Free Tour of Florence and the Medici: lights and shadows of a family

• The Medici Family

Rise and Fall of a Dynasty: Lights and Shadows of a Family .

Have you ever wondered why our Region still retains such a strong charm and identity today that you can immediately notice it in the habits, customs, public and private architecture and even in the cuisine. Tuscany has been a "pilgrimage" destination for many travelers for centuries and decades and attracts the curiosity and attention of many people, whether they are intellectuals or not does not matter. Today globe trotters of all kinds invade our region to discover its most arcane secrets. We owe all this to a family that with its constant presence has illuminated the area over the centuries: the Medici.

In 400 years of almost unchallenged dominion, it has left us a cultural legacy that the whole world envies us: THE Renaissance.
On our journey through time we will meet men of letters, humanists, world-famous artists, shrewd bankers, enterprising merchants, but also squanderers of public money, bloodthirsty despots willing to do anything to maintain power. We will come across corrupt Queens, Grand Dukes and Popes and together we will understand more about court intrigues. There will be no shortage of stories of unscrupulous adventurers like Giovanni dalle Bande Nere. In short, you have understood: behind each member of this glorious family, one and only ambitious project emerges: to pursue and realize an impossible dream: the grandeur and magnificence that still today never ceases to amaze us. Enjoy your visit.
Itinerary
1 Medici Chapels and San Lorenzo
2 Cathedral Square
3 Palazzo della Lana
4Piazza Signoria
5 Ponte Vecchio
6 Pitti Palace (exterior)

Important instructions for walkers :
- Minimum number of participants n. 6
- walkers who wish to cancel the booked tour are asked to do so no later than 24 hours before the start of the tour. - Ideal tour for those who love small groups - Guide style: conversational narrative