In Dante’s Footsteps: A Poets’ Walking Tour of Florence
To walk Florence’s streets is to walk through Dante’s imagination — the city that shaped, and later exiled, one of literature’s towering figures. This itinerary follows the poets whose words gave Florence its voice.
Dante Alighieri: 700 years of legacy
2021 marked seven centuries since Dante’s death, a milestone that renewed international attention on the poet’s Florentine roots, as documented on Dante’s Wikipedia biography. Born in Florence around 1265, Dante was later exiled from the city he immortalised in the “Divine Comedy” — a exile that never dimmed his devotion to it.
Walking in Dante’s footsteps
The Casa di Dante museum, the Church of Santa Margherita de’ Cerchi (linked to Beatrice, his muse), and the Bargello, which once displayed an early portrait of the poet, form the core of a walk through his Florence.
Continue exploring Florence’s themes and hidden corners — see Val d’Orcia’s three Renaissance towns or the Torre di Arnolfo, Palazzo Vecchio’s tower.
Frequently asked questions
Why was Dante exiled from Florence?
Political conflict between rival Florentine factions led to his banishment in 1302; he never returned to the city, dying in Ravenna in 1321.
What can visitors see related to Dante today?
The Casa di Dante museum, sites linked to Beatrice, and numerous plaques and monuments across the historic centre commemorate his life and work.
Our concierge can arrange a private literary walk through Dante’s Florence, tracing the streets that shaped the “Divine Comedy.”
Prefer this experience arranged privately for you? Our tailored private tours can be shaped around this theme specifically — or, if a bespoke itinerary isn’t what you need right now, the ready-made option below is a dependable alternative.
Continue the story in person: this highly-rated small-group Uffizi Gallery tour with Vasari Corridor access is one of the best ways to see the art and history of Florence up close — and a practical choice if a fully custom itinerary isn’t in your budget this time.
Want a guidebook to take with you? This Florence & Tuscany travel guide on Amazon is a handy companion for planning your own route through the city.
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