FLORENCE HISTORY TOURS
Every trip has one free morning too few. These 9 florence history tours justify the slot, priced and timed so the decision takes minutes.
Explore Florence through the Medici family on a 90-minute guided walk with chapel access, Renaissance art, rivalries, and expert local guides.
“Julia, our guide was utterly fantastic ! Her historical knowledge was outstanding but her passion about it and Florence was what made it the best tour of this type that I've done. Thank you Julia all the way from Scotland x”
Review of Florence’s Tipsy Tour, a three-hour evening bar crawl with Medici tales, wine windows, cocktails, games, and local guides.
“Zofia was awesome, an amazing tour guide. She kept us engaged and laughing. Loved the games we played. Great drinks’”
Shop Florence’s San Lorenzo Market, cook Tuscan dishes with a chef, share lunch and wine, and take home practical recipes.
“Enjoyed much the walk in the market. Cooking was fun and well demonstrated by Stefano, specially making the pasta. Lunch was delightful! Would recommend this event to every wanna-be cook out there.”
Review of Florence to Fiesole golf cart tour, with Roman ruins, cathedral, Tuscan views, guide tips, price advice, and practical details.
“An amazing introduction to all the highlights of Florence with an amazing and knowledgeable guide”
Trace Medici power through Florence with palace access, Michelangelo stories, enemy families, and a small-group guide in two hours.
“The knowledge our guide shared was wonderful. Christina was awesome and we recommend her to everyone! We enjoyed the House of Medici.”
Explore Florence’s fashion past on a guided walk with the Ferragamo Museum, expert storytelling, boutique streets, and practical booking tips.
“It was beautiful. Walking the small streets, so much history. The Ferragamo museum was interesting with the hand written thank you cards from queen Elizabeth and princess Diana. Lunch at the Gucci osetra restaurant was magic.”
Taste Tuscan wines, cheeses, meats, and bruschetta in a Florence cellar near Central Market with expert guidance.
“The sommelier who poured our wine was very knowledgeable and personable. The charcuterie meats and cheese that accompanied the wines were very good. The price was a bit high compared to other tastings we experienced but still a very enjoyable evening!”
Cycle through Florence’s Medici story, the Arno, Ponte Vecchio, and Oltrarno on a flexible two-hour guided bike tour.
“I loved the views and the bike, but I could’ve rent a bike elsewhere. Our guide had zero enthusiasm and he had terrible Spanish.”
Explore Florence’s Medici past, Renaissance art, famous bridges, churches, and gelato on a lively three-hour English walking tour.
“Florence an amazing City, so much packed into a very small area. Andrea our guide was fantastico!”
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