Medici Chapel

Travel back to the days of the Medici family on a self-guided tour of the Medici Chapel in the Basilica of San Lorenzo, Florence. Enter the chapels, built as a mausoleum for the Medici family, and discover treasures such as the 16th-century New Sacristy ("Sagrestia Nuova"). Part of the vast San Lorenzo Basilica complex, the chapels were richly decorated to serve as the last resting place for members of one of the most important and powerful families of the Florentine Renaissance from the mid-15th century onwards. Admire the genius of Michelangelo’s craftsmanship at the New Sacristy. Designed for the tombs of Lorenzo and Giuliano de' Medici, its mix of architecture and sculpture is considered one of the great masterpieces of the Italian Renaissance.

Experience the history of Florence through learning about the contributions of the infamous Medici family while seeing their influence on the city first-hand. Visit the Medici Chapel and see the gorgeous mosaic work. Listen as your expert guide takes you on a tour of the past, and hear how money and power drove an intense rivalry between the Strozzi, Pazzi, and Medici families. Discover the secrets and mysteries of the Medici family as your English-speaking guide takes you through the old streets and squares. Stroll through the traces left by the most extraordinary members of the Medici dynasty. Enter the Medici Chapel where most of the remaining remnants of the family found their last shelter on your own. See the sparkling semi-precious stones in the Florentine mosaic Commesso Fiorentino.

Join a private or small group guided 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.

Purchase the FirenzeCard and secure yourself access to all of Florence's 60 museums with a single pass. See the Uffizi Gallery, Accademia, and many others, and also benefit from exclusive discounts at selected shops and restaurants. Avoid paying entrance fees with a card that includes priority entry to the city's museums including to exhibitions which usually incur an additional fee. Bring your kids for free, with under-18s gaining access when accompanied by a cardholder. Witness masterworks at venues like the Uffizi, Accademia, and the Brancacci Chapels. Book your timeslot to beat the crowds and secure access to these famous venues and many more.

Explore the historic center of Florence by electric golf cart and leave your conscience clean as you cover more sights than possible on a walking tour. Climb aboard the eco-friendly cart in Piazza San Firenze and drive through the streets of the Renaissance city, passing Piazza Signoria and the Porcellino Market. Continue to the Duomo and marble façade of the Basilica of Santa Maria Novella. Journey along the banks of the River Arno to Piazza Ognissanti. An MP3 player will be provided with commentary about the history of the city and its sites so that you can sit back and relax as your escort drives you across the Santa Trinita Bridge. Marvel at the Pitti Palace and Ponte Vecchio. Continue to the Ponte alle Grazie, rebuilt after it was destroyed in World War II. Go to the Biblioteca Nazionale Centrale (National Central Library) on Piazza Santa Croce to see the largest library in Italy.

Welcome to an exciting minivan tour in the heart of Chianti, one of Italy's most renowned and picturesque wine regions! This unforgettable journey will take you to fascinating wineries nestled among green hills, lush vineyards and medieval villages. Enjoy an afternoon tour in a comfortable, air conditioned, car or minivan, traveling through the region's. Be captivated by views of vineyards, cypress trees and hilltop villages, with a glorious view around every bend.  Explore 2 wine estates and visit the "cantine" (cellars). Finally the sun goes down behind tuscany hills and you can Indulge in a tasting experience of delicious local wines and enjoy a typical Italian appetizer (cheese with jam and bruschetta).  Enhance your experience by selecting the option that includes dinner at an open-air restaurant in the countryside to taste some Tuscan specialties and drink good Chianti wine. Return to your meeting point in Florence at the end of your tour. 

Discover the stories and intrigues of one of the most famous Renaissance banker families on this guided tour of the Medici Chapel. Poisonings, betrayals, illegitimate children and legends will come to life thanks to your certified guide, who will accompany you throughout the experience and tell you many stories about the family's past. The Medici Chapel is the burial place of some of the greatest members of the Medici family, such as Lorenzo the Magnificent. You will visit the Chapel of the Princes and the Chapel of the New Sacristy, among others. You'll also be able to admire some unique works of art by Michelangelo.

Starting at Florence Tours agency located at Via Cavour 21 R, the 90-minute walking tour will culminate at Palazzo Pitti. The Medici Family Tour will tell you the story of the most important and powerful family in the city of Florence. The Medici are known to have promoted the artistic , cultural, spiritual and scientific life of their time. Banking, commerce and religious influence led the Medici family to became one of the most powerful families in Florence. Our professional guide will accompany you on a journey across years of history jealously preserved in architectural buildings and works of art, all sponsored by the Medici family.

Our tour takes place in the heart of the city, and you will enjoy our exclusive multilanguage audio tracks that will help you appreciate the many points of interest. A narrator's voice will guide you through the city at your own pace, making sure you don't miss any important details. Our texts are exclusive because they are written by our art historian in collaboration with our most experienced tour guides, so they combine first-class content with the demands of a city tour. Our experienced tour leader will support you during the stroll, ready to answer all your questions in Italian or English. During the tour, our tour escort will lead you through the most iconic places and must-see attractions of the city; our audio guide will do the rest recounting fascinating stories and historical curiosities linked to each location. You can admire the enchanting architecture of historical buildings, stroll through picturesque streets, and immerse yourself in the local culture while discovering points of interest around every corner. This innovative way of exploring the historical center allows you to experience as many points of interest as possible, all this happening in your language!

Florence told just as you have always desired: this clear itinerary follows the geometrical soul of the city with the Dome, the Baptistery, and the Belfry by Giotto up to the Nuovo Teatro dell'Opera delle Cascine – the sign of openness to the world and to modernity - in one of the most important cities of art you have ever visited. Florence in your pocket and in your life: to be visited and discovered in our company – the right company for your trip. Enjoy all the Renaissance masterpieces looking for Michelangelo, Donatello, Benedetto da Majano, Brunelleschi, Benvenuto Cellini, taking your time tasting a good Italian ice cream or a Cappuccino. Our audio guide consists of more than 35 audio descriptions lasting no more than 2 minutes. The goal is to quickly give the most useful information for the various points of interest, thinking of a complete tour in a short time. More than half of the audios are about Cathedral of S. Maria del Fiore.