Guided Tours
The Museum of the Convent of Certaldo Alto offers a rich program of guided tours that provide an immersive experience into the history, art, and daily life of the medieval village. Through thematic routes, visitors can discover Certaldo’s past, from its feudal origins to the cultural flourishing linked to Giovanni Boccaccio, and the religious and civic traditions that have shaped the area.
The proposed experiences combine outdoor walks, exploring walls, towers, and historic alleys, with access to places of great artistic and historical value, such as Palazzo Pretorio, the medieval churches, and the Museum of Sacred Art. Each itinerary is designed to offer a unique perspective on the village and its protagonists, through engaging stories and historical details that bring past centuries to life.
Available guided tours:
- Cerrus Altus – Discovering medieval Certaldo and its fortifications.
- Focus Certaldo Alto – The transformation of the village from the castle of the Alberti Counts to a political and cultural center.
- The Religious Vicariate – The spiritual role of Certaldo, among churches, convents, and testimonies of faith.
- Daily Life in Boccaccio’s Time – A journey into the society and habits of the 14th century.
Each tour is available with or without museum access, to suit the needs of every group and offer a personalized experience.
For information and requests: tel. +39 0571 656824 or email: info@conventoagostiniani.it.
# Cerrus Altus
Departure: Convent of the Augustinians
A journey through time to discover the village of Cerrus Altus in its formative years, when it was born as a fortified castle and developed amidst wars, sieges, and struggles for territorial dominance. Through an engaging narrative, we will retrace the days when great families, including the Alberti Counts, vied for control of the surrounding countryside, until the arrival of the unstoppable power that would forever change the fate of the village: Florence.
Tour options
Outdoor walk (without museums)
An open-air itinerary to discover the most significant points of the village: the perimeter of the ancient walls, the towers and fortifications, with a stop at the evocative Church of Saints Jacopo and Filippo.
- Duration: 1 hour and 30 minutes
- Cost: €6 per person (group of min 10 people – max 30 people)
Walk with museum access
In addition to the external tour of the walls and the village, the route includes access to the main historical and cultural sites: Palazzo Pretorio and Church of Saints Tommaso and Prospero, Church of Saints Jacopo and Filippo, Convent Museum (Sacred Art), Boccaccio’s House.
- Duration: 2 hours
- Cost: €6 per person (group of min 10 people – max 30 people) + museum entrance ticket
A unique opportunity to immerse yourself in the history and events that have shaped Certaldo Alto, accompanied by an engaging and captivating narrative.
# Focus Certaldo Alto
Departure: Convent of the Augustinians
An itinerary to discover the medieval village of Certaldo Alto, a place rich in history and charm. Through its cobbled streets, brick houses, and historic buildings, we will retrace the transformation of the village from a simple castle of the Alberti Counts to a major cultural and political center. Certaldo Alto was the cradle of Giovanni Boccaccio, the home of Blessed Giulia, and the seat of a Florentine Vicariate that for three centuries marked the political and administrative life of the region.
Tour options
Outdoor walk (without museums)
A guided route through the most emblematic places of the village, with stops at key points and a walk along the ancient walls. The itinerary ends with a visit to the evocative Church of Saints Jacopo and Filippo, guardian of precious historical and artistic memories.
- Duration: 1 hour and 30 minutes
- Cost: €6 per person (group of min 10 people – max 30 people)
Walk with museum access
A more complete experience that, in addition to the external visit of the village and the walls, includes access to the main sites of historical and artistic interest: Palazzo Pretorio and Church of Saints Tommaso and Prospero, Church of Saints Jacopo and Filippo, Convent Museum (Sacred Art), Boccaccio’s House.
- Duration: 2 hours
- Cost: €6 per person (group of min 10 people – max 30 people) + museum entrance ticket
A unique opportunity to immerse yourself in the history of Certaldo Alto and discover its extraordinary cultural heritage.
# The Religious Vicariate of Certaldo
Departure: Convent of the Augustinians
A journey to discover the religious dimension of Certaldo Alto, through the events that have shaped the spiritual life of the village. This route will guide us among testimonies of faith, the contrasts between ecclesiastical powers, and the deep devotion that for centuries has characterized the local community.
Tour options
Outdoor walk (without museums)
An itinerary that explores the religious heritage of the village through its most significant sites. From the Church of Saints Jacopo and Filippo, a treasure chest of sacred relics from different eras and contexts, to the strong devotion to Blessed Giulia, still venerated today. We will also discover the disputes between the powerful Augustinians and the Gianfigliazzi family, the troubled history of the Church of Saints Tommaso and Prospero, and the small but precious signs of faith scattered along the streets of Certaldo Alto.
- Duration: 1 hour and 30 minutes
- Cost: €6 per person (group of min 10 people – max 30 people)
Walk with museum access
An in-depth look at the history of the ecclesiastical Vicariate of Certaldo, which extended well beyond the village, spiritually guiding a territory dotted with parish churches and medieval churches still nestled among vineyards and olive groves. Through the objects preserved in the Museum of Sacred Art (former Augustinian Convent), we will visit the two main churches of the village:
- Church of Saints Jacopo and Filippo, with its masterpieces and the cult of Blessed Giulia
- Church of Saints Tommaso and Prospero, whose history is marked by vicissitudes and transformations
The combined ticket also includes access to Palazzo Pretorio and Boccaccio’s House, offering a complete overview of Certaldo’s history.
- Duration: 2 hours
- Cost: €6 per person (group of min 10 people – max 30 people) + museum entrance ticket
An opportunity to explore the spiritual roots of Certaldo Alto and the central role that religion has played in its history.
# Daily Life in Boccaccio’s Time
Departure: Convent of the Augustinians
A route in the heart of Certaldo Alto to immerse yourself in the daily life of the 14th century, the century in which Giovanni Boccaccio lived. Through monuments, streets, churches, and palaces, we will discover what life was like in that period: what people ate, how peasants, monks, and artisans worked, what techniques were used to build houses and fortifications, and the role of the characteristic tower houses that still dominate the village’s skyline today.
Tour options
Outdoor walk (without museums)
An open-air itinerary that explores the main sites of the medieval village. We will visit:
- The ancient walls and their strategic points
- The public washhouses, essential for the community
- The Church of Saints Jacopo and Filippo, with its historical testimonies
The visit includes an in-depth focus on daily life in the 14th century.
- Duration: 1 hour and 30 minutes
- Cost: €6 per person (group of min 10 people – max 30 people)
Walk with museum access
For a more in-depth experience, the tour also includes visits to places that preserve objects and testimonies from the era:
- Convent Museum (Sacred Art), with artifacts related to religious and daily life
- Church of Saints Jacopo and Filippo, where the tomb of Blessed Giulia is located
- Palazzo Pretorio and Church of Saints Tommaso and Prospero, symbols of the village’s political and religious power
- Boccaccio’s tower house, residence of the famous writer, with a look at his life and times
An opportunity to explore the daily life of the Middle Ages, among history, curiosities, and traditions.
- Duration: 2 hours
- Cost: €6 per person (group of min 10 people – max 30 people) + museum entrance ticket