The History of Florence: The Renaissance Era Private Tour
from $195.24
Free cancellation up to 24 hours before
Overview
It’s the history that made the city today. During this private tour, it’s time to discover Florence through the Renaissance. Embark on a storytelling journey that will keep you entertained while at the same time giving you insights you can’t find in a history book.
Delve deep into the subject with highlights and landmarks like Piazza della Signoria, Medici Palace and the Vasari Corridor. Connect their relevance to this historical event and the effects it had from past to present in Florence. Thanks to your local guide, it will be as if you just took a trip back in time!
Withlocals History City Tour™ is one of Withlocals’ signature tours available in major cities worldwide. We work with passionate local guides who earn a fair fee. We support local economies by only offering local products and prevent over-tourism with only small non-intrusive groups. Our tours are carbon-neutral and away from the standard tourist routes.
3 hours
Meet at the start point (no pickup)
Meet your host in front of the Church in the Santa Maria Novella square
Itinerary
- 1Cappelle Medicee
The Medici Chapels are two chapels built between the 16th and 17th centuries as an extension to the Basilica of San Lorenzo
- 2Museo Dell'opera Del Duomo
The famous cathedral dome dominates the skyline of Florence, with its eight white ribs against a background of terracotta tiles.
- 3Stop
House on the site of Dante's birthplace, with exhibits on his work & life in Florence in his era.
- 4Piazza Santa Trinita
Depending on your host and their chosen route for the tour, this stop might also be included in your route.
- 5Palazzo Vecchio
Depending on your host and their chosen route for the tour, this stop might also be included in your route.
- 6Santa Maria Novella
Depending on your host and their chosen route for the tour, this stop might also be included in your route.
- 7Palazzo Strozzi
Depending on your host and their chosen route for the tour, this stop might also be included in your route.
- 8Stop
Depending on your host and their chosen route for the tour, this stop might also be included in your route.
- 9Saint Remigio Church
Depending on your host and their chosen route for the tour, this stop might also be included in your route.
What's included
- Private Tour
- Local Guide
Not included
- Hotel pick-up & Drop-off
- Entrance ticket to the Medici Chapels
- On Tuesdays the Medici Chapels are closed and the Church of San Lorenzo will be visited instead
Good to know
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
