Uncover the secrets of medieval Florence on our guided tour:
Imagine Florence as a busy medieval town, filled with merchants, craftsmen, and the lively sounds of daily trade. Before the city became famous for its Renaissance art, it thrived as a center of commerce, power, and ambition. On our Secrets of Medieval Florence tour, we’ll explore this fascinating period, uncovering the stories and events that shaped the city’s early identity.
Book this tour to discover Florence through a medieval lens. Your guide will share stories about notable figures like Dante Alighieri and the Medici family in their early days, as well as what life was like for ordinary people during the Middle Ages.
Tour Highlights:
- Hear about Florence’s rise as a medieval trade center.
- Learn about the lives of key figures like Dante and the Medici.
- Explore hidden spots that reflect Florence’s medieval heritage.
Book this tour as a private tour:
Why book our secrets of medieval Florence tour?
The medieval era of Florence is full of drama, ambition, and unforgettable stories, and a professional guide knows just how to bring it all to life. Their passion for the city’s history will make you feel as though you’ve stepped into the shoes of Florence’s most intriguing figures, making this journey both insightful and unforgettable.
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.