• Piazza della Signoria - Begin your exploration of Florence’s haunted past at the renowned Piazza della Signoria. Your guide will meet you beneath the equestrian statue of Cosimo I de’ Medici. As the shadows lengthen over the stones, you’ll hear the eerie tale of Girolamo Savonarola, the fervent friar who once ruled the city with fire and fear. From the Bonfire of the Vanities, where books, art, and “sinful objects” were incinerated, to the very spot where he was executed and burned alive, this square holds the memory of both his rise and grim demise. Even today, locals whisper that his spirit remains. A powerful, haunting start to your ghostly tour.
• Via Santa Elisabetta, 2 - Tucked away behind Via dei Calzaiuoli is the secluded Piazza Sant’Elisabetta, one of Florence’s most mysterious corners. Here, in the swirling silence of early dawn, witnesses once claimed to see a shadow moving through the mist — a woman in black, barefoot, her eyes faintly glowing. Known as the Strega della Nebbia (the Witch of the Mist), she was believed to be a healer… or a summoner of spirits. Legends say she vanished after being accused of sorcery, leaving behind only a circle scorched into the stones. Locals avoided this place for centuries, believing her presence still lingers — especially when the fog returns.
• Piazza del Duomo - Standing beneath the towering Cupola del Brunelleschi, you’ll discover the hidden side of Florence’s most iconic landmark. More than an architectural marvel, the dome is believed to be a cosmic machine, rich in esoteric and alchemical symbolism. Built without scaffolding, guided by secret geometry and proportions tied to the divine, it has long been whispered that Brunelleschi was not only an architect — but an initiate of occult knowledge. Some say the dome’s eight ribs echo the path of spiritual rebirth; others believe it hides encrypted messages, sigils, and stellar alignments. As twilight deepens over Piazza del Duomo, you’ll never look at it the same way again.
• Via del Proconsolo - In this narrow Florentine street once frequented by apothecaries, you’ll hear the chilling tale of Antonia da Castello, a young herbalist accused of witchcraft in 1481. She was said to prepare unguenti del Diavolo — devil’s ointments — potent salves whispered to allow flight, summon spirits, or steal the soul of a sleeping man. Arrested by the Inquisition, Antonia confessed under torture to nighttime rituals, strange visions, and speaking with shadows. But some say her knowledge was ancient, not evil — passed down from wise women before her. As we walk past the old prison walls, her fate becomes a haunting echo of Florence’s obsession with control, purity… and fear of feminine power.
• Museo Nazionale del Bargello - In the shadowy courtyard of the Bargello — once Florence’s most feared prison and site of public executions — we summon the memory of Antonia la Nera, a woman arrested in the late 1400s for suspected sorcery. Described in trial records as “nera di volto e spirito”, she was said to possess the ability to vanish into walls, speak with the dead, and curse those who wronged her. Her cell was located deep in the stone belly of the Bargello, where screams echoed and few ever returned. Accused of trafficking with demons and brewing elixirs from bone and ash, Antonia disappeared from the records after her third interrogation — no execution, no absolution, just silence. Some say she never died… only dissolved into shadow.

• Alcoholic beverages
• Meals

• gratuities for the guide

Begin your captivating journey under the statue of Cosimo de’ Medici in Piazza della Signoria, where Florence’s most chilling legends come to life. Learn about the rise and fall of the prophetic Savonarola, then proceed to Piazza Sant’Elisabetta to hear the spine-tingling story of the Mist Witch who roams the misty streets. Delight in traditional Tuscan cuisine with a selection of cured meats and a glass of Chianti at a local prosciutteria. At the magnificent Duomo, discover the enigmatic esoteric secrets within Brunelleschi’s renowned dome. Stroll along Via del Proconsolo, where the sorrowful tale of Antonia da Castello still echoes, and delve into the haunting history of Antonia la Nera at the Bargello museum. Conclude your adventure with the delightful taste of cantucci dipped in Vin Santo, a fittingly haunting finale to your spectral tour.

• Legal Drinking Age in Italy is 18 years old

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