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List of Walks: History

The Pitti Palace

PRICE: €60 per person, or €275 per group

The Pitti Palace, and the amazing art collections contained within, stands as a strong expression of power of the Medici Dukes, who returned to power in Florence in the 16th and 17th centuries,... more >>

Science and Humanism

PRICE: €50 euro per person or €200 per group

This thematic walk traces the explosion of scientific progress and the rise of humanism during the rule of the Medici family. The Medicis Cosimo I and Ferdinand I were fervent patrons of the... more >>

Ancient Florence

PRICE: €60 per person or €275 per group

Florence's ancient origins date as far back as the 7th century BC, when the Etruscan civilization ruled present-day Tuscany. In the 1st century BC, the Romans founded the city of Florentia, which... more >>

Daily Life of Renaissance Florentines

PRICE: €60 per person, or €275 per group

The Renaissance period is the most celebrated era in Florentine history. The graceful paintings, daunting family legacies, moving literary tomes and stunning architectural advancements that... more >>

Dante's Florence

PRICE: €60 per person, or €275 per group

This three-hour, thematic walking seminar will trace the steps of one of Florence’s most famous literary figures: Dante Alighieri. Dante’s greatest work, The Divine Comedy, is a poem comprised of... more >>

The Medici, Power and Imagination

PRICE: €71.50 per person or from €385 per group

In our Medici:Power and Imagination walk, we'll focus on the political and social history of Florence, dealing primarily with the rise of the Medici family and their impact on the Renaissance. We... more >>

Siena: Half-Day Walk

PRICE: €250 per group

Nestled in the southern Chianti hills, Siena is, indubitably, one of the most gracious and alluring cities in Italy. The city, best seen from the superior vantage points of the bell tower or the top... more >>

Florentine Palaces for Families

PRICE: €330 per group

Our exploration of two famous Florentine palaces—Palazzo Davanzati and Palazzo Vecchio—helps families understand and appreciate the daily life of Florentines during the Renaissance. We’ll start our... more >>

Santa Croce Neighborhood Walk

PRICE: €50 per person, or €250 per group

The Santa Croce neighborhood, located on the east side of the Florence city center, is named after its most important church. The neighborhood, left somewhat untouched by the common path of tourists,... more >>

Colors of Florence

PRICE: €45 per person, or €220 per group

The greens, whites, pinks, browns and greys that make up the Florentine palette are some of the city’s most recognizable visual cues. Not solely chosen for their esthetic value, the colors of... more >>

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Daily Life of Renaissance Florentines

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  • The Renaissance period is the most celebrated era in Florentine history. The graceful paintings, daunting family legacies, moving literary tomes and stunning architectural advancements that... >>
  • 3 hours

The Pitti Palace

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  • The Pitti Palace, and the amazing art collections contained within, stands as a strong expression of power of the Medici Dukes, who returned to power in Florence in the 16th and 17th centuries,... >>
  • 3 hours