

Basilica of San Lorenzo (Basilica di San Lorenzo)
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The Basilica of San Lorenzo (Basilica di San Lorenzo) is one of the most important Renaissance churches in Florence. Commissioned by the powerful Medici family and designed by Brunelleschi, it is home to magnificent sculptural and architectural works by Michelangelo, including the Medici Chapels (Cappelle Medicee) and the Laurentian Library.
Piazza di San Lorenzo, 9, Florence, Tuscany, 50123
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Florence Segway Tour
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.
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Florence Bike Tour with Gelato tasting
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.
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$48.32
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$48.32
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Florence Night Segway Tour
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.
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$85.49
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$85.49
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Florence Bike Tour
A uniquely pleasant way to discover the city, bike tour is one of the most distinct ways to explore the city. Enjoy a glimpse of all the hidden treasures in the birthplace of Renaissance. Take joy in the beautiful landscape of Florence while taking a relax bike ride with an expert English speaking guide.
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Electric Bike Guided Tour in Florence
This bike tour is one of the most amusing and entertaining ways to explore the city. Strolling on a bike throughout the city of Florence is an enjoyable way you can discover the hidden treasures of the Renaissance birthplace.
We will explore places such as the Medici Palace, which was the home of Cosimo the Elder and the work place of Donatello, Michelangelo, and Botticelli. Republic Square, one of the main squares in Florence that marks of the city center since Roman times. As well as Michelangelo Square. A square that offers a perfect photo opportunity but allows you to view the city that gave birth to incredible artists, amazing scientists, and captivating history of discovery and power.
Listen to captivating stories while touring through many of the significant squares that make Florence rich in history and art.
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Florence Sightseeing Walking Tour with a Local Guide
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.
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Florence Walk & Talk - On the Medici's Footsteps
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.
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Private Tour from Livorno Port Cruise Terminal to Florence and Pisa
We will let you discover the capitals of art and culture, Pisa and Florence and part of the Tuscan countryside, visit the most important cities in the region. On this free excursion, you will meet your driver at the meeting point at the port of Livorno, you will board our air-conditioned luxury van and offer you bottles of water, Wifi at your disposal, maximum comfort to take you to Pisa and Florence . As it is a private tour, we will let you discover the cities according to your needs and requirements. We will show you Piazza dei Miracoli, the Leaning Tower of Pisa, the Duomo, discover the characteristic markets, the most important square in the city of Florence and many other attractions. Your driver will calculate the return time for the return to the ship. He will suggest you if you have not booked a wine tasting in a farm near the return route to the Port or some restaurant or master chocolatiers in the center of Florence, indicate where to go shopping,
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Hand sanitizer available to travelers and staff

Florence Photography Walking Tour: Palaces, Palazzos and Bridges
Learn how to capture the stunning Florence scenery like a master on this 3-hour private photography tour. Explore the iconic Ponte Vecchio along the Arno River, the Piazza della Signoria and other scenic monuments as your private guide provides professional tips on how to capture the world around you on camera. Choose between two tour options, one that takes you through the Boboli Gardens and Palazzo Pitti, or a route that shows you Florence’s true Renaissance gems.
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All Florence in one day Guided Visit with Accademia and Uffizi Galleries
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, discover the rich culture, history and architectural gems of Florence. 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.
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Best of Florence: Renaissance and Medieval City Walking Tour
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.
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Social distancing enforced throughout experience

Small-Group Palazzo Vecchio Secret Passages Tour with Lunch
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.
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Renaissance Tales
FIRST time in Florence? Don’t you know where to start?
Join our free tour! We’ll show you the main HIGHTLIGHTS of this beautiful city and make you travel into the RENAISSANCE times and the intrigues of one of the most powerful and influent families of history: the MEDICI. All in a funny and easy-going way. We’ll also give you all the tips (what to visit, to taste ...) you need to take the most of the city and ENJOY it to the fullest!
“Ok ok, that seems very cool... but who are you??”
If you’re wondering this, it means that you’re so curious... and we love it! We’re a group of local friends and also official tour guides of Florence, although we’d rather introduce ourselves as STORYTELLERS! That’s why we chose “Tour-TALE” as our name. We love to tell stories to the people and make them travel throughout the past as it was a tale. We love traveling too and we’ve also been tourists, so we try to give you the kind of visit we’d like to find: clear and with a good balance between information, curiosities and funny anecdotes. With no stress, just relaxing and enjoying your holidays, while learning curiosities that you can explain when you go back home!
Our aim is that you to finish our tour with a smile and give you the best memory possible of your trip. Are you ready?
As the human brain starts getting tired after a while (if you don’t, then you’re a superhuman and we admire you so much), we’ve set the length of this tour in 2 hours. That’s enough to cover the main attractions of this city.
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$3.70
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$3.70
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Renaissance Tales - Walking Tour
FIRST time in Florence? Don’t you know where to start?
Join our free walking tour! We’ll show you the main HIGHTLIGHTS of this beautiful city and make you travel into the RENAISSANCE times and intrigues of one of the most powerful families of history: the MEDICI. All in a funny and easy-going way. We’ll also give you all the tips to take the most of the city and ENJOY it to the fullest!
“Cool! but who are you ?? ”
If you wonder so, you're curious ... and we love that! We’re a group of local friends and also official tour guides of Florence, although we prefer to introduce us as STORYTELLERS! That’s why our name is Tour-TALE. We love make you travel throughout the past as you were in a tale. We’ve also been tourists, so we try to give you the kind of visit we’d like to find: clear and with a good balance between information, curiosities and funny anecdotes. Our aim is that you to finish our tour with a smile and give you the best memory possible of your trip. Are you ready?
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$3.70
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$3.70
Face masks required for travelers in public areas
Face masks required for guides in public areas
Face masks provided for travelers

