Follow in the footsteps of Leonardo da Vinci and witness the birth of the Italian Renaissance in Florence. Learn about da Vinci’s friendship with the Medici family, his rivalry with Michelangelo, his personal life, artistic legacy and genius inventions.
Highlights:
• Discover the living legacy of Leonardo da Vinci in Florence with a 5-Star Expert Guide
• Hear the true story of the greatest Renaissance man, his personal life and work
• See places related to to Leonardo’s time in Florence, themed museums, galleries and more
• Learn about da Vinci’s rivalry with Michelangelo and his friendship with the Medicis
• Enjoy a themed walking tour with live commentary in 1 language only
Where did Leonardo study art, what was his connection to the most powerful Tuscan dynasty, and why did he compete with Michelangelo? Learn this and more on our 2-hour walking tour of Florence!
Inclusions & Exclusions
✔ Small group of 1-25 people
✔ Places related to Leonardo da Vinci, Michelangelo, the Medici family
✔ 5-Star Licensed Guide with live commentary in 1 selected language
✔ The Renaissance Story of Leonardo Da Vinci, Walking Tour of Florence's Old Town
✔ Insider’s knowledge and tips on visiting museums and art galleries in Florence
✖ Tickets to Museo Leonardo Da Vinci
✖ Tickets to Leonardo da Vinci Interactive Museum
✖ Tickets to Bellagio Museum
✖ Tickets to Accademia Gallery
✖ Tickets to Palazzo Vecchio
✖ Tickets to Uffizi Gallery
Departure & Return
Departure:
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Meet your guide in front of Ristorante Accademia, Piazza San Marco, 7r, 50121 Firenze FI, Italy. Please wait on the left side of the entrance, and do not go inside as the staff is not informed about the tour.
Return: End right where it started.
Itinerary
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Meet Your Guide in front of Ristorante Accademia, Piazza San Marco, 7r, 50121 Firenze FI, Italy (43.777606699629004, 11.258657880578962). Please wait on the left side of the entrance, and do not go inside as the staff is not informed about the tour.
Duration: 10 minutes
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Piazza San Marco
Join us on this 2-hour group tour of Florence’s Old Town and follow in the footsteps of Leonardo da Vinci, the greatest Renaissance man. We'll begin our tour in Piazza San Marco, where in his 20s Leonardo often worked in the garden whilst living with the Medici. Our Expert Guide will tell us stories about the da Vinci family and the influential connections they made after arriving in Florence.
Duration: 20 minutes
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We'll pass the famous Accademia Gallery and the Academy of Arts, and wander around the courtyard in front of Santissima Annunziata, where Leonardo stayed in 1500 as a guest of the Servite monks
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In this neighborhood we’ll also discover 2 museums dedicated to da Vinci's art and engineering, the Riccardi Medici Palace of the Medici family, and the magnificent Florence Cathedral (Duomo), which was completed only 12 years before Leonardo came to the city.
Duration: 30 minutes
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The tour will be filled with interesting facts and legends about da Vinci's personal life and work. We'll see the Bargello Museum, where Leonado’s father worked as a notary, and Palazzo Vecchio, where da Vinci worked on decorating the great walls of the new Salone dei Cinquecento.
Duration: 30 minutes
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Piazza della Signoria
In Piazza della Signoria we can also find out what Leonardo thought about David, the famous sculpture by his rival Michelangelo. We'll learn about Florence as the city of great art, architecture and engineering. The guide will show us the statues of Leonardo da Vinci, Dante, Galileo and other great men in the Uffizi courtyard, and will also give us an insider’s tips and recommendations on visiting the Uffizi Gallery, which houses 2 works by da Vinci.
Duration: 20 minutes
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Fiume Arno
We'll end our tour on the bank of the Arno river, which was an inspiration for his earliest known dated work, and for which he made plans for a navigable channel between Florence and Pisa. Book now and see Florence through the eyes of Leonardo da Vinci!
Duration: 10 minutes
Additional info
• Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
• Public transportation options are available nearby
• Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
• All areas and surfaces are wheelchair accessible
• Transportation options are wheelchair accessible
• Wheelchair accessible
• Suitable for all physical fitness levels
• You should arrive at the meeting point 10 minutes early, as latecomers won't be able to join the tour or receive a refund.
• The guide will provide commentary in 1 language. Select your preferred language when booking.
• We will have a maximum of 25 participants.
• This tour is not suitable for people with disabilities.
• There is no luggage storage so please do not bring extra clothing, umbrellas, large bags, scooters, etc. Pets are not allowed.
• Tickets to museums, art galleries and other attractions are not included
• We're not afraid of the sun and rain, so the tour will take place as planned, regardless of weather, so please check the forecast and dress appropriately.
• It is a walking tour, so we recommend wearing comfortable shoes.
