An itinerary that combines Renaissance art, political power, and urban discovery, ideal for understanding the central role of the Medici family in the history of Florence.
The tour begins with a guided visit to the Medici Chapels, one of the most significant monumental complexes in the city, part of the San Lorenzo complex. Accompanied by your official guide, you will visit the New Sacristy, an absolute masterpiece of Michelangelo, with the famous tombs of Giuliano and Lorenzo de’ Medici, and the Chapel of the Princes, an extraordinary environment for the richness of the polychrome marbles and its strong scenic impact. During the visit, your guide will illustrate the history of the Medici, their political power, and their role as patrons, thus connecting art, architecture, and historical context.
After the visit to the Medici Chapels, the tour will continue with a splendid walk through the historic center of Florence with the visit of the main symbolic places of the city, such as San Lorenzo district, the religious center,Piazza della Signoria, and the historic streets of the center, offering a complete view of urban development and city life over the centuries.
This combined tour is the ideal balance between museum visit and cultural walk to discover Florence in all its attractions and, as always, through the history of one of the most influential families in Europe, the Medici.
Below are the stops of the walking tour:
- Piazza San Giovanni and Piazza Duomo
- Roman Florence along via Roma
- Piazza della Repubblica
- Mercato del Porcellino
- Palazzo e Piazza della Signoria
- Museo e Piazzale degli Uffizi
- Lungarni
- Ponte Vecchio
This cost does not include:
- entrance ticket to the Museum
- online booking for entry
- possible rental of headphones
