Florence: Leonardo da Vinci Guided Walking Tour – Florence, Italy

EXPERIENCE:

Discover Leonardo da Vinci’s genius, his secrets, and his flaws on this guided tour. Get to know Florence from the perspective of the famous polymath and how the city influenced his legacy. Trace the young da Vinci’s life from his arrival in Verrocchio’s workshop to his departure for Milan.

Start the tour from the church of Santissima Annunziata, near da Vinci’s workshop. Continue to Via Cavour where the Medici family lived and arrive at the workshops that Verrocchio rented, which were owned by Donatello. See how Leonardo developed his technological skills in these places.

Learn about his relationships with Lorenzo the Magnificent, Michelangelo, Botticelli, and the great Florentine artists. Plus, get all the gossip on his private life. Cross the Piazza Duomo to Via Dei Calzaiuoli and Piazza Signoria, arriving at Ponte Vecchio, and end the tour in Piazza Santo Spirito.

TOUR HIGHLIGHTS:

Follow in the footsteps of the famous Leonardo da Vinci and learn about his life
Admire the church of Santissima Annunziata near where Leonardo had his workshop
Discover the important symbiotic relationship between da Vinci and Florence
See Via Cavour, where the Medici family lived, and immerse yourself in its history
Learn about da Vinci’s relationships with the great Florentine artists of his age

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