Medici and Michelangelo Tour
Overview
This is not your typical walking tour. It's a deep dive into history, perfect for history buffs and self-proclaimed nerds. Follow the rise and fall of the Medici family, told like an epic saga filled with power, betrayal, and intrigue. If you love Michelangelo, this tour is a must: You'll get his entire biography, from his early struggles to his greatest triumphs, and see his very first masterpiece. Along the way, we’ll break down the Medici’s grip on Florence, the city's political system, and how they shaped the Renaissance.
If you crave a tour that goes beyond the surface, one that explores history like a thrilling movie, this is for you.
This activity includes:
- Ditta Artigianale Via dello Sprone Specialty Coffee
- Basilica di Santo Spirito
- Church of Santa Felicita
- Piazza Pitti Palace
- Piazza Santo Spirito
- Corridoio Vasariano
- Basilica di Santa Trinita
- Piazza Santa Trinita
- Ponte Vecchio
- Guide with excellent English
- Interior visit of 3 landmarks
- 20 min coffee break
- First Michelangelo's statue
- Full reading of a painting
- Michelangelo's biography
- Tour ends in a restaurant area perfect for lunch
- Full Medici story told chronologically
Our Guides
On arrival
The guide will stand next to the Colle Bereto restaurant in Strozzi Square.
Things to note
This is a semi-private, small-group walking tour that takes you inside landmarks. If you're on a tight budget, consider booking a large group exterior-only walking tour.
We will be entering churches; please dress modestly. You need to be covered from shoulders to knees.
There is an entrance fee of 2€ per person for the Santo Spirito church.
How can the tour be free?
Our concept is simple — there is no set price. Instead, you tip your guide at the end of the tour whatever amount feels right to you. Typically, guests give between $10 to €50, depending on their satisfaction and budget.
Most guides accept cash or card payments, or you can do it via our app.
Free Cancellation
You are free to cancel a booking anytime. We kindly remind you to cancel bookings you cannot arrive for. Being reported as absent decreases your customer level points and the benefits you can enjoy.
