Piazza della Santissima Annunziata Tours and Tickets

In this tour we’ll show you the hidden side of Florence, with stories of ghosts, murders, betrayals and curiosities that go beyond the typical history of the city. Have you ever heard about the Monster of Florence, one of the bloodiest serial killers ever? Are you curious about florentine superstitions, conspiracies, unexplained things, saints, miracles or tortures? If so, this is the tour for you. We just warn that some topics may hurt some sensitivities and may not be suitable for a public under 18. Come with us and discover the side of Florence that doesn’t appear in tourist guides, so disturbing, lurid and unsettling that will make you have a sleepless night. ha ha ha

Florence is full of esoteric symbols, magic signs that come from the past centuries from alchemy and Kabbalah. The facade of Santa Croce reveals its symbols and necromancy stories and the Baptistery - its palindrome. We will see Pazzino dei Pazzi and the stones from the Holy Sepulcher of Jerusalem, which on Easter day light up the traditional Explosion of the Cart in Florence. We will analyse the arsenic poisoning and the death of the intellectual Pico della Mirandola in 1494, a very close friend of Lorenzo the Magnificent, who was very fascinated by the Kabbalah. We will also meet Friar Girolamo Savonarola, the strictly religious Dominican hanged and burnt at the stake. And again stories of punishment, Templars and Cathars in Florence and children rejected because they were said to be born malformed because of the intervention of the evil one! To bring us luck, we will try to count the mysterious bees… at least try to count them, as they are uncountable!

If you’re keen to see beyond Florence’s big-hitting Renaissance art treasures, the city’s San Marco Museum is a must. This 15th-century Dominican convent-museum is home to incredible frescoes by Renaissance masters such as Beato Angelico, Fra Bartolomeo, and Domenico Ghirlandaio, and features painted monks’ cells, a refectory, and more. This tour includes skip-the-line admission, and a private guide to bring the convent’s story, architecture, and art to vivid life.

Spend the day exploring Florence—and opt to see sides of the city that many visitors miss—on this full-day, private shore excursion from Livorno. Meet your guide directly at the port, and hop into your air-conditioned minivan. You’ll drive through the scenic Chianti region en route to Florence. Upon arrival, discover the city’s most in-demand landmarks (including the Duomo, Ponte Vecchio, and Piazzale Michelangelo). You can also upgrade to add on an extensive, multi-hour walking tour of the city and its lesser-known attractions.

A three hours stroll to discover the most impressive monuments and some less known places of Florence: Piazza Santissima Annunziata, Piazza del Duomo, the district of Dante, Piazza della Signoria, Ponte Vecchio, and the "Oltrarno" neighborhood. History, anecdotes, urban legends, stories of Florence and its people. Enthusiasm, passion, experience, a profusion of information about Art, History, Food and Wine, stories mixed with some Florentine sense of humor

This is a tour for everyone and it is primarily a pleasant tour. Anyone will be fascinated by the beauties of Florence, by the architecture and history of this ancient city. We offer you a private tour of the whole city in a comfortable vehicle and this will save you a lot of time and energy. The drivers are history experts and will show you all the most beautiful parts in an informal and pleasant tone, not the usual boring history lesson! An expert tour guide will accompany you on a walking tour and will recommend the best shops for shopping and the best restaurants. But if you have walking difficulties or are tired of walking, we could do the whole tour in the vehicle. You can decide the pace of the tour yourself and stop each time to take memorable photographs. We are at your service to make this visit memorable and comfortable!

Medici and Chianti Wine: the Medici Family Museum in Florence! will find the Discover the history of all the members of the Medici family: ladies, cardinals, popes, alchemists, knights and wives of kings, like Catherine and Mary. The Medici were patrons of paintings, sculptures and palaces, scientific discoveries and the best musicians of the time. Among the many exhibits, the hologram of Cosimo The First's grand-ducal crown, the official dress of Eleonora di Toledo and their set table! In the museum we let ourselves be carried away by the Renaissance music of the compositions of Lorenzo the Magnificent and by the beautiful and unfortunate Isabella de 'Medici, who was murdered by her husband out of jealousy. Cosimo The Third Medici, the penultimate of the Dynasty, created Chianti as an important wine region, with the first disciplinary of the Chianti League. We will end this tour in the Medici Dynasty with a Chianti wine tasting!

Strolling from one side to the other of Florence city center, we will get familiar with the very mixed fortunes of one of its most famous families: the Medici. We will spend two hours among gossip and truth, talking about the well known as well as the unrecognized members of the family. From Santissima Annunziata Square to the Pitti Palace there will be no time to get bored! We will pass by the Palazzo Medici, the family’s first lordly residence. We will stop in front of the church of San Lorenzo, built according to the family’s taste and sense of scale. We will then walk to the Duomo, where we shall discover the family’s involvement in the construction of what is still today considered a miracle of Renaissance architecture: the cupola designed by Brunelleschi. From here we will move towards the heart of the political power of the city, the Palazzo Vecchio and, after crossing the oldest bridge in Florence, we will reach the fulcrum of the Medici’s ambition: Palazzo Pitti.

