LGBTQ + friendly Renaissance Gay life in Florence tour
Description
Florence has a special place in the International history and development of Gays life and culture, Since the Middle Ages, though controlled by a specific Police Force, the Tuscan town proved to be open minded and tolerant, compared with the rest of Europe. During our walking tour, we will see how a very high percentage of men was involved in the activity of sodomy , included the Medici male members and the different kind of punishements used for the guilty and the means to fight that crime.
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Itinerary
Meet your tour guide and start learn about the gay life in the Renaissance Florence
Learn about laws and penalties
Admire the Spini family palace
Discover the secret and forbidden life of the last Granduke Gian Gastone de'Medici
Discover the Magnificent Lorenzo 's philosophy and his court of pleasure
Stroll around the Medieval Gay area
Stop in front of the place which was the seat of the first Pride in the XVI century and admire the copy of Michelangelo's David
Listen how Leonardo da Vinci was denounced twice for sodomy and learn about the importance of female prostitution.
Highlights
What's included
Traveller Ratings
Important Information
- Wheelchair accessible
- Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
- Service animals allowed
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Transportation options are wheelchair accessible
- All areas and surfaces are wheelchair accessible
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Reviews(13)
Very vivid and full of hidden peculiar details of Florence life in the Renaissance times visiting some major sites
An original and interesting tour to discover a Florence that you do not expect and a broader view of its (and our) history. Recommended to everyone.
We had a great time during this guided tour with Mila, we were able to know a little more about the history of Florence, very punctual, she was so kind and full of knowledge, also very empathic with the subject. The two hours happened really fast. Thanks a lot Mila
What a great start to Florence, Mila was very knowledgeable and it was great hearing about the LGBT culture in Florence. Highly recommend any tour from Mila
Mila was knowledgeable and informative. It was a very interesting tour highlighting gay life in the during the Renaissance. Not for the faint of heart but a nice and different way to spend a few hours in Florence. Mila was lovely and warm and friendly and my partner and I had her all to ourselves.
The tour was fantastic and the tour guide very knowledgeable!! Mila was super thoughtful and cared about the participants in our small little group.
Our guide, Mila, gave a wonderful tour. She has a great deal of knowledge and shares eagerly. She happily answered questions and the time flew by. Certainly a great tour to join.
While we were only 2 people, I appreciated Mila providing us with a great overview of LGBT history in Florence. It was really interesting and added a different flavour and perspective to our time in Florence. I fully recommend.
The guide was very entertaining (and kind) and had a lot of fascinating information that you couldn't find elsewhere.
Mila lead just the two of us around the core of Florence and gave us a personalized tour full of inside information. We learned a great deal and enjoyed ourselves.
