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Medici Chapel

Attached to the Basilica San Lorenzo are the New Sacristy, a mortuary chapel for members of the Medici Family, and the enormous dome of the Cappella dei Principi. Constructed by various Renaissance artists, visit this marvel with skip-the-line tickets.

Opens tomorrow

08:15 AM - 06:50 PM

Recommended duration

2 hours

Medici Chapel
Dome of the Basilica di San Lorenzo in Florence, Italy with intricate architectural details.
Medici Chapel Florence ceiling fresco with intricate artwork, Skip the Line Tickets available.
interior of the Chapel of the Princes in the Medici Chapels in Florence in Italy
Statue in Medici Chapel, San Lorenzo Church, Florence, Italy.
Michelangelo statues in Chapel San Lorenzo, Medici Church, Florence, Italy.
New Sacristy interior with Michelangelo sculptures, Florence, Italy.
Medici Chapel interior with ornate marble tombs and sculptures, Florence, Italy.
Marble sculpture detail by Italian artist in Medici Chapels, Florence.
Lorenzo di Medici tomb sculpture in Medici Chapel, Florence, Italy.
Medici Chapels exterior in Florence, Italy, showcasing Renaissance architecture in April.
Flexible duration
Mobile ticket
Audio guide
  • Skip the long lines and step into the Medici Chapels at your reserved time slot.

  • See the New Sacristy, Chapel of the Princes, and more on a self-guided tour of the final resting place of the Medici family.

  • Admire Michelangelo’s masterpieces in the New Sacristy and explore the ornate tombs of the Medici family in the grand mausoleum.

More details

  • Skip the long lines and step into the Medici Chapels at your reserved time slot.

  • See the New Sacristy, Chapel of the Princes, and more on a self-guided tour of the final resting place of the Medici family.

  • Admire Michelangelo’s masterpieces in the New Sacristy and explore the ornate tombs of the Medici family in the grand mausoleum.

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€15
Medici Chapel exterior in Florence with skip-the-line tickets available.
Cappelle Medicee exterior in Florence, Italy, showcasing Renaissance architecture.
Medici Chapel Florence ceiling fresco with intricate artwork, Skip the Line Tickets available.
San Lorenzo Church exterior view with intricate facade and historical architecture in Florence, Italy.
Palazzo Medici Riccardi courtyard with Renaissance architecture in Florence, Italy.
interior of the Chapel of the Princes in the Medici Chapels in Florence in Italy
Tomb of Giuliano de Medici with sculptures Night and Day in Florence, Italy.
Bronze statue of Giovanni delle Bande Nere in San Lorenzo Square, Florence, Italy.
Palazzo Medici Riccardi street view in Florence, showcasing Renaissance architecture and historical significance.
Medici Chapels exterior with tourists in San Lorenzo Square, Florence guided tour.
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Instant confirmation
2 hr
2 more
  • Skip the ticket lines and step into the Medici Chapels at a time slot chosen by you.

  • Explore Florence’s most historic mausoleum with an expert guide and gain fascinating insights into the Medici family.

  • Uncover the history of the Medici dynasty in the grand Cappella dei Principi, an opulent chapel decorated with rare marbles and precious stones.

  • Step into the Basilica of San Lorenzo, the Medici family’s parish church, designed by Brunelleschi and decorated by Donatello.

  • End your tour at Piazza di San Lorenzo, home to the famous Palazzo Medici Riccardi.

More details

  • Skip the ticket lines and step into the Medici Chapels at a time slot chosen by you.

  • Explore Florence’s most historic mausoleum with an expert guide and gain fascinating insights into the Medici family.

  • Uncover the history of the Medici dynasty in the grand Cappella dei Principi, an opulent chapel decorated with rare marbles and precious stones.

  • Step into the Basilica of San Lorenzo, the Medici family’s parish church, designed by Brunelleschi and decorated by Donatello.

