Medici Chapels and San Lorenzo Square Private Tour
Duration
Open today
Guided tour
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Step into the Medici Chapels with your group at a time slot chosen by you.
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Explore Florence’s most historic mausoleum with an expert guide and gain fascinating insights into the Medici family.
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Uncover the history of the Medici dynasty in the grand Cappella dei Principi, an opulent chapel decorated with rare marbles and precious stones.
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Step into the Basilica of San Lorenzo, the Medici family’s parish church, designed by Brunelleschi and decorated by Donatello.
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End your tour at Piazza di San Lorenzo, home to the famous Palazzo Medici Riccardi.
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Guided tour of the Medici Chapels and San Lorenzo Square
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Professional local guide by your side for 1 hour
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Private group tour of up to 8 people
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Earphones for groups bigger than 7 people
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Entry to Medici Chapels and San Lorenzo Church
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Hotel transfers
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Meals
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These tickets can't be cancelled or rescheduled.
Unravel the world of Michelangelo and the Medici
Enter the world of the Medici family with a tour of the Medici Chapels and San Lorenzo Square. See famous sculptures, like Day, Night, Dawn, and Dusk, designed by Michelangelo in the New Sacristy. Admire the gemstone-studded Cappella dei Principi, which led to the creation of the Factory of Hard Stones in 1588, with the aim to make, find, and work with the stones needed to decorate the chapel.
Uncover secrets beneath the Chapels
Go below the chapels to the crypt, where the Medici family is buried. Get to know new details about how they lived-. It’s a fascinating look at the dynasty’s legacy, tucked beneath the grandeur above.
Stroll through San Lorenzo Square
Wrap up with a guided walk along Piazza di San Lorenzo. Stroll past the San Lorenzo Church and Palazzo Medici Riccardi, as your guide brings their rich and fascinating history to life by providing a glimpse into the secrets and rivalries of the Medici family, including stories of poisonings and betrayals.
What’s not allowed
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Certain types of clothing like sleeveless tops, shorts, and mini-skirts, are not permitted.
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Large bags, suitcases, and backpacks are not allowed.
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Consumption of food and drinks is not permitted inside the Chapels.
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Photography is prohibited inside the Medici Chapels. However, you can click photos inside the San Lorenzo Church and the Medici Palace.
Accessibility
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This tour is wheelchair accessible, with ramps and elevators available in the Medici Chapels and Basilica of San Lorenzo.
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Accessible restrooms and lockers are also available
Additional notes
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Dress appropriately for places of worship. Cover shoulders and knees otherwise you will not be allowed to enter.
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The Medici Chapels are equipped with toilets and restrooms, including wheelchair accessible washrooms. Changing tables are also available.
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A limited number of lockers are available to store belongings.
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Your voucher will be emailed to you shortly.
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Display the voucher on your mobile phone with a valid photo ID at the redemption point.
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Please arrive at the redemption point 15 minutes before the scheduled time of your tour to avoid any delays.
Ticket redemption point
- Please check your final voucher for the redemption point details and specific instructions.
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