Florence Dark Side Walking Tour
About this activity
Highlights
- Explore Florence's hidden gems
- Discover ancient mysteries and legends
- Visit lesser-known historical sites
- Engage with captivating local stories
- Experience Florence's rich, untold history
Full description
Included / Excluded
- Guided walking tour of Florence's hidden sites
- Visit to lesser-known historical landmarks
- Engaging storytelling of Florence's mysteries and legends
- Meals and beverages
Itinerary
Let's gather at the magnificent equestrian statue of Ferdinand I of Medici for our meeting and check-in. Juicy tales of murder in the Medici family, a scandalous love triangle, spooky ghost sightings and strange happenings at Santissima Annunziata square. Plus some mysterious symbols thrown in for good measure.
Assassination attempt Story
Curiosities of the Duomo`s square
Via del Campanile (street of thee dead woman 'Donna morta')
Justice, torture and death penalties in the Middle Ages
The Mercenary Ghost and other dark stories of Signoria square
Mafia terrorist attack
Curiosities
Meeting point
Start Location
Piazza della Santissima Annunziata, Florence, Metropolitan City of Florence, Italy
Important information
Know before you book
- The tour is conducted in English; ensure you understand the language.
- Children under 12 must be accompanied by an adult.
- The tour operates rain or shine; cancellations due to weather are rare.
Know before you go
- Wear comfortable walking shoes suitable for uneven surfaces.
- Bring a bottle of water to stay hydrated during the tour.
- Check the weather forecast and dress accordingly for the season.
Cancellation policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
Accessibility
- Service Animals Allowed
- Easy Public Transport
- Wheelchair Accessible
Good to know
- Tip based tour
Traveler reviews
Antonio a magician of Florence tales.
We enjoy learning about a city via a night tour. This one is one of the best we've ever attended. Antonio was terrific. There were many stories, some creepy, others humorous, yet others contemporary and enlightening. We were thoroughly entertained. Antonio is a very engaging guide, and has quite the dramatic touch to his story-telling. Myself and my son were in fits during his "Anselmo" tale. Saluti, Antonio!
Entertaining
Sebastian is the best I recommend if you can to take this tour with him (spanish), Not only was he knowledgeable but funny and interesting and entertaining. I would of paid very well for this tour please tip him very well, well deserved
It was a great walk...
It was a great walk through the city learning a little history and some scary stories about the past. It was nice to walk the city streets without the crowds and in cooler weather.
Antonio was the BEST guide
We spent 2hours with Antonio wandering the lanes and piazzas of ancient Florence learning about families scheming against each other, sad love stories, lions 😆, serial killers, Mafia attacks and renaissance hater graffiti ... it was a brilliant evening, Antonio is a wonderful guide and we would recommend this tour with him completely ... the walking was done at a great pace for everyone who was there from families with strollers & less mobile elders to the rest of us... we had a great time getting to see and understand Florence in a completely different way
The experience is worth it
We did the free tour with Guillermo, and in every word, he showed his enthusiasm. It has been very pleasant and interesting.