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Palazzo Vecchio Secret Itinerary Tour
Enjoy this exclusive Palazzo Vecchio secret itinerary tour in Florence with an expert English speaking guide from Italy’s Best.
HIGHLIGHTS:
- Exclusive private tour of Palazzo Vecchio’s secret passages
- English-speaking guide will bring its intriguing history to life
- See hidden rooms, secret staircases and more—including the Studiolo of Francesco I
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Exclusive Experience: Palazzo Vecchio Secret Itinerary Tour
The Palazzo Vecchio is one of Florence’s most famous and easily recognizable buildings. Situated in Piazza della Signoria, it still remains Florence’s city hall 700 years after it was built. Throughout the course of its history, Palazzo Vecchio has been the site of many conversations among powerful individuals from the Republic to the Medici era. Many an important decision has been made under its roof … too bad its walls can’t talk, but we have the next best thing: a private Palazzo Vecchio secret itinerary tour, exploring spaces where time seems to have stood still!
Your private English-speaking guide will explore all of the building’s dark corners with you while bringing its intriguing history to life! You’ll see hidden rooms, secret staircases and more including the Studiolo of Francesco I- brother of the Medici’s Grand Duke Ferdinando I -where he carried out alchemical experiments to turn base metals into gold!
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| Includes | Access to hidden rooms of Palazzo Vecchio, English speaking licensed guide, Luxurious air-conditioned Mercedes vehicle with English-speaking driver |
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