2-Hour Medieval Tower Tour of Florence with a Private Tower Visit

The journey

Trip highlights

• 01 Step inside an original medieval tower house in Florence
• 02 Explore Florentine life of the 15th and 16th centuries from inside a fortress-house
• 03 Learn about the rivalry between the Guelphs and Ghibellines
• 04 Visit the tower with its owner, a renowned antique dealer

Learn about medieval Florence through the still-standing tower houses scattered around the city, where medieval families once lived and defended themselves from their enemies. On this private guided tour, step inside one of these original fortress-houses and discover Florentine life in the 15th and 16th centuries. You will also learn about the struggle and rivalry between the Guelphs and Ghibellines, two of the most important political factions of the medieval period.

Step inside this original tower and explore Florentine life in the 15th and 16th centuries from within an authentic medieval residence.

From the itinerary

At a glance

What this trip includes

Duration 2 Hours

Tour type Private

Activity level Easy

Accommodation Not included

Transport Not included

Wheelchair access Not applicable

City Florence

Languages English, French, German

Day by day

The itinerary

1

Day 01

Medieval Tower Experience in Florence

• Meet your Italian tour guide in front of the central door of Florence Cathedral.

• Visit one of Florence's fortress-houses, also known as medieval towers, which has remained unchanged to this day and is still privately owned. Step inside this original tower and explore Florentine life in the 15th and 16th centuries from within an authentic medieval residence. You will also have the opportunity to explore the tower with its owner, a renowned antique dealer.

The route

Where you'll travel

The fine print

Trip details

What's Included

• Entrance tickets

• Private Italian tour guide

What's Not Included

• Personal expenses

Know before you go

• Available every day from 8:00 am to 7:00 pm.
• This tour is recommended for those who are curious to learn about life in medieval Florence, as well as for those who want to meet a true Florentine and are passionate about the history of Florence.
• This tour is also available in Italian and Spanish.

Logistics

Meeting & route

Meeting point

Florence Cathedral, Piazza del Duomo, Florence, Metropolitan City of Florence, Italy

Tour start

Florence, Metropolitan City of Florence, Italy

Tour ends at the same location as the start point.