  • End your tour at Piazza di San Lorenzo, home to the famous Palazzo Medici Riccardi.

from
€480
Medici Chapel interior with ornate ceiling and sculptures, Florence, near Palazzo Vecchio.
Medici Chapel Florence ceiling fresco with intricate artwork, Skip the Line Tickets available.
interior of the Chapel of the Princes in the Medici Chapels in Florence in Italy
Palazzo Vecchio Hall of the Five Hundred, Florence, showcasing grand frescoes and historic sculptures.
Deposition of Jesus Christ fresco in Palazzo Vecchio, Florence
Medici Chapel exterior with intricate stone facade in Florence, Italy.
Statue in Medici Chapel, San Lorenzo Church, Florence, Italy.
Lorenzo di Medici tomb sculpture in Medici Chapel, Florence, Italy.
Palazzo Vecchio Courtyard statues in Florence, Italy, showcasing Renaissance art.
Palazzo Vecchio cloister with arches and frescoes in Florence, Italy.
Judith statue at Palazzo Vecchio in Florence courtyard.
Flexible duration
Mobile ticket
Audio guide
  • Step inside two of Florence’s most historically significant sites—Palazzo Vecchio, the heart of Medici power, and the Medici Chapels, their final resting place.

  • Enhance your visit with a free audio guide app, offering deep insights into the Medici’s influence on Florence’s art and politics

  • Marvel at Michelangelo’s masterpieces inside the New Sacristy, then step into the lavish Cappella dei Principi, where Florence’s most powerful rulers rest.

  • Enter Palazzo Vecchio’s grand Salone dei Cinquecento, where history unfolds in paintings by Michelangelo and Da Vinci, alongside Donatello’s famed Judith and Holofernes.

More details

  • Step inside two of Florence’s most historically significant sites—Palazzo Vecchio, the heart of Medici power, and the Medici Chapels, their final resting place.

  • Enhance your visit with a free audio guide app, offering deep insights into the Medici’s influence on Florence’s art and politics

  • Marvel at Michelangelo’s masterpieces inside the New Sacristy, then step into the lavish Cappella dei Principi, where Florence’s most powerful rulers rest.

  • Enter Palazzo Vecchio’s grand Salone dei Cinquecento, where history unfolds in paintings by Michelangelo and Da Vinci, alongside Donatello’s famed Judith and Holofernes.

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€37.91

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San Lorenzo Square Florence guided walking tour with Medici Chapels in view.
Palazzo Medici Riccardi street view in Florence, showcasing Renaissance architecture and historical significance.
Dome of the Basilica di San Lorenzo in Florence, Italy with intricate architectural details.
Brunelleschi's Dome viewed from a bustling street in Florence, Italy.
Fountain of Neptune in Piazza della Signoria, Florence, with surrounding sculptures.
Palazzo Vecchio exterior with clock tower in Florence, Italy.
Vasari Corridor view on Guided Walking Tour of Medici’s Mile in Florence, Italy.
Pitti Palace exterior with Boboli Gardens in Florence, Italy.
Medici residences along Florence's Medici Mile during guided walking tour.
Guided tour group walking along Medici's Mile in Florence, Italy, near historic Medici residences.
Free cancellation
Instant confirmation
2 hr
2 more
  • Enjoy a delightful stroll through Florence, the enchanting cradle of the Renaissance, uncovering its iconic treasures with an expert guide by your side.

  • Immerse yourself in the captivating tales of the illustrious Medici Family, narrated with passion and expertise by our guide.

  • Traverse charming streets adorned with historic churches, majestic palaces, vibrant art galleries, quaint cafes, and UNESCO-listed gems, creating unforgettable memories at every step.

  • Follow the path of intrigue along the exterior of the Vasari Corridor, a hidden passage weaving through the city, adding an extra layer of mystique to your Florence adventure.

  • Fun Fact: Though not from a noble bloodline, the Medici family was the wealthiest family during the 15th century, and amongst a long list of achievements, the credit for modern gelato also goes to them.

More details

  • Enjoy a delightful stroll through Florence, the enchanting cradle of the Renaissance, uncovering its iconic treasures with an expert guide by your side.

  • Immerse yourself in the captivating tales of the illustrious Medici Family, narrated with passion and expertise by our guide.

