Florence Walk and Talk - In The Medicis' Footsteps

About This Experience

Explore Florence's heritage with a guided tour through this UNESCO city. As you walk through the center, you'll learn about the city's history, from its Roman roots to the Renaissance and modern Florence, focusing on the Medici family's history and Michelangelo's art. Learn about the Medici, rulers of Florence in the 14th and 15th centuries. They became well-known during tough social and economic times, introducing banking practices that helped create a middle class and gather wealth. Their influence led to the art and science of the Renaissance. A guide will take you to key spots where important minds and artists worked. Visit landmarks like Piazza della Signoria, Palazzo Vecchio, the Medici Riccardi Palace, "Loggia del Porcellino," Piazza del Duomo, Santa Trinita Church, and Orsanmichele Church. See Florence from the Medici's view and the artworks that shaped history.