Private Tour of the Dark Heart of Florence at Sunset
Private Tour of the Dark Heart of Florence at Sunset
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Florence, the cradle of Renaissance, home of the greatest artists of history has a less bright side which will conquer you. Let yourself be captivated by the intrigues, legends and mysteries of Florence in a journey to the dark side of this wonderful city! We will walk through the charming streets of Florence where, in the Middle Ages, it wasn’t safe at all to walk and looking at some surviving medieval tower-houses, you will learn about daily life in those dark centuries when scandals and violence were commonplace as well as conspiracies and blood feuds. We will see some Renaissance palaces where ruthless families lived and you will hear the story of how they made their fortune and how they fought their enemies. You will discover the destiny of Florence during World War II and find out about the floods of 1966...This tour of Florence at sunset will give you a very different perspective of this amazing city revealing to you hidden corners and less touristy areas!
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Palazzo Strozzi
15 hoursAdmission Ticket FreeDiscover the history of one of the most powerful families of Florence and how they conspired to get rid of their ennemies.Via de' Tornabuoni
15 minsAdmission Ticket FreeLooking at elegant palaces, residences of old Florentine families, you will learn about the intrigues and the clever tricks they used to get more power.Piazza del Duomo
15 minsAdmission Ticket FreeSee the major church of Florence where one of the bloodiest conspiracy in the Florentine history took place.Piazza della Signoria
15 minsAdmission Ticket FreeDiscover the political messages and the warnings hidden behind the many statues in Signoria square; learn the story of the Pazzi family and how they were hanged outiside the windows of the Bargello palace.....Ponte Vecchio
15 minsAdmission Ticket FreeSee what happened in Florence during World War II. Your guide will show you some pictures of Florence during the dramatic floods of 1966.Palazzo Pitti
10 minsAdmission Ticket FreeSee the last residence of the Medici family, the rulers of Florence and Tuscany and learn about their ascent to power.Via Maggio
10 minsAdmission Ticket FreeWalk in this long street lined with elegant Renaissance palaces. Discover the love story between Francesco Medici and Bianca Cappello and how it tragically ended up....was it poison or a fatal illness?Ponte Santa Trinita
5 minsAdmission Ticket FreeEnjoy the view of Ponte Vecchio at night and taste a delicious gelato in the nearby gelato place!Chiesa dei Santi Apostoli
10 minsAdmission Ticket FreeVisit a Medieval district of Florence. Get ready to see some typical tower-houses and learn about daily life in the Middle Ages!
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