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Medici's Dinasty Walking Tour - Discovering the Medici Residences and History in Florence

  • Up to 8 Participants
  • Available in: English, Spanish

What you will find

A fascinating 2 hours walk to discover the history, the richness and the secrets of the powerful Medici Dynasty.

FULL PROGRAM

This fascinating walk winds along an enchanting itinerary of a mile, which crosses for the whole duration a UNESCO World Heritage area: a mile with the highest concentration in the world of wonderful monuments and open-air works of art!

Led by a professional local guide, you will discover the most important sights of the city, retracing the fascinating history of the Medici Dynasty, the family which put its power and wealth at the service of the patronage and art, laying so the foundations of Renaissance. You will learn stories and anecdotes of intrigues, power struggles, secrets and betrayals, but also tales of incredible foresight, which made possible to leave to the city and to the whole world, a priceless artistic and cultural heritage.

You will be able to admire the palaces, the monuments, the streets and the squares where the members of the Medici family lived and used their political and economic power over the city. You will walk along the same narrow streets where they walked, touch the stones used to build their residences and see the same monuments that they were used to see every day: Palazzo Medici Riccardi, their first residence in San Lorenzo district, where you can find as well their Church and mausoleum: the Medici Chapels.

A few steps away you will reach then, the magnificent Cathedral, with its imposing Brunelleschi’s Dome and the stunning Palazzo Vecchio, their second residence, which dominates the marvelous Piazza della Signoria. Further on you will follow from the outside the whole path of the Vasari Corridor, the spectacular elevated passageway which connects the two banks of the river Arno, passing along the enchanting Ponte Vecchio and crossing houses and Santa Felicita Church: a secret and comfortable corridor used by the Medici Grand Dukes of Tuscany, to move between the Palazzo Pitti, their third residence, and their offices located inside the Palazzo Vecchio, without being seen by the citizens.

The majestic Pitti Palace, which hides the marvelous Boboli Gardens, is the last Florentine residence of the Medici and is also the last stage of your incredible journey into the art and history of a city unique in the world.

WHAT'S INCLUDED

  • Staff assistance at the meeting point
  • 2 hours of guided visit (during the tour you will NOT go inside museums or palaces)
  • Earphones for groups of more than 15 participants


YOUR GUIDE / TOUR OPERATOR

Caf tour & Travel is a certified tour operator qualified by the City of Florence Tour Operator 'official sticker'. A family business, founded in Florence in 1954, which is still today a reference point for travelers from all over the world who want to experience the artistic, architectural and natural treasures offered by our beautiful city and the wonderful Tuscan land. Guaranteed quality!


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Info / Important details

CANCELLATION POLICY: there will be no penalty for cancellations of tour or service communicated in writing up to 24 hours before departure time of the tour or service. Less than 48 hours before departure time of tour or service 100% of the total price will be due and no reimbursement will be granted.

  • Type: shared tour
  • Conditions: min 2 people
  • Accessibility: not suitable for wheelchairs
  • Duration: 2h
  • Language: English, Spanish
  • Voucher: digital and / or printed
  • Pets: no

Starting from: 29,00 €

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Where / Meeting point

Cafè Firenze - Via de' Martelli 50/4r - 50125 Firenze (FI)