Medici Family Walking Tour: Explore Their Influential Stories Through Central Florence

Uncover the captivating story of the Medici family on a walking tour through central Florence. Explore their political power, artistic patronage, and connections to renowned artists like Michelangelo and Botticelli.

Duration: 1 hour, 45 minutes
Cancellation: 24 hours
Highlights
  • Basilica di San Lorenzo - The Basilica di San Lorenzo (Basilica of St Lawrence) is one of the largest churches of Florence, Italy, situated at the centre of the city’s main market district, and the burial place of all the principal members of the Medici family from Cosimo il Vecchio to Cosimo III.
What's Included
  • Small groups
  • Licensed tour guide
Additional Information

Explore the tale of the Medici by traversing through their most significant streets and palaces. This tour imparts an understanding of the Medici family’s ascendance and the interplay between political might and art. Learn how this family could maintain their rule in Florence for more than three centuries and their patronage of world-renowned artists such as Michelangelo, Botticelli, and Raphael.

Location
Caffè Scudieri Firenze
Piazza di San Giovanni
The meeting point is next to Cafè Scudieri, 50 meters far from the facade of the Duomo (the cathedral of Florence). Look for the guide with a small red flag.
Cancellation Policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

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Nomad763216
Jan 8, 2025
Awesome. Highly recommended - Manuel was an outstanding guide. His extensive knowledge and clear, detailed explanations made the experience exceptional. Highly recommended!
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Discover08040820757
Jan 1, 2025
Fantastic Tour - Fantastic tour - he knows so much and I’ll look at Florence in a whole new perspective now! I can’t recommend this enough.
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Martinr670
Dec 14, 2024
Great experience - This was a very enjoyable experience. Manuel was brilliant, friendly and very knowledgeable. Lots of interesting facts.
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Gl0ricelc
Dec 2, 2024
Awesome and fun walking tour - I thoroughly enjoyed this tour. It offered a perspective on the city I wouldn't have had otherwise which made me appreciate and love Florence as a first time visitor! By the end of the trip I was energized and excited to continue exploring. I highly recommend!
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848moz
Dec 2, 2024
Great tour saw Leonardo’s house! - I am was very interested in history of the city! I am a big Leonardo fan! We received a lots of beautiful and interesting details about the Medici family and him. I am very satisfied!
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S1956upmarcusa
Nov 13, 2024
Medici 10/10 - I have always wanted to do the Medici tour, and Manuel was amazing and knowledgeable and funny. I highly recommend this tour!
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Tour322069
Oct 28, 2024
Amazing introduction to Florence - Manuel provided our small group with an outstanding intro to the history of Florence. He pointed out various features and showed us how the City changed from the Middle Ages to the Renaissance and described many of the important figures who drove those changes. Fascinating! Highly recommend
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Debrasilia
Oct 26, 2024
Exceptional City Tour of the Medici Family - Manuel is an exceptional guide and a native Florentine. His tour was informative, professional and enjoyable. I highly recommend this tour of central Florence!
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Helen_v
Oct 7, 2024
Walking tour of Medici Florence - Very enjoyable and interesting tour with a terrific guide. He showed us things we would never have seen and told the history of Florence through the buildings.
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Charles_d
Sep 20, 2024
Our guide was very... - Our guide was very professional and has been giving tours at the Vatican for about 20 years. She was very knowledgeable, and it was also nice to be able to skip pass the long waiting lines!
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