Join this private tour and discover one of the most fascinating minds of the Renaissance. You will admire the most beloved places in Florence linked to the life of Leonardo da Vinci, listen to the most amazing anecdotes about the genius who revolutionized art, history and science, and discover new details about the city of Florence at the end of the fifteenth century. Your guide will arouse your curiosity and pay attention to any request you may have, making your visit a unique experience.
The itinerary starts from the Bargello Museum with the explanation of one of the most shocking drawings made by Leonardo, namely the one representing the corpse of Bernardo Bandini soon after his hanging to which the artist directly assisted. A few meters away, the guide will take you to Palazzo Gondi, the humble residence of the master: according to an unfounded legend, the Mona Lisa was painted in this palace.
Walking around the city with your guide, you will recognize Leonardo among the statues of famous artists that adorn the square of the Uffizi Gallery. Continuing on to Piazza Della Signoria, you'll admire the statues of the Loggia dei Lanzi and the imposing Palazzo Vecchio, which houses the famous Battle of Anghiari, a wall painting made by Leonardo in the magnificent Salone dei Cinquecento.
After a tour of the medieval quarter in Florence where you'll see the House of Dante Alighieri, you will arrive in front of the Cathedral of Santa Maria del Fiore and admire the Dome built by Filippo Brunelleschi using special machines created according to Leonardo da Vinci's notebooks. The last stop of the tour will be the Leonardo Interactive Museum, a small museum entirely dedicated to Leonardo containing replicas and drawings of the main machines designed by the genius.
Small-group walking tour with a private guide
