Walk in the footsteps of Michelangelo in the heart of Florence:
Michelangelo’s genius shaped Florence, leaving behind masterpieces that continue to inspire the world. Our In the Footsteps of Michelangelo tour traces his journey from a young apprentice to a Renaissance master. Walk the streets he once did, explore the Medici Gardens where his talent first flourished, and see the artworks and architectural projects that defined his legacy.
Beyond his famous sculptures, Michelangelo’s life was filled with ambition, rivalry, and relentless creativity. This tour reveals the challenges he faced, his connections to the powerful Medici family, and the lesser-known works that showcase his genius. You’ll get to uncover a more personal side of Michelangelo and gain a deeper appreciation for his lasting impact on Florence.
Tour Highlights:
- Michelangelo’s early years and the Medici’s influence on his career
- Stories behind his public sculptures and their impact on Florence
- Insights into his personal life, struggles, and artistic inspirations
- Lesser-known works that reveal a different side of his genius
Book this tour as a private tour:
Why walk in the footsteps of Michelangelo on this tour?
This tour offers a unique perspective on Michelangelo, focusing on the moments that defined his career and the city that shaped him. Instead of just admiring his craft, you’ll uncover the influences, challenges, and ambitions that drove his work. From his early training to his architectural contributions, this tour provides a richer understanding of his genius. It’s a perfect chose for anyone who wants to see Florence through the eyes of Michelangelo.
Important details:
Tour type: This tour is available mainly as a private tour.
Duration: The tour lasts approximately 2 hours.
Guide: One of our professional, licensed tour guides is looking forward to guiding you and to showing you the beauty of Florence.
Children: This tour is excellent for children who love stories, secrets and history.
Accessibility: This tour is wheelchair accessible, though the old streets and alleyways might make it somewhat challenging.
What to wear: Comfortable shoes! Also, always check the weather forecast to bring the right clothes.
Interested in a public tour?
Upon request we can publish this tour as a public tour to reduce the tour’s price per person. A public tour costs 40 euros per participant and requires a minimum of 5 participants.
Tour conditions:
Minimum number of participants:
This tour takes place mostly as a private tour but can also be opened as a public tour upon request. It will take place as a public tour if at least 5 people are registered. In case there aren’t enough participants, we will unfortunately cancel the tour and issue you a full refund.
Cancellation policy:
You can cancel your booking up to 48 hours in advance. If you cancel your booking less than 48 hours before the tour we won’t be able to issue a refund. Certain exceptions apply such as emergency situations. Please note, we reserve the right to cancel the tour up to 48 hours in advance too. We will do so if our guide is unavailable due to a sudden change or if we do not have the minimum number of participants required for the tour.
Pictures and videos:
Please be aware that we might take photos and videos during the tour. If you don’t want to appear in any Secret Vienna promotional pictures, please let us know by sending us a message.
Copyrights:
The content of the tour is produced by our hard working team of licensed guides. Therefore, recording the tour or taking pictures of artefacts and material used by the guide is strictly forbidden.
