The Medici Family In Florence Palazzo Medici And Medici Chapels

Medici-Focused Storytelling: Go beyond general Florence tours with a deep dive into the lives, power, and legacy of the Medici family—arguably the most influential patrons of the Renaissance. Curated Itinerary of Medici Landmarks: Visit the Riccardi Medici Palace, Palazzo Vecchio, and the Medici Chapels—all tied to the family's rise and reign over Florence. Exclusive Access: Benefit from pre-booked entry to the Medici Chapels and Michelangelo’s New Sacristy, avoiding long lines and uncovering hidden details with your guide. Expert Local Guide: Be led by a guide well-versed in Medici history and Renaissance art, bringing to life the family’s influence on politics, religion, and culture. Perfect for Art & History Lovers: This tour is tailored for those who want to understand the connection between power, art, and architecture in shaping Florence's identity.

The Medici family in Florence governed the fate of the city for almost three hundred years. They were bankers and patrons who made the genius of Botticelli, Brunelleschi, Michelangelo and many other Renaissance artists flourish. Their extraordinary collections of paintings, sculpture, jewellery, books, manuscripts and curious objects can still be found in Florence today. During our 3-hour tour we will visit the Palazzo Medici, symbol of the political and cultural power of the Medici, with its enormous rooms that will take us back to the noble life of the Renaissance. The Chapel of the Magi, inside the palace, will take us by surprise with a "wow effect"! We will then see the burial place of the Medici family, namely the Medici Chapels, with the New Sacristy, the work of Michelangelo, the Chapel of the Princes, studded with Florentine mosaic in semi-precious stones, and the solemn Crypt, where the members of the Medici family are buried .

Discover the Medici's story with a walk through the most important streets and palaces. On this tour we deal with the rise of the Medici family and the relationship between political power and art. You will discover how it was possible that this family could govern in Florence for over three centuries and how they supported the main artist in the world: Michelangelo, Botticelli Raphael.

See masterpieces by Raphael, Titian and other artists during a max 2-hour guided tour of the Palatine Gallery in Florence’s Pitti Palace (Palazzo Pitti). Breeze past the queues with your skip-the-line ticket and enter the royal abode, which was once home to the powerful Medici grand-dukes. Hear about the history of the Medici family and admire the stunning Renaissance collection of paintings, which are hung in elaborately decorated frescoed and stucco rooms. Numbers on this tour are limited to 14, ensuring you receive personalized attention.

Uncover the rise and fall of the Medici Dinasty. Learn about the incredible story of this banking family that used their wealth and influence to become the leaders of Florence and make the magic of Renaissance possible.

Step back into Renaissance Florence and uncover a dangerous conspiracy threatening the powerful Medici family. Solve puzzles and reveal secrets hidden behind the city’s most iconic landmarks. Using your smartphone, you'll follow 11 interactive clues that guide you to the Medici Palace, Piazza della Signoria, Ponte Vecchio, and other famous sites. Each puzzle you solve unlocks pieces of a thrilling historical story, transporting you into the political intrigue that once ruled Florence. Play at your own pace, stopping whenever you wish to admire the architecture, take photos, or enjoy a gelato along the way. What makes this tour unique? It’s a captivating mix of real-world exploration and historical storytelling, allowing you to experience Florence not just as a visitor, but as an active part of its dramatic past. Perfect for history lovers, couples, families, and curious travelers seeking a deeper, more playful way to experience Florence’s wonders.

Strolling from one side to the other of Florence city center, we will get familiar with the very mixed fortunes of one of its most famous families: the Medici. We will spend two hours among gossip and truth, talking about the well known as well as the unrecognized members of the family. From Santissima Annunziata Square to the Pitti Palace there will be no time to get bored! We will pass by the Palazzo Medici, the family’s first lordly residence. We will stop in front of the church of San Lorenzo, built according to the family’s taste and sense of scale. We will then walk to the Duomo, where we shall discover the family’s involvement in the construction of what is still today considered a miracle of Renaissance architecture: the cupola designed by Brunelleschi. From here we will move towards the heart of the political power of the city, the Palazzo Vecchio and, after crossing the oldest bridge in Florence, we will reach the fulcrum of the Medici’s ambition: Palazzo Pitti.

Discover the grandeur of Florence’s iconic town hall with the Palazzo Vecchio Skip-the-Line Ticket and Audio Guide. Bypass long queues and dive straight into centuries of history, art, and political intrigue. Explore grand halls, secret passages, and Renaissance masterpieces at your own pace with a multilingual audio guide. Perfect for art lovers and history buffs, this ticket offers fast-track access and fascinating insights into the seat of Florentine power. Book now for a hassle-free cultural experience in the heart of Florence! opportunity to marvel the masterpieces of this museum – the powerful and magnificent Medici family secret passage

Step into the fascinating world of the Medici, the family that shaped the very soul of Florence and sparked the Renaissance. From their modest origins as bankers to their rise as dukes and patrons of the arts, this tour takes you on an unforgettable journey through the history of one of Europe’s most influential dynasties. Accompanied by a licensed, knowledgeable guide, you’ll explore the places that marked their lives and their legacy—magnificent palaces, majestic churches, private chapels, and even secret passageways once used to move through the city in safety and style. As you walk the same streets they once ruled, you’ll uncover stories of ambition, art, power struggles, and cultural brilliance. This is more than a tour, it’s a deep dive into the heartbeat of Florence, told through the extraordinary lives of the Medici. Whether you're a history lover, an art enthusiast, or simply curious about the city’s past, this experience will leave you inspired and enchanted.

