Medici Chapels Private Tour: Uncover Secrets of Florence's Famous Dynasty
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Uncover the secrets of Florence's famous Medici dynasty on a private tour of the Medici Chapels. Explore the breathtaking museum and discover the masterpieces of Michelangelo Buonarroti.
Duration: 1 hour
Cancellation: 1 day learn more
Highlights
  • Cappelle Medicee - Immerse yourself in the Medici Chapels, the final resting place of the illustrious Medici family, who were the Renaissance’s patrons and the eminent rulers of Florence.

Constructed as the ultimate abode for the Grand Dukes of Florence, it transformed into a magnificent museum adorned with the most durable and valuable materials: marble and granite, jasper and alabaster, lapis lazuli, and other precious stones.

Enter the Chapel of Princes, a site designed for the self-glorification of the Grand Dukes, where they were initially interred. Marvel at its lavish decor and discover the intricate craft of Florentine mosaics. Delve into the enigmatic circumstances surrounding the Medici’s untimely demises and uncover the findings from the most recent exhumation of their remains.

Visit the tomb of Lorenzo the Magnificent and uncover the narrative of the Pazzi conspiracy, a calamitous event that claimed the life of Giuliano, Lorenzo’s cherished sibling. This event marked the beginning of a new era in Florentine history, one marked by a vengeful bloodshed that incited the fury of the pope.

What's Included
  • Headsets for clear audio from the guide
  • Entrance to the Medici Chapels, including The Chapel of Princes and Michelangelo’s New Sacristy
  • Exclusive 1-hour private tour with a top-rated 5-star guide
What's Not Included
  • Michelangelo’s SECRET ROOM is excluded
Additional Information

Take part in an informative private exploration of the Medici Chapels, the final dwelling of the renowned family that shaped the narrative of Florence. Visiting the Medici Chapels is fundamental for art enthusiasts, and without a guide, you could lose out on the chance to unearth the rumors and mysteries encapsulated within its walls.

Originally constructed as a crypt for the Grand Dukes of Florence, this awe-inspiring museum is adorned with the most luxurious and everlasting mediums: marble and granite, jasper and alabaster, lapis, and a myriad of other semi-precious gemstones.

Uncover the New Sacristy, another of Michelangelo Buonarroti’s phenomenal works, where he proved his talents not only in sculpture but also in architecture.

Join me on this spectacular tour and seamlessly explore the Chapels. Be ahead in observing all the specifics, devoid of the inconvenience of large group tours. If you have any particular interests, let me know, and I’ll customize the tour just for you!

Location
Piazza di Madonna degli Aldobrandini, 6
Piazza di Madonna degli Aldobrandini
Meet your expert tour guide at the entrance to the Medici Chapels.
Cancellation Policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

Customer Ratings
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Paulagiov
Apr 21, 2024
My sister and I agreed that this was our favorite, most interesting tour. - Irina was a very knowledgeable guide! She was able to give us a concise but very helpful historical context of what we were seeing. She had her info planned, along with visual aids, but was very responsive to our questions, and was able to tailor the experience for us. Although this was only an hour tour, it never felt rushed and we had plenty of time in the chapel and with the Michelangelo sculptures (and we could stay afterwards and spend as much time as we wanted). Irina's information gave me a much deeper appreciation of the Medici family and their influence on art in Italy.
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Kara_s
Mar 25, 2024
Best Tour! - This tour was incredible. We had a great time and learned so much. I would recommend this tour for everyone!!! The chapel was gorgeous and the information we learned about the artwork was amazing.
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Karanyr
Mar 17, 2024
Amazing Tour of The Medici Chapel. - Irina was so knowledgeable and enthusiastic about the chapel and the works of art. It was a thoroughly enjoyable tour and we learned so much. I would use Irina for any tour in Florence.
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Brigitte_k
Mar 11, 2024
Perfect Tour Guide - I have had 10 days in Florence and many tour guides, all very knowledgeable, but Irina who conducted the tour of the Medici Chapels is the very best. She understands to give the information and story, in this case about the Medici Chapels in such a way that it comes to live and evokes the feeling of wanting to know more about this inspiring place. I received so much knowledge and information about the Medici Chapels and the Medici that if I didn’t had Irina as a tour guide I would never know. Irina tells the story and facts about the Medici Chapels in a very vivid and passionate way.
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Susannal818
Mar 6, 2024
Irina is talented and knowledgable. Wonderful sense of storytelling and presentation. She brought the Medicis to life! - Irina is knowledgable and entertaining. A wonderful sense of presentation and storytelling. She really brought the Medicis to life
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Monicah554
Feb 26, 2024
One of our favorite stops in Florence - There’s no way we would’ve enjoyed the Medici chapels without a private tour guide. She explained all of the complicated history in a way that made it make sense. She also came very prepared with an iPad with famous paintings of the Medici family, so that we could get a visual of who each of them were.
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929moisesc
Feb 19, 2024
Engagement for the whole family - Irina is a fantastic storyteller; she loves and knows all the stories about the Medici Chapel, but her explanations are rich in lively details and come to life when she uses her tablet to give faces and a visual reference to anchor every essential detail. She checked and engaged with our 8-year-old, who was also completely vested in her narrative. We fell more in love with the story of the chapel and the city.
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Kimberly_c
Jan 1, 2024
Highly Recommend taking a tour with Irina! - Irina was amazing! Not only was her knowledge of the Medici family impressive but she was a great teacher! My 17yo daughter was more engaged than on any other tour that we took in Italy.
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Sunshine33804
Dec 27, 2023
Clear Knowledgeable Passionate - Irina gave us soooo much information and was so clear and easy to understand. We were fascinated by all she taught us. I highly recommend taking a tour with her.
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Carol_m
Apr 12, 2024
Our guide Irina was great... - Our guide Irina was great and very informative but there wasn’t as much to see in the Medici Chapels as there was in the other museums we toured. Our group was a little disappointed in the exhibits at the Medici Chapels.
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