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MEDICI CHAPELS Private Tour in Florence
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At a glance
- Duration
- 1h 30min
- Price from
- $128 / person
- Location
- Florence, Italy
- Rating
- 4.9 / 5 · 128 reviews
- Languages
- EN
- Group
- Private
- Cancellation
- Free cancellation up to 24 hours before
- Confirmation
- Instant
- Ticket
- Mobile or paper ticket accepted
- Operator
- Irina in Florence
- Meeting point
- Meet your expert tour guide at the entrance to the Medici Chapels.
Description
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.
Schedule & prices
- Runs
- Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri, Sat, and Sun
- Start times
- 18 times a day, 8:15 AM–5:15 PM
- Next available
- Thu, Oct 29
- Adult (ages 18+)
- $128
- Child (ages 6–17)
- $26
- Infant (ages 0–5)
- Free
Prices are per person when two book together; a solo traveller pays $232.
Larger groups pay less per person.
Out at sunset: the 3:30 PM departure is under way when the sun sets, around 4:56 PM in the coming weeks.
In demand: 228 of the next 468 departures are already sold out.
From the operator’s live schedule on Viator, checked Oct 27.
Tour Options
Itinerary
Cappelle Medicee
Step into the Medici Chapels – the mausoleum of the famous dynasty – the Godfathers of the Renaissance and the great masters of Florence. Built as the last home 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. Step into the Chapel of Princes – the place of self-celebration where the Grand Dukes were originally buried, admire its sumptuous decoration and learn about the process of how Florentine mosaics is made along the way. Unveil the secrets of the Medici’s mysterious deaths and learn about the results of the last exhumation of the Medici bodies. See the grave of Lorenzo the Magnificent and learn the story about the Pazzi conspiracy – the tragedy that took the life of Giuliano, Lorenzo’s beloved brother, and opened a new chapter of the history of Florence – the bloody revenge that provoked the the wrath of the pope.
What's included
Included
Headsets to hear the guide clearly
Tickets to the Medici Chapels (The Chapel of Princes and Michelangelo’s New Sacristy)
1.5-hour private tour with a tour guide (The Chapel of Princes and Michelangelo’s New Sacristy)
Not included
Michelangelo’s SECRET ROOM is excluded
Traveller Ratings
Reviews collected by Viator and Tripadvisor
4.9
128 reviews
How it compares in Florence
- Starting price $128 is 13% above the typical $113 for tours of similar length in Florence
- Price unchanged over the last 15 days
Excurgo comparison of 3,203 Viator tours, recalculated daily.
Important Information
- Wheelchair accessible
- Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Transportation options are wheelchair accessible
- All areas and surfaces are wheelchair accessible
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Cancellation
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
1+ days before100% refund
0–1 days before0% refund
Frequently asked questions
How long does MEDICI CHAPELS Private Tour in Florence take?
MEDICI CHAPELS Private Tour in Florence lasts about 1h 30min. The itinerary has 1 stop.
How much does MEDICI CHAPELS Private Tour in Florence cost?
Prices start at $128 per person for this Florence experience, booked through Viator with the price shown before checkout. That is the per-person price when two book together; a solo traveller pays $232. There is 1 booking option, so the final price depends on the option you choose.
What days does MEDICI CHAPELS Private Tour in Florence run?
According to the operator’s current schedule, it runs on Tuesdays, Wednesdays, Thursdays, Fridays, Saturdays, and Sundays, with 18 departures a day between 8:15 AM and 5:15 PM.
How much does MEDICI CHAPELS Private Tour in Florence cost for children?
Children aged 6–17 pay from $26, adults from $128. Infants go free.
Does MEDICI CHAPELS Private Tour in Florence sell out?
It can: 228 of the next 468 departures are already sold out, so booking ahead is a good idea.
Can I cancel MEDICI CHAPELS Private Tour in Florence for free?
Yes. Cancel at least 1 day before the start for a full refund. Later cancellations are non-refundable.
Where does the tour start?
The meeting point is Meet your expert tour guide at the entrance to the Medici Chapels. Hotel pickup is not part of this experience.
What languages is MEDICI CHAPELS Private Tour in Florence offered in?
The experience is available in EN.
Is this a private or a group tour?
It is a private experience: only your party takes part. Up to 10 travellers can book together.
Is the tour suitable for children?
Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
Is the tour wheelchair accessible?
Wheelchair accessible Transportation options are wheelchair accessible All areas and surfaces are wheelchair accessible
Reviews(128)
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