Guided Tours

Medici Chapels and San Lorenzo Square Private Tour

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.

Enjoy skip-the-line access to the Medici Chapels, San Lorenzo Church, and the Medici Palace in Florence, on a private guided tour.

Highlights

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.

Inclusions

Guided tour of the Medici Chapels and San Lorenzo Square with skip-the-line entry
Professional local guide by your side for 2 hours
Private group tour of up to 8 people
Earphones for groups bigger than 7 people

Exclusions

Hotel transfers
Meals

Cancellation Policy

You can cancel these tickets up to 48 hours before the experience begins and get a full refund.

Your experience

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.

Know before you go

What’s not allowed

Certain types of clothing like sleeveless tops, shorts, and mini-skirts, are not permitted.
Large bags, suitcases, and backpacks are not allowed.
Consumption of food and drinks is not permitted inside the Chapels.
Photography is prohibited inside the Medici Chapels. However, you can click photos inside the San Lorenzo Church and the Medici Palace.

Accessibility

This tour is wheelchair accessible, with ramps and elevators available in the Medici Chapels and Basilica of San Lorenzo.
Accessible restrooms and lockers are also available

Additional notes

Dress appropriately for places of worship. Cover shoulders and knees otherwise you will not be allowed to enter.
The Medici Chapels are equipped with toilets and restrooms, including wheelchair accessible washrooms. Changing tables are also available.
A limited number of lockers are available to store belongings.

My tickets

Your voucher will be emailed to you shortly.
Display the voucher on your mobile phone with a valid photo ID at the redemption point.
Please arrive at the redemption point 15 minutes before the scheduled time of your tour to avoid any delays.