Florence: Medici Guided Tour + Medici Chapel Ticket Florence: Guided Tour of the Medici + ticket to the Medici Chapels
ID: GYG892138-1401653
Category:
Country: Italy
Duration:
01:15 hours
Description
Guided tour of the Medici in the historic center of Florence with admission to the Medici Chapels included. Discover the art, history, and secrets of the most powerful dynasty.
Discover the Florence of the Medici with an expert guide in art history
Immerse yourself in the heart of Florence with this walking tour dedicated to the Medici dynasty, one of the most influential families in Italian history. Accompanied by a local guide and art historian, you'll discover the fascinating stories, intrigues, and artistic wonders that have made this powerful dynasty immortal.
The tour starts from the historic center and winds through the most emblematic places linked to the Medici: you'll pass by Palazzo Medici Riccardi, the family's original residence, and you'll walk along the streets where Lorenzo the Magnificent, Cosimo I, and other family members lived and left their mark.
At each stop, your guide will tell you fascinating anecdotes about the politics, art, and rivalries that shaped Florence during the Renaissance. You'll also have the chance to see the famous Basilica of San Lorenzo and the Laurentian Library, designed by Michelangelo.
The highlight of the tour is the guided visit to the Medici Chapels, one of the most evocative museums in Florence, where you can admire the funerary monuments of the most important members of the family and the spectacular sculptures by Michelangelo in the New Sacristy
Highlights
- Discover the history of Europe's most powerful dynasty
- Visit the Medici Chapels with included admission and discover unique masterpieces.
- Explore the most significant places of the Medici, among art, history and charm.
Guiding languages
IMPORTANT INFORMATION
Piazza San Lorenzo, in front of the church entrance, look for your guide with a Get your guide and Itinerantour sign
INCLUDED
- Tour Guide
- Medici Chapel Admission
NOT INCLUDED
- Anything not mentioned above
When should I book?
To guarantee availability book as soon as possible. Early booking is worth consideration especially if you planning the trip during high season like public holidays or weekends.
Cancellations
This excursion you can cancel with no cost up to 24 hours before the start of the trip. If you cancel it after 24 hours or not show up on the excursion you will still be charged the full price of the activity. Being late on pick-up or departure will be considered as not showing up.