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Medici Chapels: Renaissance Art & History Tours

Step into the heart of the Renaissance with an unforgettable visit to the Medici Chapels in Florence. Discover the breathtaking artistry of Michelangelo and the legacy of the powerful Medici family through immersive guided tours and museum experiences. Whether you are exploring stunning sculptural masterpieces or seeking a deep dive into Florentine history, our curated selection of walking tours and cultural excursions offers something for every art lover. From private guided tours to convenient skip-the-line access, secure your spot to witness the pinnacle of Renaissance art and architecture in one of Italy's most iconic historical landmarks.

4.75/5 avg ratingTours from $2035 unique experiencesGuided tours included

At a glance

Rating

Rating

4.75★ average

Based on 8,685 pooled reviews with ~97% positive sentiment

Tour Price

Tour Price

$54–$177 typical

Median price is $112, with a range of $20–$266

Tour Length

Tour Length

1–3 hours typical

Median duration is 1.9 hours

Tour Type

Tour Type

Cultural & Historical

94% of options focus on culture, 91% on history

Key Features

Key Features

Private & flexible

40% are private tours and 66% offer free cancellation

Languages

Languages

8 languages available

Including EN, IT, ES, FR, and more

82 Products

The Best of Florence Walking Tour in a Small Group

The Best of Florence Walking Tour in a Small Group

1.8 hrsEco-FriendlyFree cancellation
4.95 (687 reviews)
98.07%
1.93%
Great touramazingexcellent guide
Viator
$56
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The Best of Florence Walking Tour in a Small Group
Summary

This tour is the best walking tour that you can ever have in Florence. It is a great introduction to the city for both first-timers as well as returners. It covers the main attractions of the city and gives you facts you wouldn't know or notice walking around by yourself. You will not be involved i...

Inclusions
  • Small group
  • Licensed tour guide
  • whisper system
Exclusions
  • Tips and gratuities (optional)
Itinerary
  • Basilica di San Lorenzo
  • Biblioteca Medicea Laurenziana
  • Cappelle Medicee
  • Palazzo Medici Riccardi
  • Cathedral of Santa Maria del Fiore
  • Battistero Di San Giovanni
  • Cupola Del Brunelleschi
  • Campanile di Giotto
  • Cathedral of Santa Maria del Fiore
  • Piazza della Signoria
  • Palazzo Vecchio
  • Le Gallerie Degli Uffizi
  • Ponte Vecchio
  • Palazzo Pitti
Good to know
  • Service animals allowed, Public transportation options are available nearby, Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller, All areas and surfaces are wheelchair accessible, Transportation options are wheelchair accessible, Wheelchair accessible, Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Cancellation Policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

Florence: Reserved Entrance Ticket to the Medici Chapel

Florence: Reserved Entrance Ticket to the Medici Chapel

4.53 (4,234 reviews)
GetYourGuide
$20
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Florence: Reserved Entrance Ticket to the Medici Chapel
Summary

Explore the Medici Chapel in Florence's Basilica of San Lorenzo. Marvel at its octagonal dome, intricate marble interiors, and historic grandeur.

Medici Chapels Skip-the-Line Tickets

Medici Chapels Skip-the-Line Tickets

Skip the line
4.5 (1,926 reviews)
Headout
$20
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Medici Chapels Skip-the-Line Tickets
Summary

Skip the queues and make the most of your time with reserved entry to the Medici Chapels—explore iconic art and Medici history without the wait. Getting started Begin your journey into Florentine history with skip-the-line access to the Medici Chapels, located within the Basilica of San Lorenzo. As ...

Inclusions
  • - Skip-the-line entry to the Medici Chapels
  • - Access to the Medici Crypt, Chapel of the Princes, and New Sacristy
  • - Audio guide available in English (as per option selected)
Exclusions
  • - Local guide
  • - Hotel transfers
Private Florence Tour: 3-Hour Walking Tour with a Licenced Guide

Private Florence Tour: 3-Hour Walking Tour with a Licenced Guide

3 hrsPrivate tourEco-FriendlyFree cancellationLikely to sell out
4.98 (238 reviews)
98.58%
1.42%
wonderfulGreat tourexcellent guide
Viator
$216
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Private Florence Tour: 3-Hour Walking Tour with a Licenced Guide
Summary

Discover the city’s highlights and its most fascinating monuments, learn the secrets of Florence in a fun walking tour with a professional tour guide. Explore the historic centre of Florence, walk the streets that inspired Dante, discover the story about Michelangelo’s David and learn how the bigges...

