Florence Medici's Mile - Walking along the Path of Medici Residence and Vasari Corridor
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A great insight into the history of the powerful Medici family.
Led by an expert local guide, discover the most important sights of Florence on this 2-hour guided tour and learn all the secrets of the incredible Vasari Corridor and the Medici family.
Our guide to Florence Medici's Mile - Walking along the Path of Medici Residence and Vasari Corridor
This fascinating 1-mile walk crosses a UNESCO World Heritage area with the highest concentration of monuments and open-air works of art in the world.
Meet your local guide and set off to explore the most important sights of Florence and retrace the incredible history of the Medici dynasty, the family which put its power and wealth at the service of patronage and art, laying the foundations of the Renaissance.
You will learn stories and anecdotes of intrigue, power struggles, secrets and betrayals, but also tales of incredible foresight, which resulted in a priceless artistic and cultural heritage.
Stroll along the same narrow streets where the Mercici family walked, touch the stones used to build their residences and see the same monuments they saw every day including the Palazzo Medici Riccardi, their first residence in the San Lorenzo district - here, you will also find the family’s Church and mausoleum: Medici Chapels.
Next, it’s time to admire the magnificent Cathedral, with its imposing Brunelleschi’s Dome and the stunning Palazzo Vecchio, their second residence, which dominates the wonderful Piazza della Signoria.
Further on you will follow from the outside the whole path of the Vasari Corridor - a secret and comfortable corridor used by the Medici Grand Dukes of Tuscany, to move between the Palazzo Pitti, their third residence, and their offices located inside the Palazzo Vecchio, without being seen by the citizens.
The tour ends at the exterior of the majestic Pitti Palace which is also home to the marvelous Boboli Gardens. Entrance is not included to either of these Florence favourites on the standard ticket but can be added on if you wish. Read on for more details.
Additional Add-ons
Why not include an entrance ticket to one of the following extras with your ticket?
- Entrance tickets to the historic Boboli Gardens: Explore one of the greatest open-air museums in Florence, these beautiful gardens are arguably the most famous Italian gardens in the world. You will also have access to the Porcelain Museum and Bardini Gardens.
- Entrance tickets to Pitti Palace and museums: The symbol of the Medici's power over Tuscany, with your ticket you will be able to independently visit the Palatine Gallery, Gallery of Modern Art, the Museum of Fashion and Costume and the Treasure of the Grand Dukes.
Please note, that your guide will give you your Boboli Gardens/Pitti Palace tickets at the end of the walking tour however these additional segments will be self-guided. The Boboli/Pitti tickets will be for a 3 pm entrance, so there will be free time between the different sections.
Departs
- Varies, please see the calendar.
Start times
- 10:30 am - Via dei Martelli 50 red- in front of Caffè Firenze, at the corner with Via dei Pucci
- If booking either the Boboli Gardens or Pitti Palace tickets
- 3:00 pm at the Pitti Palace ticket office - for Pitti Palace & Boboli Gardens entrance
Duration
- Around 2 hours guided tour.
Terms and conditions
Terms and conditions for Florence Medici's Mile - Walking along the Path of Medici Residence and Vasari Corridor
- This tour has a 2 passenger minimum requirement and is subject to cancellation if this minimum is not met. In the unlikely event of such a cancellation, a refund will be provided or an alternative will be offered.
- Children aged 0 to 6 years old are free of charge. Proof of age may be requested.
- Please arrive at the meeting point 15 minutes before the tour begins.
- Itinerary subject to change without notice.
- Cancellation Policy: Refunds can be given up to 72 hours prior to tour date. 100% cancellation charges will apply for cancellations within 72 hours of tour date. No reimbursement will be granted to any client who is not at the place of departure at the time established; similarly, no reimbursement will be granted to clients who lose contact with the guide or who do not complete the tour.
