Free tour

🥇ESSENTIAL FLORENCE with the BEST STORYTELLERS - Renaissance and Medici Tales

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Good(1769)

Florence

Duration: 2 hours and 15 minutes

Languages: English and Spanish

Guru: Florence Free Tour-Tale

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Registered on 26 February 2019

We’re a group of friends and authorized tour guides of Florence, although we’d prefer to introduce ourselves as storytellers! Explaining history as a TALE is part of our NAME, BRAND and SOUL. We’re in love with our hometown and we’d like to transmit it to you, through its many stories, funny anecdotes and curiosities, that will make you travel into the past and LIVE IT as if it was a tale, and you, the main character. Afterwards, you'll be able to decipher Florence's symbols and read its architecture and statues on your own, like you're wearing Renaissance glasses.

Free reservation and cancellation

Pay-what-you-want tour, no set price, reservation and cancellation are free

Tour description

*This tour is the complementary sibling of the tour The Dark Side of Florence, Mysteries and Legends.

Click on the blue link and book both free tours to get the full experience!

ESSENTIAL FLORENCE

Are you fascinated by the city of Florence? Would you like to discover its astounding history and culture? If you're looking for a fun and engaging way to explore Florence, then look no further than this tour!

Here we'll share with you all the secrets of this breathtaking city. We take you on a journey of Florence's most mind-blowing stories, hidden gems and unheard anecdotes from the city's extraordinary past, all told by the most charismatic storytellers. The experience is guaranteed to leave you with an unforgettable insight into the heart of the city and will leave you longing to return for more!

What should you visit in Florence? How did the Renaissance change the world? Why did this Italian region give birth to many geniuses like Michelangelo, Leonardo da Vinci or Galileo? How did the Medici family become such a powerful dynasty? Which were their secrets and intricacies?

These are just some of the questions we will try to answer on this exciting tour through the most famous streets of Florence. Our expert and friendly guide will provide you with lots of knowledge and special tips, such as food and leather recommendations, rooftops with stunning views…) to help you enjoy Florence to the fullest.

The tour covers the main historical sights of the city, such as San Lorenzo Square and Church, Palazzo Medici, Duomo square and Cathedral complex (Baptistery, Dome, Bell Tower), Dante Neighborhood, Signoria Square, Loggia de’ Lanzi, Palazzo Vecchio, The outside of the Uffizi Gallery and The Ponte Vecchio. Besides, you'll also get to explore some hidden corners along the way, curiosities and treasures that you won't see in any other tour.

What are you waiting for? Book now and immerse yourself in this thrilling adventure and let yourself be transported back in time through storytelling at its best!

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Recommended by 99% of travelers

Winner of the Traveler’s Choice Award in 2021, 2022, 2023, 2024 and 2025 on Tripadvisor
#1 Best of the Best Experience in the World (Top 1% of 8 million profiles).

#3 Best of the Best Experience Worldwide – 25th Anniversary Edition.

* Are you up for more? Book also our complementary free tour: The Dark Side of Florence, Mysteries and Legends

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION

Mandatory audio systems

Due to local municipal regulations, the use of an audio system is mandatory for this tour. You can rent your equipment at the meeting point for €1.20 (card payment only). For your personal comfort, you are welcome to bring your own earphones, provided they have a standard round jack plug.

Gratuities

Please note the audio rental is card-only. Regarding tips for your guide, your generosity is what keeps our tours running! We happily accept them in cash or by card, whichever you prefer:)

Highlights

What will we see on this tour?

Meeting point:

Piazza di San Lorenzo, 11, 50123 Firenze FI, Italy

Piazza San Lorenzo (in front of the church, at the stairs ) - You’ll see the guides with a GREEN UMBRELLA

Outside visit

San Lorenzo square

Outside visit

Medici Riccardi Palace

Outside visit

Santa Maria del Fiore

How much does this tour cost?

Free tours don't have a fixed price. At the end, each person contributes to the guide the amount they consider fair based on their satisfaction. As a guideline, Guruwalk recommends between €15 and $50 per participant.