A small group tour with an expert English-speaking guide in Florence: discover all the grandeur of the Florentine dynasty of the Medici. You will learn the secrets and intrigues of this powerful family, including a visit the imposing Palazzo Vecchio.
If you are fascinated by the history of Florence and the intrigues of power of the Medici family, this tour for small groups is the one for you! The tour will allow you to avoid the queues at the entrance of Palazzo Vecchio, acessing with a guide that will explain everything about this important part of the history of Florence.
In this tour, of about three and a half hours, you can track the story of one of the main families in the history of Florence, the Medici dynasty, thanks to the explanations of a local expert guide of art. You will be able to satisfy all your curiosity, while walking through the streets of the center of Florence, learning historical anecdotes and legends about the power intrigues of the Medici family. You can admire palaces that are inextricably linked to the Medici Family, such as the Palazzo Medici Ricciardi, their first residence in Florence, or the Cathedral of San Lorenzo, the family church.
The highlight of the tour will be the visit to Palazzo Vecchio, which is a mandatory stop to learn about the history of the Medici family, the symbol of the power of the city of Florence. Your guide will take you inside Palazzo Vecchio, the town hall of Florence, the historical residence of the Medici family, where faith and science come together, offering breathtaking revelations. You can visit the beautiful "Salone dei Cinquecento", where you will be amazed by the beautiful coffered ceiling, the secret passages and the Hall of the Geographic Maps, in addition to the famous balconies and the very interesting Dante's Mortuary Mask.
At the end of this intriguing tour, it will be time to relax in a very special way: an Italian breakfast with coffee, cappuccino and sweets served on an exclusive panoramic terrace in the heart of Florence. In fact, you will head towards an ancient and historic building in the city center and you will enter into a priovate terrace, from which you can admire the breathtaking view over the rooftops of Florence.
With this tour you can certainly visit and admire Florence from a peculiar perspective that mixes up art, history, mystery and relaxation!
If you are interested in discovering more of Florence history, take a look at the Florence in One Day: Group Tour of the Centre, Accademia and Uffizi or the Private Tour of Florence with visit to the Galleria dell'Accademia.
All information on the meeting point and local telephone numbers of your destination will be included on the Confirmation Voucher.
Please note that this tour is not suitable for people with impaired mobility.
Big bags and liquid bottles will not be allowed inside the museums.
Please note that due to the possibility of some of the halls of Palazzo Vecchio being closed for institutional events, the itinerary of the tour may sometimes undergo some minor changes.