Florence: Private Medici Tour
Explore important places for the Medici family on this guided walking tour.
Discover the story of the family that managed to become the symbol of a city, facing countless obstacles, betrayals and victories. Explore the most symbolic places of the Medici family in Florence, the most famous city of the Renaissance. See where many of the scenes from the tv series “THE MEDICI” took place. Uncover the true essence of the main characters of the Medici Family, Lorenzo the Magnificent, Cosimo the Elder or Piero the Unfortunate. But also explore the amazing palaces of enemy families like the Strozzi, Albizi, and Pazzi. Together we will visit the Palazzo Medici, a famous architectural work of the fifteenth century and the beautiful Chapel of the Magi, which was painted by Benozzo Gozzoli. We will also visit a secret place where the genius Michelangelo learned to sculpt, under the shadow of one of Donatello’s pupils, the Bertoldo.
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Up to 10 Guests
Duration: 3 hours
What's included in Florence: Private Medici Tour
(Subject to Option Inclusions)Itinerary
Palazzo Medici Riccardi
Join us on a fascinating tour to uncover the secrets of the Medici family, filled with intrigue, power struggles, conspiracies, and tales of their wives and lovers. Discover the true stories of Cosimo the Elder, Peter the Gouty, and Lorenzo the Magnificent. We'll explore the palaces of Rinaldo degli Albizi, as well as the Strozzi and Pazzi families, the sworn enemies of the Medicis. On this tour, we'll visit the palace where the renowned Medici family resided and delve into the stories of the artists and philosophers who shaped the Renaissance in Florence and beyond. You will see the Chapel of the Magi, adorned with fifteenth-century frescoes depicting real portraits of the Medici family members. We'll wander through the magnificent cloister where the statue-filled park began and where Michelangelo honed his sculpting skills. You'll be amazed as we explore the rooms once frequented by Michelangelo, Marsilio Ficino, Agnolo Poliziano, and many other luminaries of the Renaissance.
Inclusions
- Entrance ticket/Palazzo Medici Riccardi
- Professional guide
- 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
- We will meet you in front of the main door of Medici Palace, 15 minutes before the tour starting time with the following sign "The Medicis Group Tour: Lorenzo The Magnificent, The Dynasty, The Palace and the TV Series".
