6 Medici Family Tours in Florence Worth Booking

1.The Best tour in Florence: Renaissance & Medici Tales – guided by a STORYTELLER

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 12,316 reviews · 2 hours 15 minutes (approx.) · from $3Our pick

Follow an English-speaking guide from San Lorenzo through Medici landmarks, the Duomo, Dante’s neighborhood, Piazza della Signoria, and Ponte Vecchio. Guides such as Michele, Riccardo, Chiara, and Glenda use stories, humor, and practical city tips. The walk lasts about 2 hours 15 minutes and ends near the Uffizi.

“Well worth signing up! Great communication via WhatsApp for meeting place, our guide (Michele) was fabulous. He linked history and local knowledge beautifully.”

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2.The Best Tour in Florence: Renaissance and Medici Tales

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 10,810 reviews · 2 hours (approx.) · from $3

Start at San Lorenzo with a licensed English-speaking guide, then walk through Florence’s Medici and Renaissance story, from the Baptistery and Duomo to Piazza della Signoria. Guides such as Camilla, Deborah, Alberto, and Aurora are praised for clear storytelling. The tour ends near the Uffizi.

“Camilla was an interesting guide that easily answered a variety of questions that were asked. She told vivid stories and brought the history of Florence to life.”

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3.Renaissance and Medici Tales Guided Walking Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.8 · 1,549 reviews · 2 hours · from $2Best value

Walk Florence’s historic center with an English- or Spanish-speaking guide, following the Medici from San Lorenzo to the Uffizi. Expect stories about Brunelleschi, Dante, Florence’s symbols, and practical advice on food, drinks, and shopping. Guides include Chiara, Michele, Glenda, Angela, and Fabio.

“Chiara was a patient and knowledgeable guide. It was a particularly busy and rainy day and she dealt with it so well! Recommend!”

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4.Mysteries of the Medici Guided Walking Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.4 · 940 reviews · from $31

Walk Florence’s old streets and squares while your English-speaking guide explains the Medici rise, their rivalry with the Pazzi and Strozzi families, and their mark on art and politics. Depending on your booking, enter the Medici Chapel to see its sparkling Commesso Fiorentino mosaics. Private and small-group options are available.

“It was just me and Emanuela my guide who was informative easy going and accommodating.”

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5.Guided Tour of Medici Family Secrets and Chapels

★★★★★★★★★★4.7 · 512 reviews · 2 hours · from $93

Follow an English-speaking guide such as Vanessa, Chiara, or Julia through Florence’s Medici landmarks. Enter the Medici Chapels and New Sacristy with reserved tickets, then walk from San Lorenzo to the Duomo, Piazza della Signoria, and the Uffizi.

“The guide was very knowledgeable and enthusiastic. The group size was small and intimate, perfect for interacting and making the most out of the tour.”

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6.Medici Family Guided Walking Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.6 · 189 reviews · from $51

Follow the Medici family’s rise through Florence with a certified guide, visiting Palazzo Medici Riccardi, San Lorenzo, the Medici Chapels, Ponte Vecchio, and Pitti Palace. Guides speak English, French, Italian, Spanish, or German. Choose a small group, private tour, or wine tasting with Tuscan appetizers.

“The two of us were the only people on the tour. So, it was a private tour. We are grateful that GYG did not cancel for that reason. Our guide, Matteo, treated us like visiting friends and gave us special insight to all of the interesting stops on the tour. He was terrific. Thanks Matteo. Thanks GYG.”

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