Florence… the world’s most beautiful open-air museum. A town with an incredible history which dates back to 59 B.C. when the Romans decided to create a castrom, which became a camp for war veterans. According to the legends, once the Romans reached the valley to the Arno river, they discovered a field full of flowers and named the city Fiorentia.

The golden age of Florence begun in 13th century thanks to its incredibly successful industries in guilds, such as the wool and banking industries. The impressive wealth of the town permitted Florence to become an Independent city state with its own government.

In Florence money meant power therefore soon the clans of dominant families such as Strozzi, Pazzi, and Medici began to fight amongst each other for power. A huge part of the competition involved arts as it was considered the masses social media of that time. This turned into an incredible time to be an artist, masters of craft like Donatello, Botticelli, Michelangelo and others made way for the birth of the renaissance era.

This walking tour throughout the city is ideal for discovering the secrets and mysteries of Florence. Our English-speaking guide will walk with you through the millennial streets and squares while illustrating what makes Florence one of a kind. From the life of Dante to the rise and fall of the Medici family, this exclusive walking tour will take you through out the city’s history.

Take in the stunning architecture while listening to incredible tales behind the Cathedral with Brunelleschi’s largest Dome in the world, Signoria square with Palazzo Vecchio and of course Ponte Vecchio.