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Hiking with the Gods. Pratolino: a Medici park
Vaglia
Important Information
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Service animals allowed
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Public transportation options are available nearby
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Not recommended for pregnant travelers
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Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
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Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
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This is a open air hike up and down the hill, please wear appropriate shoes
Cancellation policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
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For a full refund, you must cancel at least 24 hours before the experience’s start time.
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Cut-off times are based on the experience’s local time.
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If you cancel less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time, the amount you paid will not be refunded.
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This experience requires a minimum number of travelers. If it’s canceled because the minimum isn’t met, you’ll be offered a different date/experience or a full refund.
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Any changes made less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time will not be accepted.
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This hike is more than a walk; it's a step back in time to when the Medici family commissioned artists like Bernardo Buontalenti and Giambologna to create a garden of wonders. Today, although much of the villa's original splendor has faded, the park remains a sanctuary of monumental trees, hidden grottos, and mythological statues, including the awe-inspiring Appennino by Giambologna.
But our adventure delves deeper than mere sightseeing. As we wander through meadows and forests, I'll share stories of ancient mythology, alchemy, and the Medici's fascination with the arcane. We'll learn about the Mediterranean flora that adorns the landscape, each plant a character in its own mythological tal...
Highlights
4 hours
Offered in English & Italian
Free Cancellation
Mobile Ticket
4 hours
Offered in English & Italian
Free Cancellation
Mobile Ticket
What's Included
Private tour guide
Private transportation
Meeting Points
Departure
Pratolino Park
In front of the main gate of the Park.
You can easily reach Pratolino from Florence by taxi or by public bus (n. 25 from Piazza della Libertà - drop off at the last stop).
Return
Itinerary
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Parco Mediceo di Pratolino (Villa Demidoff)
Explore the enchanting Medici Park of Pratolino, Garden of the Gods, where art meets nature, and mythology breathes life into the landscape. Step into a world where love stories of the Medici intertwine with the genius of Renaissance artists, set against the backdrop of Tuscany's natural beauty.
4 hours
Hiking with the Gods. Pratolino: a Medici park
Vaglia
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This hike is more than a walk; it's a step back in time to when the Medici family commissioned artists like Bernardo Buontalenti and Giambologna to create a garden of wonders. Today, although much of the villa's original splendor has faded, the park remains a sanctuary of monumental trees, hidden grottos, and mythological statues, including the awe-inspiring Appennino by Giambologna.
But our adventure delves deeper than mere sightseeing. As we wander through meadows and forests, I'll share stories of ancient mythology, alchemy, and the Medici's fascination with the arcane. We'll learn about the Mediterranean flora that adorns the landscape, each plant a character in its own mythological tal...
Highlights
4 hours
Offered in English & Italian
Free Cancellation
Mobile Ticket
4 hours
Offered in English & Italian
Free Cancellation
Mobile Ticket
What's Included
Private tour guide
Private transportation
Meeting Points
Departure
Pratolino Park
In front of the main gate of the Park.
You can easily reach Pratolino from Florence by taxi or by public bus (n. 25 from Piazza della Libertà - drop off at the last stop).
