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.
The Palazzo Medici Riccardi was designed for Cosimo de' Medici, head of the Medici banking family, and was built between 1444 and 1484.
The Florence Baptistery, also known as the Baptistery of Saint John stands in both the Piazza del Duomo and the Piazza San Giovanni, across from Florence Cathedral and the Campanile di Giotto. The Baptistery is one of the oldest buildings in the city, constructed between 1059 and 1128 in the Florentine Romanesque style.
Florence Cathedral, formally the Cattedrale di Santa Maria del Fiore is the cathedral of Florence (Italian: Duomo di Firenze). It was begun in 1296 in the Gothic style to a design of Arnolfo di Cambio. The cathedral complex, in Piazza del Duomo, includes the Baptistery and Giotto's Campanile. These three buildings are part of the UNESCO World Heritage Site covering the historic centre of Florence and are a major tourist attraction of Tuscany.
Giotto's Campanile is adjacent to the Basilica of Santa Maria del Fiore and the Baptistry of St. John. This tower is one of the showpieces of Florentine Gothic architecture with its design by Giotto, its rich sculptural decorations and its polychrome marble encrustations.
This dome is one of the biggest mystery in art and architecture of every time. It was the largest in the world. It remains the largest brick dome ever constructed.
Dante Alighieri wrote the Divine Comedy. This book is widely considered the most important poem of the Middle Ages and the greatest literary work in the Italian language.
Piazza della Signoria is an L-shaped square in front of the Palazzo Vecchio. It is the meeting place of Florentines as well as the numerous tourists, located near Palazzo Vecchio and Piazza del Duomo and gateway to Uffizi Gallery.
The Palazzo Vecchio ("Old Palace") is the town hall of the city. This massive fortress-palace is among the most impressive town halls of Tuscany. Overlooking the square with its copy of Michelangelo's David statue as well the gallery of statues in the adjacent Loggia dei Lanzi, it is one of the most significant public places in Italy, and it hosts cultural points and museums.
The Uffizi Gallery is an art museum located adjacent to the Piazza della Signoria and it is one of the most important Italian museums and the most visited, it is also one of the largest and best known in the world and holds a collection of priceless works, particularly from the period of the Italian Renaissance. The building of Uffizi complex was begun by Giorgio Vasari in 1560 for Cosimo I de' Medici so as to accommodate the offices of the Florentine magistrates, hence the name uffizi, "offices".
Manuel was a great guide! He was very knowledgeable about the city and told the history in an engaging manner. I would recommend this tour to others who want to learn more about Florence!
Manuel did a great job with this tour! He pointed out many things we would have otherwise missed on our trip and was very informative. Would recommend!
Our guide, Manuel, was very knowledgeable and had a theatrical way of drawing in his audience and keeping our attention. We learned so much from his tour and I would recommend it to anyone wanting to gain greater insight in how Florence evolved.
Very enthusiastically guiding through Florence.
Interesting and informative tour, Manuel is a great guide and you can see he loves Florence. I recommend!
I enjoyed all of the information and the guides stories
Expert knowledge and enjoyable stories. Great to see some of the hidden streets and areas not well known to tourists.
The tour was really nice and very informative.
Really good and informative!
Great! So interesting. So worth
Alberto was very knowledgeable about Florence and was very nice to take time to explain about the history of Florence. I am so impressed with his tour. You will never go wrong taking this tour. It’s worth it because Alberto really explains where to go and where to eat around the city
Fun to do, very clear and helpful to get to know the city and his history.
Amazing and learned so much. Will definitely recommend
Great tour! So interesting learning about the history of Florence!
Nice, very nice story about city history.
The guide was very interesting.
Loved it, super interesting and also enjoyed the guide’s humour! Thank you!
Manuel was an excellent story teller - entertaining and extremely knowledgeable Highly recommend!
It's great for a family with teens, just the right length of time, history and entertainment. I would recommend to anyone.
Excellent tour! Learned so much!
So lovely and informative! A great into to a week in Florence.
Manuel did a really great tour, I got a feel for the city and it's history without being overwhelmed by dates and names.
Our guide, Manuel was brilliant and brought the city to life. Great tour. Thank you
Manuel was absolutely lovely. His tour was interesting and well thought out. Worth the visit and booking
Wonderful informative humorous guide - Giacomo! We loved the way he told the history combining humour and detail.
