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Florence: Guided Tour of Medici Family Secrets and Chapels
Features
- Free cancellation available
- 2h
- Mobile voucher
- Instant confirmation
Overview
- Uncover hidden secrets as you explore Florence's historic streets and squares.
- See the Palazzo Medici Riccardi, the Medici's former home, from its courtyard.
- Admire the exterior of Palazzo Vecchio and learn how it became the Medici Palace
- Benefit from pre-reserved tickets to the Medici Chapels and the New Sacristy.
- Discover the Medici family's artistic influence and impact on the Renaissance.
Activity location
- Florence
- Florence, Toscana, Italy
Meeting/Redemption Point
- Piazza di Madonna degli Aldobrandini, 50123 Firenze FI, Italy | We meet in Piazza di Madonna degli Aldobrandini by the entrance to the Medici Chapels. Your guide will have a sign saying "Walks in Europe".
- Firenze, Toscana, Italy
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Small Group Tour
- 2h
Activity duration is 2 hours 2h - English
What's included, what's not
- Private or group tour (depending on option chosen)
What's included What's included - Expert local guide
What's included What's included - Exterior visit of the Basilica di San Lorenzo
What's included What's included - Pre-booked tickets to the Medici Chapels and the New Sacristy by Michelangelo
What's included What's included - Entry to Michelangelo's secret room
What's excluded What's excluded - Transportation to the meeting point
What's excluded What's excluded - Food and drinks
What's excluded What's excluded
Know before you book
- Not allowed: Luggage or large bags
- Not suitable for: People with mobility impairments, Wheelchair users
What you can expect
Join a private or group tour in Florence to explore one of the most captivating eras in the city’s rich history, where the renowned Medici family took center stage. Benefit from skip-the-line access to the Medici Chapel.
Follow your guide to the highlight of this tour, featuring the stunning octagonal Medici Chapel adorned with inlaid marble, and the extraordinary burials decorated by Michelangelo in the New Sacristy, where members of the Medici family rest today. Admire the Chapel of the Princes, adorned with marble and sparkling, semi-precious stones.
Learn about Michelangelo’s Secret Room, where the artist hid for many weeks in 1530, all from an external viewpoint. Discover the family’s hidden crypt, unknown to many tourists. This vaulted chamber remained undiscovered until 2004, when researchers lifted a stone slab behind the chapels’ main altar.
Visit the locations featured in “Medici: Masters of Florence” and learn about the lives of key family members like Lorenzo the Magnificent, Cosimo the Elder, and Piero the Unfortunate. Delve into their intense rivalries with other prominent families, such as the Strozzis and the Pazzis.
Next, see the exterior of Palazzo Medici Riccardi while exploring the rich history of the Medici family with your guide. Uncover the delicate relationship between art and power as your expert guide enlightens you about the Medici’s influence on Florence. Admire the intricate decorations of the courtyard from the outside.
Venture into the charming streets of the San Lorenzo neighborhood to explore this historic district. Learn about the family’s founders and the rapid success of their bank, which became one of the most successful in Europe. Marvel at the exceptional design and architecture of the Basilica di San Lorenzo from the square.
Stroll across Piazza del Duomo, then make your way to Piazza della Signoria, the political heart of Florence since the 14th century. Discover how the medieval government building was transformed into a Medici Palace in 1540. Visit the Palazzo Vecchio from an exclusive vantage point.
Conclude your tour at the Piazzale degli Uffizi, reflecting on the art, power, and hidden secrets that shaped one of the most powerful families in Renaissance history. At the end of the tour, your knowledgeable guide will be delighted to offer valuable suggestions to enhance the rest of your unforgettable Florence experience.
Location
Activity location
LOB_ACTIVITIES LOB_ACTIVITIES - Florence
- Florence, Toscana, Italy
Meeting/Redemption Point
PEOPLE PEOPLE - Piazza di Madonna degli Aldobrandini, 50123 Firenze FI, Italy | We meet in Piazza di Madonna degli Aldobrandini by the entrance to the Medici Chapels. Your guide will have a sign saying "Walks in Europe".
- Firenze, Toscana, Italy