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Step beyond Florence’s Renaissance beauty and uncover its darker past on this original storytelling tour. Over two immersive hours, your expert English-speaking guide will take you on a journey through the mysteries, legends, and brutal history of Medieval Florence, a time before Michelangelo and Botticelli, when warring families and invading armies kept the city in turmoil.

Your tour explores both iconic landmarks and hidden corners, revealing chilling stories rarely told. Walk across the Ponte Vecchio and through Piazza della Signoria, hearing tales far removed from those of art and architecture. At the Palazzo di Bianca Cappello, discover the tragic love story of a Grand Duke and his mistress, whose deaths were only recently explained by modern science.

As you navigate Florence’s shadowy streets, learn about alleys once deemed “too dark” for safety, rooftop defences of boiling oil, and family feuds that turned deadly. Stand where traitors were burned and displayed as grim warnings to others.

This Florence Night Tour reveals a city of mystery, betrayal, and intrigue, offering a captivating glimpse into its forgotten past.

You'll uncover the dark history of Medieval Florence, from feuds to public executions
There's a chance to hear untold stories of tragic love and betrayal behind famous landmarks
The tour reveals mysterious tales hidden within the city's ancient streets
You can experience Florence through the eyes of a master storyteller
An expert guide brings the city's intriguing past to life with captivating narratives

Important to know

Accessibility:

This tour cannot accommodate guests with wheelchairs or any impairments requiring special assistance
This tour cannot accommodate strollers or baby carriages

Know in advance:

This tour ends around 9:15 pm at Ponte Santa Trinità
This tour involves a fair amount of walking, comfortable shoes are recommended
City Wonders reserves the right to refuse participation on its tours to any guest under the influence of drugs or alcohol or to any guest whose behaviour is disorderly, or poses a threat to other guests or the staf

Cancellation policy

Receive a 100% refund if you cancel up to 24 hours before the experience begins.

Guided tour
Small group experience

Booking fee

Good news! No extra fees are applied to this booking.

Location

Piazza degli Strozzi, Florence, Metropolitan City of Florence, Italy

Meeting point:

Meeting Point: In front of the Louis Vuitton store in Piazza degli StrozziWalking from the Duomo: Facing west with your back to the main facade of Duomo, walk to the southwest corner of Piazza del Duomo (the corner to your left) and continue west on Via dei Pecori. Walk two blocks (after one block, Via dei Pecori will become Via degli Agli) and turn left on Via dei Pescioni. Walk two more blocks to Piazza degli Strozzi. The Louis Vuitton store will be on your left. Your guides will have a City Wonders flag at the meeting point for easy recognition.