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Uncover the Medici family's history on a guided tour of Florence. Visit the Medici Chapel in the Basilica di San Lorenzo and admire masterpieces by Michelangelo with pre-booked skip-the-line tickets.

Highlights

• 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.

Description

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.

Includes

Private or group tour (depending on option chosen) Expert local guide Exterior visit of the Basilica di San Lorenzo Pre-booked tickets to the Medici Chapels and the New Sacristy by Michelangelo

Important Information

• Large bags and backpacks are not allowed in the monument.
• This tour does not run on the first Sunday of the month.
• Clients must arrive at the meeting point 15 minutes before the start of the tour. This is due to the timed entry of the tickets.
• Tickets are timed and expire within 5 to 10 minutes.
• Please be advised that it is not possible to join the tour after it has commenced.

Easy cancellation

Cancel up to 24 hours in advance for a full refund