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Discover the magical past of Florence on a walking tour with a local guide. Learn about the centuries-old secret signs and symbols around the city.

Highlights

• Let your imagination run wild with the magical tales of Florence
• Listen to stories about the dark side of Florence's history
• Investigate the mysterious death of famous Florentians
• Discover the secrets of Florence alongside a local guide

Description

Discover the darker, esoteric side of Florence's churches, temples, and streets on a walking tour alongside a local guide. Explore the secret meaning behind the facades of the Basilicas of Santa Croce and Santa Maria Novella, learn about necromancy in Piazza Santa Croce and decipher the palindrome in the Florence Baptistery. Listen to the story of the legendary knight Pazzino dei Pazzi, and reconstruct the arsenic poisoning of an associate of Lorenzo the Magnificant, Pico della Mirandola in 1494. Learn the story of Friar Girolamo Savonarola, the Dominican hanged and burned at the stake in 1498 in Piazza della Signoria. End your tour at the statue of Ferdinand I in Piazza Santissima, and count the bees for good luck.

Includes

Local guide specialized in esotericism

Easy cancellation

Cancel up to 24 hours in advance for a full refund