On the footsteps of the Medicean “Procession of the Magi” Private Christmas Walk

Magi chapel in the Palazzo Medici Riccardi of Florence

Private Tours

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From € 32.00

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HIGHLIGHTS

Enchanting atmosphere of Florence at Christmas time
Have a private professional local guide at your disposal
Admire the magnificent Palazzo Medici Riccardi with the famous Cappella dei Magi
Follow a fascinating path retracing the most important Renaissance parade of the city
Enjoy a delicious espresso at a historical cafè

From: € 32.00

Duration: 2h

Start Time: at 02:30pm

Season: Christmas Holidays and New Year's Eve

Meeting Point / Terminal: at the entrance of Palazzo Medici Riccardi, Via Cavour n. 3 - Florence

Overview

The “Procession of the Magi” was a majestic parade, attended by the male members of the Medici Family, crossing Florence city center during Christmas celebrations.

This original Private walking tour will allow you experiencing the enchanting atmosphere of Florence at Christmas time, retracing the steps of one of the most spectacular Renaissance representations and touching some of the most fascinating locations of the old town!

The tour starts inside the famous Cappella dei Magi, located inside the magnificent Palazzo Medici Riccardi. Here, following your professional local guide, you will admire and receive a captivating description of the “Procession of the Magi” a marvelous cycle of frescoes painted by Benozzo Gozzoli between 1459 and 1461, to celebrate the Medici family supremacy.

Left Palazzo Medici Riccardi, you will be able to retrace the same itinerary that was followed by the prestigious cavalcade in the past. Starting from Piazza San Marco, you will reach then the wonderful Cathedral Square, the religious center of the city, where to admire (exterior visit) the imposing Santa Maria del Fiore Cathedral, the beautiful St. John’s Baptistery and Giotto’s Bell Tower.

From here, you will reach a historical Cafè where to have a little rest and enjoy a delicious Espresso (or Tea or Hot Chocolate or Cappuccino).

After the break, you will proceed finally to the spectacular Signoria Square, an outstanding open-air museum dominated by the stunning Palazzo Vecchio, the royal palace of the Medici Family, where the original parade ended, with the representation of the Massacre of the Innocents, by Herod.

Inclusions

Meeting with the guide at the entrance of Palazzo Medici Riccardi
Private local guide at disposal for 2 hours approx.

Drop-off at the Hotel

Admission to Palazzo Medici Riccardi (to be paid on the spot) - Free entrance for children between 1 and 5 years. Full price: € 7,00 (in case of exhibitions the cost of the ticket will be € 10). Reduced price: € 4,00 (in the case of exhibitions the cost of the ticket will be € 6)