Florence Medici and Michelangelo Free Tour

4.9
(24 Reviews)

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Duration: 2 hours
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Experience Highlights

Discover the best of Florence on this fascinating free tour focusing on the history of the Medici, Michelangelo and the Renaissance. Over the course of two hours, you’ll wander the streets of the historic centre accompanied by a professional guide who will bring the past to life before your very eyes. Ideal both for first-time visitors and for those wishing to rediscover the city.

The tour begins in Piazza San Lorenzo, opposite the Basilica of San Lorenzo. The meeting point is easily recognisable thanks to the statue of Giovanni de’ Medici next to the main entrance.

  • Explore Florence’s must-see monuments in 2 hours.
  • Relive the stories of the powerful Medici family and the splendour of the Renaissance.
  • Take a walking tour of the historic centre with a professional guide

What’s included

  • 2-hour walking tour of Florence’s historic centre
  • Professional guide
  • Admission to monuments or museums (the tour does not include interior visits)

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Step by Step

Immerse yourself in the heart of Florence with this free tour that combines the city’s most iconic monuments with its best-kept secrets. Over the course of two hours, your guide will take you through the streets and squares that witnessed the rise of the Renaissance, whilst you listen to the fascinating stories of the Medici family and figures such as Michelangelo and Dante Alighieri.

The tour begins in Piazza San Lorenzo, opposite the basilica of the same name, where you’ll be met by your guide. From there, you’ll delve into Florence’s rich cultural heritage, passing by the Cathedral of Santa Maria del Fiore, the Palazzo Vecchio, Piazza della Signoria, the Old Bridge (Ponte Vecchio) and many other iconic sites.

But this tour goes beyond the typical tourist spots: you’ll also discover hidden corners, architectural details and fascinating anecdotes that would normally go unnoticed by the casual visitor. The experience is designed to be entertaining and intimate – more of a lively stroll than an academic lecture.

How does a free tour work?

A free tour is a guided walking tour with no set price. At the end of the tour, you yourselves will assess the quality of the service by deciding how much to tip the guide.

Reviews

4.9
· 24 Reviews
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    R.
    5
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    Dedicated and thorough, although sometimes the group was large.
  • A
    A.
    5
    (0 Reviews)
    Free tour very worthwhile, very professional guide.
  • A
    A.
    5
    (0 Reviews)
    Highly recommended if you like Renaissance art and tradition.
  • M
    M.
    5
    (0 Reviews)
    Stories told with passion and artistic context caught my attention.

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