Walk along the path of the Medici Residences and Pitti Palace Ticket

This fascinating walk winds along an enchanting one kilometer itinerary, which crosses a UNESCO heritage area for its entire duration: one kilometer with the highest concentration in the world of wonderful monuments and works of art in the open air! Led by a professional local guide, it will be possible to discover the most important places in the city, retracing the fascinating history of the Medici dynasty, the family that put its power and wealth at the service of patronage and art, thus throwing the foundations of the Renaissance. You will learn about stories and anecdotes of intrigues, power struggles, secrets and betrayals, but also tales of incredible foresight, which have allowed to leave the city and the whole world an inestimable artistic and cultural heritage. You can admire the palaces, monuments, streets and squares where members of the Medici family lived and used their political and economic power over the city. You can walk the same narrow streets in which they walked, touch the stones used to build their residences and see the same monuments that they used to see every day: Palazzo Medici Riccardi, their first residence in the San Lorenzo district, where the their church and their mausoleum: the Medici Chapels. A few steps away you will then reach the magnificent Duomo, with the imposing Brunelleschi's Dome and the splendid Palazzo Vecchio, their second residence, which dominates the wonderful Piazza della Signoria. Further on you will follow from the outside the entire path of the Vasari Corridor, the spectacular raised passage that connects the two banks of the Arno, passing along the enchanting Ponte Vecchio and crossing the houses and the Church of Santa Felicita: a secret and comfortable corridor used by the Medici Grand Dukes of Tuscany, to move between Palazzo Pitti, their third residence, and their offices located inside Palazzo Vecchio, without being seen by the citizens. The majestic Palazzo Pitti, which hides the marvelous Boboli Gardens, is the last Florentine residence of the Medici and is also the last stop on your incredible journey through the art and history of a unique city in the world. After the walking tour, enrich your experience with the entrance ticket to the last magnificent Medici residence: Palazzo Pitti. With the ticket you can independently visit the Palatine Gallery, the Modern Art Gallery, the Museum of Fashion and Costume and the Treasury of the Grand Dukes.

* All the main attractions of Florence with a complete guided walk
* The most beautiful churches, palaces, streets and squares of the city
* History, curiosities and anecdotes about the famous Medici dynasty
* Led by a passionate local guide
* Priority entrance to the museums of Palazzo Pitti

Withdrawal:
- Walking Tour Time and meeting point:
* Until March 31, 2023: at 11:00 - Via dei Martelli 50red - in front of Caffè Firenze, at the corner with Via dei Pucci.
* From 1st April 2023 - check-in at 10:15 am and departure at 10:30 am
An assistant awaits you in blue clothes with the Caf Tour and Gray Line logos.
-Palazzo Pitti - entrance time: At 15:00 (it is necessary to show up at the ticket office of Palazzo Pitti 15 minutes before the time of entry).

Cancellation policy: No penalty for cancellations made up to 48 hours before the scheduled departure time. For cancellations made less than 48 hours before the departure of the tour and in case of no show, 100% of the penalty will be applied.
Additional Information: o A minimum number applies. There is the possibility of cancellation after confirmation if the minimum number of passengers is not reached. In this case, you will be offered another date or an alternative tour or a full refund.

Included:
* Caf Tour assistance at the meeting point
* 2 hours of guided tour
* Entrance ticket to the Pitti Palace Museums and booking fees
* Earphones for groups of more than 15 people

Excluding:
* Optional gratuities

Note:
* Local guide service could be provided in two languages.
* Participants are advised to wear comfortable shoes.