Medici Chapels private tour

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About this activity

Enjoy an insightful private tour of the Medici Chapels, two landmarks of Florentine architecture and the final resting place of members of the famous dynasty that shaped the history of Florence. If you are an art lover it’s a must, but without a tour guide you will deny yourself a unique opportunity to learn the tales and secrets hidden within their walls.

See the monumental Chapel of Princes. Built as the mausoleum for the Grand Dukes of Florence, it became a breathtaking museum decorated with most precious and incorruptible materials: marble, granite, jasper, alabaster, and lapis lazuli and many other semiprecious stones.

Then discover the New Sacristy, another masterpiece of Michelangelo Buonarroti, where he revealed himself not only as a talented sculptor but also as an expressive architect.

Join us for this incredible tour and smoothly navigate inside the Chapels. See incredible details with our expert guide, avoiding all the hassle of big group tours.

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At a glance

Duration: one hour
Confirmation: Instant confirmation
Ticket: Mobile or paper ticket accepted
Group: Your group only
People per booking: 1–15
Guide: German, Russian, English, Italian, French, Spanish
Operated by: THINGS TO DO IN FZCO

Ages: Infants (0–5 years) · Children (6–17 years) · Adults (18–99 years)

What is included

Included

Included: Headsets to hear the guide clearly
Included: Licenced Tour Guide
Included: Medici Chapels entrance tickets

Not included

Not included: Food and Drinks
Not included: Pick up and Drop off

Itinerary

Cappelle Medicee

one hour Admission included

Step into the Medici Chapels and into the world of the Medici Dynasty, the Godfathers of the Renaissance and the great masters of Florence.

Visit the Chapel of Princes – the place of self-celebration where the Grand Dukes were originally buried. Admire its sumptuous decoration and learn about the technique of Florentine mosaic along the way. Unveil the secrets of the mysterious deaths in the Medici family and learn about the results of the last exhumation of the Medici bodies.

Discover the New Sacristy – an unequalled masterpiece of the great Michelangelo Buonarroti. Admire his sculptures of the allegorical figures of Night and Day, Dusk and Dawn and admire the perfection and ambiguity of his finished and unfinished sculptures. Learn the secrets behind the graves of the young heirs of the Medici family.

See the grave of Lorenzo the Magnificent and learn the story about the Pazzi Conspiracy – the murderous plot that took the life of Giuliano, Lorenzo’s beloved brother. Learn how this event opened up a new chapter of the Florentine history, triggering a bloody revenge that provoked the wrath of the pope.

Learn about the last heir of the Medici dynasty, Anna Maria Luisa, a forward-thinking woman who made a fortune for Florence leaving the family treasures to her beloved city!

This is a truly unique opportunity to see incredible sites that are still off the beaten path of huge tourist crowds. With your own private tour guide you will be sure to have a memorable experience, learning about the history of Florence and its stunning artistic treasures.

Meeting point and pickup

Everyone meets at the meeting point.

Meeting point

Cappelle Medicee

End point

Cappelle Medicee

Using your ticket

Meet your tour guide at the entrance to the Medici Chapels in Piazza di Madonna degli Aldobrandini 6, 50123 Florence, Italy. Please keep in mind that you are expected to arrive at least 15 minutes in advance. Otherwise you risk missing your time slot and may not be able to request a refund. If you have any questions finding your meeting point, please call us on +390556142722 and we will give you the instructions.