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Private tour in Florence Francesco C
The House of Medici in Florence Private Walking tour skip the line: visit to Medici Chapels from the inside
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My name is Francesco, and Florence has always been the beating heart of my life. It is here that I was born and raised, where I studied Foreign Languages and Literature at university, where I married, and where I became a father. My journey also led me beyond Italy: I lived and worked in Paris and London, teaching international students and sharing my love for culture and history. But Florence has always called me back. In 1993, I took part in the city’s Tourist Guide License competition, ranking 14th out of more than a thousand candidates. From that moment, my lifelong passion for Florence’s history became my profession. For over 25 years, I have guided visitors through the treasures of this city—its art, traditions, economy, and the extraordinary role Florentines played in shaping the modern world. Florence was once called “the school of the world”, and my mission is to bring that era alive again. Together, we will listen to the whispers of history in its museums, squares, and streets. Having welcomed countless visitors with diverse expectations, I am confident in my ability to craft experiences that resonate with each of you—whether you seek scholarly depth, vivid storytelling, or simply the joy of discovery. 🎓 Credentials & Certifications - Licensed Tourist Guide of Florence (since 1993) - Licensed Hiking Guide (Guida Ambientale Escursionistica) (since 2021) - Jubilee Guide Certification, CSL Toscana (2000) - Sommelier Certification – Level II, Associazione Il Santuccio (2017) 🌟 What I Offer - Deep knowledge of Florence’s art, history, and traditions - Engaging storytelling that connects past and present - Tailored experiences for individuals and groups - The unique perspective of a Florentine who has lived abroad but remains rooted in his city’s soul Even if my calendar shows no availability, feel free to get in touch. I can organize private transportation by private car and driver. Just to clarify, I only arrange hotel or port pick-up and drop-off through the driver. I will meet you at the meeting point. For easy communication on the day of the tour, I suggest downloading WhatsApp on your smartphone.
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The family of merchants and bankers, sons of medieval Florence, Fathers (and Mothers!) of today's city of art
Overview of your Florence tour
Powerful bankers, at first, Grand dukes of Tuscany then. Members of the family were Popes in Rome, Queens of France, and, most of them, magnificent and munificent patrons of the arts. A walk through the history of Florence centering on some members of the Medici family's major branches. The first part of the tour focuses on the line called Medici from Cafaggiolo, the line of Cosimo the Elder and Lorenzo the Magnificent. We explore some monuments related to some important events for the family and their exposure in the Florentine Church and society: the Medici Palace (outside), the Medici Chapels and the monumental tombs that Michelangelo sculpted for his patrons, Piazza del Duomo, the Santa Trìnita church. In the second part, we visit the places and museums connected with the branch of the family called Medici "Popolani", the line of the Grand dukes: Piazza Signoria, the Vasari's Corridor (outside) and Pitti Palace (outside)
Your Florence tour itinerary
- Church of San Lorenzo (outside) - Palazzo Medici-Riccardi (outside) - Palazzo Strozzi (outside) - Church of Santa Trinita ( if it's open, we will visit the Saessetti Chapel) - Medici Chapels (inside) - Piazza Signoria - the Vasari's Corridor (outside) - Pitti Palace (outside) If you have any special interest, don't hesitate to ask! The Medici Chapels are closed on Tuesday, this day we will visit the Church of San Lorenzo from the inside Please remember to bring your passport, the ticket is NOMINAL and you must show your ID (passport photo on your phone works) Please write me if there are people with mobility problems and if you use or need a wheelchair, the itinerary will be different
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Type: Walking
Walking tour -I suggest bringing a bottle of water and to wear comfortable shoes -During the summer, be sure not to forget a hat, sunscreen, and sunglasses -During the winter, be sure not to forget a raincoat or small umbrella
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Piazza di San Lorenzo, Firenze, Toscana, 50123, Italy
Piazza San Lorenzo, at the steps of San Lorenzo church
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