About this tour
This three-hour private tour threads through medieval Florence's heart, guided by a local expert who navigates you past Dante's house and the church where his muse lies buried, through the Bargello's sculpture collections, past fortress-like tower houses from the Guelph-Ghibelline feuds, and into the grand Palazzo Vecchio overlooking Signoria Square. Museum entry is arranged, and you'll taste Tuscan produce—olive oils, truffles, schiacciata—along the way.
Highlights
- Dante's house and museum in the poet's district
- S. Margherita dei Cerchi Church, burial site of Beatrice Portinari
- Bargello: Renaissance sculptures in a former fortress-prison
- Ancient tower houses from medieval faction conflicts
- Palazzo Vecchio and Loggia dei Lanzi overlooking Signoria Square
- Palazzo Davanzati: preserved medieval family residence
- Tuscan tasting: olive oil, truffles, schiacciata and cantuccini
What to expect
You'll walk through tight medieval streets with your guide, stopping to examine specific buildings and artworks rather than rushing through a checklist. Entrance fees to museums are sorted; you'll spend time inside the Bargello absorbing Renaissance sculpture and wandering Palazzo Davanzati's period rooms. Tastings happen casually during the route—genuine regional foods, not tourist samples. Expect moderate walking on uneven cobblestone streets. The tour moves at a conversational pace, allowing questions about Florence's faction wars and artistic development.
Good to know
Central hotel pickups included; public transport nearby if you're elsewhere. Bring comfortable walking shoes for cobblestones. Strollers work fine. Lunch isn't provided, but nearby spots are easy to find. Earphones available if the street noise is heavy.
Tour sold and operated by Viator via Viator. Descriptions on this page are original BugBitten summaries written by our team — not copied from the operator. Prices and availability are confirmed at checkout.