MEDICI CHAPELS Private Tour in Florence
At a glance
MEDICI CHAPELS Private Tour in Florence is a 1h 30m private experience in Florence, Italy, operated by Irina in Florence. Travellers rate it 4.9 out of 5 across 127 reviews on Viator and Tripadvisor. Prices start from $128.42 per person, and free cancellation is available. Included: Headsets to hear the guide clearly, Tickets to the Medici Chapels (The Chapel of Princes and Michelangelo’s New Sacristy), 1.5-hour private tour with a tour guide (The Chapel of Princes and Michelangelo’s New Sacristy).
Highlights
- Rated 4.9/5 by 127 travellers
- Private experience — just you and your group
- Free cancellation for flexible planning
- Wheelchair accessible
Quick facts
- Duration
- 1h 30m
- Group
- Private tour — only your group
- Languages
- English
- Pickup
- Meet at the start point
- Confirmation
- Instant confirmation
- Ticket
- Mobile or paper ticket accepted
- Cancellation
- Free cancellation (see policy)
Overview
Enjoy an insightful private tour of the Medici Chapels – the last home of the famous dynasty that wrote the history of Florence. If you are an art lover it’s a must for you to visit the Medici Chapels, but without a tour guide, you will deny yourself a unique opportunity to learn the gossips and secrets hidden within their walls.
Built as the mausoleum for the Grand Dukes of Florence it became a breathtaking museum decorated with most precious and incorruptible materials: marble and granite, jasper and alabaster, lapis and many other semiprecious stones.
Discover the New Sacristy – another masterpiece of Michelangelo Buonarroti where he revealed himself not only as a talented sculptor but also as an expressive architect.
Join me for this incredible tour and smoothly navigate in the Chapels. Be the first to see all the details, avoiding all the hassle of big group tours.
IMPORTANT: Please note that the SECRET ROOM OF MICHELANGELO is NOT included in this tour.
What's included
What's included
- Headsets to hear the guide clearly
- Tickets to the Medici Chapels (The Chapel of Princes and Michelangelo’s New Sacristy)
- 1.5-hour private tour with a tour guide (The Chapel of Princes and Michelangelo’s New Sacristy)
Not included
- Michelangelo’s SECRET ROOM is excluded
Itinerary
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Step into the Medici Chapels – the mausoleum of the famous dynasty – the Godfathers of the Renaissance and the great masters of Florence.
Built as the last home for the Grand Dukes of Florence it became a breathtaking museum decorated with most precious and incorruptible materials: marble and granite, jasper and alabaster, lapis and many other semiprecious stones.
Step into the Chapel of Princes – the place of self-celebration where the Grand Dukes were originally buried, admire its sumptuous decoration and learn about the process of how Florentine mosaics is made along the way. Unveil the secrets of the Medici’s mysterious deaths and learn about the results of the last exhumation of the Medici bodies.
See the grave of Lorenzo the Magnificent and learn the story about the Pazzi conspiracy – the tragedy that took the life of Giuliano, Lorenzo’s beloved brother, and opened a new chapter of the history of Florence – the bloody revenge that provoked the the wrath of the pope.
Meeting point
Meet your expert tour guide at the entrance to the Medici Chapels.
Good to know
- Wheelchair accessible
- Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Transportation options are wheelchair accessible
- All areas and surfaces are wheelchair accessible
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Cancellation policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
Frequently asked questions
How long does the MEDICI CHAPELS Private Tour in Florence take?
The experience lasts about 1h 30m.
How much does it cost?
Prices start from $128.42 per person. The final price depends on the date, time and number of travellers, and is confirmed on Viator before you pay.
What's included?
Headsets to hear the guide clearly; Tickets to the Medici Chapels (The Chapel of Princes and Michelangelo’s New Sacristy); 1.5-hour private tour with a tour guide (The Chapel of Princes and Michelangelo’s New Sacristy).
Where does it start?
Meet your expert tour guide at the entrance to the Medici Chapels.
Can I cancel?
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
Which languages is it offered in?
It is guided in English.
Is it worth it?
Travellers rate it 4.9 out of 5 across 127 reviews on Viator and Tripadvisor, which places it among the top-rated experiences in Florence.