  • Traverse charming streets adorned with historic churches, majestic palaces, vibrant art galleries, quaint cafes, and UNESCO-listed gems, creating unforgettable memories at every step.

  • Follow the path of intrigue along the exterior of the Vasari Corridor, a hidden passage weaving through the city, adding an extra layer of mystique to your Florence adventure.

  • Fun Fact: Though not from a noble bloodline, the Medici family was the wealthiest family during the 15th century, and amongst a long list of achievements, the credit for modern gelato also goes to them.

from
€29
Guided tour group exploring Medici's Mile in Florence, Italy, with historical buildings in view.
Palazzo Medici Riccardi courtyard with Renaissance architecture in Florence, Italy.
Palazzo Medici Riccardi garden statue surrounded by lush greenery in Florence, Italy.
San Lorenzo Church exterior view with intricate facade and historical architecture in Florence, Italy.
Interior view of Basilica di San Lorenzo, Florence, showcasing ornate architecture and historical artwork.
Dome of the Basilica di San Lorenzo in Florence, Italy with intricate architectural details.
Medici Chapel interior with ornate ceiling and sculptures, Florence Medici Walking Tour.
Florence Medici Walking Tour at Square of Signora with historical statues and architecture.
Fountain of Neptune in Piazza della Signoria, Florence, with surrounding sculptures.
Palazzo Vecchio exterior with clock tower in Florence, Italy.
Palazzo Vecchio Hall of the Five Hundred with ornate frescoes and grand chandeliers in Florence, Italy.
Uffizi Gallery tour with view of Florence Cathedral and Accademia Gallery in Florence, Italy.
Tourists viewing Renaissance art at Uffizi Gallery, Florence, Italy.
Vasari Corridor view with Uffizi Gallery entrance, Florence private tour.
Vasari Corridor view on Medici's Mile Guided Walking Tour in Florence, Italy.
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Instant confirmation
1 hr 30 min
2 more
  • Enjoy a 90-minute walking tour exploring Florence’s Medici legacy and gain in-depth insights from your expert guide.

  • Walk through Palazzo Medici Riccardi, where Medici influence flourished, and Basilica di San Lorenzo, the family's parish church.

  • Marvel at Michelangelo’s Medici tomb sculptures in the Medici Chapels, a testament to the family's influence on art and Renaissance Florence.

  • Visit Piazza della Signoria, home to masterpieces like Michelangelo’s David, Fountain of Neptune, and Palazzo Vecchio, key to Medici history.

  • Stop by the Vasari Corridor, the Medici’s private passageway linking Palazzo Vecchio to Palazzo Pitti, with insights into their secretive world.

More details

  • Enjoy a 90-minute walking tour exploring Florence’s Medici legacy and gain in-depth insights from your expert guide.

  • Walk through Palazzo Medici Riccardi, where Medici influence flourished, and Basilica di San Lorenzo, the family's parish church.

  • Marvel at Michelangelo’s Medici tomb sculptures in the Medici Chapels, a testament to the family's influence on art and Renaissance Florence.

  • Visit Piazza della Signoria, home to masterpieces like Michelangelo’s David, Fountain of Neptune, and Palazzo Vecchio, key to Medici history.

  • Stop by the Vasari Corridor, the Medici’s private passageway linking Palazzo Vecchio to Palazzo Pitti, with insights into their secretive world.

from
€29

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About Medici Chapels

The Medici Chapel, located within the Basilica of San Lorenzo, is a masterpiece of Renaissance art and architecture. This stunning chapel houses the tombs of the powerful Medici family, with intricate sculptures by Michelangelo and a magnificent dome in the Cappella dei Principi. Explore this historical marvel with skip-the-line access and guided tours for a deeper dive into Florence's rich heritage.


Address
Piazza di Madonna degli Aldobrandini, 6, 50123 Firenze FI, Italy
Year opened
1640
Visitors per year
321043
Expected wait time - Standard
30-60 mins (Peak), 0-30 mins (Off Peak)
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