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Walking Tour : The History of the Medici Family in Florence

By Regina City Tour (FI)
Free cancellation available
Price is NZ$156 per adult
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  • Free cancellation available
  • 2h
  • Mobile voucher
  • Instant confirmation
  • Multiple languages
Overview

Immerse yourself in the history of the powerful Medici family on a walking tour in the heart of Florence. Learn how this dynasty shaped the Renaissance through art, architecture and politics. An expert Guide will take you through the emblematic places, revealing curiosities about iconic figures such as Cosimo the Elder and Lorenzo the Magnificent. Stroll through historic squares, palaces and churches, and learn about the fascinating stories that have marked the city.

  • Visit the Palazzo Medici Riccardi, the first residence of the Medici family
  • Discover the Basilica of San Lorenzo and the Medici Chapels decorated DA Michelangelo
  • Admire the Renaissance masterpieces of the Duomo Complex
  • Explore Piazza della Signoria, the centre of Florentine political power
Activity location
  • Palazzo Medici Riccardi
    • Via Camillo Cavour 1-3,
    • 50129, Florence, Italy
Meeting/Redemption Point
  • Medici Riccardi Palace
    • 3 Via Camillo Cavour
    • 50129, Firenze, Toscana, Italy

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Walking Tour : The History of the Medici Family in Florence
  • Activity duration is 2 hours2h
    2h
  • English
Price details
NZ$155.57 x 5 AdultsNZ$777.85
Total
Price is NZ$777.85
Until Sun, 1 Feb

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  • Wheelchair accessible
  • Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
  • Service animals allowed
  • Public transport options are available nearby
  • Transport options are wheelchair accessible
  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels

Activity itinerary

Palazzo Medici Riccardi
  • 15m
First residence of the Medici, symbol of their nascent power. Built DA Michelozzo for Cosimo the Elder, it houses the famous Chapel of the Magi.
Cappelle Medicee
  • 15m
The family church and burial place of the Medici, decorated DA Michelangelo in the New Sacristy. Please note: View from the outside
Piazza del Duomo
  • 15m
Brunelleschi Cathedral, Baptistery and Dome, financed and supported by the Medici as a symbol of Florentine genius.
Piazza della Repubblica
  • 15m
Ancient area of the Old Point of Sale, linked to the commercial and banking Florence that made the Medici rich.
Piazza della Signoria
  • 15m
Centre of political power, where the Medici transformed Palazzo Vecchio into a ducal residence.
Corridoio Vasariano
  • 15m
DA Vasari built an elevated passage to connect Palazzo Vecchio to Palazzo Pitti, symbol of the Medici's discreet power. Please note: View from the outside
Church of Santa Felicita
  • 15m
End point of the Vasari Corridor, with the private DA loggia where the Medici attended Mass.

Location

Activity location
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    Palazzo Medici Riccardi
    • Via Camillo Cavour 1-3,
    • 50129, Florence, Italy
Meeting/Redemption Point
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    Medici Riccardi Palace
    • 3 Via Camillo Cavour
    • 50129, Firenze, Toscana, Italy

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