Medici Tour: history and secrets through the Family monuments - Small Group

5.0 (4 reviews) Florence, Italy
Duration1h 30m
Free cancellationFull refund up to 24 hours before
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TicketMobile or paper ticket accepted
LanguagesEnglish, Italian
Group sizeUp to 9 travelers

Overview

Do you really know the Medici family? Take advantage of this tour to find out secrets and anecdotes of the family through the monuments of the greatest artists of the 15th century: Michelangelo, Donatello and Brunelleschi.

What's included

  • Small group tour (9 people max);
  • Entry ticket;
  • Radio system for a group of minimun 5 guests.
  • Professional English-speaking certified guide;
  • Gratuities
  • Bottled water
  • Breakfast
  • Snacks

What to expect

  1. Basilica di San Lorenzo
    45m · Admission ticket included
    Prepare yourself for an exciting journey through the history of the most famous family of Florence: the Medici!

    Firstly, you will visit the Basilica of San Lorenzo, the parish of the Medici and the first cathedral of Florence. It hosts many masterpieces of the great names of the artistic and architectural panorama, such as Brunelleschi, Donatello and Verrocchio. Inside there is the "Sagrestia Vecchia" (the Old Sacristy), one of the must-see in Florence, where the genius of Brunelleschi joined Donatello's. The Sacristy has the shape of a cube, surmounted by a dome and contains the funeral monument built in honor of the sons of Cosimo il Vecchio.
  2. Cappelle Medicee
    45m · Admission ticket included
    The tour continues with the visit of the Medici Chapels, burial place of the whole family. Inside there are several rooms, including the famous Chapel of the Princes where six Grand Dukes of the family are buried. This mausoleum is an example of the Florentine baroque style and the great dome, designed by Buontalenti, shows the grandeur of the Medici. The New Sacristy, designed and built by Michelangelo, host the sarcophagis' statues created by him, among which La Notte is considered one of Michelangelo's most beautiful works.

Meeting and pickup

Meeting point

Meeting point: meet your guide at 11.15 AM in front of the main entrance of Basilica of San Lorenzo

End point

Meeting point: meet your guide at 11.15 AM in front of the main entrance of Basilica of San Lorenzo

Additional information

  • Wheelchair accessible
  • Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
  • Public transportation options are available nearby
  • Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels
  • Each traveler must present a valid passport or ID document that matches the name provided at the time of booking for successful entry to the Medici Chapels. Please provide the full names of all travelers when booking. Failure to present a voucher with all travelers’ full names at the ticket office prior to entry may result in denied entry to the attraction. Cost of direct tickets: 11€

Cancellation policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

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