Private Tour: Florence Walking Tour
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.
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$109.02
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$109.02
Price varies by group size
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Hand sanitizer available to travelers and staff

Medici between Art and Power-Walking Tour
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.
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$37.17
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$37.17
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Face masks required for guides in public areas
Hand sanitizer available to travelers and staff

Private Tour from Livorno Port Cruise Terminal to Florence
We will take you to discover the capital of Tuscan art and culture and visit the most important city in the region. On this free excursion, you will meet your driver at the meeting point at the port of Livorno, you will board our air-conditioned luxury van and offer you bottles of water, Wifi at your disposal, maximum comfort to take you to Florence. As it is a private tour, we will let you discover the city according to your needs and requirements. We will show you the Duomo, discover the characteristic markets, the most important square in the city and many other attractions in Florence. Your driver will calculate the return time for the return to the ship. He will suggest any extrastop, for example a wine tasting in a farm near the return route to the Port or some restaurants or master chocolatiers in the center of Florence or indicate places where to shop,
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$667.12
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$667.12
per group
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Face masks required for guides in public areas
Hand sanitizer available to travelers and staff

The Best tour in Florence: Renaissance and Medici Tales
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.
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$3.70
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All Florence in one day Guided Visit with Accademia Gallery
Discover the top attractions of Florence on a group morning tour. Comfortable transportation allows you to experience a huge area of the city in just a few hours, including a picturesque drive along the Viale dei Colli. Breeze past the lengthy ticket line at the Accademia Gallery with included skip-the-line entrance and get straight to Michelangelo’s David. After a walk around the city center, enjoy a Tuscan lunch for an additional fee.
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$76.81
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$76.81
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Hand sanitizer available to travelers and staff

Florence Walking Guided Tour
Florence… the world’s most beautiful open-air museum. A town with an incredible history which dates back to 59 B.C. when the Romans decided to create a castrom, which became a camp for war veterans.
The golden age of Florence begun in 13th century thanks to its incredibly successful industries in guilds, such as the wool and banking industries.
In Florence money meant power therefore soon the clans of dominant families such as Strozzi, Pazzi, and Medici began to fight amongst each other for power. A huge part of the competition involved arts as it was considered the masses social media of that time.
This walking tour throughout the city is ideal for discovering the secrets and mysteries of Florence. Our English-speaking guide will walk with you through the millennial streets and squares while illustrating what makes Florence one of a kind. From the life of Dante to the rise and fall of the Medici family, this exclusive walking tour will take you through out the city’s history.
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$35.93
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$35.93
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Hand sanitizer available to travelers and staff

Discover Florence: Uffizi and Accademia Gallery with skip the line
Discover the Renaissance treasures of Florence on this combo walking tour of the medieval city’s most important museums and monuments. Begin with a guided visit to the acclaimed Accademia Gallery, where you can admire artistic icons like Michelangelo’s ‘David’ sculpture. Learn about the history of Florence and its most legendary structures and former citizens on a 1.5-hour city walking tour, before enjoying an up-close view of more artistic masterpieces at the world-famous Ufizzi Gallery, and after time for lunch.
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$115.22
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$115.22
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Hand sanitizer available to travelers and staff

Medici Chapels and San Lorenzo Basilica Private Tour
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.
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$223.01
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$223.01
Price varies by group size
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Face masks required for guides in public areas
Hand sanitizer available to travelers and staff

Florence by Night
Florence really begins to shine as the sun goes down and the crowds disappear. Take in the millennial and quaint narrow streets as you stroll through the birthplace of Reniassance. Your expert English guide will take you to the most significant statues and monuments that sets Florence apart.
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$35.93
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$35.93
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Medici's Mile Walking Tour plus Pitti Palace or Boboli Gardens Ticket
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.
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$53.27
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$53.27
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Hand sanitizer available to travelers and staff
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We recommend booking e-tickets ahead of time to secure your spot since Basilica of San Lorenzo (Basilica di San Lorenzo) can get crowded. If you book with Viator, you can cancel at least 24 hours before the start date of your tour for a full refund. See all 78 Basilica of San Lorenzo (Basilica di San Lorenzo) tickets and tours on Viator.
How much does it cost to visit Basilica of San Lorenzo (Basilica di San Lorenzo) 2021?
Currently, an entrance ticket to Basilica of San Lorenzo (Basilica di San Lorenzo) costs USD 3.70. Guided Basilica of San Lorenzo (Basilica di San Lorenzo) tours start around USD 3.70 per person. See all 78 Basilica of San Lorenzo (Basilica di San Lorenzo) tickets and tours on Viator.
What's the best way to experience Basilica of San Lorenzo (Basilica di San Lorenzo)?
The best ways to experience Basilica of San Lorenzo (Basilica di San Lorenzo) are:
- Florence Segway Tour
- Florence Bike Tour with Gelato tasting
- Florence Night Segway Tour
- Florence Bike Tour
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