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Medici Tour: history and secrets through the Family monuments - Small Group

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1 hour 30 minutes (approx.)
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Offered in: English
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Overview

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.

What's Included

  • Small group tour (9 people max);
  • Entry ticket;
  • Radio system for a group of minimun 5 guests.
  • Breakfast
  • Snacks
  • Bottled water
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Piazza di San Lorenzo
9, 50123 Firenze FI, Italy

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Basilica di San Lorenzo

Prepare yourself for an exciting journey through the history of the most famous family of Florence: the Medici!Firstly, you will visit the Basilica of San Lorenzo, the parish of the Medici and the first cathedral of Florence. It hosts many masterpieces of the great names of the artistic and architectural panorama, such as Brunelleschi, Donatello and Verrocchio. Inside there is the "Sagrestia Vecchia" (the Old Sacristy), one of the must-see in Florence, where the genius of Brunelleschi joined Donatello's. The Sacristy has the shape of a cube, surmounted by a dome and contains the funeral monument built in honor of the sons of Cosimo il Vecchio.
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45 minutes Admission Ticket Included

Cappelle Medicee

The tour continues with the visit of the Medici Chapels, burial place of the whole family. Inside there are several rooms, including the famous Chapel of the Princes where six Grand Dukes of the family are buried. This mausoleum is an example of the Florentine baroque style and the great dome, designed by Buontalenti, shows the grandeur of the Medici. The New Sacristy, designed and built by Michelangelo, host the sarcophagis' statues created by him, among which La Notte is considered one of Michelangelo's most beautiful works.
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Additional Info

  • Confirmation is instant and will be received at time of booking
  • Wheelchair accessible
  • Public transportation options are available nearby
  • Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
  • Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
  • Each traveler must present a valid passport or ID document that matches the name provided at the time of booking for successful entry to the Medici Chapels. Please provide the full names of all travelers when booking. Failure to present a voucher with all travelers’ full names at the ticket office prior to entry may result in denied entry to the attraction. Cost of direct tickets: 11€

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Q: What is the cancellation policy for the Medici Tour: history and secrets through the Family monuments – Small Group?

A: You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the tour for a full refund. For a full refund, you must cancel at least 24 hours before the tour start time.If you cancel less than 24 hours before the tour start time, the amount you paid will not be refunded.Any changes made less than 24 hours before the tour start time will not be accepted.Cut-off times are based on the tour local time (CET).This tour requires a minimum number of travelers. If it’s canceled because the minimum isn’t met, you’ll be offered a different date/experience or a full refund. Read more Apr 2025

Cancellation Policy

You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the tour for a full refund.

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What's Included

Activity name

  • Small group tour (9 people max);
  • Entry ticket;
  • Radio system for a group of minimun 5 guests.
  • Professional English-speaking certified guide;
  • Breakfast
  • Snacks
  • Bottled water
  • Gratuities

Additional Info

Activity name

  • Confirmation is instant and will be received at time of booking
  • Wheelchair accessible
  • Public transportation options are available nearby
  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels
  • Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
  • Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
  • Each traveler must present a valid passport or ID document that matches the name provided at the time of booking for successful entry to the Medici Chapels. Please provide the full names of all travelers when booking. Failure to present a voucher with all travelers’ full names at the ticket office prior to entry may result in denied entry to the attraction. Cost of direct tickets: 11€
  • This tour/activity will have a maximum of 9 travelers

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