Express Florence - Medici Chapel & Highlights Walking Tour
Description
Experience Florence's Renaissance brilliance on a guided tour led by an expert first-class local guide. Discover iconic highlights such as Piazza Della Signoria, Ponte Vecchio, and the Duomo Square & Cathedral, including famous statues like Michelangelo's David. Enjoy optional priority access to the essential San Lorenzo Church and Medici Chapel for an exclusive Renaissance immersion, ensuring an unforgettable visit to Florence. Embark on a captivating 90-minute- tour led by an expert first-class local English-speaking guide, immersing yourself in Florence's rich Renaissance heritage. Enjoy optional upgrade and timed entrance to the spectacular Medici Chapel and the San Lorenzo Chapel, showcasing Florence’s remarkable Renaissance art collection before marveling at the 13th-century Duomo Cathedral, featuring Brunelleschi's iconic Dome and Lantern. Admire outstanding sculptures at the Gothic-style Loggia Dei Lanzi and view Michelangelo's renowned Doors of Paradise at the Baptistry.
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Visit Piazza della Signoria, another iconic square in Florence, Italy, located near the Arno River. It has been the political and social center of the city throughout its history and is surrounded by several notable buildings and statues. Here are some highlights of Piazza della Signoria: Loggia dei Lanzi: This open-air sculpture gallery is located next to the Palazzo Vecchio. It features a collection of impressive statues, including Benvenuto Cellini's "Perseus with the Head of Medusa" and Giambologna's "Rape of the Sabine Women." Statue of David Replica: A replica of Michelangelo's famous statue of David stands in the Piazza della Signoria, near the entrance of the Palazzo Vecchio. The original statue was moved to the Accademia Gallery to protect it from damage. Fountain of Neptune: Situated at the southern end of the square, this fountain features a large marble statue of Neptune surrounded by various sea creatures and mythological figures.
This medieval fortress-palace is the focal point of the square. It has served as the seat of Florentine government for centuries and now functions as the town hall. The palace is adorned with impressive Renaissance artwork and sculptures, including works by Michelangelo and Donatello.
Dating back to 1290 this Church is one of the most unusual in Florence present as a near perfect square with Gothic marble decoration.
Visit what was once the heart of medieval Florence and even earlier in Roman times when it served as the location of the Forum, the center of the city’s public and commercial life.
Cross the most famous Bridge in Italy, built in the 14th century during the time of the Medici family and visit Via Di Capaccio. Walk the famous former Roman street and admire its many Renaissance & Medieval Towers
Visit the craft market of Loge Del Mercato and the Fountain of the Boar. Visit Via Del Corso and Elisabetta: Home to the oldest Tower in Florence dating back to the 6th or 7th century is located on Via Elisabetta
Piazza del Duomo is the spiritual heart of Florence and the soul of its historic center, declared a Unesco World Heritage Site. The place where you can admire, in a single glance, some of the city's main monuments, in a concentration of history, art and beauty to make your head spin. Indeed, the Cathedral of Santa Maria del Fiore, with the Dome by Brunelleschi, the Bell Tower by Giotto and the Baptistery face each other here, surrounded by historic buildings and small- and large-sized museums.
Guests will visit the Basilica di San Lorenzo one of the largest churches of Florence, Italy, situated at the center of the main market district of the city, and it is the burial place of all the principal members of the Medici family from Cosimo il Vecchio to Cosimo III. Guests will also visit the incredible Medici Chapels - two chapels built between the 16th and 17th centuries as an extension to the Basilica of San Lorenzo. They are the Sagrestia Nuova, designed by Michelangelo, and the larger Cappella dei Principi, a collaboration between the Medici family and architects.
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Important Information
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- Please wear comfortable shoes as this tour involves a fair amount of walking, including over uneven surfaces, cobblestones, hills, inclines, declines and stairs.
- Participants should be in good health - consult first with your doctor if you have any medical condition or are not used to regular exercise.
- Wheelchairs, motorised scooters or any other device to assist mobility are not recommended, as we cannot guarantee: that all footpaths/sidewalks/curbs will have suitable ramps.
- Operates in all weather conditions, please dress appropriately.
- Anybody under the age of 18 years must be accompanied by somebody aged 18 years or older.
- Not recommended for travellers with limited mobility
Reviews(34)
If we could give our guide, Aldo, 10/5 we would. He was kind, considerate and super knowledgeable. The walk through Florence was amazing as were the Medici Chapels. This was our best tour in Florence by far. Highly recommended.
