Before coming to Florence, my husband and I researched some of the Medici history in Florence. For this reason we wanted a private tour of the Medici Chapels. Our truly wonderful and informative tour guide, Irina, was so engaging with us, sharing and showing both the beauty and history of the Medici Chapels. The beauty of the interior space will bring you to tears...at least it did for us! If you have seen the three season Netflix production of The Medici...touring with Irina will bring the Medici to life. She has a tablet that interfaces the real life Medici with the movie actors which helped to guide and answer our inquiries of the Medici. Gracie mille Irina!!
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Alisha_T
July 23, 2026 · via Viator
Great introduction to the...
Great introduction to the history of Florence, it gave so much context to everything else we saw. Irina is knowledgeable and friendly!
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Deanna_D
July 7, 2026 · via Viator
Magnificent Chapel
The upper level chapel is magnificent and our guide Irina provided an amazing background on the Medici family - she used an iPad to show photos of the family and brought the family and their drama to life. A very special section that Michelangelo worked on and the info Irina provided allowed us to really view the room as Michelangelo wanted us to! A very historical based tour that we really liked.
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Holly_G
June 20, 2026 · via Viator
Great tour
Irina our guide was very Knowledgeable. We learned so much and she carried a iPad to show photos that educated us on the features in the Chapels. A plus plus plus!
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589LesS
May 9, 2026 · via Tripadvisor
Stunning Chapel worth a visit. Not necessarily guided.
A stunning chapel. Guide concentrated on Medici family history. Could get a little boring at times.
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Natasha_W
March 17, 2026 · via Viator
Better than I could have...
Better than I could have imagined! Irina was so knowledgeable of all the history. A Florence must do tour.
事業者からの返答
Dear Natasha,
Thank you so much for this beautiful review—it truly means a lot to me! I’m so happy to hear that the Medici Chapels tour exceeded your expectations. The history of the Medici family is incredibly rich and full of fascinating stories, and it’s always a pleasure to bring it to life for my guests. I’m really glad you felt it was a “must-do” experience in Florence—that’s exactly what I hope every traveler takes away. I would love to guide you again on another Florence tour and share even more hidden gems together!
Warmly,
- Irina
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emmajN1399IV
March 13, 2026 · via Tripadvisor
Wonderful experience
I am a history teacher and love Medici family history. Irons did a fantastic job of explaining all of the family, and wove it so well into the history of not only Florence, but Tuscany and Italy. She also did a great job of explaining the architecture of the building. I would certainly recommend this tour. It was great. Always choose private guided tours of places like this. It is always worth it.
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Dear Emma,
Thank you so much for your wonderful review! It was a real pleasure sharing the fascinating history of the Medici family with someone who already has such a strong appreciation for history. Florence truly comes alive when we connect the Medici story with the wider history of Tuscany and Italy, and I’m so glad you enjoyed discovering the architecture and the stories behind it.
Thank you as well for recommending private guided tours in Florence — they really do allow us to explore these incredible places in a deeper and more meaningful way. It was a joy guiding you, and I hope Florence will bring you back for more history and discoveries in the future!
Warmly,
Irina
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David_S
February 19, 2026 · via Viator
Irena did a great job. Would recommend this tour.
Very informative. Easy to find our guide Irena was very knowledgeable and pleasant. She answered any question we had.
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Dear David,
Thank you very much for your kind review! I’m so happy to hear that the meeting point was easy to find and that you enjoyed the tour. It was a pleasure guiding you through the Medici Chapels and sharing the stories and history that make this city so special.
I’m also glad I could answer your questions along the way — curious guests always make a guided tour even more enjoyable. Thank you again for choosing to explore the Medici Chapels with me!
Warmly,
- Irina
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65tashk
November 9, 2025 · via Tripadvisor
Medici Chapels is Bucket List Worthy.
I did a solo tour with Irina and it was my favourite. She was so generous with her time and knowledge.
Her passion for the Medici's and her city shone through. I was captivated and felt like I was touring with a friend.
Unlike a lot of tours, the ending is often quite pushy with the guide wanting a good review. Irina did not do this and I really appreciated it.
This is a bucket list tour, without a doubt the best experience in Florence.
事業者からの返答
Thank you from the bottom of my heart for such a beautiful review. Guiding you through the Medici Chapels was truly a joy, and it means so much to know that the stories, the history, and my love for this museum and Florence resonated with you.
Your words about feeling like you were touring with a friend touched me deeply—that is exactly the kind of experience I hope to create. And I’m especially grateful for your appreciation of the way I like to end my tours; for me, the most important thing is that you walk away with something meaningful, never with pressure.
Knowing this was one of your favourite experiences in Florence is the greatest compliment I could ever receive.
With warmest gratitude,
- Irina
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Bruce_C
October 27, 2025 · via Viator
Medici Chapel with Irina
Irina is a scholar.
Her subject matter expertise so warmly conveyed, and easy to follow, covers the late 14th century (Giovanni) and his patronage of Baldassare Cossa who becomes Pope John XXIII thru Cosimo I, II, III, Lorenzo, Guiliano, the wives, mistresses and culminating with Anna Maria Ludovica de Medici (middle of the 18th).
Her presentation was extremely well organized and supplemented by photos off her iPad - exceptional.
The tour was like an easy to digest graduate-level course of the times, architectural and artistic significance of the chapels, including the source countries and regions of all the marble adorning the chapel. We learned so much and moreover my wife and I were able to discuss it later at dinner in great detail.
Highly recommend.
An enduring memory, A+
事業者からの返答
Dear Bruce and Catherine,
Thank you so much for your wonderful words! It truly means a lot to me that you enjoyed our time together in the Medici Chapels. I absolutely loved sharing the stories about the Medici clan and seeing your curiosity and enthusiasm along the way.
I always say that every tour becomes special because of the people I meet, and you made this one unforgettable.
I know Florence holds a special place in your heart, and that you’ll come back soon to discover even more of its magic.
With warm wishes and gratitude,
Irina 🌸
