The history of Florence cannot be told without the House of Medici, so join us as we learn about the rise to power and legacy of one of the most powerful families in Italy. Discover their influence on Renaissance architecture and art and take advantage of your Licensed Guide and skip-the-line tickets to the beautiful Medici Chapels to discover a secret Baroque gem in the heart of Florence!

Choose the 2-hour option to hear the story of the Medicis and visit the Medici Chapels (Cappelle Medicee). Your exclusive theme tour will begin in front of the Basilica of San Lorenzo, which is one of the largest and oldest churches in town. The Medici Chapels were added to the church after the 15th century as a burial place of all the principal members of the Medici family from Cosimo il Vecchio to Cosimo III. They are an extraordinary example of a funerary monument, designed and decorated by sculptures by Michelangelo, such as the Madonna and Child. Thanks to your Expert Guide, you will learn who the Medici family was, how they became so powerful, and their relationship with Michelangelo, da Vinci, and other great artists of the Renaissance. You will also get to see some other places connected to the Medicis, such as their Riccardi Medici Palace, the iconic Florence Cathedral, and the medieval Bergallo prison.

Choose a 3-hour option to book a 1-hour round-trip transfer with your 2-hour guided tour about the Medici family in Florence, with tickets to Medici Chapels. This option includes pickup and drop-off directly at your accommodation so you can enjoy the comfort of transfers in a private car, van or bus, depending on your group size.

Choose the 4-hour option to learn more about the Medicis and visit the Medici Chapels and Pitti Palace (Palazzo Pitti). Skip-the-line tickets to both attractions are included to save time. This extended option is a chance to discover more places connected to the Tuscan dynasty, as you will pass by their former seat in Palazzo Vecchio and see the statues of Cosimo and Lorenzo de’ Medici standing proudly among the great men of Florence. The Pitti Palace became the official seat of the Medicis in 1549 and amassed an impressive collection of paintings, porcelain, jewelry and luxurious possessions. As the largest museum complex in Florence, it houses some of the most celebrated treasures in the city. Come and see the works of Raphael, Titan , Botticelli, and more!

Choose a 5-hour option to book a 1-hour round-trip transfer with your 4-hour guided tour about the Medici family in Florence, with skip-the-line tickets to Medici Chapels and Palazzo Pitti and Boboli Gardens. This option includes private car transfers with pickup and drop-off at your hotel, accommodation, or any location in Florence. Simply provide your preferred pickup address when booking and we will make all the arrangements for you.