Private Medici Chapels and San Lorenzo Square Guided Visit
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.
Options
Afternoon Option
Private Guided Visit with entrance time between 02.00pm and 04.00pm, depending on Museum Availability
What's included in Private Medici Chapels and San Lorenzo Square Guided Visit
(Subject to Option Inclusions)Itinerary
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.
Inclusions
- 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
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
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Pickup and Dropoff
You will make your own way to the meeting points
Meeting / End Points
- Entrance Time: Morning option: at 09.00 am; Afternoon option: at 02:00 pm Meeting with the guide in front of Cappelle Medicee entrance
Redeem
Ticket Redemption
• The private Local guide is available for 2 hours • A dress code is required to enter places of worship and selected museums. No shorts or sleeveless tops allowed. • During periods of increased inflow of visitors, despite our reservations, the admission to the museums may be subject to delays, mainly due to security reasons for which the access to the museum is regulated according to the number of people inside it. Based on the above reasons any possible delay cannot be attributable to Caf Tour & Travel responsibility. • Please be aware that in case of no-show, the guide will wait for you for a maximum of 30 minutes from the tour departure time. After that time, if nobody informed us about the delay, they are entitled to leave and no refund will be granted to any client who is not at the departure point at the established time.
