Ultimate Florence: In the Footsteps of the Medici and Chic Nic Experience

Ultimate Florence: In the Footsteps of the Medici and Chic Nic Experience

10.2 hours | La Spezia (for Florence/Pisa) | Q L P - 1 5 0
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Description

Points of Interest
  • Florence Church of Santa Croce  
  • Florence Ponte Vecchio & Piazza Della Signoria  
Shopping Opportunities, Strenuous activity

Be sure to read the Special Notes further down this page for important requirements and restriction.

On this ultimate tour for fans of the "Medici" TV series, you'll spend the day following in the footsteps of the Medici family with visits to the main locations where the series was filmed. The tour will be narrated in the form of a story, taking you back in time with anecdotes and tales that will capture your imagination. Discover the history of this infamous family as you revel in sites such as the Palazzo Medici Riccardi, home of Cosimo il Vecchio and Lorenzo il Magnifico, and the Santa Maria del Fiore Cathedral, where Giuliano was stabbed to death. Take in views of Ponte Vecchio bridge and reach Piazza della Signoria, where the conspirators were hung. Your immersive day continues with a drive to the splendid Villa Medicea for a wine tasting and picnic set amidst the beauty of the Renaissance gardens.

Special Notes:

The drive between La Spezia and Florence is approximately 2 hours each way, subject to traffic conditions. All sightseeing will be on foot, as motorcoaches are not allowed in the main center of Florence. Most of the sights are seen from the outside only. Please be aware that ongoing restoration work is often being carried out at the various sites in the city. Use of an audio headset (included) will enhance your tour experience. Not suitable for wheelchair uses.

Details

Tour timeline may vary to avoid overcrowding, etc.

Drive from La Spezia to Florence

Transport type: Air Conditioned Motorcoach
Transport Capacity: 25
Travel time: 01:45
Restroom available: No

Walk from Lungarno to Santa Croce Church with outside visit.

Transport type: Walking
Transport Capacity: 25
Travel time: 00:20

Walking tour of Florence historical center

Transport type: Walking
Transport Capacity: 25
Time at site: 04:00
Inside visit: No
Restroom available: Yes
Shopping available: Yes

Free time in Piazza della Signoria

Transport Capacity: 25
Time at site: 00:30
Free time at site: 30
Restroom available: Yes
Shopping available: Yes

Walk back to Lungarno to reboard bus and drive to Villa Medicea

Transport type: Air Conditioned Transportation
Transport Capacity: 25
Travel time: 00:40

Chic Nic experience at Villa Medicea

Transport Capacity: 25
Time at site: 01:15
Inside visit: Yes
Restroom available: Yes

Drive back to La Spezia

Transport type: Air Conditioned Motorcoach
Transport Capacity: 25
Travel time: 01:45