Footsteps of Medici Tour with Wine Tasting in Florence
3 hours
Group
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English
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When are you goingCancellation Policy
Flexible booking and cancellation options.
Flexible booking and cancellation options.
What you’ll do
Itinerary1
Discover the Medici's story by walking through the most important streets and palaces. From Giovanni de Medici to Lorenzo de Medici, see, hear about, and understand the power of this incredible family.
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Begin your tour at the Palazzo Medici Riccardi, the main residence of the first branch of the Medici family. The Medici family was connected to most of the other elite families of the time through marriages of convenience, partnership, or employment. Hence, the family had a central position in the social network. Several families had systematic access to the rest of the elite families only through the Medici family. Some examples of these families include the Bardi, Altoviti, Ridolfi, Cavalcanti, and Tornabuoni. This has been suggested as a reason for the rise of the Medici family.
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Continue your tour to the San Lorenzo Church square, Florence’s cathedral, until the 8th century. From the early 15th century, the Medici family had the church entirely rebuilt in the new Renaissance style. On your way here, the guide will describe from the outside the Medici Chapels where the private mausoleum of the Medici Grand Dukes, Michelangelo’s New Sacristy, and his Medici Tombs are located.
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After explaining the Medici Chaples from the outside of the attraction, the guide moves across the city centre to reach the river Arno and cross the river on Ponte Vecchio to the Oltrarno district. Here, see the imposing Palazzo Pitti, the last residence of the Medici family.
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Have an unforgettable vacation and join this tour to escape the hustle and bustle of everyday life. Upon arrival, guests are greeted by the tour staff before the wine tasting begins.
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This tour is specifically organized to provide you with several wonderful opportunities to discover and learn the history behind wine production. With this one-hour and fifteen-minute wine-tasting tour, you will taste different Tuscan products, including tasting delicious Tuscan appetizers with special wine-tasting and wine-pairing knowledge.
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You will taste Chianti Classico, Brunello wine, Chianti Classico Reserve, and a White Wine with a platter of appetizers consisting of Parmesan cheese, Italian olives, bruschetta and cured meat including Salami and Prosciutto.
What’s included
Snacks
Radio system to hear the guide
Officially Certified Guide
Wine Tasting and Wine Paring Class
What’s not included
Hotel pickup and drop-off
Any other meals or beverages not mentioned under inclusions
Transportation to/from attractions
What’s not included
Hotel pickup and drop-off
Any other meals or beverages not mentioned under inclusions
Transportation to/from attractions
Notes
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Cancellation policyA full refund will apply if you cancel more than 24 hours before the activity start time.
No refund is possible if you cancel less than 24 hours before the activity start time.
When are you goingCancellation Policy
Flexible booking and cancellation options.
Flexible booking and cancellation options.