A fascinating itinerary that will allow you to discover the the great artist life in the city where he lived and worked during his youth, together with the life of Monna Lisa, the "Gioconda", portrayed by him when in Florence, in the world most famous painting.

Raffaello Sanzio from Urbino contributed to beautify the city of Florence during his stay in our city from 1504 to 1508. He died at the age of 37 in 1520. On the occasion of the anniversary of his death we have created a special tour about this undiscussed painter. The Palatine Gallery , Palazzo Pitti, houses the best Raphael paintings in Florence, perhaps even a portrait of the beautiful Fornarina in the sweet face of the Madonna della Seggiola (Vergin Mary of the Chair). You will see the Palace where Raphael met Leonardo’s Monna Lisa in Florence and got totally impressed. Raphael was also an original architect of smart taste: Raphael’s style palaces in Florence are very different from the Florentine Renaissance-style buildings. Raffaello was handsome, kind and intelligent, everybody loved him: your guide will tell you the story of Raphael's short but intense life, full of love, women and favours by his patrons!

Six heroes, a green car and the monuments of the cradle of the Renaissance: a unique experience that combines the passion for action films and the beauty of one of the most famous cities in the world for its history. WITH OUR MINICAR WE WILL MAKE YOU EASILY TRY THE PLACES WHERE MICHAEL BAY'S ACTION MOVIE WAS FILMED! You will recognize the courtyards of Palazzo Vecchio and Palazzo Medici Riccardi, as well as Piazza Santa Trinita and the Column of Justice, around which the cars have staged a carousel, miraculously avoiding passers-by and dogs. You will arrive to Piazza della Signoria, you will travel the Piazzale degli Uffizi: just under the arches of the Vasari Corridor one of the reckless pursuits that made you speechless! Finally, from the feet of the statue of Ferdinando I Grand Duke of Tuscany, in Piazza Santissima Annunziata, the prospect of Brunelleschi's Dome, symbol of Florence but also a parkour training ground for one of the protagonists of the film, will open to the eye.

With this very special visit we will look for the alchemical symbols hidden in the imposing buildings and also in the invisible corners of the city. Florence and magic: esoteric symbols that have been handed down from the darkness of the centuries of history of this city. Along with the strict religiosity that pervaded all eras in Florence, there was also the need to appeal to alchemy and esoteric symbols. On the facades of the basilicas of Santa Croce and Santa Maria Novella there are evident signs of science mixed with esoteric symbols, and the palindrome of the Florence Baptistery is still a mystery to be revealed. An extremely interesting part of the tour is the entrance to the Masonic symbology museum, which was created by a private collector.

See the Spedale degli Innocenti with your own private guide on a 90-minute tour. Gain insight into architecture of what is considered the first fully Renaissance-style building, view artwork by Ghirlandaio and Botticelli, and hear about the children who lived at this 15th-century orphanage.

Our comfortable cruiser bikes and casual pace are perfect for bike riders of any level and all ages. By shadow-hopping between the famous highlights of Florence, from the Ponte Vecchio and Ufizzi to the Dome and along the Arno River, your tour guide will lead you through the crowds and out of the heat as they share the remarkable history of this incredible city. - 3-speed Cruiser Bikes - Small Groups (fewer than 12) - Headsets Included - Professional, licensed guides with a passion for stories - The best photo opportunities in Florence

Take a full-day private tour of Florence, and uncover the great finds in the city. Discover piazzas, basilicas, bridges and markets with a local guide who'll introduce you to must-sees and hidden gems as you navigate the city. There are plenty of chances to take photos, with panoramic views of the city along the way. Stop for coffee, gelato or something more substantial as you cover ground.

Explore the highlights of Florence in a day with a Licensed Guide and private car transfers! See the Duomo, Palazzo Vecchio, Piazzale Michelangelo, and more! Extended options: visit Santa Croce, San Miniato al Monte, Duomo and Giotto’s Bell Tower. 3-hour: Florence Highlights by Car Book this short car tour to see the Duomo, Palazzo Vecchio, Piazzale Michelangelo, Santa Croce, and more highlights (outside only). 6-hour: Florence Highlights & Santa Croce by Car Book this extended car tour to see the highlights and visit the Basilica of Santa Croce, the Church of San Miniato al Monte and Basilica della Santissima Annunziata. 7-hour: Florence Highlights & Santa Croce by Car Book this extended car tour to see the highlights and visit the Duomo, Giotto’s Bell Tower, Basilica of Santa Croce, Church of San Miniato al Monte and Santissima Annunziata. Explore the city far and wide by car and discover great history, art and architecture and monuments.

Let us discover together the true story of Leonardo in Florence, retracing his places and discovering the traces he left in the city. Through this journey, we will have the opportunity to talk about Leonardo's childhood, adolescence, and youth and the events that helped develop his many talents. Enjoy this amazing tour and book now. These historical learnings will remain forever in your memories.