Top Experiences in Medici Chapels

This tour is a combination of food,drinks and sightseeing. Visit historical bars with an amazing view and learn about the history and the culture of Florence
Taste italian "aperitivo",sample the finest wines or the typical long drink called "spritz" (wines and long drinks for those 18 and older,for younger soft drinks). Taste the best coffee in Town and finish with a great gelato
-MORNING OPTION: taste a typical italian breakfast with "cornetto and cappuccino",taste an italian"aperitivo",sample wine or a typical italian drink and have a sweet surprise at the last stop-
At the end of the tour your heart is full of beauty,your mind full of interesting facts and your belly full of the most tasty Italian food.Probably we will have become friends because in Italy we say that nothing unites people more than tasting something special together
*This tour runs rain or Shine*
glutenfree/vegan/vegetarian options are avaiable,please text me and i'll do my best to provide you with the best solution

Embark on a quest around Florence by solving clues to stop a conspiracy against the Medici family, all on your smartphone. Unlock new stories as you discover on your own the Medici Palace, Piazza Della Signoria, Ponte Vecchio and more.

+ Discover the Medici Palace and Chapel
+ Cross the Ponte Vecchio, the most beautiful bridge in Florence
+ Uncover secrets about the old ruling family of Florence

Solve each for going from one place to another. Follow the directions and you won't need a map, a GPS or a guide. When you solve it and guess the answer, the secret story of that place is unlocked.

After you buy the quest, you will receive an access code that you can use in the app.

It will take you about 2 hours to complete, but there’s no time limit, you can finish it at your own pace. Start and stop whenever you want.

You won’t need a guide, just download the app, go to the starting point and you’re ready to go on a city exploration adventure.

Welcome to a fantastic way of visiting the historical city of Florence! We are really happy to provide a unique way of exploring the city’s artistic centre in the most relaxing way in our electric vehicles. Whether you are feeling energetic and full of fun or looking for an easier way to visit the city, don’t miss out this experience! The tours will enable you to uncover the beauty of this city in the shortest possible time. So let's go, leave your old-fashioned ways and jump onto the most revolutionary way of travelling through Florence, the birthplace of the Renaissance! Explanations of points of interest are provided with audio guide!

One of the places that best represents the power of the Medici family, the splendor of Michelangelo's sculptures and the glitz of the Chapel of the Princes: you will enjoy the splendid San Lorenzo Basilica, that was the parish church of the Medici. All official and important ceremonies of the family took place in this church, actually built by the Medici's architect: Filippo Brunelleschi, the genius of the Florence Dome.

In San Lorenzo is also the Old Sacresty and many manufacts by the sculptor Donatello!

The Medici tombs and memorial are in the same church and have a separate entrance......this are the  famous Medici Chapels, a perfect work by Michelangelo! You will meet Cosimo The Elder, Lorenzo the Magnificient, his brother Giuliano, Cosimo The First Granduke and all the family, including the wives, all of them are peacefully resting here...after a life with honour and also some troubles!

This tour is the best walking tour that you can ever have in Florence. It is a great introduction to the city for both first-timers as well as returners. It covers the main attractions of the city and gives you facts you wouldn't know or notice walking around by yourself.

You will not be involved in a boring, neutral lecture, but in a pleasant stroll through the center of Florence, in a friendly and easy-going atmosphere.

Join our Florence Market Food Tour and embark on a delightful culinary adventure at San Lorenzo Market, the heart of Tuscan food traditions. Indulge in a variety of flavors, including local cheeses, exquisite cured meats, fresh olive oil, delectable panini, aged balsamic vinegar, and more. After exploring the market, we'll visit one of Florence's oldest wine shops for a private wine tasting and food pairing. Finally, experience the true Italian way by ending the tour with an espresso, digestif, authentic gelato, and insider knowledge on how to spot the real deal.

Explore all the secrets hidden of the Medici family during a guided experience into the Medici Chapels and admire Michelangelo’ masterpieces.
Get ready to admire some of the most beautiful and unique works of art in the world.

