Florence Interactive Tour for Families: Discovering Leonardo da Vinci
Florence, Italy
Trip Type: Cultural Tours
Duration: 3 hours
Discover the amazing culture, history and architectural gems of Florence on a unique and informative family tour. Led by a local official guide, enjoy an exploration of Leonardo da Vinci's museum and learn more about Renaissance's characters. Explore the bustling Piazza della Signoria and the Duomo and have fun with the special booklet of activities developed by education experts. This walking tour is designed for all ages in the family but has particular focus on the children 6 to 12. This tour will also be an excellent way for families to build a base knowledge that will accompany them on their further explorations of the city and enjoy the insider's advices of the local skilled local guide.
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Discover the amazing culture, history and architectural gems of Florence on a unique and informative family tour. Led by a local official guide, enjoy an exploration of Leonardo da Vinci's museum and learn more about Renaissance's characters. Explore the bustling Piazza della Signoria and the Duomo and have fun with the special booklet of activities developed by education experts. This walking tour is designed for all ages in the family but has particular focus on the children 6 to 12. This tour will also be an excellent way for families to build a base knowledge that will accompany them on their further explorations of the city and enjoy the insider's advices of the local skilled local guide.Make your own way to the meeting point in central Florence. Your skilled guide will introduce you the activities on the booklet and will disclose the kids fascinating stories and anecdotes about the Renaissance times in Florence while enjoining an amazing walking tour in the very heart of the city. Exciting games and a witty treasure hunt will amuse the family during a thrilling time travel across Renaissance.
Guests will enjoy a inspiring walk among Florence’s best sights; we “will bring to life” its world-know characters like the genius Leonardo da Vinci, and kids will also learn about other famous historical celebrities as the poet and writer Dante Alighieri, the eclectic artist Michelangelo and the powerful Medici’s Family leader. Admire the famous Basilica of Santa Croce unique facade where are buried many historical figures, including Michelangelo, Galileo, Machiavelli, Foscolo and many others as Dante himself and listen to amazing stories regarding these historical characters.
Find out where it is, the notarial Palace by Leonardo's father, where he begins to paint the Mona Lisa. Admire the spectacular setting of the Uffizi and the stunning statues on the square and listen to the fascinating history of the Vasari Corridor.
Live in history while strolling the same streets and piazzas walked by the greatest artists from the city past including the painters Botticelli and Raphael. Then gaze at Brunelleschi distinctive dome and the imposed multi-colored marble cathedral in Piazza del Duomo. Then visit the Porcellino market and learn how to find all the animals represented and celebrated there. During the walk you will also appreciate the stunning view from Ponte Vecchio Bridge and marvel at Giotto Bell Tower.
You will finally visit the museum of Leonardo da Vinci, and “Live” in the incredible world of one of the greatest artists of all times by admiring hit amazing creations. After you enter the wonderful Leonardo’s Museum the guide will introduce guests to the exhibition. Families can then admire stunning inventions of an extraordinary visual impact, such as the “war machines” and the “flying machines”. Kids will virtually walk back through the ambitious dream of Leonardo’s life: the flight and will admire the reproductions of his most important paintings, including the Last Supper, the Mona Lisa and the Annunciation. A great opportunity to compare them and why not, embarking on a challenge with Leonardo: you are able to paint the Mona Lisa? The museum’s rooms are enriched with multimedia displays which will help guests to understand the functioning of the machines and making your visit even more enjoying. After the tours ends all the family can enjoy plenty of time to explore independently the museum.
Guests will enjoy a inspiring walk among Florence’s best sights; we “will bring to life” its world-know characters like the genius Leonardo da Vinci, and kids will also learn about other famous historical celebrities as the poet and writer Dante Alighieri, the eclectic artist Michelangelo and the powerful Medici’s Family leader. Admire the famous Basilica of Santa Croce unique facade where are buried many historical figures, including Michelangelo, Galileo, Machiavelli, Foscolo and many others as Dante himself and listen to amazing stories regarding these historical characters.
Find out where it is, the notarial Palace by Leonardo's father, where he begins to paint the Mona Lisa. Admire the spectacular setting of the Uffizi and the stunning statues on the square and listen to the fascinating history of the Vasari Corridor.
Live in history while strolling the same streets and piazzas walked by the greatest artists from the city past including the painters Botticelli and Raphael. Then gaze at Brunelleschi distinctive dome and the imposed multi-colored marble cathedral in Piazza del Duomo. Then visit the Porcellino market and learn how to find all the animals represented and celebrated there. During the walk you will also appreciate the stunning view from Ponte Vecchio Bridge and marvel at Giotto Bell Tower.
You will finally visit the museum of Leonardo da Vinci, and “Live” in the incredible world of one of the greatest artists of all times by admiring hit amazing creations. After you enter the wonderful Leonardo’s Museum the guide will introduce guests to the exhibition. Families can then admire stunning inventions of an extraordinary visual impact, such as the “war machines” and the “flying machines”. Kids will virtually walk back through the ambitious dream of Leonardo’s life: the flight and will admire the reproductions of his most important paintings, including the Last Supper, the Mona Lisa and the Annunciation. A great opportunity to compare them and why not, embarking on a challenge with Leonardo: you are able to paint the Mona Lisa? The museum’s rooms are enriched with multimedia displays which will help guests to understand the functioning of the machines and making your visit even more enjoying. After the tours ends all the family can enjoy plenty of time to explore independently the museum.
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