Small Group Medici and Michelangelo Tour in Florence

Overview

Available languages

English

2 hours 30 minutes

Mobile ticket

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.

Additional Info

Public transportation options are available nearby

Suitable for all physical fitness levels

Not recommended for infants

Cancellation Policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

What To Expect

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 • Admission Not Applicable

Museo Salvatore Ferragamo

Outdoor stop. Comparing the Ferragamo palace today and 600 years ago.

5 minutes • Admission Not Applicable

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

Options

Small Group Medici and Michelangelo Tour in Florence

Reviews

5.00

30 reviews

Total reviews and rating from Viator & Tripadvisor

Aida was the best tour guide I’ve ever had — this tour is a MUST DO!
mariefrede2020,,Nov 2, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00
We were in Florence and Rome for our honeymoon and this was one of the absolute highlights! We did the free walking tour of Florence and this is a must-do for anyone traveling to Florence. Aida was truly the best tour guide I’ve ever had. She was so knowledgable on history and made it an interesting and engaging tour.
No regrets
Yvonne V,,Oct 27, 2025
- Review from Viator
5.00
What a phenomenal tour guide! Good perspectives and interesting history of the tise and fall of the Medici family and how their influence led to the fame of Michelangelo. Awesome to see where it all started for Michelangelo in Santo Spirito church.
Smashing and charming
567iz,,Oct 7, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00
We did two tours with Aida in one day. Actually, we booked a morning tour, following which we immediately decided to book an evening tour. She is extremely knowledgeable about anything that has to do with the history and art of Florence and the whole of Italy. You simply ask the question- and the answer is there, she knows it all. The tours are done in excellent English, with proper stops for rest and refreshments. I can't recommend her highly enough for anyone who wants to dive a bit deeper into the history of this magical city. Thank you, Aida!
Great tour — highly recommend!
CjCrXgWa2,,Sep 23, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00
Aida was really great, perfectly blending humor with the right level of history so it wasn’t overwhelming, yet still very informative. She was so great on the first tour that we came back again the next day for another tour of hers, both were equally fascinating, informative, and humorous. If you’re lucky enough to learn about her introduction to Florence tour before arriving, I would highly recommend booking it!
A highlight of our trip
Tour632165,,Sep 23, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00
Superbly researched, informative and engaging. A highlight of our visit to Florence and wonderful to tell its history through art
Truly amazing experience
Alexandra P,,Sep 19, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00
We had the chance to join not just one, but two tours in the same day, and we enjoyed every moment. Aida, our guide, was extremely friendly and managed to turn the whole experience into something interactive and engaging. She shared information in such an interesting way that it made us curious to learn even more about history. She patiently answered all our questions and used analogies that really kept everyone’s attention. I wholeheartedly recommend Aida’s tours and want to thank her once again for such a wonderful experience!
Great tour
816anniew,,Sep 10, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00
We absolutely loved this educational tour. Aida knows her stuff and conveys it an entertaining way. Absolutely perfect if you want a tour that is a bit off the beaten track but still jammed full of the essence of Florence.
Artistic Insight
Christie C,,Sep 2, 2025
- Review from Viator
5.00
Aida was wonderful!! Our favorite tour so far. If we were in town longer we would definitely book more tours w her. She offered artistic insight while telling historic stories. We learned a lot.
Highly recommend!
Johnny L,,Aug 31, 2025
- Review from Viator
5.00
We had a wonderful experience on the Medici and Michelangelo tour with Aida. She was incredibly knowledgeable and shared so many fascinating details that brought the history of the Medici family to life in a way that was both engaging and easy to follow. Her passion for the subject made the tour not only informative but also truly enjoyable. We left with a much deeper appreciation of Florence’s art and history—highly recommend this tour with Aida!
Sharp, fun and super interesting
Journey26613515686,,Aug 29, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00
We booked two tours with Aida, her style matched perfectly with ours. Sharp, interesting, critical and amusing, she managed to capture the history and essence of Florence wonderfully in a fast-paced but incredibly engaging experience.