Florence Ghost Tour: Legends, Myths with Tastings and Wine

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1 hour 30 minutes (approx.)

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Overview

Meet your guide under the statue of Cosimo de’ Medici in Piazza della Signoria to begin a haunting journey through Florence’s darkest legends. Discover the rise and fall of the prophetic Savonarola before venturing to Piazza Sant’Elisabetta to hear the eerie tale of the Mist Witch who haunts the foggy streets. Savor traditional Tuscan flavors with a platter of cured meats and a glass of Chianti at a local prosciutteria. At the majestic Duomo, uncover the mysterious esoteric secrets hidden within Brunelleschi’s iconic dome. Walk along Via del Proconsolo, where the tragic story of Antonia da Castello still lingers, then explore the eerie history of Antonia la Nera at the Bargello museum. End your journey in Piazza Santa Croce, learning about the legendary “Book of Chains” said to imprison restless spirits beneath the altar. Finally, enjoy the sweet taste of cantucci dipped in Vin Santo, a perfect, haunting end to your ghostly tour.

What's Included

Meals Tagliere (Vegetarian Option avaiilable) and Cantucci
Alcoholic beverages One glass of Wine and one glass of Vin Santo

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Meeting Location

Meeting point

Piazza della Signoria
50122 Firenze FI, Italy

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Detailed check-in instructions, including the exact address, are provided with your booking confirmation.

End point

Via della Condotta
50122 Firenze FI, Italy

The tour ends with the final food stop at Cernacchio, close to the city centre.

What To Expect

Piazza della Signoria

Your journey into Florence’s haunted history begins in the iconic Piazza della Signoria. Your guide will be waiting for you beneath the equestrian statue of Cosimo I de’ Medici. As the shadows stretch across the stones, you’ll hear the chilling story of Girolamo Savonarola, the fanatic friar who once ruled the city with fire and fear. From the Bonfire of the Vanities, where books, art, and “sinful objects” were burned, to the very spot where he was hanged and burned alive, this square holds the memory of both his rise and gruesome fall. Even today, locals whisper that his spirit has never left. A powerful, eerie beginning to your ghostly tour.

10 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

Via Santa Elisabetta, 2

Hidden behind Via dei Calzaiuoli lies the secluded Piazza Sant’Elisabetta, one of Florence’s most enigmatic corners. Here, in the swirling silence of early dawn, witnesses once claimed to see a shadow moving through the mist — a woman in black, barefoot, her eyes glowing faintly. Known as the Strega della Nebbia (the Witch of the Mist), she was believed to be a healer… or a summoner of spirits. Legends say she vanished after being accused of sorcery, leaving behind only a circle scorched into the stones. Locals avoided this place for centuries, believing her presence still lingers — especially when the fog returns.

15 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

Piazza del Duomo

Standing beneath the towering Cupola del Brunelleschi, you’ll uncover the hidden side of Florence’s most iconic landmark. More than an architectural miracle, the dome is believed to be a cosmic machine, rich in esoteric and alchemical symbolism. Built without scaffolding, guided by secret geometry and proportions tied to the divine, it has long been whispered that Brunelleschi was not only an architect — but an initiate of occult knowledge. Some say the dome’s eight ribs echo the path of spiritual rebirth; others believe it hides encrypted messages, sigils, and stellar alignments. As twilight deepens over Piazza del Duomo, you’ll never look at it the same way again.

15 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

Via del Proconsolo

In this narrow Florentine street once frequented by apothecaries, you’ll hear the chilling tale of Antonia da Castello, a young herbalist accused of witchcraft in 1481. She was said to prepare unguenti del Diavolo — devil’s ointments — potent salves whispered to allow flight, summon spirits, or steal the soul of a sleeping man. Arrested by the Inquisition, Antonia confessed under torture to nighttime rituals, strange visions, and speaking with shadows. But some say her knowledge was ancient, not evil — passed down from wise women before her. As we walk past the old prison walls, her fate becomes a haunting echo of Florence’s obsession with control, purity… and fear of feminine power.

10 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

Museo Nazionale del Bargello (Pass By)

In the shadowy courtyard of the Bargello — once Florence’s most feared prison and site of public executions — we summon the memory of Antonia la Nera, a woman arrested in the late 1400s for suspected sorcery. Described in trial records as "nera di volto e spirito", she was said to possess the ability to vanish into walls, speak with the dead, and curse those who wronged her. Her cell was located deep in the stone belly of the Bargello, where screams echoed and few ever returned. Accused of trafficking with demons and brewing elixirs from bone and ash, Antonia disappeared from the records after her third interrogation — no execution, no absolution, just silence. Some say she never died… only dissolved into shadow.

Piazza Santa Croce

Beneath the magnificent façade of Santa Croce lies a chilling legend: the Libro delle Catene, a forbidden grimoire said to be bound in human skin and hidden beneath the main altar. According to whispers among the friars, the book contains the names of fallen angels and rituals to open doors between the living and the dead. During post-war restorations, a sealed crypt was discovered—but quickly bricked up again after strange events unsettled the workers. They spoke of whispers in Latin, cold air rising from the floor, and faces glimpsed in stone. Today, few know this tale, but some say if you whisper three words from the book near the altar, you begin to dream of voices calling your name—ones you’ve never met, but who remember you well.

15 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

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Additional Info

Confirmation is instant and will be received at time of booking
Service animals allowed
Public transportation options are available nearby
Suitable for all physical fitness levels

Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
Legal Drinking Age in Italy is 18 years old
This tour/activity will have a maximum of 15 travelers

Frequently Asked Questions

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Q: What is the cancellation policy for the Florence Ghost Tour: Legends, Myths with Tastings and Wine?

A: You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the tour for a full refund. For a full refund, you must cancel at least 24 hours before the tour start time.If you cancel less than 24 hours before the tour start time, the amount you paid will not be refunded.Any changes made less than 24 hours before the tour start time will not be accepted.Cut-off times are based on the tour local time (CEST). Read more Apr 2025