The Best Tour in Florence: Renaissance and Medici Tales
Overview
Available languages
2 hours
Mobile ticket
This tour is the best walking tour that you can ever have in Florence. It is a great introduction to the city for both first-timers as well as returners. It covers the main attractions of the city and also the hidden gems that are well and truly "off the beaten track" and gives you facts you wouldn't know or notice walking around by yourself.
While you'll be led through the city you will be even accompanied through three centuries full of thrilling stories about the Medici family who influenced Florence’s history; little by little the Renaissance will become alive in front of you.
You will not be involved in a boring, neutral lecture, but in a pleasant stroll through the center of Florence, in a friendly and easy-going atmosphere.
Additional Info
Wheelchair accessible
Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
Service animals allowed
Public transportation options are available nearby
Transportation options are wheelchair accessible
All areas and surfaces are wheelchair accessible
Suitable for all physical fitness levels
This tour is made possible only thanks to your donations. We offer the tour in this way because we are confident in the quality of what we are providing. At the end of the tour, you will decide the appropriate amount to compensate for the expertise and professionalism of the guide who accompanied you. The only form of compensation for the guide is what you choose to donate.
What To Expect
Basilica di San Lorenzo
The Basilica di San Lorenzo (Basilica of St Lawrence) is one of the largest churches of Florence, Italy, situated at the centre of the city’s main market district, and the burial place of all the principal members of the Medici family from Cosimo il Vecchio to Cosimo III.
Palazzo Medici Riccardi
The Palazzo Medici Riccardi was designed for Cosimo de' Medici, head of the Medici banking family, and was built between 1444 and 1484.
Options
Tour in Italian
Tour in Spanish
Tour in English
What‘s Included
Licensed Guide
Gratuities
Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
Reviews
11,635 reviews
Total reviews and rating from Viator & Tripadvisor
Amazing tour if this is your first time visiting Florence
markosV4158HZ,Jul 1, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Our tour guide Manuel has provided us with thorough education and gave us a detailed explanation on various historical sites and stories behind them. I would recommend this tour to anyone way before booking any other site so they can have a feel of the city’s historic background.
Passionate and interesting tour!
jesstY8183KC,Jul 1, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Manuel was very passionate and informative about Florence, it was clear that he wanted us to enjoy the city as much as he does, and ensured that we knew the history, whilst keeping it fun. Would 100% recommend!
Excellent tour
N5449YLvalentint,Jul 1, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00He was very informative and has a lot of passion about his city . Great tour and I will recommend it to everyone I know
Great tour, would definitely recommend at the start of your trip to Florence
emmarP977DP,Jul 1, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00It was a great tour and even though it was hot we always stopped in the shade which was really good. There was also an opportunity to sit down half way through. It was a great tour and our tour guide Manuel was engaging, definitely worth doing! An additional bonus is the list of local spots to visit away from crowds and non tourist trap restaurants!
Fantastic history tour of Florence!
642mariannew,Jul 1, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Fantastic tour, the guide was aware of making us comfortable in the heat!
Excellent tour guide. Very informative and passionate
Richard K,Jul 1, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Excellent detail and very informative
Fab tour
Helen V,Jun 30, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Fascinating look into the past … brilliantly told, descriptive and informative. Great tour
Highly recommend!
791ariellae,Jun 30, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Manuel was fantastic! He was so charismatic and so passionate about Florence and its history - highly recommend this tour! Had such a wonderful time!
Wonderful experience
hancoxbek,Jun 30, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Manuel was amazing! We were captivated the whole time. Highly recommend this tour!
Excellent tour!
N1594IMsophiel,Jun 30, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Manuel was an excellent tour guide. The pace and level of information were perfect - nothing felt too rushed and the stops were long enough to appreciate the information and history of beautiful Florence. This was my fourth visit to the city and I came away with so much new knowledge. Even if you have visited before, please book this tour! Grazie Manuel!
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