We booked a small group tour and it ended up just being my husband and me which was a nice surprise. Guisy was a wonderful guide and we enjoyed our morning with her. We learned so much about Florence’s history during The Renaissance and the role of the Medici Family.
Emilia was the absolute highlight of our trip to Florence! Her charm, warmth, and deep passion for her city made every moment unforgettable. She brought history to life with such enthusiasm and insight, making us feel not just like tourists, but like welcomed guests in her hometown. Emilia’s energy and love for her job are contagious — she truly made our Florence trip the best it could be. If you’re visiting Florence, do yourself a favor and book a tour with Emilia. She’s simply the best!
Wow! We are truly ecstatic to read that Emilia was the "absolute highlight" of your entire trip to Florence! That is the highest honor you could possibly give us, and it means the world to our team. Emilia perfectly embodies what it means to be a Master Storyteller for LetzGO City Tours. Her charm, deep passion, and the ability to bring history to life are exactly why she is such a valued guide. We are particularly proud that she made you feel like welcomed guests in her hometown, not just tourists—that is the very essence of a premium experience. We will immediately share your fantastic feedback with Emilia; her energy and love for her job are exactly why we think she's simply the best! Thank you again for choosing us. We hope you will join Emilia, or one of our other stellar guides, on your next unforgettable adventure! Warm regards,
Anthony was the BEST, most fun, most informative guide I’ve ever experienced. Very knowledgeable on ALL the statues, highlights, answered our questions. Knew what was going on in the city, told us more than we could ask for. Highly recommend this guide. Ask for Anthony. We had the most memorable visit to Medici. Best tour ever.
Wonderful walking trip through Florence. From Pza Signoria sights, Ponte Vecchio, Pza Republica, San Lorenzo crypt and the Medici chapel to Central Mercado and many special sights and insights along the way. Antonio was incredibly well versed in Italian history and Florentine/Tuscany history which made our walk interesting! We highly recommend this tour!
Future tourists won’t regret this experience with Antonio. They will not only learn about the rich culture and history of Florence, but appreciate it even more. They should thoroughly enjoy it for Antonio is personable, passionate, articulate and quite learned. Also they should greatly benefit from his tourist tips, almost worth the price of admission in and of themselves.
Mary, What a fantastic review—thank you! We’re so glad you had such a meaningful experience with Antonio. You're absolutely right: his passion for Florence, deep knowledge, and personable approach make every tour special. We couldn’t agree more that his insider tips are worth their weight in gold! Future guests are certainly in great hands with Antonio, and we hope to welcome you back on another unforgettable adventure—perhaps even one of our 5-star rated food tours across Europe and the USA! Best Regards from all the team at LetzGo City Tours
Anthony is quite knowledgeable and engaging. He made every step of the tour interesting. I highly recommend him as a tour guide.
Absolutely amazing experience. Antonio was our guide and he was very knowledgeable. He showed us some hidden gems we would not have know about otherwise. The tour wound up just being my husband and me and we felt so comfortable and learned so much about each location he brought us to. I would absolutely recommend this tour. If you get Antonio as your guide you are in for a treat!
Meliissa, thank you for your 5-star review of our best-selling award-winning tour in Florence. We are delighted that you enjoyed the content as well as the first-class local guide. We look forward to seeing you again on one of our highly rated, premium, curated tours. Best Regards,
This tour far exceeded expectations. Antonio's knowledge and enthusiasm were incredible. We learned so very much about the history of Florence and the incredible artwork of Micheangelo, Da Vinci, and others. We highly, highly, highly recommend!!!
Thank you so much for the triple “highly”—that’s the touring world’s equivalent of a standing ovation, and Antonio is positively beaming (we’re pretty sure he’s now walking around Florence like he just got knighted by Michelangelo himself). 😄 We’re thrilled to hear the tour exceeded expectations and that Antonio’s enthusiasm and knowledge brought Florence’s history and legendary artists to life. He does have a knack for making you feel like you’ve just time-traveled into a Renaissance masterpiece! If your travels take you further afield this year, don’t forget—LetzGo City Tours isn’t just in Florence! We run unforgettable tours across Europe and the USA, from ancient ruins to tasty food tours, and yes, we even do it all in multiple languages (just to keep things spicy 🌶️). So when you're ready for another adventure, LetzGo... well, anywhere, really! 😉 Thanks again for your amazing recommendation! Warm wishes, The LetzGo City Tours Team
Antonio was our best guide during our visit. He’s passionate about his work and was very kind to answer our questions. My kids were so happy to learn about Florence history and thx to Antonio, the boys were fascinated and enjoyed every single place we visited.
