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Florence
Florence: True Crime Tour with Food & Wine
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Overview
The Florence Crimes and Murders Walking Tour with Food Tastings explores a darker side of Florence. This walking tour mixes scary true stories with tasty local treats. It's a different way to see the city, learning about its spooky past while enjoying food and wine.
What can people expect? The tour starts in Piazza della Signoria, where the guide waits under the statue of Cosimo de’ Medici. Hear the story of Savonarola's rise and fall. Walk to Vicolo dei Lavatoi, where people say witches used to be. Learn about the Mugnone River, once called the "River of Corpses". Then, stop near the Duomo for wine and snacks at a traditional shop.
The tour keeps going to places like the Bargello, where they used to torture people. See where Le Stinche prison used to be near Teatro Verdi. The tour ends in Piazza Santa Croce with sweet cantucci and Vin Santo wine. This tour includes meals and alcoholic drinks. Gratuities for the guide are not included. This tour will take you to Piazza della Signoria, Via Vacchereccia, Duomo Square (Piazza del Duomo), Bargello Museum, Teatro Verdi (Former Le Stinche Prison), and Piazza Santa Croce. 
Highlights
Uncover Florence's Dark Secrets: Explore the chilling history of Florence with tales of crime, murder, and ghostly legends.
Taste Local Flavors: Enjoy authentic Tuscan food and wine tastings at traditional spots.
Visit Historic Landmarks: See iconic places like Piazza della Signoria and the Bargello, each with a dark past.
A Unique Walking Experience: A blend of walking tour and food experience is unlike anything you have experienced before.
Sentiment Analysis
Customers generally enjoyed the tour's mix of true crime stories, food, and wine, finding it a unique and informative way to experience Florence. Most thought the tour guides did an excellent job, bringing to life the eerie history of the city, yet some would have preferred a longer duration.
Customers loved the spooky stories and learned a lot about Florence's history.
Many enjoyed the food and wine tastings, especially the cantucci and Vin Santo.
The guides are described as fun and good at telling stories.
Some people said it was a unique and interesting way to see Florence.
A few people thought the tour could have been longer.
One person found the stories a bit too scary.
The Journey
Piazza della Signoria
Begin your dark Florentine exploration in Piazza della Signoria, the city's political heart since the Middle Ages. Stand beneath the imposing equestrian statue of Cosimo I de' Medici and imagine the square as a stage for historic events, from public executions to fiery sermons. Marvel at the Loggia dei Lanzi, showcasing Renaissance sculptures, while contemplating the tales of control, heresy, and the infamous 'Bonfire of the Vanities' that unfolded on these very stones. Today, the square is a vibrant hub, but the echoes of its darker past linger, offering a chilling glimpse into Florence's power struggles.
Via Vacchereccia
Wander down Via Vacchereccia, an elegant street connecting Piazza della Signoria to the Duomo. Once bustling with medieval shoemakers and Renaissance workshops, this historic thoroughfare hides secrets behind its fashionable facade. Imagine Donatello and Michelozzo crafting masterpieces within these very alleys. Uncover the layers of history beneath your feet as you traverse this path, where art and commerce have thrived for centuries, and hidden legends await discovery.
Duomo Square (Piazza del Duomo)
Immerse yourself in the vibrant heart of Florence at the Duomo Square, home to the Cathedral of Santa Maria del Fiore, Giotto's Bell Tower, and the Baptistery. Admire Brunelleschi's ingenious dome and Ghiberti's 'Gates of Paradise,' but also consider the dark undercurrents flowing beneath this beauty. Legend whispers of the buried River Mugnone, once a sinister channel for disappearances. Indulge in wine and Tuscan bites while contemplating the centuries of secrets and captivating grandeur that permeate this iconic piazza.
Bargello Museum
Step back in time within the formidable walls of the Bargello, once Florence's fearsome prison and seat of torture. Explore its chilling past as you wander through halls that once echoed with interrogations, executions, and unrest. The Bargello now houses Renaissance masterpieces, including sculptures by Donatello and Michelangelo, but behind its artistic façade, the echoes of condemned souls and the stark realities of dark justice still linger, offering a poignant blend of true crime and chilling history.
Teatro Verdi (Former Le Stinche Prison)
Discover the hidden history beneath the elegant façade of Teatro Verdi, which stands on the site of Le Stinche, Florence’s most infamous medieval prison. Imagine the fates of heretics, witches, and traitors awaiting judgment within these walls, many never to walk free again. Feel the weight of history as you listen for the whispers of screams and sentences that the stones still seem to hold. The theater provides entertainment now, but the haunting past remains palpable.
Piazza Santa Croce
Conclude your tour in Piazza Santa Croce, Florence's most haunting square, where legends linger in the shadows of the magnificent Santa Croce basilica. Visit the tombs of Michelangelo, Galileo, and Machiavelli, and ponder the secret crypts and ghostly echoes said to inhabit the area. This piazza offers a compelling blend of sacred beauty and chilling mystery, where history and the supernatural intertwine to create an unforgettable atmosphere.
Know Before You Go
This experience includes meals and alcoholic beverages. It does not include gratuities for the guide. The meeting point is Piazza della Signoria under the statue of Cosimo de’ Medici. The tour ends in Piazza Santa Croce.
Hot Tip
Many customers recommend wearing comfortable shoes, as the tour involves a good amount of walking. Also, consider having a light meal before the tour, as the food tastings are more like snacks than a full dinner.
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