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The dark side of Florence - Mysteries and Legends | 1 hour 45 minutes

1680 Reviews | Florence
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El lado oscuro de Florencia
2 Adults x $3.15
$6.30
Approx Total
$6.30
The dark side of Florence
2 Adults x $3.15
$6.30
Approx Total
$6.30

Inclusions / Exclusions

  • Mobile ticket
  • Offered in: English, Spanish
  • Licensed Guide
  • Tips - Pay what you want to reward your tour guide's effort -
  • Some people tip from 10€ to 50
  • Entry/Admission - Chiesa di San Marco
  • Entry/Admission - Chiesa di Santissima Annunziata
  • Entry/Admission - Battistero di San Giovanni
  • Entry/Admission - Gallerie Degli Uffizi
  • Entry/Admission - Palazzo Vecchio

Overview

In this tour we’ll show you the hidden side of Florence, with stories of ghosts, murders, betrayals and curiosities that go beyond the typical history of the city. Have you ever heard about the Monster of Florence, one of the bloodiest serial killers ever? Are you curious about florentine superstitions, conspiracies, unexplained things, saints, miracles or tortures? If so, this is the tour for you. We just warn that some topics may hurt some sensitivities and may not be suitable for a public under 18. Come with us and discover the side of Florence that doesn’t appear in tourist guides, so disturbing, lurid and unsettling that will make you have a sleepless night. ha ha ha

Meeting points

Meeting point : Equestrian Monument of Ferdinando I (Right in the center of the square) Look for our GREEN UMBRELLAS

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Itinerary

  • Piazza Della Santissima Annunziata

    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.

    15 minutes

  • Via dei Servi

    Assassination attempt Story

    10 minutes

  • Piazza del Duomo

    Curiosities of the Duomo`s square

    10 minutes

  • N/A

    Via del Campanile (street of thee dead woman 'Donna morta')

    10 minutes

  • Museo Nazionale del Bargello

    Justice, torture and death penalties in the Middle Ages

    10 minutes

  • Piazza della Signoria

    The Mercenary Ghost and other dark stories of Signoria square

    10 minutes

  • N/A

    Mafia terrorist attack

    10 minutes

  • Ponte Vecchio

    Curiosities

    10 minutes

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Additional Info

  • Service animals allowed
  • Public transportation options are available nearby
  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels
  • Wheelchair accessible
  • Tip based tour
  • It's not recommended for who are under 18 years of age

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September 18100% refund
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4.9

1680 reviews

Total review count and overall rating based on Viator and Tripadvisor reviews
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  • 4 stars
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  • 3 stars
    14
  • 2 stars
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  • 1 star
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Ghost tour

Published on Jan, 2025

Wonderful experience to tour Florence with some great tour guides. Lots to learn and see. Educating and of course, spooky!

Antonio was a great guide.

Published on Jan, 2025

Antonio was very clear as used a small amplifier so we could all hear him . He told us some spooky tales as he took us around central Florence. He also gave interesting stories about the architecture. It was a good tour just long enough & not too tiring

Florence story telling

Published on Jan, 2025

Great tour, good story telling & you learn tons about the city as well :)! An entertaining way to explore Florence! From Medici ghosts to Mafia murders in the 90s you dive deep into the dark side..

Great tour

Published on Dec, 2024

Our tour with Antonio has been amazing. He’s a really good storyteller with Italian charme. He seems very knowledgable. Highly recommended!

Michele's got a real...

Published on Dec, 2024

Michele's got a real talent for storytelling. He took us back to Renaissance Florence and made the whole Medici saga feel real. The way he explained how this powerful family shaped art, politics, and banking kept everyone interested.

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