Florence: 1.5-Hour Medici Chapel Private Tour

Florence: 1.5-Hour Medici Chapel Private Tour

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Discover the Medici Chapels with your own private guide. See some of Michelangelo's masterpieces, admire the wealth of this great family in Princess Chapel and visit the exterior of the Basilica of San Lorenzo on this perfect tour.

Highlights

Enjoy one of the most famous Michelangelo sculptural cycles in the Sacrestia Nuova
Take your time with your friendly and knowledgeable guide
Head underground to see the crypt where the Medici family was buried
Explore the grounds and gaze at the precious gemstones and marbles that make up the Princess Chapel
Tour at your own convenience with your guide

Description

The Medicis were a ruthless bunch, but their homes and palaces boast some of arts finest possessions. Today, with your private guide, we will experience one of the most famous sculptural cycles by Michelangelo: Il Crepuscolo, L’Aurora, Il Giorno e la Notte (Twilight, Dawn, Day, Night) inside the Sacrestia Nuova. These monuments to art and religion are incredible examples of Michelangelo's finest work, and are housed inside of the great Medici complex, which now serves as a museum. You will notice walls inlayed with precious polychrome marble and precious gems, which showed off the family's vast wealth and power in the Cappella dei Principi (Princess Chapel). We also have a chance to discover the Cripta del Buontalenti underneath the chapel, where the Medici and their family members are housed in this ancient crypt. Make sure to ask your guide about the 'real' causes of their death which has long been a point of contention amongst historians and scientists. Regardless of the drama around this complex, the day will be a wonderful and enlightening experience, and we hope that you've enjoyed spending time amidst such greatness! Ciao!

Includes

Pickup in front of the entrance of the museum Local guide at your disposal (max. 1.5 hours) Entrance fees with reservation for the Medici Chapels Earphones for groups of more than 8 participants