FLORENCE
The Florence classics, in order.
The 15 best renaissance & medici tours in Florence, gathered in one place. What each one actually covers, what it costs, and who you book it through.
Follow Medici stories across Florence in 2h15. Visit San Lorenzo, Medici palaces, Duomo squares and Ponte Vecchio with an English guide.
Most Popular“Our guide, Angela is incredibly provided us the history of the city of Florence. We highly recommend this tour!!!”
A budget-friendly Florence walking tour focused on Medici power and Renaissance stories, from San Lorenzo to the Uffizi area.
“Fascinating tour Accessible and entertaining Highly recommend to anyone who wants an introduction to medieval and renaissance Florence with a local”
2-hour Florence walking tour with Medici intrigue, Duomo symbolism, and local food tips, ending near Uffizi. Spanish or English guides.
“Glenda was a great tour guide and I thoroughly enjoyed the tour. I highly recommend her and this tour.”
Walk Florence’s Medici story in 1.5 hours, with rivalries, street-side clues, and Medici Chapel Commesso Fiorentino mosaics included.
“I like the historical information about the city and the little details I might not notice otherwise.”
Skip-the-line Accademia Gallery entry in Florence to see Michelangelo’s David, plus Slaves, Botticelli, and musical instruments, in English.
“You need to download the app before trying to download the voucher. Directions are not clear from the company. They don’t give you a device for audio tour that’s why you need to scan bunch of codes and download the audio tour for your phone. Audio tour is not clear! They give good information but…”
Two hours in Florence to uncover Medici secrets, see the Medici Chapel and Michelangelo’s New Sacristy with skip-the-line tickets.
“the guide Alex was amazing she had so much knowledge about the Medici family she brought it to life. Alex was attentive to questions and made us laugh!”
Private Florence walk with a local guide: Piazza del Duomo, Ponte Vecchio, Palazzo Pitti, Medici stories and Santo Spirito.
“Saw a different side of the city, far from the shops of the fashion district. Worth the money for the way our guide was able to work at our pace.”
Skip the line at Florence’s Pitti Palace for a guided Palatine Gallery tour, with Medici art stories and works by Raphael and Caravaggio.
“Our tour guide was amazing. So informative and very sweet. One of the best tours we had. Do this tour will not regret it. Thanks”
Tour Florence’s Medici Chapels with a live guide, fast entry, and Michelangelo’s New Sacristy statues—plus Medici power plays in 1.5 hours.
“very knowledgeable guide with on depth storytelling.”
Florence’s Medici Legends & Renaissance Wonders: a small-group 105-minute walk that links Medici power to top sights from San Lorenzo to Ponte Vecchio.
“Manuel was incredibly knowledgeable and generous with information as we walked thru streets of Florence and discussed the history before us. Was a beautiful morning- thank you!!!!”
Walk Florence’s Medici trail from Palazzo Medici Riccardi to San Lorenzo, Ponte Vecchio, and Palazzo Pitti, with optional wine.
“The two of us were the only people on the tour. So, it was a private tour. We are grateful that GYG did not cancel for that reason. Our guide, Matteo, treated us like visiting friends and gave us special insight to all of the interesting stops on the tour. He was terrific. Thanks Matteo.…”
English small-group Uffizi tour with headsets and luggage check, plus a Duomo-Signoria walk for Renaissance context.
“This tour was great! The Uffizi is a must do tour. Having a guide is also a must. So much to see, so having a guide makes the most of it. Our guide, Rachael, is amazing! Very friendly, knowledgeable, & lively. We learned so much from her explanations of each of the artworks. Rachael ran…”
3-hour Medici tour in Florence: Palazzo Medici, Chapel of the Magi frescoes, and a guided walk through key Renaissance squares.
“Suzana’s knowledge of Florence and the Medici was just incredible. It was a tour that encompasses everything we had hoped to experience in 1 day while in Florence. High praises!”
Renaissance Florence walking tour with Medici stories, Duomo landmarks, Piazza Signoria sculptures, medieval corners, and VOX City app audio.
“Our guide did the tour in 2 languages which really slowed the tour, otherwise it was fine.”
90-minute Medici walking tour linking Florence landmarks, ending near Ponte Vecchio. Small group, English guide, audio included.
“The tour was fascinating. Julia was a wonderful guide, full of very interesting and she was very generous with her time. A great afternoon”
The galleries, the Duomo, the Tuscan hills, and every way to walk into them.
