Length
- 2 hours
Highlights
- An exclusive and original walking tour in Florence
- A “Bloody Mary” cocktail to set the mood
- An expert guide specializing in Florence’s hidden history.
- Discover chilling historical secrets and forgotten tales.
Perfect for
- Mistery lovers
- Culture enthusiasts
- History buffs
- Explorers seeking an authentic, unconventional Italian experience
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Description
Bloody Welcome and a Dive into History
As dusk falls, you will meet your private local guide in Florence for a truly original tour. Together, you will journey into the city’s ancient core to uncover the crimes, plots, murders, and conspiracies that marked Florence during the Middle Ages and Renaissance. But first, to set the stage, you will taste a “Bloody Mary” cocktail. While you sip, your guide will introduce you to a particular historical period, from the bloody struggles between the Guelphs and Ghibellines to the infamous Pazzi plot. Furthermore, you will hear tales of Girolamo Savonarola’s dramatic end and the dark deeds of the Medici family’s most criminal members.
Chilling Locations and Mysterious Sites
Throughout the tour, you will discover the “horror side” of beautiful Florence by admiring both famous and lesser-known places. For instance, you will see the Bargello Palace, once a brutal prison, and the statue of Perseus holding Medusa’s Head under the Loggia dei Lanzi. Then, you will learn about the chilling “stone of shame,” where insolvent debtors were once chained and publicly humiliated. And this is just the beginning…
Capture Unconventional Pictures of Florence
Of course, this tour also gives you the chance to take incredible and atmospheric pictures or reels of Florence for your social media profiles!
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Inclusions
- A private licensed tour guide (2 hours’ length)
- A “Bloody Mary” welcome cocktail
Meeting point and notes
You will meet your guide in the lobby of your hotel if it is in Florence downtown. Otherwise, the meeting point will be at Piazza della Signoria in Florence. Please let us know the name of your hotel. It is important to communicate any allergies or intolerances in your reservation so we can make the necessary arrangements. The tour is always confirmed, even in case of rain. Our company will only contact you if conditions are dangerous. We recommend comfortable dress and shoes.
