Medici Chapel tickets and tours
Florence self-guided audio tour
Explore Florence at your own pace! Enjoy an app containing over 130 points of interest, famous transport routes, sightseeing itineraries and walking tours.
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Medici series tour in Palazzo Medici Riccardi
Visit the places of the fictional Medici: Palazzo Medici Riccardi and the Chapel of the Magi. Discover all about the intrigues and the characters of the series.
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Uffizi Gallery skip-the-line tour with local guide
Discover the Uffizi Gallery with express-entry tickets and an expert guide at your disposal. Book now for a great experience...
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Guided tour of Florence’s Uffizi and Accademia Gallery
Book this guided tour to visit Florence's Uffizi and Accademia galleries. Skip the line to see masterpieces by Botticelli and Michelangelo's David.
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Florence audio guide with TravelMate app
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Discover the tale of Pinocchio like never before near the Duomo in Florence.
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Galileo Galilei Museum skip the line ticket
See extraordinary pieces such as Galileo's telescope, discover the evolution of knowledge and scientific instruments and learn more about the history of science.
Uffizi Gallery skip-the-line ticket and self-guided visit app
Skip the line to the Uffizi Gallery and discover its treasures independently by listening to the audio commentary from a user-friendly app.
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E-bike tour of Florence and Piazzale Michelangelo with surprise tasting
Ride with an expert local guide and admire the most iconic landmarks of Florence with minimal effort.
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Private guided tour of the Accademia Gallery in Florence
Book this private guided tour of one of Florence's leading attractions, the Accademia Gallery. Get up close to iconic works of art like Michelangelo's David…
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Guided Tour of the Uffizi Gallery and Vasari Corridor
Explore Florence's art history with a guided tour of the Uffizi Gallery and Vasari Corridor and rediscover their historical and artistic importance.
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Florence local food tour in Santo Spirito with tastings and dinner
Discover the wonders of Tuscany cuisine on a tasting tour through Florence and conclude your evening with a Florentine steak for dinner!
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I Bike Florence: morning or afternoon bike tour
Florence is perfect for biking and this bike tour will take you where the regular bus tours can't - enjoy access to all the pedestrian areas and little tiny streets!
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Italian opera concert in the Church of Santa Monaca in Florence
Experience an unforgettable evening with a live Italian opera concert at Florence's historic Church of Santa Monaca. Book now!
Arnolfo Tower self-guided audio tour in Florence
Discover Arnolfo Tower at your own pace with this self-guided audio tour. Learn about its history and find prime photography spots.
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The inside story
The Basilica of San Lorenzo houses a jewel of great value: the Medici Chapels. A burial place for members of the Medici family, they are famous for housing the tombs of Giuliano and Lorenzo de' Medici, made by Michelangelo in the New Sacristy, a masterpiece of Renaissance architecture and sculptures, which the artist created from the plan of the sacristy by Brunelleschi, later called the Old Sacristy. The structure was completed in 1524, featuring its white walls and stone details.
The Medici Chapels are divided into three distinct parts: the crypt, the Chapel of the Princes and the New Sacristy. In the crypt, less illustrious members of the family were buried. The Chapel of the Princess is topped by a large dome designed by Buontalenti and was begun in 1604 but finished only in the twentieth century. Here, six Grand Dukes of Tuscany were buried. This mausoleum is a rare example of the Baroque style in Florence; its sumptuous interior – completely covered with marble and semi-precious stones – was conceived as a monument to the greatness of the Medici. Undoubtedly, the Medici Chapels are worth a visit: buy your tickets or book a tour today!
