Medici Chapels Tours and Activities

Get fast track access to the Medici Chapels in Florence with this skip-the-line entrance ticket. Breeze past the long lines and enjoy direct entry to this chapel, commissioned by the Medici family and constructed in the 16th century. Marvel at the allegorical sculptures by Michelangelo that decorate the two Medici tombs and the opulent decoration of the chapel's interior. This self-guided tour is flexible; you can explore at your own pace.

Enjoy a private tour of the fascinating Medici Chapels, museum, and neighborhood around the wonderful San Lorenzo Square to learn more about the family that ruled the Florentine Republic for so long. See famous sculptures by Michelangelo, admire the frescoes that line the walls, and see Medici family crypt over the course of the tour.

Gameify your tour of Florence with this downloadable, self-guided treasure hunt. You and your private group will solve clues to unlock stories and facts about Florence's famous Medici family. Stops include the Palazzo Pitti, the Ponte Vecchio, the Palazzo Medici, and others. Move at your own pace through the clues; most groups take about two hours.

Learn the story of the powerful and influential Medici family, who helped shape Florence into the city it is today. A family of wool merchants and bankers, the Medicis rose to prominence in the 1500s and ruled Florence throughout the Renaissance. Visit Palazzo Medici, Pitti Palace, Ponte Vecchio, and other notable landmarks on a 2-hour walking tour.

Cover a lot of ground in a short amount of time when you book this tour of Florence's historic sights via golf cart. While a guide shares an insider's perspective on the culture and history of the birthplace of the Renaissance, you sit back and relax in the roomy electric cart. Meet the tour at a central point in the city; choose from morning or afternoon tour departures.

Discover how the the most powerful family of the Renaissance shaped the Italian art world on this Florence walking tour all about the Medici. Follow in the footsteps of these powerful bankers and art patrons, from political venues like the Palazzo Vecchio to the Palazzo Pitti regal residence and the sacred Medici Chapel, designed by Michelangelo. Along the way, learn fascinating trivia about Florence’s history and how it became the artistic capital of Europe.

Take in the top sights in Florence in just a few hours without getting footsore with this guided bike tour. Cycle past the Duomo, Ponte Vecchio, Piazza della Signoria and other top sights while learning about the city’s history and culture from your guide. Get insider tips like where to find the best gelato as you pedal through the city center and charming Oltarno neighborhood across the Arno River.

Follow in the footsteps of the Medicis, Florence’s Renaissance-era rulers, on this walking tour. Stroll the route dubbed the ‘Medici Mile’ to see buildings and treasures funded and constructed by this wealthy family, who helped nurture the Italian Renaissance. Admire the Palazzo Medici Riccardi and Duomo, trace the exterior of the Vasari Corridor, and see the Palazzo Pitti, Boboli Gardens, and other residences as you hear about the dynasty’s history, patronage, and power struggles.

Enjoy Michelangelo’s masterpieces, you can choose between "David" in the Accademia or the New Sagresty of the Medici Chapels, then you can't miss the Uffizi Gallery with Botticelli's Venus in a wonderful tour that also includes Piazza Duomo and Piazza Signoria. All the locations require mandatory prearrangements. I can organize and take care about the booking tickets in advance.

Nuestros tours en bicicleta los llevarán por caminos poco frecuentados, demasiado alejados para llegar a pie y bastante angostos para un autobús. En dos horas visitarán junto a nuestros guias oficiales, los principales puntos de interés de la ciudad,incluyendo: Santa Maria Novella, el barrio de los artesanos, Palazzo Pitti, San Frediano, Ponte Vecchio, la Galleria degli Uffizi (el museo más importante de la ciudad), Santa Croce, Piazza della Signoria, la catedral (el Duomo) y Piazza della Repubblica. Durante esta agradable excursión, descubrirán todas las curiosidades sobre Florencia y hasta los mejores lugares para saborear la clásica bisteca fiorentina, el helado y las trufas. Este tour es una simple pero perfecta introducción a Florencia. Estamos seguros que estarán de acuerdo con nosotros que la mejor forma de conocer la “cuna del Renacimiento” es con la bicicleta. Pedalea desde el centro hasta el Piazzale Michelangelo donde podrás admirar una panorámica que te quitará el aliento.

