Discover how the Medici family influenced the culture of Florence and the world as you walk through Florence's UNESCO-listed city center. Admire the palaces, monuments, and squares where the members of the famous family lived and wielded their political and economic power.

Meet your guide in Piazza San Lorenzo and spot Palazzo Medici Riccardi, which was designed for Cosimo de' Medici. As you walk past the Medici Chapels, your guide shares stories of the family's intrigues, power struggles, secrets, and betrayals. Wander by the grand cathedral Il Duomo di Firenze and hear about the impact the Medici had in choosing Brunelleschi's design. Then, make your way to Piazza della Signoria to take in the majesty of Palazzo Vecchio, another palace once occupied by the clan.

Follow along the path of the Vasari Corridor, a spectacular elevated passageway that connects the 2 banks of the River Arno. Your guide leads you across the Ponte Vecchio bridge on your way to the Pitti Palace, which is set amid the meticulously landscaped Boboli Gardens. This opulent residence was home to the Medici family later in the Renaissance and houses countless masterpieces. Before the guide leaves you to venture through the city on your own, be sure to ask any final questions to help illuminate the history of Florence.