2-Hour Florence Walking Tour with the Strozzi Family Legacy

The journey

Trip highlights

• 01 Explore Florence through places connected to the influential Strozzi family
• 02 Cross Ponte Santa Trinita into the Oltrarno on a lesser-known city walk
• 03 Visit Villa Strozzi al Boschetto with its park and Limonaia
• 04 See wonderful works of art at San Bartolomeo at Monte Oliveto Church
• 05 Follow an ideal itinerary for a second or third visit to Florence

Discover a different side of Florence on this walking tour through places connected to the influential Strozzi family and Giovan Battista Strozzi's Alterati Academy. Starting in Piazza Strozzi, the route follows Via Tornabuoni, crosses Ponte Santa Trinita into the Oltrarno, and continues through Porta San Frediano to Villa Strozzi al Boschetto. Along the way, see the park, the Limonaia, and San Bartolomeo at Monte Oliveto Church, home to wonderful works of art and linked to Leonardo da Vinci's Annunciation, now displayed at the Uffizi Gallery. This is an ideal itinerary for a second, third, or repeat visit to Florence.

Along the way, see the park, the Limonaia, and San Bartolomeo at Monte Oliveto Church, home to wonderful works of art and linked to Leonardo da Vinci's Annunciation, now displayed at the Uffizi Gallery.

From the itinerary

At a glance

What this trip includes

Duration 2 Hours

Tour type Private

Activity level Hard

Accommodation Not included

Transport Not included

Wheelchair access No

Languages English, French, Italian

Day by day

The itinerary

1

Day 01

Strozzi Family Walk from Piazza Strozzi to Monte Oliveto

• The walking tour starts in Piazza Strozzi, with an introduction to this important Florentine family.
• Next, continue to Palazzo Strozzi del Poeta via Tornabuoni.
• After that, the tour passes through Ponte Santa Trinita Bridge, reaching the Oltrarno.
• The route then continues through Porta San Frediano to Villa Strozzi al Boschetto, with its park, Limonaia, and San Bartolomeo at Monte Oliveto Church. Here, you will find some wonderful works of art. This is where Leonardo da Vinci painted his Annunciation, now displayed at the Uffizi Gallery.
• All the places mentioned are connected to Giovan Battista Strozzi and his Alterati Academy. He was an eminent exponent of the Strozzi family and, like some of his ancestors, an art lover and patron of many artists.
• The tour ends at San Bartolomeo at Monte Oliveto Church.

The route

Where you'll travel

The fine print

Trip details

What's Included

• English-speaking Italian tour guide

• Headsets in case there are more than 5 people in the group

What's Not Included

• Aperitivo at an extra cost of 25,00 euros per person

• Taxi fares

• Shopping

What to bring

• It's a walking tour, so wear comfortable shoes.

• Bring water and, in summer, suitable protection from the sun.

Know before you go

• The group can be up to 10 people.

• The reservation must be made two days before the required date.

• The meeting point is in Piazza Strozzi, next to the entry door.

Logistics

Meeting & route

Meeting point

Piazza degli Strozzi, Florence, Metropolitan City of Florence, Italy

Tour start

Via Monte Oliveto, 50143 Firenze FI, Italia

Tour ends at the same location as the start point.