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Florence Tour: Medici and Michelangelo Insights
5.0
34 Ratings
Firenze
Explore Florence’s hidden gems with a Medici and Michelangelo tour. Uncover history, art, and secrets in this immersive small group experience.
Explore Florence’s hidden gems with a Medici and Michelangelo tour. Uncover history, art, and secrets in this immersive small group experience.
Duration:
2 hours, 30 minutes
Cancellation:
24 hours
Highlights
- Basilica di Santa Trinita - Explore the church’s interior and enjoy a fresco painting reading that introduces the tour’s main figures.
- Museo Salvatore Ferragamo - Pause outside to compare the Ferragamo palace’s current state with its appearance 600 years ago.
- Ponte Santa Trinita - Walk by the bridge and discuss the statues that adorn…
- Basilica di Santa Trinita - Explore the church’s interior and enjoy a fresco painting reading that introduces the tour’s main figures.
- Museo Salvatore Ferragamo - Pause outside to compare the Ferragamo palace’s current state with its appearance 600 years ago.
- Ponte Santa Trinita - Walk by the bridge and discuss the statues that adorn it.
- Ponte Vecchio - Cross the bridge while learning its history and pause for photographs.
- Church of Santa Felicita - Visit the church’s interior to see where Cosimo Medici and his wife sat during mass.
- Casa di Niccoló Machiavelli - Visit the ceramic shop located where Niccolo Machiavelli once lived.
- Ditta Artigianale Via dello Sprone Specialty Coffee - Enjoy a coffee break at one of Florence’s finest cafes, offering a delightful selection of global coffees.
- Palazzo Pitti - View the Pitti Palace from outside, the largest of the Medici palaces.
- Basilica di Santo Spirito - Tour the church of the Holy Spirit, delve into Michelangelo’s life in Florence, and see his first artwork.
- Piazza Santo Spirito - Conclude the tour at the Holy Spirit square, where a variety of authentic Florentine restaurants await.
What's Included
- Small Group Tour
- Guide with excellent English
- Local Insights on Museums and Shopping
- Cohesive Storytelling
- Photo Stops with Guide as Photographer
- WC and Rest Breaks
- Small Group Tour
- Guide with excellent English
- Local Insights on Museums and Shopping
- Cohesive Storytelling
- Photo Stops with Guide as Photographer
- WC and Rest Breaks
What's Not Included
- Gratuities
- Chapel Entrance €2 per person, cash only
- Gratuities
- Chapel Entrance €2 per person, cash only
Additional Information
This intimate walking tour guides participants through the quieter southern area of Florence, featuring visits inside each building encountered. Participants will gain insights into the Medici family, associating faces with the names they’ve heard, and understanding their influence on the city. The tour also delves into Michelangelo’s life, covering his…
This intimate walking tour guides participants through the quieter southern area of Florence, featuring visits inside each building encountered. Participants will gain insights into the Medici family, associating faces with the names they’ve heard, and understanding their influence on the city. The tour also delves into Michelangelo’s life, covering his education, his connection with the Medici family, and the story of his first statue. By the tour’s conclusion, participants will have a comprehensive understanding, ensuring that when they visit the Accademia to view David, they will fully appreciate what they are seeing.
- Not recommended for infants
Location
Piazza Strozzi
Piazza degli Strozzi
Next to the Colle Bereto Restaurant
Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
Customer Ratings
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(34 Ratings)
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Andrea_b
Feb 4, 2026
The Guide Adria was... - The Guide Adria was exceptionally knowledgeable and had an engaging way to entertain in a fun way with detailed stories. Off the beaten path, very small group. Lots of extra tips. Loved it!
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Mariefrede2020
Nov 2, 2025
Aida was the best tour guide I’ve ever had — this tour is a MUST DO! - We were in Florence and Rome for our honeymoon and this was one of the absolute highlights! We did the free walking tour of Florence and this is a must-do for anyone traveling to Florence. Aida was truly the best tour guide I’ve ever had. She was so knowledgable on history and made it an interesting and engaging tour.
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Yvonne_v
Oct 27, 2025
No regrets - What a phenomenal tour guide! Good perspectives and interesting history of the tise and fall of the Medici family and how their influence led to the fame of Michelangelo. Awesome to see where it all started for Michelangelo in Santo Spirito church.
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567iz
Oct 7, 2025
Smashing and charming - We did two tours with Aida in one day. Actually, we booked a morning tour, following which we immediately decided to book an evening tour. She is extremely knowledgeable about anything that has to do with the history and art of Florence and the whole of Italy. You simply ask the question- and the answer is there, she knows it all. The tours are done in excellent English, with proper stops for rest and refreshments. I can't recommend her highly enough for anyone who wants to dive a bit deeper into the history of this magical city. Thank you, Aida!
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Cjcrxgwa2
Sep 23, 2025
Great tour — highly recommend! - Aida was really great, perfectly blending humor with the right level of history so it wasn’t overwhelming, yet still very informative. She was so great on the first tour that we came back again the next day for another tour of hers, both were equally fascinating, informative, and humorous. If you’re lucky enough to learn about her introduction to Florence tour before arriving, I would highly recommend booking it!
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Tour632165
Sep 23, 2025
A highlight of our trip - Superbly researched, informative and engaging. A highlight of our visit to Florence and wonderful to tell its history through art
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Alexandra
Sep 19, 2025
Truly amazing experience - We had the chance to join not just one, but two tours in the same day, and we enjoyed every moment. Aida, our guide, was extremely friendly and managed to turn the whole experience into something interactive and engaging.
She shared information in such an interesting way that it made us curious to learn even more about history. She patiently answered all our questions and used analogies that really kept everyone’s attention.
I wholeheartedly recommend Aida’s tours and want to thank her once again for such a wonderful experience!
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816anniew
Sep 10, 2025
Great tour - We absolutely loved this educational tour. Aida knows her stuff and conveys it an entertaining way. Absolutely perfect if you want a tour that is a bit off the beaten track but still jammed full of the essence of Florence.
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Christie_c
Sep 2, 2025
Artistic Insight - Aida was wonderful!! Our favorite tour so far. If we were in town longer we would definitely book more tours w her. She offered artistic insight while telling historic stories. We learned a lot.
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Johnny_l
Aug 31, 2025
Highly recommend! - We had a wonderful experience on the Medici and Michelangelo tour with Aida. She was incredibly knowledgeable and shared so many fascinating details that brought the history of the Medici family to life in a way that was both engaging and easy to follow. Her passion for the subject made the tour not only informative but also truly enjoyable. We left with a much deeper appreciation of Florence’s art and history—highly recommend this tour with Aida!
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