Private tour in Florence Virginia L
up to 8 people
6 hours
Walking
1
Virginia L.
Hi, my name's Virginia and I'm a fully licensed tour guide in Florence and Tuscany. I was born in...
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I've always loved visiting Medici residences, whether it's a town palace or a country villa. The past owners have left us fascinating glimpses into what life was like centuries ago and their presence seems to hang in the air and follow us around while we trespass on their property! In my first years in Florence the extravagant decor and antique furniture even became subjects for many of my paintings and ceramics. Since I'm sure many of you share my curiosity, come with me and explore the 3 residences of the Medici family in chronological order from Palazzo Medici Riccardi and Palazzo Vecchio to Palazzo Pitti. These monumental palaces will also allow us to cross Florence from North to South, over the Ponte Vecchio, and end the tour in the grandest of them all, Palazzo Pitti, a veritable fortress softened by the delightful Boboli gardens behind the looming facade. This is a great way for you to learn all about the political intrigues, social changes and patronage of the most famous artists in the world!
Meeting place in front of the Church of San Lorenzo by the statue of Giovanni delle Bande Nere. 1: A quick introduction to the Medici family 2: Palazzo Medici Riccardi, the garden and inner courtyard, once the home of Lorenzo il Magnifico and his protégée Michelangelo 3: Walk through Florence, passing by the Piazza del Duomo with the Cathedral, Baptistry and Bell Tower 4: Arrival in Piazza Signoria and the castle-like Palazzo Vecchio, home to Cosimo 1 and his family. We shall take a tour of this magnificent palace with the biggest grand hall in Tuscany and a labyrinth of rooms, sumptuously decorated with Medici propaganda! If you like I can book you on to a secret passage tour (1. 5 hours) which allows you into areas of the palace normally closed to the public. 5: Pause for lunch 6: Following the private overhead corridor built for the Medici we shall cross Ponte Vecchio to reach our final stop, Pitti Palace and the Boboli gardens. And if you have any special interests, please let me know!
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Airport: ,Cruise: ,ByGuide: Statue of Giovanni delle Bande Nere in front of the church of San Lorenzo
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Book with a 20% deposit!
Size:
up to 8 people
Duration:
6 hours
Transportation:
Walking
1
Book with a 20% deposit!
Size:
up to 8 people
Duration:
6 hours
Transportation:
Walking
1
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