Medici is a name that still belong to Florence and Florence will always belong to the Medici. Fascinating history of power, success, conspiracies, this tour will give you the chance to discover the family that in between the 15th and 18th century achieved the power of Tuscany and all Europe. The visit starts in Palazzo Vecchio, place that allowed us to breath their ancient and immortal strength. After a brief walk we’ll get to the Medici Chapels, their mausoleum where even Michelangelo had been working on decoration to honor the important name of this family. The visit will last around four hours, but other are places where is still possible to meet the Medici. I am thinking of those villas in the countryside…if needed I can hire a driver to go in those undiscovered spots that not even locals know about. Do not hesitate to contact me to personalized your tour at the best!

On this tour you can get to know the historic center of the city of Florence, sitting in a vehicle that respects the environment and that will take you through all the streets in a comfortable and quiet way. In the Eco Tour you will be accompanied by a guide who will explain every detail of all the monuments you see along the way. You will explore the city centre in the most comfortable way possible and without any effort.

Прогулка по Флоренции – это лучший способ и впервые познакомиться с городом и узнать его получше. И да, с частным гидом это можно сделать просто классно! Никаких скучных лекций! Только самые интересные истории и самые знаковые места Флоренции. Во время экскурсии вы: Познакомитесь с одной из самых старинных аптек мира, вдохнёте ароматы Флоренции и узнаете, как доминиканские монахи лечили от чумы; Посмотрите чем занимаются самые настоящие флорентийские маркизы; Услышите историю «Давида» Микеланджело и узнаете, как его пытался разбить итальянский скульптор; Узнаете, как Брунеллески построил самый большой купол в мире, и почему Микеланджело не смог его превзойти; Пройдётесь по средневековым улочкам Данте и зайдёте в церковь, где он встретил Беатриче; Узнаете множество историй про клан Медичи, Крёстных Отцов Ренессанса; Узнаете, где можно купить средневековую «стрит-фуд», где продают самое вкусное мороженое, в каких ресторанах можно поужинать по-флорентийски и многое другое.

Raffaello Sanzio from Urbino contributed to beautify the city of Florence during his stay in our city from 1504 to 1508. He died at the age of 37 in 1520. On the occasion of the anniversary of his death we have created a special tour about this undiscussed painter. The Palatine Gallery , Palazzo Pitti, houses the best Raphael paintings in Florence, perhaps even a portrait of the beautiful Fornarina in the sweet face of the Madonna della Seggiola (Vergin Mary of the Chair). You will see the Palace where Raphael met Leonardo’s Monna Lisa in Florence and got totally impressed. Raphael was also an original architect of smart taste: Raphael’s style palaces in Florence are very different from the Florentine Renaissance-style buildings. Raffaello was handsome, kind and intelligent, everybody loved him: your guide will tell you the story of Raphael's short but intense life, full of love, women and favours by his patrons!

Many of Florence’s artistic treasures would not exist without the hand of the powerful Medici family that once ruled the city. Discover the mighty clan’s legacy on a historic and cultural tour that takes you through stately palaces, jewel collections, and serene chapels featuring tombs by Michelangelo. Spend the morning exploring the most important Medici sites right in Florence, or opt for a full-day tour to travel to regal villas outside the city.

With our Tours, all the itineraries are covered aboard state-of-the-art, completely green electric vehicles. You will not miss anything of the great beauty of Florence and you will experience it in a unique and ecologically sustainable way. Traveling with our electric cars offer comfort and safety in both summer and winter thanks to the winter kit with glass doors and heating system, which always guarantee total well-being throughout the journey, even in case of bad weather. Our silent vehicles are suitable for everyone, allowing you to fully enjoy the atmosphere, the views and the glimpse of timeless places, such as Ponte Vecchio or the squares of Santa Maria Novella and Santa Croce.

