2 h

Private

By walk

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Itinerary
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Stop At: Palazzo Medici Riccardi, Via Camillo Cavour 1-3, 50129, Florence Italy

The “Procession of the Magi” was a majestic parade, attended by the male members of the Medici Family, crossing Florence city center during Christmas celebrations.
This original Private walking tour will allow you experiencing the enchanting atmosphere of Florence at Christmas time, retracing the steps of one of the most spectacular Renaissance representations and touching some of the most fascinating locations of the old town!
The tour starts inside the famous Cappella dei Magi, located inside the magnificent Palazzo Medici Riccardi. Here, following your professional local guide, you will admire and receive a captivating description of the “Procession of the Magi” a marvelous cycle of frescoes painted by Benozzo Gozzoli between 1459 and 1461, to celebrate the Medici family supremacy.

Duration: 1 hour

Stop At: Duomo - Cattedrale di Santa Maria del Fiore, Via della Canonica, 1 Piazza del Duomo, 50122, Florence Italy

Left Palazzo Medici Riccardi, you will be able to retrace the same itinerary that was followed by the prestigious cavalcade in the past. Starting from Piazza San Marco, you will reach then the wonderful Cathedral Square, the religious center of the city, where to admire (exterior visit) the imposing Santa Maria del Fiore Cathedral

Duration: 15 minutes

Stop At: Battistero di San Giovanni, Piazza San Giovanni, 50122, Florence Italy

the beautiful St. John’s Baptistery

Duration: 5 minutes

Stop At: Campanile di Giotto, Piazza del Duomo Historical Center, 50122, Florence Italy

and Giotto’s Bell Tower.

Duration: 5 minutes

Stop At: Piazza della Repubblica, Florence Italy

From here, you will reach a historical Cafè where to have a little rest and enjoy a delicious Espresso (or Tea or Hot Chocolate or Cappuccino).

Duration: 20 minutes

Stop At: Piazza della Signoria, 50122, Florence Italy

After the break, you will proceed finally to the spectacular Signoria Square, an outstanding open-air museum dominated by the stunning Palazzo Vecchio, the royal palace of the Medici Family, where the original parade ended, with the representation of the Massacre of the Innocents, by Herod.

Duration: 15 minutes

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Included

Private walking tour
Local professional Guide at your side
1 hot beverage (Italian espresso/cappuccino/tea/hot chocolate)
Meeting with the guide at the entrance of Palazzo Medici Riccardi
Entry/Admission - Piazza della Repubblica

Not included

Palazzo Medici Riccardi entrance (to be paid on the spot)
Children between 0 and 5 years: drink at the cafè not included
Hotel pickup and drop-off
Entry/Admission - Palazzo Medici Riccardi
Entry/Admission - Duomo - Cattedrale di Santa Maria del Fiore
Entry/Admission - Battistero di San Giovanni
Entry/Admission - Campanile di Giotto
Entry/Admission - Piazza della Signoria

Additional

Confirmation will be received at time of booking
Not wheelchair accessible
Admission to Palazzo Medici Riccardi (to be paid on the spot): Full price: € 7,00; Reduced price: € 4,00; Free entrance for children younger than 6
Children must be accompanied by an adult
A maximum of 8 people per booking
Near public transportation
Most travelers can participate
This is a private tour/activity. Only your group will participate

Features

Tourism

95%

Cultural

80%

Original

50%

Nightlife

30%

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