Inclusions
  • Free entrance to the Pharmacy of Santa Maria Novella
  • Licenced tour guide
Itinerary
  • Santa Maria Novella
  • Officina Profumo Farmaceutica Di Santa Maria Novella
  • Palazzo Antinori
  • Cappelle Medicee
  • San Lorenzo
  • Palazzo Medici Riccardi
  • Battistero Di San Giovanni
  • Cathedral of Santa Maria del Fiore
  • Museo Casa di Dante
  • Palazzo Vecchio
  • Piazza della Signoria
  • Ponte Vecchio
Good to know
  • Wheelchair accessible, Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller, Service animals allowed, Public transportation options are available nearby, Transportation options are wheelchair accessible, All areas and surfaces are wheelchair accessible, Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Cancellation Policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

Medici Legends & Renaissance Wonders: Florence Small Group Tour

Medici Legends & Renaissance Wonders: Florence Small Group Tour

1.8 hrsEco-FriendlyFree cancellation
4.97 (212 reviews)
98.2%
1.8%
Excellenthighly recommendexcellent guide
Viator
$113
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Medici Legends & Renaissance Wonders: Florence Small Group Tour
Summary

Discover the Medici's story with a walk through the most important streets and palaces. On this tour we deal with the rise of the Medici family and the relationship between political power and art. You will discover how it was possible that this family could govern in Florence for over three centuri...

Inclusions
  • Small group
  • Licensed tour guide
  • whisper system
Exclusions
  • Tips and gratuities (optional)
Itinerary
  • Basilica di San Lorenzo
  • Biblioteca Medicea Laurenziana
  • Cappelle Medicee
  • Palazzo Medici Riccardi
  • Cathedral of Santa Maria del Fiore
  • Battistero Di San Giovanni
  • Cupola Del Brunelleschi
  • Campanile di Giotto
  • Cathedral of Santa Maria del Fiore
  • Palazzo Vecchio
  • Piazza della Signoria
  • Ponte Vecchio
  • Palazzo Pitti
  • Le Gallerie Degli Uffizi
Good to know
  • Public transportation options are available nearby, Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller, All areas and surfaces are wheelchair accessible, Transportation options are wheelchair accessible, Wheelchair accessible, Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Cancellation Policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

Medici Chapels: Entry Ticket

Medici Chapels: Entry Ticket

4.5 (903 reviews)
Tiqets
$21
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Medici Chapels: Entry Ticket
Summary

The two Medici Chapels, in the Basilica of San Lorenzo, are an incredibly lavish mausoleum and a key site on the Florence Renaissance trail. After all, they not only contain three Michelangelo sculptures, but they're also the final resting place for 49 members of the powerful Medici clan.

Inclusions
  • Entry ticket
  • Booking and handling costs
  • Digital audio guide app of Florence city
Exclusions
  • Entry to the Basilica of San Lorenzo
  • Entry to the Medici Library
The History of Florence: The Renaissance Era Private Tour

The History of Florence: The Renaissance Era Private Tour

3 hrsPrivate tourEco-FriendlyFree cancellation
5 (49 reviews)
96.57%
3.43%
greatknowledgeablehighly recommend
Viator
$188
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The History of Florence: The Renaissance Era Private Tour
Summary

It’s the history that made the city today. During this private tour, it’s time to discover Florence through the Renaissance. Embark on a storytelling journey that will keep you entertained while at the same time giving you insights you can’t find in a history book. Delve deep into the subject with ...

Inclusions
  • Private Tour
  • Local Guide
Exclusions
  • Hotel pick-up & Drop-off
  • Entrance ticket to the Medici Chapels
  • On Tuesdays the Medici Chapels are closed and the Church of San Lorenzo will be visited instead
Itinerary
  • Cappelle Medicee
  • Museo Dell'opera Del Duomo
  • Piazza Santa Trinita
  • Palazzo Vecchio
  • Santa Maria Novella
  • Palazzo Strozzi
  • Saint Remigio Church
Good to know
  • Public transportation options are available nearby, Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Cancellation Policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

Florence Private WALKING TOUR

Florence Private WALKING TOUR

3 hrsPrivate tourEco-FriendlyFree cancellation
5 (49 reviews)
96.98%
3.02%
amazing guideexcellentgreat tour
Viator
$228
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Florence Private WALKING TOUR
Summary

Discover the city’s highlights and its most fascinating monuments, learn the secrets of Florence in a fun walking tour with a professional tour guide. Explore the historic centre of Florence, walk the streets that inspired Dante, discover the story about Michelangelo’s David and learn how the bigges...

Inclusions
  • Headsets to hear the guide clearly
  • 3-hour walking tour with a licensed tour guide
  • Entrance to Santa Maria Novella Pharmacy
Exclusions
  • The entrances to buildings/museums are excluded, during the tour the customers will see them outside
Itinerary
  • Santa Maria Novella
  • Officina Profumo Farmaceutica Di Santa Maria Novella
  • Palazzo Antinori
  • Cappelle Medicee
  • San Lorenzo
  • Palazzo Medici Riccardi
  • Battistero Di San Giovanni
  • Cathedral of Santa Maria del Fiore
  • Museo Casa di Dante
  • Palazzo Vecchio
  • Piazza della Signoria
  • Ponte Vecchio
Good to know
  • Wheelchair accessible, Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller, Service animals allowed, Public transportation options are available nearby, Transportation options are wheelchair accessible, Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Cancellation Policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

MEDICI CHAPELS Private Tour in Florence

MEDICI CHAPELS Private Tour in Florence

1.5 hrsPrivate tourFree cancellationLikely to sell out
4.94 (127 reviews)
99.09%
0.91%
amazingknowledgeablebest tour
Viator
$128
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MEDICI CHAPELS Private Tour in Florence
Summary

Enjoy an insightful private tour of the Medici Chapels – the last home of the famous dynasty that wrote the history of Florence. If you are an art lover it’s a must for you to visit the Medici Chapels, but without a tour guide, you will deny yourself a unique opportunity to learn the gossips and sec...