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.

The history we hear of is often dominated by men, and this can also be said for the history of Florence and the influential Medici family. This private walking tour will take you to see some of the most famous monuments in the city, but through the eyes of the inspirational and influential women often overlooked.

As you make your way through these winding renaissance streets, you'll learn about the strategic marriages the Medici made with the royal families of Europe to secure their power. Hear of the women who came to Florence as brides, and see Palazzo Vecchio - where they lived. Learn how the decline of the Duchy of Tuscany is often blamed on the regency of two Medici women, and other untold stories.

Listen to the forgotten stories of women, both real and fictional, who played a part in influencing some of the most famous artists of all time. These sculptures and works of art capture different aspects of femininity your expert guide will help you understand.

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.

Explore the most iconic places of the Medici family in Florence with an expert guide.
See the Riccardi Medici Palace, the former home of the Medici family from its courtyard.
Admire Palazzo Vecchio's exterior and learn how it became the Medici Palace.
Benefit from pre-booked tickets to explore the Medici Chapels and the New Sacristy.
Marvel at the stories of the Medici family and their artistic influence on the Renaissance.

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.

Discover the city’s highlights and its most fascinating monuments, learn the secrets of Florence in a fun walking tour with a professional tour guide. Explore the historic centre of Florence, walk the streets that inspired Dante, discover the story about Michelangelo’s David and learn how the biggest dome in the world was built by Filippo Brunelleschi. Stroll through the streets of Florence and enjoy the Medieval and Renaissance atmosphere of this amazing city looking at it with the eyes of the insider.

All our tours are guaranteed for max 6 persons.
Our goal is to make you enjoy all the artworks and make you discover all their curiosities, that’s why our visits are longer than the average of other agencies and are preceded or followed by a coffee or an aperitif together with us (included in the price)
All our tour are customizable on demand without sacrificing high quality

Explore Florence the Eco-Friendly Way: See Renaissance Landmarks on an Electric Golf Cart Tour

Discover Florence's historic center in a fun and guilt-free way! Hop on an electric golf cart in Piazza S. Firenze and cruise through the streets of the Renaissance city. Admire Piazza Signoria, the Porcellino Market, and the Duomo's stunning facade.

Follow the Arno River to Piazza Ognissanti. An MP3 guide will narrate the city's history as you cross the Santa Trinita Bridge. Marvel at Palazzo Pitti, Ponte Vecchio, and Ponte alle Grazie, rebuilt after World War II.

Conclude your tour with a guided visit to the Accademia Gallery, home to Michelangelo's David.

What are you waiting for? Book your eco-friendly Florence tour today!

Discover the gourmet delights of Florence on a 3-hour small-group walking tour that includes 8 Food Tasting Stops! Follow your expert guide through the city and eat and drink like the locals. Sip rich Italian coffee, browse a typical Florentine delicatessen, explore the San Lorenzo Central Market, visit a wine shop and sample the best gelato in town!

This small-group walking tour is limited to twelve people to ensure a more personalized experience.

On this tour you can get to know the historic center of the city of Florence, sitting in a vehicle that respects the environment and that will take you through all the streets in a comfortable and quiet way.
In the Eco Tour you will be accompanied by a guide who will explain every detail of all the monuments you see along the way.
You will explore the city centre in the most comfortable way possible and without any effort.

Raffaello Sanzio from Urbino contributed to beautify the city of Florence during his stay in our city from 1504 to 1508. He died at the age of 37 in 1520. On the occasion of the anniversary of his death we have created a special tour about this undiscussed painter. The Palatine Gallery , Palazzo Pitti, houses the best Raphael paintings in Florence, perhaps even a portrait of the beautiful Fornarina in the sweet face of the Madonna della Seggiola (Vergin Mary of the Chair).
You will see the Palace where Raphael met Leonardo’s Monna Lisa in Florence and got totally impressed.
Raphael was also an original architect of smart taste: Raphael’s style palaces in Florence are very different from the Florentine Renaissance-style buildings.
Raffaello was handsome, kind and intelligent, everybody loved him: your guide will tell you the story of Raphael's short but intense life, full of love, women and favours by his patrons!

