Private Medici Chapels and San Lorenzo Square Guided Visit
At a glance
Private Medici Chapels and San Lorenzo Square Guided Visit is a 2h private experience in Florence, Italy, operated by CAF Tour and Travel - Gray Line Florence. Travellers rate it 4.8 out of 5 across 12 reviews on Viator and Tripadvisor. Prices start from $172.94 per person, and free cancellation is available. Included: Earphones for groups of more than 7 participants, Local professional Guide at your side, Medici Chapels skip-the-line tickets.
Highlights
- Private experience — just you and your group
- Free cancellation for flexible planning
Quick facts
- Duration
- 2h
- Group
- Private tour — only your group
- Languages
- German, English, Italian, French, Spanish
- Pickup
- Meet at the start point
- Confirmation
- Confirmed within 48 hours
- Ticket
- Mobile or paper ticket accepted
- Cancellation
- Free cancellation (see policy)
Overview
Discover Michelangelo's iconic sculptures—Twilight, Dawn, Day, and Night—in the breathtaking Sacrestia Nuova, an architectural masterpiece he designed himself. Admire the luxurious details of the Cappella dei Principi, adorned with intricate polychrome marbles, rare stones, and gemstones. This grand chapel inspired the founding of the Opificio delle Pietre Dure, now renowned as one of the world's leading restoration workshops and museums.
Delve into the history of the Medici family in the Cripta del Buontalenti, located beneath the chapel. Recent discoveries from exhumations have revealed fascinating insights into their health, lifestyles, and mysterious causes of death.
Explore the stunning architecture of the San Lorenzo Church and the historic Palazzo Medici Riccardi, immersing yourself in the rich history and beauty of Florence's Renaissance heritage.
What's included
What's included
- Earphones for groups of more than 7 participants
- Local professional Guide at your side
- Medici Chapels skip-the-line tickets
Not included
- Hotel pickup and drop-off
- Gratuities
- Everything not mentioned as Included
Itinerary
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Stop 1 · 2h
Admire with your Guide one of the most famous sculptural cycles by Michelangelo: Il Crepuscolo, L’Aurora, Il Giorno e la Notte (Twilight, Dawn, Day, Night) inside the Sacrestia Nuova (New Sacristy) designed by the great artist. Discover the inlays of precious polychrome marbles, of hard stones and precious gems that cover the walls of the great Cappella dei Principi (Princes Chapel), for which Opificio delle pietre Dure (The Factory of hard Stones) was created especially for these decorations and is today one of the most prestigious restoration workshops and museums worldwide. Finally discover the Cripta del Buontalenti, under the Chapel, where the Medici and their family members are buried. These bodies have been exhumed recently to obtain more details on their lifestyles, illnesses and real causes of their deaths still shrouded in mystery.
Meeting point
Entrance Time: Morning option: at 09.00 am; Afternoon option: at 02:00 pm
Meeting with the guide in front of Cappelle Medicee entrance
Good to know
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- 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 Private Medici Chapels and San Lorenzo Square Guided Visit take?
The experience lasts about 2h.
How much does it cost?
Prices start from $172.94 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?
Earphones for groups of more than 7 participants; Local professional Guide at your side; Medici Chapels skip-the-line tickets.
Where does it start?
Entrance Time: Morning option: at 09.00 am; Afternoon option: at 02:00 pm Meeting with the guide in front of Cappelle Medicee entrance
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 German, English, Italian, French, Spanish.
Is it worth it?
Travellers rate it 4.8 out of 5 across 12 reviews on Viator and Tripadvisor, which places it among the top-rated experiences in Florence.
