Medici Chapels Tours and Activities

Come discover Florence by bike! The Bike Tour of Florence is available every day, starts at 10 AM, 3 PM and 9pm and it takes two hours. The meeting point is Via Cavour 21/Red. In 2 hours you will visit all the major tourist attractions, under the experienced guidance of our entertaining and fun, professional history guide. You will ride through the narrow streets of the main center, the Oltrarno, and you will reach some of the most amazing and secluded monuments of Florence. Throughout the tour, you will stop at several locations for historical explanations and to learn fun facts about the city. You will even be shown the best places to find gelato, bistecca Fiorentina, and truffles. Relax and enjoy the tour as your guide helps you discover the best of Florence in a fun and efficient way... perfect as an introduction as well as for veterans. Either way, you will surely agree that cycling is the best way to see the “cradle of Renaissance”.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

A great SEMI PRIVATE tour to let you know better the most powerful and important family that ruled Florence from the Renaissance, the Medici. Coming from Mugello valley north of Florence, they were the money-changer of the Pope in Rome and they had several banks in Europe as well. After they got the power of Florence in the first half of the XV century under Cosimo the Elder, they decided to build a great palazzo, Palazzo Medici, in via Larga (now via Cavour) and to transform the Church of San Lorenzo into their private family church. With a professional guide you will then discover all the secrets about the so-called “Medici Mile”, in San Lorenzo lively neighbourhood.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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!

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!

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!

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

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.

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.

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.

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.