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Small Group Medici and Michelangelo Tour in Florence
(34) Reviews
Firenze
About
This small group walking tour takes you through the less crowded southern part of Florence, with stops inside every building along the way. You'll learn about the Medici family in order, putting faces to the names you’ve heard, and discover their impact on the city. The tour also covers Michelangelo’s life, including his education, his relationship with the Medici family, and the story behind his first statue. By the end of the tour, you'll have a complete understanding, so when you visit the Accademia to see David, you'll know exactly what you're looking at.
Highlights
2 hours and 30 minutes
Offered in English
Free Cancellation
Mobile Ticket
2 hours and 30 minutes
Offered in English
Free Cancellation
Mobile Ticket
What's Included
WC and Rest Breaks
Local Insights on Museums and Shopping
Guide with excellent English
Small Group Tour
Cohesive Storytelling
Photo Stops with Guide as Photographer
Gratuities
Chapel Entrance €2 per person, cash only
Meeting Points
Departure
Piazza Strozzi
Next to the Colle Bereto Restaurant
Return
Piazza Santo Spirito
Next to the restaurant Tamerò Pasta Bar
Important Information
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Public transportation options are available nearby
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Suitable for all physical fitness levels
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Not recommended for infants
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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Small Group Medici and Michelangelo Tour in Florence
(34) Reviews
Firenze
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About
This small group walking tour takes you through the less crowded southern part of Florence, with stops inside every building along the way. You'll learn about the Medici family in order, putting faces to the names you’ve heard, and discover their impact on the city. The tour also covers Michelangelo’s life, including his education, his relationship with the Medici family, and the story behind his first statue. By the end of the tour, you'll have a complete understanding, so when you visit the Accademia to see David, you'll know exactly what you're looking at.
Highlights
2 hours and 30 minutes
Offered in English
Free Cancellation
Mobile Ticket
2 hours and 30 minutes
Offered in English
Free Cancellation
Mobile Ticket
What's Included
WC and Rest Breaks
Local Insights on Museums and Shopping
Guide with excellent English
Small Group Tour
Cohesive Storytelling
Photo Stops with Guide as Photographer
Gratuities
Chapel Entrance €2 per person, cash only
Meeting Points
Departure
Piazza Strozzi
Next to the Colle Bereto Restaurant
Return
Piazza Santo Spirito
Next to the restaurant Tamerò Pasta Bar
Itinerary
1
Basilica di Santa Trinita
Internal visit of the church with a reading of a fresco painting that will introduce the main characters of the tour.
20 minutes
2
Museo Salvatore Ferragamo
Outdoor stop. Comparing the Ferragamo palace today and 600 years ago.
5 minutes
3
Ponte Santa Trinita
Passing by the bridge to talk about the statues decorating it.
4
Ponte Vecchio
Crossing the bridge with a historic overview and a stop for photos.
15 minutes
5
Church of Santa Felicita
Internal visit of the church to see where Cosimo Medici and his wife used to sit while attending the mass.
5 minutes
6
Casa di Niccoló Machiavelli
Internal visit of the ceramic shop that stands where Niccolo Machiavelli used to live.
5 minutes
7
Ditta Artigianale Via dello Sprone Specialty Coffee
Coffee break in one of the best cafes in Florence with a delicious selection of coffee from all over the world.
20 minutes
8
Palazzo Pitti
Outdoor visit of the Pitti Palace - the biggest of the palaces of the Medici.
9
Basilica di Santo Spirito
Internal visit of the church of the Holy Spirit. We will dive into life of Michelangelo in Florence and see his first work of art.
25 minutes
10
Piazza Santo Spirito
A perfect ending to the tour on the square of the Holy Spirit where you have a selection of authentic Florentine restaurants to choose from.
