This tour explores the evolution of civil architecture over the centuries: from high and narrow medieval towers to the stately shapes of noble palaces of the Renaissance, commissioned by the richest families of the period, designed by the most famous architect’s of the day. The Florentine palazzi tour includes a visit to the Palazzo Davanzati, known as the ancient Florentine house museum and to the Palazzo Medici a Renaissance palace designed by Michelozzo and famous for the breathtaking Chapel of the Magi.
This tour is an outside walking tour which aims to give the opportunity to explore the evolution of civil architecture over the centuries: from high and narrow medieval towers to the stately shapes of the noble Renaissance palaces, all commissioned by the most powerful and richest families of the period and designed by the most famous architects of the day.
- Where we will be: in the historical city center
- What we will visit: Uffizi Gallery, Accademia Gallery, Duomo
- Duration of the tour: approximately 4 hours
- Dress code: no dress code. I suggest to wear comfortable shoes.
- Tour available on tuesday, thursday, friday and saturday.
7 Palaces for 7 families
A tour entirely dedicated to all the greatest families that made Florence the most powerful and magnificent city in history. You will have the amazing opportunity to walk in the city centre, looking up to the most important and incredible coats of arms, visit majestic residences and learn how children lived during the Renaissance.






Corteo dei magi
1442, Benozzo Gozzoli