The guide (Jacabo)was excellent. He was informative, pleasant and funny. Got a feel of historical Florence. The bad-did not know until the night before that the fee did not include tour guide and it was a voluntary tip at end as well as having to pay for the receiver.
Wonderful walking tour with a lot of information in an easy to understand format: stories! Our tour guide was incredible at pacing and keeping everyone engaged. This was an exceptionally guided tour that gave us a good foundation for our exploration of Florence and it's history. Highly recommend!
We really enjoyed the tour with Alberto. It was very informative not only about the history of Firenze and the Medici, but also about current places to visit, restaurants and gelaterias. It's pretty much expected to tip a minimum of €10 per person, but that (and more) is definitely worth it.
Aurora was a brillant guide, very knowledgable about the history of the city and able to explain things using humour. In the two hours we saw a lot and she gave good advice regarding what to visit and when and also sent out a map with recommendations for food which was an extra bonus!
The guide jacomo very informative and had a really sense of humour. He gave us a tip regarding seeing the Duomo ceiling for free and it worked. He made the tour for us and I learnt so much and it was in a fun way rather than being in a school class.
The tour was quite superficial and lacked interesting or insightful information. Most of what was shared was basic, widely known facts, so I didn't really learn anything new. I was expecting a more engaging and informative experience.
Very informative, explained like a local
Manuel is very knowledgeable and engaging, perhaps a little slower airman c would help non-Italians understand all the amazing information Manuel provides. Records The tour provided a lot of information and history of Florence.
Wonderful experience with an exceptional guide, Giacomo. Great story teller—humorous and charming. I’ve been to Firenza several times and thought I knew a lot about this incredible city—I have a whole new view of how important this place is. Totally recommend this tour/company.
We took this tour because we wanted to get acquainted with Florence before we committed to and indoor visits. The guide was extremely knowledgeable and answered all of our questions.
Guide was very knowledgeable, personable and patient. A great way to learn about Florence in two hours.
Extremely informative and opened our eyes to things we were missing as we walked around the city. Strongly suggest that you do this at the beginning of your visit.
Great Nice guide Nice group Nice tour Nice english !!!
Manuel was lovely. His knowledge of the city was top-notch. I really appreciated his passion for where he lives in his story time. I would highly recommend this tour.
Wonderful! Hidden treasures and lots of linking of parts of history to educate
Fun and informative tour. A good introduction to Florence! Well planned out and easy to understand and follow the guide.
Our guide was called Debbie, a native from Florence with exceptional knowledge and super sense of humour. We loved it! Thank you so much, Debbie! From Scotland ☺️
Great walking tour and Debbi was amazing. So entertaining and knowledgeable. She brought us right back into the Medici world with great stories.
Our Medici and Renaissance tour was one of the highlights of our time in Florence! Giacomo was absolutely fantastic— incredibly knowledgeable, hilarious, and a true master storyteller. His passion for architecture and Florence’s rich history shined through every step of the way. He didn’t just share facts; he brought the stories, the people, and the history to life in a way that made everything so much more meaningful. We laughed, we learned, and came away with a much deeper appreciation for this beautiful city. You can tell Giacomo genuinely loves what he does, and that makes all the difference. If you’re visiting Florence, do yourself a favor and book this tour. And if you get Giacomo as your guide, you’ve hit the jackpot! Highly recommend!
Giacomo was a great tour guide, his art and architecture background made him very informative and funny. I really enjoyed the tour and would definitely recommend.
Aurora was charming, knowledgeable and brought the city to life for our group. Great pace, interesting stops and I’d highly recommend
A magnificent you with Manuel. Extremely informative and a superb experience.
This was a pay what you can tour. I found in the past with our family that these work out most economical for us as we pay between 10 and €15 a person. Plus the quality of the tour is great. It might be because the tour guide is incentivized to pull out all the stops because their final payment depends on how they give the tour. The woman who gave us the tour was excellent, unfortunately, I can’t remember her name.
This was a fascinating tour through the history of Florence. The guide was eloquent and really brought the past to life before our eyes. I would definitely recommend it.
Fantastic couple of hours learning all about Florence’s history through storytelling. Manuel was incredibly knowledgable & engaging. Fabulous way to learn about the city, architecture & culture without being overly touristy. 100% recommend!
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