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Discover the sights and stories of medieval Florence - a time of scandal and intrigue - and see the city's showstopping attractions alongside lesser-known 'palazzos' on a 2-hour evening walking tour. Hear of the Medici family dynasty who ruled the city for centuries and learn of the fierce political rivalries and love stories that set medieval tongues wagging. Your tour includes sites like Palazzo di Bianca Cappello, as well as the Ponte Vecchio and Piazza Signoria, before finishing up at one of the city's best gelaterias!
Meet your guide in the center of town and set off on a walking tour, learning about the city in medieval times - the era that shaped Florence and laid the foundations for its golden age Renaissance. An affluent time for the city, the Medieval ages, saw Florence as one of Europe's leading commercial centers; but with its wealth came power struggles and cut-throat business dealings, which in turn led to it becoming one of the city's (arguably) most interesting times.
As you walk around the cobbled streets and piazzas with your guide, hear of the scandals that stigmatized the city during the Middle Ages, and of the Medici family around whom the scandals invariably centered. See Palazzo di Bianca Cappello, built by the Grand Duke Cosimo Medici for his mistress, and hear about the couple's mysterious deaths - brought to light only recently through the use of modern technology.
Pass Palazzo Strozzi, a majestic building created from rusticated stone, and learn how it was built for one of the main rivals of the Medicis - the Strozzi family. Continue strolling along Florentine streets etched with history and see Palazzo di Parte Guelfa, a lavish palace that another political rival - the Guelph family - made their headquarters.
Alongside the sights of medieval Florence, your tour also takes in some of Florence's A-list attractions. Walk from Piazza Signoria (the hub of medieval Florence), passing the Uffizi Gallery and then marvel at the nighttime reflections of the River Arno from the Ponte Vecchio - Florence's iconic bridge. As you admire the sights, your guide will regale you with some of the lesser-known stories about them, leaving you snippets of intrigue about this oh-so-charismatic city.
Stop at one of the city's leading gelaterias, and after choosing from a wide selection of flavors, finish your night just as the Florentines do - strolling through the romantic streets with a refreshing gelato. Your tour ends at Ponte Santa Trinità in the center of town.
