Semi Private Florence Walking Tour: The Medici History & Palazzo Vecchio visit
Discover the secrets of the Medici family.also known as the House of Medici, was the Italian family that ruled Florence, and later Tuscany, during most of the period from 1434 to 1737, except for two brief intervals (from 1494 to 1512, and from 1527 to 1530).imposing Pitti Palace, with an enjoyable relaxed stoll in the footsteps of the Medici dynasty, that ruled the city in the 14th and 17th centuries. In addition to having obtained the power before Florence then Tuscany the Medici are known for having promoted the artistic, cultural, spiritual and scientific life of their time.After the visit of the palace, our tour continues in the Uffizi courtyard, following the exterior of the Vasari corridor you will reach Ponte Vecchio, the oldest bridge of Florence where you can take pictures and take a peek at the gold shops. Crossing the Old Bridge, you will be in front of the Pitti Palace,Now you will be free to taste one of the best gelato in town & continue exploring the city
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Itinerary
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Stop At: Palazzo Vecchio, Piazza della Signoria, 50122, Florence Italy
Medici family history, the dynasty that shaped Florence. Your expert guide will walk you inside the Palazzo Vecchio, once set of the Medieval government, then palace of the grand-ducal family and today one of the most charming museums in Florence and still home to the city council. Marvel at the view of the Hall of the Five Hundred with paintings and battle frescos and sculptures by Michelangelo. Visit the studio of Francesco I the Medici . the prince collector – a jewel box inspired by the kinship between art and nature hosting more than 40 masterpieces and visit other highlights, such as the frescoed chapel of Eleonora of Toledo, Cosimo I’s wife. Did you know that Dante Alighieri death mask is here? Discover the truth behind Dan Brown’s Inferno. What happened to Niccolò Machiavelli and why did he write The Prince?
Duration: 1 hour 30 minutes
Inclusions
- Entry/Admission - Palazzo Vecchio
- Headsets for groups of more than 8 people
- Palazzo Vecchio entrance tickets
- Professional Expert local guide
- Entry/Admission - Palazzo Vecchio
Exclusions
- Transportation
- Food & Drinks
Additional information
- Not wheelchair accessible
- Near public transportation
- Not recommended for travelers with back problems
- Not recommended for pregnant travelers
- No heart problems or other serious medical conditions
- Most travelers can participate
- 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
- This experience requires good weather. If it’s canceled due to poor weather, you’ll be offered a different date or a full refund
- Face masks required for travelers in public areas
- Face masks required for guides in public areas
- Hand sanitizer available to travelers and staff
- Social distancing enforced throughout experience
- Regularly sanitized high-traffic areas
- Gear/equipment sanitized between use
- Transportation vehicles regularly sanitized
- Regular temperature checks for staff
- Temperature checks for travelers upon arrival
- Guests may be subject to a temperature check; anyone showing symptoms (fever, coughing, sore throat, etc) may be denied entry for safety reasons
- This experience requires good weather. If it’s canceled due to poor weather, you’ll be offered a different date or a full refund
- 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
- This tour/activity will have a maximum of 15 travelers
- Confirmation will be received at time of booking
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