Private Medici Chapels and San Lorenzo Square Guided Visit
Description
Discover Michelangelo's iconic sculptures—Twilight, Dawn, Day, and Night—in the breathtaking Sacrestia Nuova, an architectural masterpiece he designed himself. Admire the luxurious details of the Cappella dei Principi, adorned with intricate polychrome marbles, rare stones, and gemstones. This grand chapel inspired the founding of the Opificio delle Pietre Dure, now renowned as one of the world's leading restoration workshops and museums. Delve into the history of the Medici family in the Cripta del Buontalenti, located beneath the chapel. Recent discoveries from exhumations have revealed fascinating insights into their health, lifestyles, and mysterious causes of death. Explore the stunning architecture of the San Lorenzo Church and the historic Palazzo Medici Riccardi, immersing yourself in the rich history and beauty of Florence's Renaissance heritage.
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Admire with your Guide one of the most famous sculptural cycles by Michelangelo: Il Crepuscolo, L’Aurora, Il Giorno e la Notte (Twilight, Dawn, Day, Night) inside the Sacrestia Nuova (New Sacristy) designed by the great artist. Discover the inlays of precious polychrome marbles, of hard stones and precious gems that cover the walls of the great Cappella dei Principi (Princes Chapel), for which Opificio delle pietre Dure (The Factory of hard Stones) was created especially for these decorations and is today one of the most prestigious restoration workshops and museums worldwide. Finally discover the Cripta del Buontalenti, under the Chapel, where the Medici and their family members are buried. These bodies have been exhumed recently to obtain more details on their lifestyles, illnesses and real causes of their deaths still shrouded in mystery.
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Important Information
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Reviews(12)
My wife and I enjoyed an outstanding private tour w Andrea. He was so engaging, smart and interesting. Quick to answer our questions and had great sense of humor. Highly recommend!
Good Morning from Caf Tour & Travel, Dear Customer, Thank you so much for sharing your wonderful experience! We are thrilled to hear that Andrea made your private tour of the Medici Chapels and San Lorenzo Square so engaging and memorable. His knowledge, humor, and attentiveness truly bring the history and beauty of Florence to life. It was a joy to host you both, and we would be delighted to welcome you again to explore even more of the artistic treasures and charming corners of Florence. Ciao from Florence
Our guide Irene was outstanding. She has excellent English language skills and it was a pleasure to be with her during this experience. Her knowledge of the history of Italy, Florence and the Medici dynasty is excellent. She is able to explain the nuances in art, architecture and the centuries of change. We highly recommend booking this as a private tour experience. Ask for Irene as your guide!! Ciao!
Good afternoon from Caf Tour & Travel, Dear Mary, Thank you so much for taking the time to share your wonderful review with us! We're thrilled to hear that you had such a great experience on your private tour. Our guide Irene will be so happy to know that her knowledge, passion, and clear explanations made your visit special. We truly appreciate your recommendation and hope to welcome you back soon for more unforgettable moments in Florence. Our best regards
Magnificent church and abbey and as extra surprise the library designed by Leonardo da Vinci. We got a private tour from students of the tourist school which was very nice.
Dear Customer, Thank you for taking the time to share your experience with us. We're delighted to hear that you enjoyed the beauty and history of the Medici Chapels and the library designed by Leonardo da Vinci. It's always rewarding to know that our guests appreciate the cultural treasures we showcase. Regarding your mention of a private tour conducted by students from the tourist school, we would like to clarify that at Caf Tour & Travel, we do not offer private guided services with students from tourism schools. However, we're pleased that you found the tour enjoyable nonetheless. We sincerely appreciate your visit and hope to welcome you back for another enriching experience in the future. Best regards,
I can’t say enough about Andreas. He is an incredible guide and teacher. He realized that we were interested in understanding the rise and influence of the Medici family in Florence. And he really delivered. His knowledge was proven to be extensive and interesting. He made it a very interesting tour.
Guide was late. Interesting facts on Medicci but not much more than one could get from reading the signs. Chapels are beautiful! Neighborhood tour really non-existent - a few word on front of church. Expected more info about the Medicci in the neighborhood. Tour was only 1 hour - not worth the price paid.
Andrea is amazing. We are so grateful to learn so much about rich history of Florence and Medici family. Highly recommend this tour
Our guide was knowledgable and friendly and arrived on time. He covered Medici and Michelangelo history and answered our questions. Having a private tour guide was a wonderful experience to learn the most and avoid the crowds. Thank you -
An excellent, thoughtful tour. Our guide knew the history of the Medici family inside-out and shared insights about why and how the chapels were constructed.
We spent a fabulous afternoon thanks to Guido, who organized a wonderful guided tour in the footsteps of the Medici family. Our guide, very prepared, first illustrated the Medici Chapels and then accompanied us on a beautiful walk in the most significant places of the family. Recommended for all those who want to admire the beauty of the city in a fun and informal way, savoring the real Florence.
Gentile O5666EDlaurac, la ringraziamo per aver condiviso la sua esperienza con noi e i nostri lettori! Firenze è uno scrigno di tesori tutto da scoprire e sapere di essere riusciti a soddisfare le sue aspettative non può che renderci orgogliosi. Con la speranza di incontrarla di nuovo in futuro, cordiali saluti
Andrea Baldaccini was our tour guide and was incredibly knowledgeable about the Medici Family and the relationship with the various artists including an amazing explanation of the portion of the chapel designed by Michelangelo. Andrea dove into our imagination of what the time was like when the chapel was built and pointed out the small details including the flawless colored stone pieces that looked like paintings. This tour is must just to give you a historic perspective of the who is who when and where of Florence's renaissance. 5 stars to Andrea and Caf tours. Our tour was three adults and did not include San Lorenzo Square but Andrea gave us a quick overview anyway.
