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

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About this activity

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.

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At a glance

Duration: 1 h 30 min
Confirmation: Instant confirmation
Ticket: Mobile or paper ticket accepted
Group: Up to 9 people
People per booking: 1–15
Guide: English, Italian
Operated by: Keys Of Italy / Florence

Ages: Infants (1–4 years) · Children (5–13 years) · Adults (14–99 years)

What is included

Included

Included: Small group tour (9 people max);
Included: Entry ticket;
Included: Radio system for a group of minimun 5 guests.
Included: Professional English-speaking certified guide;

Not included

Not included: Gratuities
Not included: Bottled water
Not included: Breakfast
Not included: Snacks

Itinerary

Basilica di San Lorenzo

45 min Admission 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.
Cappelle Medicee

45 min Admission 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 point and pickup

Everyone meets at the meeting point.

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

Using your ticket

Meeting point: 11.15 AM in front of the main entrance of Basilica of San Lorenzo.

Starting time: 11.30 AM

Last: 90 minutes

Cancellation

Free cancellation

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

If you cancel	You get back
At least one day before	100%
Less than a day before	0%

The operator may cancel if too few people book; you then get another date or your money back.

Good to know

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€