It’s the history that made the city today. During this private tour, it’s time to discover Florence through the Famous Historical Medici Family. Embark on a storytelling journey that will keep you entertained while at the same time giving you insights you can’t find in a history book. Delve deep into the subject with highlights and landmarks like Piazza Strozzi, Piazza della Signoria and Palazzo Pitti. Connect their relevance to this historical event and the effects it had from past to present in Florence. Thanks to your local guide, it will be as if you just took a trip back in time! Withlocals History City Tour™ is one of Withlocals' signature tours available in major cities worldwide. We work with passionate local guides who earn a fair fee. We support local economies by only offering local products and prevent over-tourism with only small non-intrusive groups. Our tours are carbon-neutral and away from the standard tourist routes.

The 'Medici Family' Tour, starting at 3:00 PM, will narrate the story of the most important and powerful family in the city of Florence. The Medici family are known for fostering artistic, cultural, spiritual, and scientific life in their time. Through banking, commerce, and religious influence, the Medici family rose to become one of the most powerful families in Florence. Our professional guide will accompany you on a journey through the years of history preserved in the architecture, buildings, churches, and works of art sponsored by the Medici family.

Relive the story of the family that managed to become the symbol of a city, facing countless obstacles, betrayals and victories. Explore the most symbolic places of the Medici family in Florence, the most famous city of the Renaissance. See where many of the scenes from the tv series “THE MEDICI” took place. Uncover the true essence of the main characters of the Medici Family, Lorenzo the Magnificent, Cosimo the Elder or Piero the Unfortunate. But also explore the amazing palaces of enemy families like the Strozzi, Albizi, and Pazzi. Together we will visit the Palazzo Medici, a famous architectural work of the fifteenth century and the beautiful Chapel of the Magi, which was painted by Benozzo Gozzoli. We will also visit a secret place where the genius Michelangelo learned to sculpt, under the shadow of one of Donatello’s pupils, the Bertoldo.

Unveiling the Medici! Explore Florence & witness the rise of this powerful family. Walk historic streets, visit the grand Medici Riccardi Palace – their first residence. Learn how clever marriages & partnerships solidified their influence. See the incredible San Lorenzo Church, rebuilt by the Medici in Renaissance style. Explore the Medici Chapels (exterior) – their final resting place. Cross the Arno River to Oltrarno district & discover Palazzo Pitti, their final home. This 1.5-hour tour unveils the Medici legacy!

Discover the Renaissance at Italy's Oldest Bargello Museum in Florence, a treasure trove of Renaissance art and sculpture, with our reserved entry ticket and audio guide. This iconic museum is home to an impressive collection of works by renowned artists, including Michelangelo, Donatello & Verrocchio. Explore the Medici Chapels featuring some of Michelangelo's most famous works, including "The Madonna and Child" and the "Medici Tombs". The tombs of Lorenzo and Giuliano de' Medici, designed by Michelangelo, are renowned for their intricate carvings and sculptures. This combo tickets are valid for 3 days and also includes the access to Davanzati Palace is a rare example of a 14th-century Florentine residence showcasing the transition from medieval tower houses to Renaissance palaces, stunning Church & Museum of Orsanmichele with beautiful Gothic architecture and Casa Martelli, a stunning example of 17th-century Florentine architecture showcasing the legacy of the Martelli family.

Enjoy an insightful private tour of the Medici Chapels, two landmarks of Florentine architecture and the final resting place of members of the famous dynasty that shaped the history of Florence. If you are an art lover it’s a must, but without a tour guide you will deny yourself a unique opportunity to learn the tales and secrets hidden within their walls. See the monumental Chapel of Princes. Built as the mausoleum for the Grand Dukes of Florence, it became a breathtaking museum decorated with most precious and incorruptible materials: marble, granite, jasper, alabaster, and lapis lazuli and many other semiprecious stones. Then 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 us for this incredible tour and smoothly navigate inside the Chapels. See incredible details with our expert guide, avoiding all the hassle of big group tours.

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.

Do you really know the Medici family? Take advantage of this tour to find out secrets and anecdotes of the family through the monuments of the greatest artists of the 15th century: Michelangelo, Donatello and Brunelleschi.

TOUR HIGHLIGHTS • Discover the stories of the most elite families of the time • Walk to see the most important streets and palaces • See the stunning architecture of the historical buildings – Discover the Medici's story with a walk through the most important streets and palaces. From Giovanni de Medici to Lorenzo de Medici, see, hear about, and understand the power of this incredible family.

Built between the 16th and 17th centuries inside the Church of San Lorenzo in Florence, the Medici Chapels are the monumental burial place of the Medici family and became a museum in 1869. This private tour offers exclusive access to the stunning architecture and artworks of the Chapels, with a dedicated guide who will share the fascinating history of the Medici dynasty and explain the masterpieces inside. Highlights include the Cappella dei Principi, a richly decorated funerary chapel with mosaics and frescoes; the Crypt of the Lorenas, housing the tombs of figures like Cosimo the Elder and Lorenzo the Magnificent; and the New Sacristy, designed by Michelangelo, featuring some of his most famous sculptures such as Dawn and Dusk. A must-see for those passionate about Renaissance art and Florentine history.

discover the places where the power of the De Medici family took shape. Accompanied by a professional guide to discover the secrets of Florence and the TV series that gave them prominence.