Recorrido a pie por el centro de Florencia

This Florence walking tour is just what you need to be introduced to the city and its heritage. Explore the history and architecture of the UNESCO World Heritage-listed centre, from its Roman foundations through to the world-changing Renaissance and modern-day Florence. Spend a day discovering the most important and charming sites of the city’s historic centre, accompanied by a knowledgeable and entertaining English or Spanish-speaking guide. The tour highlights the attractions related to the Medici family’s history and Michelangelo’s art, delving into the city’s historical and architectural development from its Roman origins, through the medieval era, to the illustrious Renaissance and modern Florence. Discover the Medici: the rulers of Florence The Medici family gained fame and reverence across the Western world during the 14th and 15th centuries. They rose to prominence in a time of significant social and economic disparity, acting as major innovators: their revolutionary banking practices led to the creation of a middle class and the accumulation of immense wealth. The Medici used their power and resources to challenge conventional thinking, ushering in an unprecedented era of groundbreaking art and science: the Renaissance. The sites of the tour Our professional guide will lead you to some of the most iconic spots where the greatest minds and artists once stood and found inspiration, such as Piazza della Signoria with the town hall Palazzo Vecchio, the Medici Riccardi Palace where Lorenzo the Magnificent lived, the historic "Loggia del Porcellino", an unmissable stop in Piazza del Duomo, Santa Trinita Church and Orsanmichele Church. Experience Florence through the perspective of the powerful Medici family and marvel at the artworks that have shaped history, with a special emphasis on Michelangelo, one of the Renaissance’s greatest geniuses.