Classic Walking Tour – Discover Florence with Monica

Florence, the cradle of Renaissance, is a very beautiful town with a lot of interesting and amazing landmarks. A classic walking tour is probably the best way to start a stay in Florence and perfect if this is your first time in town.

Uffizi Gallery Guided Tour – Enjoy the Renaissance Masters

The Uffizi Gallery, which was built in the 16th century to be the administration offices of the Medici (Uffizi in Italian), is today one the most famous art museums in the world. It’s not hard to understand why. In this gallery we are literally diving into the ocean of masterpieces from the Renaissance and it’s easy to get overwhelmed

David and Santa Croce Tour – Michelangelo in Florence

I have to admit the truth. For me Michelangelo is simply the best sculptor of all times. I’m not the only one to think so. Already during his lifetime Michelangelo (1475-1564) was considered one of the greatest artists ever.

The Medici and Palazzo Vecchio Tour – In the center of power

I guess no other family is as fascinating as the Medici. Cleaver merchants as well as astute bankers the Medici became the Lords of Florence and further on Grand Dukes of Tuscany. The family soon revealed to be great patrons of both artists, philosophers, writers and scientists and accumulated an immense wealth.