Medici Chapels Tours

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

Explore San Lorenzo Church and the Medici Chapels on this private guided tour. See the great Renaissance church built by pioneering architect and engineer, Filippo Brunelleschi, and featuring bronze pulpits by Donatello and a library designed by Michelangelo. See more of the legendary sculptor and architect’s work at the church’s Medici Chapels and learn about the Medici family’s important role in Renaissance-era Florence.

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.

Enjoy an insightful private tour of the Medici Chapels, two landmarks of Florentine architecture and the final resting place of members of the famous dynasty that shaped the history of Florence. If you are an art lover it’s a must, but without a tour guide you will deny yourself a unique opportunity to learn the tales and secrets hidden within their walls. See the monumental Chapel of Princes. Built as the mausoleum for the Grand Dukes of Florence, it became a breathtaking museum decorated with most precious and incorruptible materials: marble, granite, jasper, alabaster, and lapis lazuli and many other semiprecious stones. Then 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 us for this incredible tour and smoothly navigate inside the Chapels. See incredible details with our expert guide, avoiding all the hassle of big group tours.

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.

Trace the footsteps of Florence’s powerful Medici family and learn how these medieval art patrons helped spark the Renaissance. Visit Medici chapels and palaces while hearing tales of court intrigue and scandals. Follow the historic Vasari Corridor that dukes and duchesses used to cross the city in secret, and finish across the River Arno with included admission to your choice of either the Palazzo Pitti — the last Medici residence — or the royal Boboli Gardens.

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.

Among the treasures kept in Florence, there are some masterpieces by Michelangelo Buonarroti as well as the art of manufacturing marble and precious stones. the Medici family commissioned marvelous works realized with the preciousness of marble and other stones, whose mineralogical colors and characteristics were exploited for a craft technique still used today: the Florentine salesman. An unusual but very interesting tour will let you discover a hidden Florence!

TOUR HIGHLIGHTS • Discover the stories of the most elite families of the time • Walk to see the most important streets and palaces • See the stunning architecture of the historical buildings - Discover the Medici's story with a walk through the most important streets and palaces. From Giovanni de Medici to Lorenzo de Medici, see, hear about, and understand the power of this incredible family.

Enjoy Michelangelo’s masterpieces, like "David" in the Accademia or in the Medici Chapels and Botticelli’s Venus in the Uffizi Gallery 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.

Discover the Medici's story with a walk through the most important streets and palaces. On this tour we deal with the rise of the Medici family and the relationship between political power and art. You will discover how it was possible that this family could govern in Florence for over three centuries and how they supported the main artist in the world: Michelangelo, Botticelli Raphael.

Florence, the birthplace of Renaissance is visited by millions wanting to see Michelangelo's Davis, Boticelli's Birth of Venus or Brunoleschi's Dome. Visitors are pleasantly surprised that most sightseeing is done on foot, with short distances and more and more of the city center being now closed to traffic. A super fast comfortable train takes only 90 minutes to reach Florence city center, and makes the day trip from Rome to Florence and in depth visit of city top attractions with a private local guide, a very popular choice today. Once the tour is completed you will still have plenty of time for private exploration and shopping.

Florence, the birthplace of Renaissance is visited by millions wanting to see Michelangelo's Davis, Boticelli's Birth of Venus or Brunoleschi's Dome. Visitors are pleasantly surprised that most sightseeing is done on foot, with short distances and more and more of the city center being now closed to traffic. Guests on this private tour arriving at the ports of Livorno or La Spezia have a choice of reaching Florence by car with a private driver, by train or by cruise shuttle.

Florence, the birthplace of Renaissance is visited by millions wanting to see Michelangelo's Davis, Boticelli's Birth of Venus or Brunoleschi's Dome. Visitors are pleasantly surprised that most sightseeing is done on foot, with short distances and more and more of the city center being now closed to traffic. The private tour with the local guide offers opportunity to visit all most important sites in one day with pre-booked tickets to Academy and Uffizi for no lines express entry.

Florence, the birthplace of Renaissance is visited by millions wanting to see Michelangelo's Davis, Boticelli's Birth of Venus or Brunoleschi's Dome. Visitors are pleasantly surprised that most sightseeing is done on foot, with short distances and more and more of the city center being now closed to traffic. The private tour with the local guide, is the first of the four half day tours of Florence, offers opportunity to visit all most important sites in two days with pre-booked tickets to Academy for no lines express entry.

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

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!

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.

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!

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.

This Experience is provided by a private local. If you are a curious person, this is the perfect tour for you! In this 1.5-hour experience, you will discover the best sights of Florence from an unusual perspective as you will encounter the locations of the many sinister events taking place in Dan Brown’s dark and gripping novel Inferno! I will introduce you to each of the locations from the book as well as tell you about the many other significant places that we will pass by on our way. Depending on the day and the hour, you will also have the chance to see some of the places from inside. As we stroll through Florence, I will share its best kept secrets with you, and you will also have the chance to get insider tips about the best cafes, restaurants, and bars to visit during your time here in order to make the most out of your visit!