Florence is one of those cities where every street seems to lead to a story. Renaissance palaces, medieval towers and quiet workshops sit side by side, often unnoticed by visitors rushing from one landmark to the next. A private walking tour in Florence changes that pace completely.

We look at one of the most famous tales associated with Francis, that of the Wolf of Gubbio.

In a city famed for saints and sinners, Filippo Lippi managed to be both. Born in 1406 and raised in Florence, this painter-monk defied...