Free Walking Tour of Florence: Renaissance and Medici Tales

 This must-see free tour will introduce you to the main highlights of Florence, also known as the “cradle of the Renaissance" and will get you acquainted  with its exciting history.

After meeting your guide at Piazza San Lorenzo, one of the most important squares in the city, we’ll start admiring the Basilica that houses the Medici Chapel, in which the artists Michelangelo, Brunelleschi and Buontalenti participated in its creation and decoration. You will also see the Palazzo Medici Riccardi and begin to learn more about this powerful and influential family.

Next, you will continue to the Piazza del Duomo and the Santa Maria del Fiore Cathedral, one of the largest in Europe and undoubtedly one of the great architectural and engineering feats of the Renaissance. Uncover details about the Baptistery, the Dome and the Bell Tower and then continue through Dante's Quarter - a network of incredible medieval alleys - to Piazza della Signoria, the most important and lively piazza in Florence.

In this square - which took its present form in the mid-13th century - you will see the Palazzo Vecchio, which has at the entrance the sculptures of Adam and Eve, and a copy of Michelangelo's David. There you will also find the Loggia dei Lanzi, a small open-air museum filled with various sculptures, a place where you can locals resting or enjoying the day.

The Free Walking Tour of Florence will make the next stop at the Vasari Corridor, a 1 km long structure that connects the Medici office with the Uffizi Gallery. This gallery is a large palace that houses the best collection of Renaissance paintings by artists such as Leonardo da Vinci, Raphael, Caravaggio, Michelangelo, Botticelli and Giotto.

After 2 hours and 15 minutes of sightseeing and curious and amusing stories, our Free Tour will end at the Ponte Vecchio, the medieval bridge that rises over the Arno River and is one of the most emblematic in the city. 

As you take in the stunning views and the unique houses hanging over the river, you'll get a fresh perspective on the rich history of one of the most beautiful cities in the world.

What is the price of this free tour?

Free Tours does not have a fixed price. At the end of the tour, each person must pay the amount they consider fair according to their degree of satisfaction and the quality of the tour. “Free” does not mean ‘free’, but you are free to pay whatever you consider. 

Please note that the tour is guided by professionals who are passionate about the history of Florence and will do their best to make the activity enjoyable, entertaining and unique.

• The use of comfortable shoes and clothes is recommended. The entire tour is done on foot.
• The tour is not accessible to people with reduced mobility.
• Electronic or credit card payment is accepted.
• Group reservations of more than 6 people are not allowed.

If your group is larger than 6 adults and you have made several separate reservations under different names, the guide may refuse to accept your participation in the tour.