The Dark Side of Florence: Mysteries and Legends 1h45m Tour
by Florence Tour-Tale
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✓Confirmation before Wed, 9 Sept - card's only charged if it's a yes. If it's a no, still time to book on Viator.
Book on Viator Confirmed right away, but you pay full price.€6Overview
This Florence walking tour lasts about 1 hour and 45 minutes and covers mysteries, legends, and dark stories connected to the city. A licensed guide leads the group through several locations where these stories took place. The tour begins at Piazza Della Santissima Annunziata by the equestrian statue of Ferdinand I of Medici. Here, the guide shares stories about murders within the Medici family, a scandalous love triangle, ghost sightings, mysterious symbols, and local legends. The group then walks along Via dei Servi, where an assassination attempt is recounted. Next, the tour moves to Piazza Del Duomo, focusing on curiosities related to the square. After that, the route continues down Via del Campanile, known as the street of the dead woman, with related stories told. The tour proceeds to the area outside the Museo Nazionale del Bargello to explain medieval justice, torture, and executions. Piazza della Signoria is the next stop, where the guide tells tales about a mercenary ghost and other dark events connected to the square. The tour also includes a story about a mafia terrorist attack before concluding at Ponte Vecchio with additional curiosities and legends. Tips for the guide are not included. This tour may not be suitable for people under 18 due to sensitive topics.
Highlights
What's included
What's not included
Itinerary
Piazza Della Santissima Annunziata
The meeting point is at the equestrian statue of Ferdinand I of Medici. The guide shares stories about murders in the Medici family, a scandalous love triangle, ghost sightings, strange events at the square, and mysterious symbols.
15 min
Via dei Servi
The guide recounts a story about an assassination attempt that took place on this street.
10 min
Piazza Del Duomo
The group learns about various curiosities related to the square around Florence’s Duomo.
10 min
Via del Campanile
Known as the street of the dead woman ('Donna morta'), this stop highlights local stories connected to this location.
10 min
Museo Nazionale del Bargello
This stop covers aspects of medieval justice, including torture methods and death penalties practiced during that period.
10 min
Piazza della Signoria
Stories told here include the legend of the Mercenary Ghost and other dark events associated with Signoria square.
10 min
Mafia terrorist attack
The guide explains an incident involving a mafia terrorist attack related to Florence’s history.
10 min
Ponte Vecchio
Drive-by with various curiosities related to the area.
10 min
Meeting point
ENGLISH OR SPANISH. ITALIAN language Not available for this tour. Meeting point : Equestrian Monument of Ferdinando I (Right in the center of the square) Look for our GREEN UMBRELLAS
Languages
Cancellation policy
- Cancel at least 24 hours before start for a full refund.
Additional info
The Dark Side of Florence: Mysteries and Legends 1h45m Tour
by Florence Tour-Tale
Choose from 2 available options
How do you want to book?
✓Confirmation before Wed, 9 Sept - card's only charged if it's a yes. If it's a no, still time to book on Viator.
Book on Viator Confirmed right away, but you pay full price.€6Overview
This Florence walking tour lasts about 1 hour and 45 minutes and covers mysteries, legends, and dark stories connected to the city. A licensed guide leads the group through several locations where these stories took place. The tour begins at Piazza Della Santissima Annunziata by the equestrian statue of Ferdinand I of Medici. Here, the guide shares stories about murders within the Medici family, a scandalous love triangle, ghost sightings, mysterious symbols, and local legends. The group then walks along Via dei Servi, where an assassination attempt is recounted. Next, the tour moves to Piazza Del Duomo, focusing on curiosities related to the square. After that, the route continues down Via del Campanile, known as the street of the dead woman, with related stories told. The tour proceeds to the area outside the Museo Nazionale del Bargello to explain medieval justice, torture, and executions. Piazza della Signoria is the next stop, where the guide tells tales about a mercenary ghost and other dark events connected to the square. The tour also includes a story about a mafia terrorist attack before concluding at Ponte Vecchio with additional curiosities and legends. Tips for the guide are not included. This tour may not be suitable for people under 18 due to sensitive topics.
Highlights
What's included
What's not included
Itinerary
Piazza Della Santissima Annunziata
The meeting point is at the equestrian statue of Ferdinand I of Medici. The guide shares stories about murders in the Medici family, a scandalous love triangle, ghost sightings, strange events at the square, and mysterious symbols.
15 min
Via dei Servi
The guide recounts a story about an assassination attempt that took place on this street.
10 min
Piazza Del Duomo
The group learns about various curiosities related to the square around Florence’s Duomo.
10 min
Via del Campanile
Known as the street of the dead woman ('Donna morta'), this stop highlights local stories connected to this location.
10 min
Museo Nazionale del Bargello
This stop covers aspects of medieval justice, including torture methods and death penalties practiced during that period.
10 min
Piazza della Signoria
Stories told here include the legend of the Mercenary Ghost and other dark events associated with Signoria square.
10 min
Mafia terrorist attack
The guide explains an incident involving a mafia terrorist attack related to Florence’s history.
10 min
Ponte Vecchio
Drive-by with various curiosities related to the area.
10 min
Meeting point
ENGLISH OR SPANISH. ITALIAN language Not available for this tour. Meeting point : Equestrian Monument of Ferdinando I (Right in the center of the square) Look for our GREEN UMBRELLAS
Languages
Cancellation policy
- Cancel at least 24 hours before start for a full refund.