Inclusions
  • Headsets to hear the guide clearly
  • Tickets to the Medici Chapels (The Chapel of Princes and Michelangelo’s New Sacristy)
  • 1.5-hour private tour with a tour guide (The Chapel of Princes and Michelangelo’s New Sacristy)
Exclusions
  • Michelangelo’s SECRET ROOM is excluded
Itinerary
  • Cappelle Medicee
Good to know
  • Wheelchair accessible, Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller, Public transportation options are available nearby, Transportation options are wheelchair accessible, All areas and surfaces are wheelchair accessible, Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Cancellation Policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

Private WALKING Tour and ACCADEMIA Gallery in Florence Italy

Private WALKING Tour and ACCADEMIA Gallery in Florence Italy

3 hrsPrivate tourEco-FriendlyFree cancellationLikely to sell out
5 (12 reviews)
100%
0%
amazingdepth of knowledgepassionate
Viator
$253
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Private WALKING Tour and ACCADEMIA Gallery in Florence Italy
Summary

Discover Florence and see the top places from your sightseeing list. Stroll through Piazza della Signoria, admire the magnificent Duomo and step into the temple of humanism - the Accademia Gallery - to see Michelangelo's David. Skip the guidebook and map and see Florence’s A-list sights with a guide...

Inclusions
  • Headsets to hear the guide clearly
  • Timed Entry Ticket to the Accademia Gallery
  • 1-hour tour at the Accademia Gallery
  • 2-hour walking tour
Exclusions
  • Tickets to Battistero di San Giovanni (we only stand outside)
  • Tickets to the Duomo (we only stand outside)
  • Tickets to the Palazzo Medici Riccardi (we only stand outside)
Itinerary
  • Galleria dell'Accademia
  • Palazzo Medici Riccardi
  • Basilica di San Lorenzo
  • Cappelle Medicee
  • Battistero Di San Giovanni
  • Duomo
  • Church and Museum of Orsanmichele
  • Piazza della Signoria
  • Ponte Vecchio
Good to know
  • Wheelchair accessible, Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller, Service animals allowed, Public transportation options are available nearby, Transportation options are wheelchair accessible, All areas and surfaces are wheelchair accessible, Suitable for all physical fitness levels, Each traveler must present a valid passport or ID document that matches the name provided at the time of booking for successful entry to the Accademia Gallery. Please provide the full names of all travelers when booking. Failure to present a voucher with all travelers’ full names at the ticket office prior to entry may result in denied entry to the attraction., Galleria dell’Accademia admission ticket: €24 total €20 admission ticket + €4 reservation fee
Cancellation Policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

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Frequently Asked Questions

Get answers to the most common questions travelers ask before visiting.

Private tours are a very popular way to experience this site. Among the 68 options we compare across booking platforms, 38% are private tours, which is a significantly higher share than many other local attractions. This makes them a standout choice if you are looking for a more personalized experience.

Pricing varies depending on the level of access and guide expertise. Most tours cost between $47–$177, though the total spread across the options we compare ranges from about $14 to $307. We recommend checking individual listings for the most up-to-date rates for your specific date.

The feedback is overwhelmingly positive. Across 9,279 pooled reviews, the landmark holds an average rating of 4.5★. When looking at the most common themes in the reviews we analyze, travelers frequently describe the guides as knowledgeable and the overall experience as amazing or excellent.

It is wise to plan ahead. While many options offer instant confirmation, about 13% of the tours we compare are flagged as likely to sell out. Booking in advance ensures you secure your preferred time slot, especially for popular morning or midday visits.

You can choose from a wide variety of formats to suit your schedule. Tours typically last between 1.2 and 6 hours, with a median duration of about 2 hours. To accommodate international visitors, the options we compare are offered in 8 languages: English, Italian, Spanish, French, German, Portuguese, Russian, and Japanese.

Flexibility is widely available among the listings. The majority of the options we compare, specifically 68% of the tours, offer free cancellation. This allows you to book with more confidence if your Florence itinerary is still being finalized.

Yes, there is a notable presence of specialized tours. About 43% of the options we compare are tagged eco-friendly, and a small portion, roughly 10%, are tagged as family-friendly.

Book online in advance to avoid long lines. Reservations are essential for seeing Michelangelo's David and the Uffizi masterpieces.

Yes, popular trattorias fill up quickly. It is wise to book a table a day ahead, especially for dinner service.

Walking is the best option because the center is a ZTL zone. Most major sites are close together and pedestrian friendly.

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