Enjoy the best way to move between ancient and pedestrian Florence streets! Leave no footprints on an eco-tour of Florence by electric golf cart and marvel at the landmarks of Piazza Santa Croce, Piazza Signoria and Santa Maria Novella. Learn about the monuments of the Renaissance city via a complimentary MP3 audio guide.

PLEASE NOTE: Golf carts cannot travel through some parts of the historical city center so you need to get off the golf cart and walk to see some attractions.

Get to know Italy and Switzerland in a way you will never know, through our expert guide, with all taxes and tickets in a guided tour with total quality. An unforgettable experience.

Guided tour of the most important monuments of the city and the historic center of Florence.
Buy time with an expert driver from the city of Florence.
the best choice for disabled people to see the city up close.

We will introduce you to the main beauties of Florence thanks to our tours aboard our comfortable electric cars. The tour will take place among the most characteristic and history-filled places of the city, you will see ancient and fascinating monuments, bridges and buildings, you will discover the most famous places and curiosities of Florentine popular culture.

Duration 60 minutes

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.

Guided tour of the most important monuments of the city and the historic center of Florence.
Buy time with an expert driver from the city of Florence.
the best choice for disabled people to see the city up close.

This Experience is provided by a private local.

If you are a curious person, this is the perfect tour for you!

In this 1.5-hour experience, you will discover the best sights of Florence from an unusual perspective as you will encounter the locations of the many sinister events taking place in Dan Brown’s dark and gripping novel Inferno! I will introduce you to each of the locations from the book as well as tell you about the many other significant places that we will pass by on our way. Depending on the day and the hour, you will also have the chance to see some of the places from inside.

As we stroll through Florence, I will share its best kept secrets with you, and you will also have the chance to get insider tips about the best cafes, restaurants, and bars to visit during your time here in order to make the most out of your visit!

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.

Live a unique visit experience through the history, the richness and the secrets of the powerful dynasty which made possible the great Renaissance season! This fascinating walk winds along an enchanting itinerary of a mile, which crosses for the whole duration a UNESCO World Heritage area: a mile with the highest concentration in the world of wonderful monuments and open-air works of art! Led by a professional local guide, it will be possible to discover the most important sights of the city, retracing the fascinating history of the Medici dynasty, the family which put its power and wealth at the service of the patronage and art, laying so the foundations of Renaissance. At the end of the two-hour guided audio walking tour, you will enrich your experience with the independent visit of the wonderful Pitti Palace Museum or the Boboli gardens.

Relive a unique era as you stroll through the history, the richness, and the secrets of the powerful dynasty which made possible the great Renaissance period, the Medici! Walk along the winding road to wonderful monuments and open-air works of art with your professional guide. Discover the city retracing the history and learn about the struggles during the political and economic power of the Medici dynasty. See the Cathedral and its Brunelleschi Dome, the stunning Palazzo Vecchio, second residence and the marvelous Piazza della Signoria, the Vasari Corridor, the enchanting Ponte Vecchio, the Pitti Palace, and so much more, all during this 2-hour walking tour. End your amazing experience with a Tuscan Lunch in the charming atmosphere of a typical "Osteria".

Choose to enrich your experience including the visit of Pitti Palace or Boboli Gardens in total freedom with the skip-the-line entrance ticket.

With our Tours, all the itineraries are covered aboard state-of-the-art, completely green electric vehicles. You will not miss anything of the great beauty of Florence and you will experience it in a unique and ecologically sustainable way. Traveling with our electric cars offer comfort and safety in both summer and winter thanks to the winter kit with glass doors and heating system, which always guarantee total well-being throughout the journey, even in case of bad weather. Our silent vehicles are suitable for everyone, allowing you to fully enjoy the atmosphere, the views and the glimpse of timeless places, such as Ponte Vecchio or the squares of Santa Maria Novella and Santa Croce.

