Discover Dante’s relationship with the city of Florence, from his love of Beatrice through to his exile, the good and bad memories he had of the city. The Dante district is at the center of this tour, with an English-speaking guide leading you in your exploration of the area, exploring the fascinating Church of Santa Margherita dei Cerci where his muse, Beatrice is buried.

Just as important to understanding Dante’s works is a knowledge of his life as a politician. His complicated relationship with the Florence is only understood by understanding his political career and the dramatic events that culminated in his exile.

Tour the political places that formed the great poet, taking in the Badia Fiorentina that was once the political, religious and economic center of Florence. Here, the Magistrates of the Florentine Republic used to meet, as well as the Priors, an office held by Dante himself. Continue on to the Bargello, the oldest public building in the city, where you can find a portrait of the Supreme Poet in the Maddela Chapel. And of course, no political tour of Florence is complete with Palazzo Vecchio that is still today the seat of political power in the city and home to Dante’s funeral mask.  

With the medieval streets of Florence still largely preserved, the city often feels suspended in time meaning any trail to trace Dante gives an incredibly immersive impression of Dante’s time. Your reading and understanding of his works will be ever-enhanced after embarking upon one of these unforgettable tours.