--- title: "The Best tour in Florence: Renaissance & Medici Tales - guided by a STORYTELLER" lang: en type: tour city: Florence country: Italy price: 3 currency: EUR price_unit: per_person availability: bookable rating: 4.96 reviews: 14040 duration_minutes: 135 languages: [en, es] free_cancellation: "true" guidekin_pick: Pay what you want? rank_in_category: 1 of 11 (Walking & City Tours) schedule_checked: 2026-09-26 data_updated: 2026-10-04 canonical: https://guidekin.com/italy/florence/tours/the-best-tour-in-florence-renaissance-medici-tales-guided-by-a-storyteller/ --- # The Best tour in Florence: Renaissance & Medici Tales - guided by a STORYTELLER **Guidekin's take:** A storyteller's introduction to Florence booked for a symbolic €3 per person, with the Medici and the Renaissance told as anecdotes while you pass the main squares. Admission to any site is not included, groups over six need a single booking, and the route is wheelchair accessible. 4.96 from 14040 reviews for 2h 15m. **Pay what you want?:** Booked for a symbolic €3 per person, paid at the end as you see fit; Medici stories past the main squares, no admissions. 4.96 from 14040 reviews. Trade-off: No admissions; groups over six need one booking. (last checked September 18, 2026) In our comparison: #1 of 11 in Walking & City Tours, by rating weighted by review volume (table below). ## Overview This tour is a funny and easy-going introduction to Florence, perfect either for beginners and experts. With us you’ll get a general overview of the city, passing by its highlights, but you’ll also discover some thrilling stories, hidden gems and unknown fun-facts that will awake your curiosity and make you want to know the next chapter.. In an amusing walk by Florence’s wonders, you'll understand why this city became the cradle of the Renaissance and changed our global history. You’ll also dive into the intrigues of one of the most powerful dynasties of all times, the Medici family, and you’ll realize their astounding impact, visible even in our daily lives. And many more! We’ll also give you useful information and tips about many different things: from how to avoid leather scams to how to choose the best gelato! To sum up, you’ll feel and see Florence with the heart and eyes of a local. ## Before you book - Meeting point: Our guides have a GREEN UMBRELLA… - Entry ticket not included: buy it separately - Starts 10:00, 15:30, 16:30: 3 departures a day - Wheelchair accessible: operator-marked - Strollers OK: infants accepted - Children from €10: ages 4 to 11 **Pickup:** No hotel pickup: everyone meets at the start point ## Key facts - Price: from €3 per person - Duration: 2h 15m - Rating: 4.96/5 from 14040 reviews (collected from Guidekin & Viator & Tripadvisor) - Free cancellation (see policy below) - Operator: Florence Tour-Tale - Group: Shared tour - Guide languages: English, Spanish - Tickets: Admission not included, pay on site - Start times: 10:00, 15:30, 16:30 - Booking: Instant confirmation, mobile ticket - Price checked on Viator: 2026-09-26 ## Reviews 4.96 from 14040 ratings on Guidekin, Viator & Tripadvisor. 99% of ratings with a star breakdown are 4 or 5 stars: 13956 of 14040. - 5 stars: 13665 (97%) - 4 stars: 291 (2%) - 3 stars: 56 (0%) - 2 stars: 15 (0%) - 1 star: 13 (0%) ### What reviewers say Reviewers value the clear storytelling and help getting their bearings; uneven paving makes comfortable shoes advisable. **Praised:** - Clear, humorous stories about the Medici family and Florence's Renaissance history - A useful introduction to the city that helps visitors get their bearings - Local recommendations for restaurants, cafes and places to revisit - A relaxed walking pace with stops in the shade - Clear headsets that make the guide easy to hear **Complaints:** - Uneven paving, with comfortable walking shoes advised Written by Guidekin from the 94 most recent English reviews on Viator & Tripadvisor (2026-08-22 to 2026-10-02); last checked 2026-10-04. ## Tour options Prices are the operator's current list price for two travellers (whole euros); options sold only to bigger parties say so; pick the option on the booking page. | Option | Price | Guide languages | Details | |---|---|---|---| | Spanish Tour | €3 / person | Spanish | Spanish walking tour | | English Tour | €3 / person | English | ENGLISH | ## What's included - Valuable information about the city. What to visit, what to do, what to eat and other tips - Licensed Guide ## Not included - Admission tickets to attractions - Hotel pick up and drop-off ## Itinerary 1. **Basilica di San Lorenzo** (20m) - guide's explanation 2. **Palazzo Medici Riccardi** (20m) - guide's explanation 3. **Piazza Del Duomo** (20m) - guide's explanation 4. **Museo Casa di Dante** (5m) - Dante neighborhood (outdoors) guide's explanation 5. **Piazza Della Repubblica** (20m) - guide's explanation 6. **Piazza della Signoria** (20m) - guide's explanation 7. **Le Gallerie Degli Uffizi** (pass by, no stop) - guide's explanation (outdoors) 8. **Ponte Vecchio** (10m) - guide's explanation ## Schedule - Runs: daily - Departures: 10:00, 15:30, 16:30 - Schedule last checked: 2026-09-26 - These are published departures, not a live seat count; availability is confirmed at checkout. ## Cancellation For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time. ## Meeting point Our guides have a GREEN UMBRELLA Nuestros guías van a estar con un PARAGUAS VERDE. Nossos guias usam um Guarda-chuvas VERDE Map: https://www.google.com/maps/place/?q=place_id:ChIJMb-WG25VKhMRfTssumTvEUk Ends: We’ll end up the tour by looking at the Ponte Vecchio ## Good to know - Wheelchair accessible - Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller - Service animals allowed - Public transportation options are available nearby - Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap - Suitable for all physical fitness levels - Reservations made by resellers without prior agreement with us won’t be admitted . If you’re an agency please contact us for quotation - Multiple reservations for the same group of travelers won’t be admitted. If your group is larger than 6 participants, please make a single reservation with the corresponding price or contact us for quotation ## Compared with other Walking & City Tours | Tour | Price | Duration | Rating | Group | |---|---|---|---|---| | **This tour · #1 of 11** | €3 | 2h 15m | 4.96 (14040) | shared | | [The Best Tour in Florence: Renaissance and Medici Tales](/italy/florence/tours/the-best-tour-in-florence-renaissance-and-medici-tales/?format=md) | €3 | 2h | 4.95 (12046) | shared | | [The Best of Florence Walking Tour in a Small Group](/italy/florence/tours/the-best-of-florence-walking-tour-in-a-small-group/?format=md) | €49 | 1h 45m | 4.95 (683) | shared | | [The Dark Side of Florence: Mysteries and Legends](/italy/florence/tours/the-dark-side-of-florence-mysteries-and-legends/?format=md) | €3 | 1h 45m | 4.92 (3533) | shared | Ranked #1 of 11 in Walking & City Tours by Guidekin score (rating weighted by review volume). 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