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Discover Dante's Florence with a guided tour of the places that inspired Inferno and Paradiso. A journey into the poet's real life and his medieval city.

Highlights

• In the footsteps of Dante's life
• Places that inspired the Divine Comedy
• The history and art of medieval Florence

Description

Experience Florence through the eyes of Dante Alighieri with a guided tour that combines history, literature, and the daily life of the Supreme Poet. An exciting journey through the places that inspired the birth of the Divine Comedy and profoundly marked his life. The tour kicks off in Piazza del Duomo, the spiritual heart of Florence. Here, among the Cathedral of Santa Maria del Fiore, Giotto's Bell Tower, and the Baptistery of San Giovanni, you'll discover how these monuments influenced Dante's imagination and left tangible signs in his work. The guide will tell you about Dante's relationship with the Baptistery, which he himself called 'my beautiful San Giovanni.' From here, we'll head into the medieval quarter where Dante was born and raised. Strolling through narrow streets, ancient tower-houses, and atmospheres that are still intact, you'll learn about the origins of the Alighieri family, the struggles between the Guelphs and Ghibellines, and the poet's early years. This is where it all began: his childhood, his early studies, and his meeting with his beloved Beatrice, the central figure of his life and poetry. The route continues to the Basilica of Santa Croce, the great Franciscan complex where the tombs of the most illustrious Italians are still located today. Here you can retrace Dante's memory through monuments, symbols, and references that celebrate his genius. The guide will explain the relationship between the poet and the Franciscan order, and how some characters from Hell and Paradise are linked to this very neighborhood. We'll then head to Piazza della Signoria, the political center of medieval Florence. Surrounded by historic buildings and large sculptures, this square was the scene of the power struggles that marked Dante's political career and eventually led to his exile. Here you'll discover how the city's historical events profoundly influenced his vision of the world and the creation of the Divine Comedy. The tour wraps up at Orsanmichele, a unique place where art, spirituality, and medieval guilds intertwine. The building, once a grain market and then the Church of the Arts, perfectly represents the mercantile and religious soul of 14th-century Florence. Your guide will show you how this building embodies the elements that Dante knew and frequented daily, and that helped shape the social context of his thinking. This journey through Hell, Paradise, and real life will let you discover the true Florence of Dante: a living, complex city, rich in history and emotions, which continues to speak through its streets and monuments.

Includes

Tour Guide Radios and headsets

Easy cancellation

Cancel up to 24 hours in advance for a full refund