Express Florence - Medici Chapel & Highlights Walking Tour

Florence Fully Guided Tour with LetzGo City Tours

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Duration1h 30m

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LanguagesEnglish

Group sizeUp to 20 travelers

Overview

Experience Florence's Renaissance brilliance on a guided tour led by an expert first-class local guide. Discover iconic highlights such as Piazza Della Signoria, Ponte Vecchio, and the Duomo Square & Cathedral, including famous statues like Michelangelo's David. Enjoy optional priority access to the essential San Lorenzo Church and Medici Chapel for an exclusive Renaissance immersion, ensuring an unforgettable visit to Florence.
Embark on a captivating 90-minute- tour led by an expert first-class local English-speaking guide, immersing yourself in Florence's rich Renaissance heritage. Enjoy optional upgrade and timed entrance to the spectacular Medici Chapel and the San Lorenzo Chapel, showcasing Florence’s remarkable Renaissance art collection before marveling at the 13th-century Duomo Cathedral, featuring Brunelleschi's iconic Dome and Lantern. Admire outstanding sculptures at the Gothic-style Loggia Dei Lanzi and view Michelangelo's renowned Doors of Paradise at the Baptistry.

Options

Guaranteed Small Group

Priority Access Medici Chapel: See Michelangelo's masterpiece, the New Sacristy, designed as a mausoleum for the Medici Family.
Semi Private Tour: Enjoy the comfort and safety of a guaranteed small group tour (max 12 guests).
Duration: 45 minutes: Hear the stories of your expert guide and learn the history of Basilica San Lorenzo.

Priority Access Medici Chapel

Guided Visit Medici Chapel: See Michelangelo's masterpiece, the New Sacristy, designed as a mausoleum for the Medici Family.
Duration: 45 minutes: Hear the stories of your expert guide and learn the history of Basilica of San Lorenzo.

Express Florence - Medici Chapel & Highlights Walking Tour

What's included

View the Baptistry Doors of the Duomo Cathedral named Doors of Paradise by Michelangelo
See a magnificent copy of Michelangelo’s ‘David’ in the Piazza Della Signoria
Visit and admire the 13th century Duomo Cathedral and all is magnificence
Visit the craft market of Loge Del Mercato and the Fountain of the Boar
Optional Upgrade with Fast Track Entrance to the Medici Chapel (2hrs 30 minutes Duration)
See the famous Florence Towers including the exquisite D’Arnolfo Tower
Visit the beautiful Roman street ‘Via Capaccio’ and See the Church of Orsanmichele built in 1290

Guide Tip
Priority Access to Medici Chapel is included only, if upgrade option is booked

What to expect

Piazza della Signoria
10m

Visit Piazza della Signoria, another iconic square in Florence, Italy, located near the Arno River. It has been the political and social center of the city throughout its history and is surrounded by several notable buildings and statues. Here are some highlights of Piazza della Signoria:

Loggia dei Lanzi: This open-air sculpture gallery is located next to the Palazzo Vecchio. It features a collection of impressive statues, including Benvenuto Cellini's "Perseus with the Head of Medusa" and Giambologna's "Rape of the Sabine Women."
Statue of David Replica: A replica of Michelangelo's famous statue of David stands in the Piazza della Signoria, near the entrance of the Palazzo Vecchio. The original statue was moved to the Accademia Gallery to protect it from damage.
Fountain of Neptune: Situated at the southern end of the square, this fountain features a large marble statue of Neptune surrounded by various sea creatures and mythological figures.
Palazzo Vecchio
10m · Admission ticket not included

This medieval fortress-palace is the focal point of the square. It has served as the seat of Florentine government for centuries and now functions as the town hall. The palace is adorned with impressive Renaissance artwork and sculptures, including works by Michelangelo and Donatello.
Church and Museum of Orsanmichele
10m · Admission ticket not included

Dating back to 1290 this Church is one of the most unusual in Florence present as a near perfect square with Gothic marble decoration.
Piazza della Repubblica
5m

Visit what was once the heart of medieval Florence and even earlier in Roman times when it served as the location of the Forum, the center of the city’s public and commercial life.
Ponte Vecchio
10m

Cross the most famous Bridge in Italy, built in the 14th century during the time of the Medici family and visit Via Di Capaccio. Walk the famous former Roman street and admire its many Renaissance & Medieval Towers
Mercato Centrale
15m

Visit the craft market of Loge Del Mercato and the Fountain of the Boar.
Visit Via Del Corso and Elisabetta: Home to the oldest Tower in Florence dating back to the 6th or 7th century is located on Via Elisabetta
Piazza Del Duomo
15m

Piazza del Duomo is the spiritual heart of Florence and the soul of its historic center, declared a Unesco World Heritage Site. The place where you can admire, in a single glance, some of the city's main monuments, in a concentration of history, art and beauty to make your head spin. Indeed, the Cathedral of Santa Maria del Fiore, with the Dome by Brunelleschi, the Bell Tower by Giotto and the Baptistery face each other here, surrounded by historic buildings and small- and large-sized museums.
Basilica di San Lorenzo
15m · Admission ticket not included

Guests will visit the Basilica di San Lorenzo one of the largest churches of Florence, Italy, situated at the center of the main market district of the city, and it is the burial place of all the principal members of the Medici family from Cosimo il Vecchio to Cosimo III. Guests will also visit the incredible Medici Chapels - two chapels built between the 16th and 17th centuries as an extension to the Basilica of San Lorenzo. They are the Sagrestia Nuova, designed by Michelangelo, and the larger Cappella dei Principi, a collaboration between the Medici family and architects.

Meeting and pickup

Meeting point

Meeting Time: 15 minutes prior to departure.
MEETING PLACE: Piazza della Signoria, 50122 Firenze FI, Italy
MEETING POINT: In front of The Neptune Statue in the Piazza della Signoria, also known as the Fountain of Neptune (Fontana del Nettuno).

End point

The tour will end inside the San Lorenz Church.

Additional information

Public transportation options are available nearby
Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Please wear comfortable shoes as this tour involves a fair amount of walking, including over uneven surfaces, cobblestones, hills, inclines, declines and stairs.
Participants should be in good health - consult first with your doctor if you have any medical condition or are not used to regular exercise.
Wheelchairs, motorised scooters or any other device to assist mobility are not recommended, as we cannot guarantee: that all footpaths/sidewalks/curbs will have suitable ramps.
Operates in all weather conditions, please dress appropriately.
Anybody under the age of 18 years must be accompanied by somebody aged 18 years or older.
Not recommended for travellers with limited mobility

Cancellation policy

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

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