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Renaissance Splendor, 2-hour Private Walking Tour

  • Tour Category

    Private Tour

  • Tour Types

    Art, History, Walking

  • Duration

    2 Hours

  • Activity Level

    Easy

  • Language

    English

Description

Explore Florence, home to many Renaissance art and architecture masterpieces. Join me as well stroll through the heart of the city center to admire stunning frescoes and landmark architecture. Hear fascinating tales of the wealthy and influential Florentine families, like the Medici, the Strozzi, and the Sassetti, who with their patronage helped to transform Florence into the cradle of the Renaissance. 

Highlights
  • Piazza Santa Trinita
  • Santa Trinita church with Renaissance frescoes
  • Palazzo Strozzi
  • San Lorenzo Church
  • Palazzo Medici
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    • Begin along the Arno River banks on the Lungarno besides the elegant stone bridge, Ponte Santa Trinita. Adorned with beautiful baroque statues, the bridge is noted for its elliptical arches believed to have been designed by Michelangelo.

    • Walk towards Piazza Santa Trinita, a unique square characterized by Medieval, Renaissance and Baroque architecture. Visit the splendid Sassetti Chapel inside Santa Trinita church to admire the splendid frescoes by Ghirlandaio. 

    • The tour proceeds to Palazzo Strozzi, a majestic Renaissance Palace built by the Strozzi family.

    • Next, take a stroll around San Lorenzo church, the Medici family church and the site of their burials.

    • The tour ends at Palazzo Medici, the early residence of the family and architectural monument built by Michelozzo.

What's Included

2-hour guided city walking tour with a licensed guide and Art Historian

What's Excluded

Refreshments

Transportation

What to bring

Wear comfortable shoes and clothing, with shoulders covered, appropriate attire for church visit

Know before you go

  • The tour can be scheduled as per wish and can be customized to suit your intrests.

  • The church visiting hours are from 8:00 - 12:00 and 16:00 - 18:00 Monday to Saturday, and 8:00 - 10:45 and 16:00 - 18:00 on Sundays.

Meeting Point

Ponte Santa Trinita, Florence, Metropolitan City of Florence, Italy

Cancellation Policy

For cancellations upto 2 days before the tour -

Refund of 80% of the tour price.
Price Details
The group size and price
1 To 8EUR 200 Per Group

This is a private tour
Starting From

Fromss

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USD 222 / group