Enjoy an insightful private tour of the Medici Chapels – the last home of the famous dynasty that wrote the history of Florence. If you are an art lover it’s a must for you to visit the Medici Chapels, but without a tour guide, you will deny yourself a unique opportunity to learn the gossips and secrets hidden within their walls. Built as the mausoleum for the Grand Dukes of Florence it became a breathtaking museum decorated with most precious and incorruptible materials: marble and granite, jasper and alabaster, lapis and many other semiprecious stones. Discover the New Sacristy – another masterpiece of Michelangelo Buonarroti where he revealed himself not only as a talented sculptor but also as an expressive architect. Join me for this incredible tour and smoothly navigate in the Chapels. Be the first to see all the details, avoiding all the hassle of big group tours. Let me know if you have special interests and I'll make sure the tour is tailor-made for you!

Explore all the secrets hidden of the Medici family during a guided experience into the Medici Chapels and admire Michelangelo’ masterpieces. Get ready to admire some of the most beautiful and unique works of art in the world.

Discover the city’s highlights and its most fascinating monuments, learn the secrets of Florence in a fun walking tour with a professional tour guide. Explore the historic centre of Florence, walk the streets that inspired Dante, discover the story about Michelangelo’s David and learn how the biggest dome in the world was built by Filippo Brunelleschi. Stroll through the streets of Florence and enjoy the Medieval and Renaissance atmosphere of this amazing city looking at it with the eyes of the insider.

This Best of Florence tour is ideal for those interested in seeing Medieval and Renaissance Florence to fully comprehend the background to the making of this special city. The tour covers the history of the city from Roman times to the Middle Ages, to its maximum splendor during the Renaissance. Your guide will make history come alive and acquaint you with the famous artists and patrons who contributed to the making of the golden age of the Renaissance. This tour will show you famous sights such as Piazza Repubblica, some of the hidden treasures of Florence in the Oltrarno Artisan neighborhood, Ponte Vecchio, Piazzale degli Uffizi and Piazza della Signoria. At the end of the walking tour enjoy a guided visit of the Accademia Gallery and discover the Michelangelo's David and other masterpieces of the same artist.

Widely considered among the world’s finest art spaces, the Uffizi Gallery is one of Florence’s top attractions—with often long queues. With this tour, dodge the wait with skip-the-line entry and hear the secrets of Renaissance masterpieces by Botticelli, Da Vinci, and Giotto from your private guide. With your Firenzecard included, enjoy admission to 72 museums across Florence—including the Basilica of Santa Croce and the Gallery of Modern Art.

Learn about the powerful Medici family on a private tour of the Medici Chapels at the Basilica of San Lorenzo. Built in the 16th and 17th centuries, the ornate chapels feature some of Michelangelo's sculptures and first architectural works, along with the marble-lined Chapel of the Princes (Cappella dei Principi) and more.

See the most important works of Michelangelo in Florence in one tour: Accademia Gallery and Medici Chapels. At the Accademia you will find his world-famous original David, the must-see for all admirers of Michelangelo. At the Medici Chapels you will see the New Sacristy with the figures of Day and Night, Dawn and Dusk and young Medici dukes. Tour might start at Accademia Gallery or Medici Chapels, depending on the ticket availability. Ticket prices are not included and should be booked in advance, either by the travellers or by me. If you book with me, please allow ample booking time in busy periods.

All our tours are guaranteed for max 6 persons. Our goal is to make you enjoy all the artworks and make you discover all their curiosities, that’s why our visits are longer than the average of other agencies and are preceded or followed by a coffee or an aperitif together with us (included in the price) All our tour are customizable on demand without sacrificing high quality