Follow your private guide in the fascinating discovery of a unique museum and have a comprehensive visit of the wonderful San Lorenzo square, the lively heart of the Medici district.

See the most important works of Michelangelo in Florence in one tour: Accademia Gallery and Medici Chapels. At the Accademia you will find his world-famous original David, the must-see for all admirers of Michelangelo. At the Medici Chapels you will see the New Sacristy with the figures of Day and Night, Dawn and Dusk and young Medici dukes.

The tour might start at Accademia Gallery or Medici Chapels, depending on the ticket availability. Ticket prices are not included and should be booked in advance. Please note I am no longer able to book entry tickets for the museum on visitors' behalf. The museum now requires a non-refundable booking fee payable by credit card at the moment of reservation, with the cost of the ticket itself due at the time of the visit.

Don't miss an opportunity to see Michelangelo's sculptures and architectural design of the Medici Chapels in Florence. This homage to the great Medici leaders is decorated with the masterfully-sculpted allegories of Night, Day, Dawn, and Dusk.

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 city’s highlights and its most fascinating monuments, learn the secrets of Florence in a fun walking tour with a professional tour guide. Explore the historic centre of Florence, walk the streets that inspired Dante, discover the story about Michelangelo’s David and learn how the biggest dome in the world was built by Filippo Brunelleschi. Stroll through the streets of Florence and enjoy the Medieval and Renaissance atmosphere of this amazing city looking at it with the eyes of the insider.

Highlights:

Discover the secrets of Florence in a 3-hour walking tour with an expert tour guide;

Hear the stories about the Medici family – the Godfathers of the Renaissance;

See Florence magnificent Duomo with its biggest masonry dome in the world;

Admire the sculptures of Piazza della Signoria;

Get many useful tips on restaurants, shops and other places to visit;

This day trip from Rome by train takes you to the beautiful city of Florence for a tour that includes a visit to the iconic Duomo. You'll travel by high-speed train, which is a comfortable and efficient way to reach Florence. Once you arrive, you'll be met by a knowledgeable local guide who will take you on a walking tour of the city's highlights, including the Medici district, Piazza Signoria, and the picturesque Ponte Vecchio. After the walking tour, you'll have time to explore Florence at your own pace and enjoy lunch at a local restaurant. In the afternoon, your guide will lead you to the magnificent Santa Maria del Fiore Cathedral, where you'll admire the artistic treasures inside, including the marble choir of Bandinelli, stained-glass windows by Donatello, Ghiberti, and Andrea del Castagno, and the famous Dome. After the Duomo visit, you'll have some free time to shop, sightsee, or enjoy a gelato before heading back to Rome by train.

This Best of Florence tour is ideal for those interested in seeing Medieval and Renaissance Florence to fully comprehend the background to the making of this special city. The tour covers the history of the city from Roman times to the Middle Ages, to its maximum splendor during the Renaissance. Your guide will make history come alive and acquaint you with the famous artists and patrons who contributed to the making of the golden age of the Renaissance. This tour will show you famous sights such as Piazza Repubblica, some of the hidden treasures of Florence in the Oltrarno Artisan neighborhood, Ponte Vecchio, Piazzale degli Uffizi and Piazza della Signoria.
At the end of the walking tour enjoy a guided visit of the Accademia Gallery and discover the Michelangelo's David and other masterpieces of the same artist.

Among the treasures kept in Florence, there are some masterpieces by Michelangelo Buonarroti as well as the art of manufacturing marble and precious stones.
The Medici family commissioned wonderful works made with the preciousness of marble and other stones, whose colors and mineralogical characteristics were exploited for an artisan technique still used today: the Florentine salesman. An unusual but very interesting tour that will let you discover a hidden Florence!