6 Florence Family Tours Worth Booking

1.Guided Tour of Medici Family Secrets and Chapels

★★★★★★★★★★4.7 · 512 reviews · 2 hours · from $93Our pick

Follow an English-speaking guide through Medici Florence, from the marble Medici Chapels and Michelangelo’s New Sacristy to the family’s former palace and the city’s political heart. Pre-booked chapel tickets are included. The guide varies, with recent tours led by guides including Vanessa, Chiara, Julia, and Michaela.

“It was very enlightening. My guide, Valentina, showed us the most important places related to the Medicis in Florence and we entered different places such as a brief visit to Palazzo Vecchio and the complete tour of the Medici Chapels and museum. She answered all the doubts we had and I would repeat again. Perfect if you want to know more about history in a short period of time.”

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2.Florence Private Tour: Renaissance, Famous Families & Hidden Gems

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 233 reviews · 2 to 3 hours (approx.) · from $199Top rated

Walk central Florence with a private English-speaking local guide, linking the Duomo, Ponte Vecchio, and Pitti Palace with stories of the Medici and lesser-known corners. Your guide can adapt the route and pace to your interests. Choose the three-hour option for a local snack or drink and entry to Santo Spirito Church.

“Cristina was a gem. She put together a fabulous walking tour, shared great stories, and gave us some great tips on other things to do. She had a smile the entire time and you could really feel how much she enjoyed having kids along.”

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3.Medici Family Guided Walking Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.6 · 189 reviews · from $51

Walk the Medici route from Palazzo Medici Riccardi to San Lorenzo, across Ponte Vecchio and on to Pitti Palace. A guide links the family’s palaces, church and rival elite networks; a gelato stop finishes the tour. Matteo, Mercedes and Pam are among the guides named by past participants. Wine tasting with Tuscan wines and appetizers is an optional upgrade.

“Excellent tour!! Very knowledgeable, interesting, professional guide, who was talented and funny enough to keep my tired kids entertained. Highly recommend the tour!”

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4.Cooking Class on a Family Farm in Chianti with Lunch

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 165 reviews · 4 hours (approx.) · from $175

At Cofferi1242, host Camilla Romoli welcomes you to a hilltop Chianti farm for a four-hour, English-language cooking class beginning at 10:30 am. Tour the olive grove and saffron field, make pasta and bread, then sit down to lunch with local wine. The meal is served outdoors when weather allows.

“Camilla was a fantastic teacher and a gracious host for our group. She made cooking really fun for my wife and I, and I don’t typically like to cook. The food that came out was fantastic.”

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5.The Medici Family Guided Walking Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.7 · 129 reviews · 1.5 hours · from $34Best value

Walk Florence’s Medici route in 90 minutes with an English-speaking guide and a group capped at 10. Expect stories about the family’s power and artistic influence at Palazzo Medici Riccardi, San Lorenzo, Piazza della Signoria and more. Guides have included Francesco, Elizabeth, Iulia and Lorenzo. No building admission is included, and the stated finish point needs confirming.

“Francesco was sensational and his interesting stories, humour and knowledge was outstanding. Best walking tour we have been on!”

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6.Medici Family History Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.3 · 93 reviews · 2 hours · from $137

Walk through Medici Florence with an official guide in a group capped at eight. You’ll enter Palazzo Medici Riccardi and the Chapel of the Magi, hear about Cosimo, Lorenzo, and their rivals, and visit a place linked to Michelangelo’s early sculpture training. Guides speak five languages; Christina is one guide praised for clear, engaging explanations.

“The knowledge our guide shared was wonderful. Christina was awesome and we recommend her to everyone! We enjoyed the House of Medici.”

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