise Gates
- Gelateria Edoardo il gelato biologico - Gelato break. This gelateria is renowned for its hazelnut flavor, offering a wide variety of ice cream and affogato
- Museo Leonardo Da Vinci - Explanation of the Vitruvian Man
- Piazza Della Santissima Annunziata - The first Renaissance square
- Museo degli Innocenti - A stop to explore Renaissance architecture next to the first Renaissance building
- Basilica della Santissima Annunziata - Chiesa di Santa Maria della Scala - Interior visit with an explanation of the transition from Renaissance to Baroque. This is the city’s most beautiful church, sure to amaze!
What's Included
- Guide with excellent English
- Cohesive Storytelling
- Small Group Walking Tour
- Guide with excellent English
- Cohesive Storytelling
- Small Group Walking Tour
What's Not Included
- Gratuities
- Gratuities
Additional Information
This intimate walking tour simplifies the Renaissance so effectively that participants will feel equipped to teach it themselves. It encompasses all elements - painting, sculpture, architecture, interior design, and engineering. For those traveling to Rome after Florence, this insight will prove invaluable. Ideal for history enthusiasts, tech fans, and admirers of visual arts.
This intimate walking tour simplifies the Renaissance so effectively that participants will feel equipped to teach it themselves. It encompasses all elements - painting, sculpture, architecture, interior design, and engineering. For those traveling to Rome after Florence, this insight will prove invaluable. Ideal for history enthusiasts, tech fans, and admirers of visual arts.
Location
Piazza Strozzi
Piazza degli Strozzi
Next to Colle Bereto restaurant
Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
Customer Ratings
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Jordangy9613qr
Jul 21, 2025
Amazing tour!!! - Amazing tour!!! Aida was a great guide through the history of Florence! Amazing art history information combined with local tips and information for an authentic Florence experience!! I immediately booked her other tour about the Medici family after completing the first introduction tour!!
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Tour42555191203
Jun 28, 2025
Friendly, knowledgeable, well-focused tour - The small group was the perfect size to get up close to the art (or take a new perspective from a particular spot on the sidewalk!) as the guide told Renaissance stories of creative engineering and exquisite craftsmanship. She also had genius tips for escaping the afternoon heat, keeping the group in the shadiest and breeziest spots possible and also introducing us to a lovely free place for cooling off.
Now I recognize Renaissance architecture (and smile at the Baroque!) — grazie mille for the delightful tour.
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Richard_p
Jun 18, 2025
Innamorarsi di Brunelleschi - Our tour guide Aida has a great passion for the Renaissance and a gigantic crush on Felipe Brunelleschi. She walked us through the Middle Ages and into The Rebirth, ending with a peek at Baroque. Her joy for the subject was contagious and her wit allowed for a deep and lasting understanding of the knowledge she shared.
Recommended for art nerds, history nerds, architecture nerds and all who care to understand the importance of Florentine influence on world culture.
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Adammu1591ij
Jun 12, 2025
A fantastic tour! - Aida was fantastic. Her knowledge and storytelling really brought Florence to life. I would highly recommend this for anyone interested in the history of the city.
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Shobamartin19
Jun 12, 2025
Excellent renaissance Walking Tour - Aida is an excellent tour guide and kept us totally fascinated throughout our 2 hour Tour of the best of Renaissance history in Florence. She kept our family and adult children enthralled throughout the walk and would highly recommend.
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U5865qcangiel
May 13, 2025
Exceptional - Our tour guide was exceptional. In 2 hours she kept our full attention which was both entertaining and educational. It did not feel like 2 hours and we leaned so much. Thank you!! One of the best walking tours we have done.
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981ivat
May 6, 2025
Really good and caring tour guide!! - Aida is the best guide we could have asked for. she knew a lot of details, she have talked with great enthusiasm and knowledge of the topic. she has taken us to many interesting places that you don't see on regular tours. she introduced us to the context of history and art. her story was very engaging. her english is very understandable. she took good care of us, she ensured all our needs. we really enjoyed our time with her. We highly recommend her tours!!
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Seaside28968091022
Mar 14, 2025
Great Renaissance Tour - I can 100% recommend the Renaissance tour! In over two hours, I learned so much interesting stuff, much more than I've ever learned on other walking tours with much larger groups. Aida is not only very knowledgeable, but also has a profound expertise that she conveys brilliantly. A must-do for any visit to Florence!
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Evoidou
Feb 26, 2025
Beyond the Usual – A Fascinating Renaissance Walking Tour - Having done dozens of walking tours across Europe, I can confidently say this was one of the best! This tour was not the typical stroll past Florence’s famous landmarks—instead, it offered a deep dive into the Renaissance, focusing on hidden gems and architectural marvels that played a crucial role in shaping the city’s golden age.
Our guide Aida was exceptionally knowledgeable, weaving together art, history, and culture in a way that made Florence come alive. Rather than just listing facts, she explained the artistic and intellectual revolution of the Renaissance, helping us understand the "why" behind Florence’s incredible legacy. Her passion was contagious, and their storytelling skills made every stop along the way fascinating.
This tour added an entirely new layer to our appreciation of Florence, making it one of the highlights of our visit. It was so exceptional that we immediately booked the Medici & Michelangelo tour with the same operator—and that was just as incredible!
Highly recommended for those who want to go beyond the usual sights and truly understand the spirit of Florence.
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Begum_kalyoncu
Feb 15, 2025
The tour for intellectual travellers with a life gusto - If you are interested in art history from a very intelligent woman's point of view (pun intended =) that's the tour for you. Aida is simply the best. This tour would be complementary to any walking or art tour that you might have taken in Florence. We have taken many really good tours, but by far this was the most interesting one. In a couple of hours she makes you understand art in the Middle Age, Renaissance, and Baroque eras. Her tour narrative is very intresting and original. I cannot recommend this tour enough for intellectual travellers with a life gusto.
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