Medieval Florence with Dante: Love, Power, and Exile

1 hour and 30 minutes

Moderate

Discover medieval Florence beyond the Renaissance landmarks that attract most visitors. This private Dante tour takes you through hidden alleys, medieval towers, power struggles, impossible loves and the story of Dante Alighieri.

Discover a different side of Florence on this private 1.5-hour walking tour through the city’s medieval heart.

Starting in Piazza della Repubblica, your guide will lead you through narrow streets, hidden corners and historic places linked to the world of Dante Alighieri.

Along the way, uncover the Florence that existed before the Renaissance: a city of medieval towers, powerful families, political rivalries, forbidden loves and constant struggles for influence. Hear the story of Dante and Beatrice, discover the tensions that shaped Florentine society, and understand the events that eventually led to Dante’s exile.

Through engaging stories, anecdotes and details often overlooked by visitors, this experience reveals a more intimate and authentic Florence, far from the city’s most crowded landmarks.

By the end of the tour, you will not only have discovered hidden corners of the historic center, but also a fascinating medieval city that still lives beneath the Renaissance image of Florence.

What's included?
    Guided walking tour of medieval Florence
    Professional local guide
    Private tour
    Customizable experience
    Exclusions
      Hotel pickup and drop-off service
      Food and Beverages
      Transportation to/from the hotel
      Personal expenses
      No admission to the monuments is included: the tour consists of an exterior guided tour
      Please note
      • Stroller / pram accessible
      • Animals or pets allowed
      • Public transportation nearby
      • Not wheelchair accessible
      • Infants must not sit on laps
      • Infant seats unavailable
      • Not recommended for people with back problems
      • Not recommended for pregnant travelers
      • Not recommended for people with heart conditions
      What to bring

        Comfortable walking shoes

        A bottle of water

        Weather-appropriate clothing (hat, sunscreen in summer; jacket or umbrella in colder or rainy weather)