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Florence Renaissance Walking Tour with Local Guide
★4.8(1,934 verified GetYourGuide reviews)Price and rating checked 7 August 2026· 2 hours36 travellers viewed this in the last hour
Florence is a city built on genius, ambition, and rivalry, and this two-hour walking tour brings its extraordinary story to life. Meeting outside San Lorenzo, your local guide weaves together tales of power and intrigue from the Medici dynasty, the artists they sponsored, and the politics that shaped the Renaissance. You uncover the story behind Brunelleschi's dome, decode the symbols hidden in plain sight across the historic centre, and finish with a local's advice on where to eat and drink afterwards.
What makes this tour
Tales of power and intrigue from the Medici dynasty
Stories of the patrons behind the Italian Renaissance
The story behind Brunelleschi's dome
Decode symbols hidden across the historic centre
Local recommendations for food and drink afterwards
Two hours on foot with an expert local guide
What's included
- Two-hour guided walking tour
- Professional English-speaking local guide
Best for
First-time visitorsHistory buffsBudget travellers
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