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The 15 most popular mysteries & medici tales tours in Florence. The ones worth booking ahead for, with what each costs, how long it runs and who operates it.
A Medici-led Florence walking tour guided by a storyteller. See San Lorenzo, Palazzo Medici, the Duomo area, Signoria, and Ponte Vecchio.
Most Popular“Michele was a great orator and enthusiastic about the history of Florence which was shown with his story telling.”
A 2-hour English walking tour through Florence’s Medici sites, the Duomo area, and Dante, ending near the Uffizi.
“Alberto was very knowledgeable & informative. We learned a lot about Florence and the Medichi family.”
Florence at night with dark legends, Medici scandals, ghost stories, and true crime stops from Santissima Annunziata to Ponte Vecchio.
“Our Guide Antonio was very friendly and has some good storytelling-skills. In our English tour we understood him very well! He made sure everyone was set for the tour at the beginning. Only that it was hard for us to stand so long - there could’ve been more stops and walking.”
A 2-hour Florence walk focused on Medici power, Renaissance symbols, and the Duomo area, ending with Uffizi tips for your next steps.
“Glenda was a great tour guide and I thoroughly enjoyed the tour. I highly recommend her and this tour.”
Florence’s dark legends walk turns Medici intrigue, ghost stories, and the Monster of Florence into a 105-minute night stroll.
“Really great stories and a subculture theme that was so refreshing and different after seeing lots of museums. Loved that it was an evening format, so the dark made it more atmospheric.”
A 90-minute walk through Florence’s Medici power struggle, ending at the Medici Chapel to see Commesso Fiorentino mosaic details.
“Guide was friendly, fun, and knowledgeable. I appreciated the visuals she brought along to show the group the Medici family crests as well as the family tree. The day we had the tour the chapel was free to the public so we were told to stop by afterwards to see it. I wish we would…”
A 2-hour Florence guided tour that skips lines to the Medici Chapel and New Sacristy, with story-filled stops across key Medici sites.
“Vanessa was very friendly and incredibly knowledgable. Fantastic tour for a deeper dive of Medici history. As someone that is only really up on renaissance Medici members, it was fascinating to learn about the family’s origins, to the Medici as Dukes of Florence and everything in between. Seeing the location of the first Florentine Medici…”
Skip the lines at Pitti Palace for a small-group Palatine Gallery tour. Medici art and power, plus views of Santo Spirito.
“Guide was very informed about art. She gave a great presentation on various paintings. Saw some of the great artists works”
A 1.5-hour Florence tour of the Medici Chapels, mixing Michelangelo art with Medici family intrigue, with fast-entry tickets and expert guides.
A 1h45 Florence small-group walk linking Medici power to Renaissance landmarks, with a whisper system and Duomo views, Ponte Vecchio, and Uffizi.
“This tour did not focus on the Medici family as the description states. That was disappointing. If you want to experience and know more on the Medici family go to the Medici Palace museum and/or the Medici Family museum. Manuel was attentive and a kind guide. I wear hearing aids and he checked in with…”
Walk Florence’s Medici landmarks with a small-group guide, radio system, optional Tuscan wine tasting, and gelato in 1.5–2.5 hours.
“It was great. Mercedes is very knowledgeable and did an excellent job explaining the most important facts about the Medici family.”
A private 3-hour Florence Medici tour at Palazzo Medici Riccardi, with Chapel of the Magi frescoes and a guided walk through key squares.
A 90-minute Medici walk through Florence’s power centers, with a small-group guide, key landmarks, and helpful audio for art lovers.
Private 90-minute Medici Chapels tour in Florence with headsets and tickets included, led by Irina, covering the Princes and New Sacristy.
“Irina, our tour guide, brought the Medici family to life! Our small group of 4 highly recommend this small group tour!”
2-hour small-group Medici walk in Florence with skip-the-line entry to Palazzo Medici Riccardi, Chapel of the Magi, and Medici rivals.
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