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Private Medici Chapels and San Lorenzo Square Guided Visit

11 Reviews 4.73 out of 5 stars Based on 11 reviews collected by Key West Private Charters and TripAdvisor | Recommended by 91% of reviewers | Florence, Italy
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2 hours (approx.)
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Offered in: English
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French, German, Italian, Spanish

Overview

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.

What's Included

  • Earphones for groups of more than 7 participants
  • Medici Chapels skip-the-line tickets
  • Local professional Guide at your side
  • Hotel pickup and drop-off
  • Gratuities
  • Everything not mentioned as Included
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50123 Florence
Metropolitan City of Florence, Italy

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Cappelle Medicee

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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2 hours Admission Ticket Included

Additional Info

  • Public transportation options are available nearby
  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels
  • To confirm a booking, the following details are mandatory for all participants: First Name – Last Name – Date of Birth – A valid mobile phone number (able to receive communications while in Italy) – Email address (that the client is able to access while in Italy).

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Q: What is the cancellation policy for the Private Medici Chapels and San Lorenzo Square Guided Visit?

A: You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the tour for a full refund. For a full refund, you must cancel at least 24 hours before the tour start time.If you cancel less than 24 hours before the tour start time, the amount you paid will not be refunded.Any changes made less than 24 hours before the tour start time will not be accepted.Cut-off times are based on the tour local time (CET). Read more Apr 2025

Cancellation Policy

You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the tour for a full refund.

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What's Included

Activity name

  • Earphones for groups of more than 7 participants
  • Medici Chapels skip-the-line tickets
  • Local professional Guide at your side
  • Hotel pickup and drop-off
  • Gratuities
  • Everything not mentioned as Included

Additional Info

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  • Public transportation options are available nearby
  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels
  • To confirm a booking, the following details are mandatory for all participants: First Name – Last Name – Date of Birth – A valid mobile phone number (able to receive communications while in Italy) – Email address (that the client is able to access while in Italy).

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