About this experience
The Medici Chapels are one of Florence's treasures that cannot be missed. Here, the stunning architecture of the Italian Renaissance and the history of the most influential Florentine family come together. During the tour, you will visit the Medici Palace, the Church of San Lorenzo, and the Medici Chapels, learning about the family's role in Florence's development and seeing the allegorical sculptures that brought great fame to the legendary Michelangelo.
What to Expect
Architectural Masterpieces of the Medici Era
Get ready to explore the treasures of the Florentine Renaissance: during the tour, you will see the Medici Palace and its inner courtyard, examine the Church of San Lorenzo, and of course, visit the Medici Chapels Museum. We will visit the crypt where 34 members of the powerful family are laid to rest. We will admire the most precious structure built with Medici money; the grand octagonal Chapel of the Princes, entirely lined with marble and semi-precious stones. The highlight of the tour will be the visit to the sacristy of the Church of San Lorenzo, built by Michelangelo himself on the orders of Pope Leo X, also a Medici: here you will see tombs adorned with the famous allegorical sculptures 'Day', 'Night', 'Morning', 'Evening', which brought incredible fame to Michelangelo.
History of Florence's Most Splendid Family
You will learn about the life and fate of the brightest and most powerful family of Florence, who worked for centuries on the city's beautification, where they and their children were supposed to live. In the end, the Medicis managed to create and maintain Florence as one of the world's greatest museum cities. During the tour, we will reveal the secrets of the great family and discuss why Florence and its residents are so grateful to the last representative of the family.
Organizational Details
Museum tickets are not included in the tour price: adults - 8 euros, children under 18 - free upon presentation of a document.
