Basilica of San Lorenzo (Basilica di San Lorenzo) Tours

Learn about the powerful Medici family on a private tour of the Medici Chapels at the Basilica of San Lorenzo. Built in the 16th and 17th centuries, the ornate chapels feature some of Michelangelo's sculptures and first architectural works, along with the marble-lined Chapel of the Princes (Cappella dei Principi) and more.

Discover the history of the Renaissance city on this walking tour of Florence. Led by a guide, see the Duomo, Ponte Vecchio, Pitti Palace, and the bustling Piazza della Signoria, and many more. Enjoy stories of the city and its characters, including famous artists and rulers.

Explore the rich history and top attractions of Florence on a guided walking tour. Led by a local guide, hear about the rule of the influential Medici family during the Renaissance as you stroll through the neighborhood of San Lorenzo. Travel past the Medici Chapels, admire the iconic exterior of the Duomo, follow from the outside the entire path of the famous Vasari Corridor and see the historic Ponte Vecchio bridge, now host to a hub of jewelry shops.

Explore the heart of the Renaissance by Segway on this our of Florence. Led by a local guide, pass top attractions such as the Uffizi Gallery, the Duomo and Piazza Santa Croce. Cover more ground than a walking tour as you hear the history behind this famous city from your guide. Headphones are provided so that you can hear the commentary more clearly as you glide through the streets.

Discover the rich culture, history and architectural gems of Florence on a not to be missed full-day sightseeing tour. Led by a local guide, reach on a GT Bus the gorgeous Piazzale Michelangelo and the Etruscan town of Fiesole, the most beautiful panoramic spots overlooking the city. Skip the line at the famed Uffizi and Accademia Galleries, home of world-famous masterpieces as the Michelangelo’s David and the Birt of Venus by Botticelli. Then, explore the bustling Piazza della Signoria and the stunning Duomo complex. To upgrade your ticket, opt for an authentic Italian lunch at a local historic restaurant.

Explore the hidden passageways of the Palazzo Vecchio on this small-group tour in Florence. Enjoy the opportunity to visit areas of the museum that have historically not been open to the general public, such as medieval stairways and narrow passageways behind hidden doors. Hear about the history of the building and its contents from your local guide. At the conclusion of the tour, head to an historic restaurant int the Medicean district for a traditional Florentine lunch.

A cheerful and leisurely Florence introduction, with valuable information about how to enjoy the city, tips and stories that will arouse your curiosity. Discover the essence of Florence and the reasons why this city became the center of the Renaissance! Learn to appreciate the details about the architecture details and how to choose the best places to enjoy every minute of your stay in this wonderful town. You'll meet a guide that will introduce you to Florence in an easy and funny way. They will also give you tips that only a local would give you. Be part of TourTale’s project to give everyone the opportunity to fall in love with this city as we tour guides are! We give each other the freedom to let our creativity flow in order to create unforgettable walking tours. The route includes the most important places of the city, such as Piazza del Duomo, Piazza della Signoria and the Ponte Vecchio. IMPORTANT: Available just in ENGLISH and PORTUGUESE!

Florence is the birthplace of the Renaissance, but there’s so much to see, it’s hard to know where to start. This small-group walking tour is ideal for first-time visitors or those short on time, checking off top attractions such as the Cathedral, Palazzo Vecchio, Ponte Vecchio, and Giotto's Bell Tower.

Saddle up for a bike tour through the streets of Florence. Led by a local guide, pass top attractions such as the Uffizi Gallery, Piazza della Signoria and the iconic Ponte Vecchio. As you travel around the historic sites, learn interesting facts and anecdotes about this Renaissance city from your guide. Pull over to enjoy a complimentary coffee or gelato before finishing up your Florence biking excursion.

Learn the story of the powerful and influential Medici family, who helped shape Florence into the city it is today. A family of wool merchants and bankers, the Medicis rose to prominence in the 1500s and ruled Florence throughout the Renaissance. Visit Palazzo Medici, Pitti Palace, Ponte Vecchio, and other notable landmarks on a 2-hour walking tour.

Follow in the footsteps of the Medicis, Florence’s Renaissance-era rulers, on this walking tour. Stroll the route dubbed the ‘Medici Mile’ to see buildings and treasures funded and constructed by this wealthy family, who helped nurture the Italian Renaissance. Admire the Palazzo Medici Riccardi and Duomo, trace the exterior of the Vasari Corridor, and see the Palazzo Pitti, Boboli Gardens, and other residences as you hear about the dynasty’s history, patronage, and power struggles.

Stroll through the heart of the Renaissance on this private walking tour of Florence. Explore central squares like the Piazza della Signoria and Piazza del Duomo, and stroll with your guide over the iconic Ponte Vecchio while learning about the history and culture of the Florentines. Since your tour is private, it can be customized to your particular interests in architecture, art, sculpture and more.

