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Discover the power, influence and legacy of Medici, one of the most powerful families in Renaissance Florence. Visit the spectacular Medici Chapels and see the Medici Palace, Duomo, and more. Extended options: private transfers and the Pitti Palace tour.
2-hour: Medici Chapels
Book this tour to discover the legacy of the Medici family in Florence's Old Town and visit the Medici Chapels with skip-the-line tickets.
3-hour: Medici Chapels & Transfers
Book a 1-hour round-trip transfer and a 2-hour private tour of the Old Town and Medici Chapels with skip-the-line tickets.
4-hour: Medici Chapels & Pitti Palace
Choose this tour to discover the legacy of Medici family in Florence's Old Town and visit the Pitti Palace and Medici Chapels with skip-the-line tickets.
5-hour: Medici Chapels, Palazzo Pitti & Transfers
Book a 1-hour round-trip transfer and a 3,5-hour private tour of the Old Town, Medici Chapels and Palazzo Pitti with skip-the-line tickets.
What's Included
Meeting and pickup
Meet your guide in front of the Giovani monument (Monumento a Giovanni delle Bande Nere), Piazza di San Lorenzo, 50123 Firenze FI, Italy
Itinerary
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Meet your guide in front of the Giovani monument (Monumento a Giovanni delle Bande Nere), Piazza di San Lorenzo, 50123 Firenze FI, Italy
10 minutes • Admission ticket free -
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Hear the story of the Medicis and visit the Medici Chapels (Cappelle Medicee).
25 minutes • Admission ticket free -
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Your exclusive theme tour will begin in front of the Basilica of San Lorenzo, which is one of the largest and oldest churches in town.
25 minutes • Admission ticket free -
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The Medici Chapels were added to the church after the 15th century as a burial place of all the principal members of the Medici family from Cosimo il Vecchio to Cosimo III. They are an extraordinary example of a funerary monument, designed and decorated by sculptures by Michelangelo, such as the Madonna and Child. Thanks to your Expert Guide, you will learn who the Medici family was, how they became so powerful, and their relationship with Michelangelo, da Vinci, and other great artists of the Renaissance. You will also get to see some other places connected to the Medicis, such as their Riccardi Medici Palace, the iconic Florence Cathedral, and the medieval Bergallo prison.
2 hours • Admission ticket free -
5
Book a 1-hour round-trip transfer about the Medici family in Florence, with tickets to Medici Chapels. This Includes pickup and drop-off directly at your accommodation so you can enjoy the comfort of transfers in a private car, van or bus, depending on your group size. Includes private car transfers with pickup and drop-off at your hotel, accommodation, or any location in Florence. Simply provide your preferred pickup address when booking and we will make all the arrangements for you.
1 hour • Admission ticket free -
6Palazzo Pitti
Visit the Medici Chapels and Pitti Palace (Palazzo Pitti). Skip-the-line tickets to both attractions are included to save time. This is a chance to discover more places connected to the Tuscan dynasty, as you will pass by their former seat in Palazzo Vecchio and see the statues of Cosimo and Lorenzo de’ Medici standing proudly among the great men of Florence. The Pitti Palace became the official seat of the Medicis in 1549 and amassed an impressive collection of paintings, porcelain, jewelry and luxurious possessions. As the largest museum complex in Florence, it houses some of the most celebrated treasures in the city. Come and see the works of Raphael, Titan , Botticelli, and more!
25 minutes • Admission ticket included -
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book a 1-hour round-trip transfer tour about the Medici family in Florence, with skip-the-line tickets to Medici Chapels and Palazzo Pitti and Boboli Gardens.
25 minutes • Admission ticket included
Additional info
- Wheelchair accessible
- Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
- Transportation options are wheelchair accessible
- All areas and surfaces are wheelchair accessible
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Additional info
- Wheelchair accessible
- Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
- Transportation options are wheelchair accessible
- All areas and surfaces are wheelchair accessible
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- Please check your email the day before the tour.
- Transfers and Pitti Palace tickets are not included in a 2-hour tour.
- With skip-the-line tickets, you will have a reserved time slot to enter the Medici Chapels and Pitti Palace, so you won't have to queue for tickets on site.Tickets can be collected at the ticket booth 15 minutes before the entry time. You can’t skip the line for ticket validation and mandatory security checks.
- In Medici Chapel, 1 licensed guide can lead 1-20 people, so the price will be higher if you need more than 1 guide.
- In Pitti Palace, 1 licensed guide can lead a group of 1-16 people. Tickets include headsets for groups of 5+ people.
- The 3- and 5-hour options include an estimated 1-hour round-trip transfer from your accommodation. Transfer can take longer or shorter depending on the distance and traffic.
- We will arrange a standard car (sedan) for 1-4 people, and a larger van for groups of 5 people and more. You can book a 5-people tour to travel in a larger vehicle.
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Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
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Cancellation Policy
- For a full refund, you must cancel at least 24 hours before the experience’s start time.
- If you cancel less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time, the amount you paid will not be refunded.
- Any changes made less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time will not be accepted.
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You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the experience for a full refund.
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