During the tour we will discovery the history and the places of the most powerful and renowned family of Florence: the Medici. The tour will start and end in Sit'N'Breakfast, where you will have a delicious happy hour or a fanciful minibrunch with some of the best Tuscan products (wine too!). This visit is offered on Wednesdays and Saturdays. Minimum number of participants: 6 people. Maximum number of participants: 10 people.

Trace the footsteps of Florence’s powerful Medici family and learn how these medieval art patrons helped spark the Renaissance. Visit Medici chapels and palaces while hearing tales of court intrigue and scandals. Follow the historic Vasari Corridor that dukes and duchesses used to cross the city in secret, and finish across the River Arno with included admission to your choice of either the Palazzo Pitti — the last Medici residence — or the royal Boboli Gardens.

Delve into the heart of beautiful Tuscany, and visit two of the region’s highlight cities, on this seamless shore excursion. Meet your guide at the Livorno Port, and travel via air-conditioned minivan to Florence. As this is a private tour, you’ll explore the city at your own pace: see the Duomo, browse its craft markets, admire the Piazza della Repubblica, and more. Your second stop is Pisa and its UNESCO-listed Piazza dei Miracoli, where you’ll encounter the world-famous Leaning Tower.

This tour is the best walking tour that you can ever have in Florence. It is a great introduction to the city for both first-timers as well as returners. It covers the main attractions of the city and also the hidden gems that are well and truly "off the beaten track" and gives you facts you wouldn't know or notice walking around by yourself. While you'll be led through the city you will be even accompanied through three centuries full of thrilling stories about the Medici family who influenced Florence’s history; little by little the Renaissance will become alive in front of you. You will not be involved in a boring, neutral lecture, but in a pleasant stroll through the center of Florence, in a friendly and easy-going atmosphere. This tour, except the small commission for TripAdvisor, is based on donations. This means that if you like the tour you can leave a tip (some people give 10€, some people give 50€, you choose the price) to reward the guide.

Glide around the beautiful streets of Florence on an evening tour by Segway. See the iconic Florence Duomo, the bustle of Piazza della Signoria, and the Basilica of Santa Croce, the burial site of famous Italians such as Galileo and Michelangelo. Enjoy a stop before returning to your original departure point. Numbers are limited to eight on this tour to ensure an intimate experience.

Explore San Lorenzo Church and the Medici Chapels on this private guided tour. See the great Renaissance church built by pioneering architect and engineer, Filippo Brunelleschi, and featuring bronze pulpits by Donatello and a library designed by Michelangelo. See more of the legendary sculptor and architect’s work at the church’s Medici Chapels and learn about the Medici family’s important role in Renaissance-era Florence.

Get an in-depth look at three beautiful churches as well as their ancient cloisters on this private tour in Florence. Visit the churches of San Lorenzo, Santa Croce, and Santa Maria Novella before sitting down to a simple Tuscan lunch (if upgrade selected).

Walk through Florence with a dedicated guide on this 3-hour private tour. Appreciate the personal attention and flexibility that comes with a private tour; take the opportunity to amend the itinerary to reflect your interests. Visit Florence's landmarks such as the Ponte Vecchio, the church of Basilica of Santa Maria del Fiore, Sagrestia Nuova and more. Along the way, listen to your guide's engaging commentary about the culture and history of Florence from the Renaissance to modern day.

Our story begins with Palazzo Medici, the first noble residence of the family, and the largest palace ever built in Florence up until that time. A few steps from this impressive building stands the church of San Lorenzo, built to their taste and size. Arriving at the Duomo, we will discover the involvement of the family in the realization of what is still considered a miracle of Renaissance architecture: Brunelleschi's dome. From here we will reach the heart of the city's political power, Palazzo Vecchio and, having crossed the oldest bridge in Florence, we will reach the fulcrum of the Medici ambition: Palazzo Pitti.

Discover the history of one of the most important dynasties in Italian Renaissance history and the early modern ages: The Medici of Florence. Our Walking Tour will give you and your family the chance to learn more about this family, composed of very intelligent and astute men and women, especially in the field of politics. In Florence, they acquired a certain political and economic importance from the 13th century onward, thanks above all to their success as bankers and traders. Thanks to our guide, the tour will be both fascinating and entertaining; in this way, the whole family will learn while having fun as they take part in a variety of stimulating activities and games.

As the sun goes down and the crowds slowly begin to disappear from the streets, Florence's radiance really begins to appear. Relish in a pleasant stroll through millennial streets of Reniassance birthplace. Full legends and mysteries, our expert English speaking guide will lead you to the statues and monuments that really makes Florence one of a kind. Our 2-hour walking tour will highlight the monuments and statues of Florence and revealing why this city is much more enchanting under the moonlight.

When visiting Florence, follow the trail of Robert Langdon, the fictional hero of Dan Brown’s thriller ‘Inferno.’ Fuel up for the treasure hunt with lunch in a historic merchant gallery before entering the Palazzo Vecchio, once the heart of the Florentine Republic. See symbolic paintings, mysterious statutes, and even Dante’s death mask — all featured in scenes from the novel and hit movie starring Tom Hanks. Go even deeper into the mystery with special access to secret stairways and hidden studios.