Express Florence and Medici Chapel and Michelangelo Tour

About this activity

  • Duration

    3.5 hours
  • Free cancellation

    Cancel up to 24 hours in advance for a full refund
  • Live tour guide

    English
  • Reserve now & pay later

    Keep your travel plans flexible — book your spot and pay nothing today.

Highlights

  • Fast Track Entry to the Medici Chapel - with its collection of Renaissance art
  • Discover the 4th century San Lorenzo Chapel's Renaissance collection
  • Visit and admire the 13th century Duomo Cathedral
  • Visit the Gothic style Loggia Dei Lanzi building
  • Walk across the beautiful 14th century Ponte Vecchio

Your experience

Utilizing the optional priority access allows visitors to experience the magnificent San Lorenzo Church and Medici Chapel at their leisure in addition to providing an unforgettable visit to Florence with access to an exclusive renaissance experience.

A Guide will take you on an interesting tour of Florence that will take 90 minutes to complete.

The Guide will be a first class expert and will speak English, have a good knowledge of Florence and be friendly.

You have the chance to purchase upgrades that include pre-ordered tickets for the Medici Chapel and the San Lorenzo chapel (Florence's collection of the most beautiful works of art during the Renaissance).

After these two churches have been completed, we will visit the Duomo Cathedral (built in the 13th Century), where we will see the Dome and Lantern created by Brunelleschi.

Afterwards we will return to see all the works of art displayed with the 13th Century Gothic-style Loggia Dei Lanzi and Michelangelo's Dorrs Of Paradise at The Baptistery to complete your Italian experience.

Walk through the outside of Palazzo Vecchio and across the Ponte Vecchio bridge, which dates back to medieval times.

See the original work of Michelangelo – a replica of the statue of David – in Piazza Della Signoria.

Stroll down the picturesque Via Capaccio, a Roman street.

Learn about Michelangelo’s life in Florence, how his techniques changed how other artists and sculptors create, and how he became successful due to his relationship with the Medici family.

Check out the famous towers in Florence like the amazing D'Arnolfo Tower and see the old Church of Orsanmichele built in 1290.

Visit the craft market at Loge Del Mercato and look at the beautiful Fountain of the Boar.

Your highly skilled local guide will share their superior knowledge with you as you explore the cultural and artistic heritage of Florence on this special tour.

By experiencing all that Florence has to offer in terms of its legendary landmarks and the many hidden secrets of this great city, you will experience an educational adventure that is sure to stay with you forever.

Not Suitable for
  • People with back problems
  • People with mobility impairments
  • Wheelchair users
What's Included
  • Priority Timed Entrance tickets to the Church of San Lorenzo & the Medici Chapel
  • Immerse yourself in the birth of the 14th century Renaissance and its impact on Florence and beyond.
  • Discover the patronage of the powerful Medici family and their profound influence on the Renaissance movement.
  • Visit the historic Ponte Vecchio, a symbol of Florence's architectural and artistic heritage.
  • View the Baptistry Doors of the Duomo Cathedral named Doors of Paradise by Michelangelo
  • Marvel at Michelangelo's 15th century famous statue of David in Piazza della Signoria, a captivating symbol of Florentine artistry
  • See a magnificent copy of Michelangelo's ‘David'
  • Visit the beautiful Roman street ‘Via Capaccio'
  • See the famous Florence Towers including the exquisite D'Arnolfo Tower
  • See the Church of Orsanmichele built in 1290
  • Visit the Loge Del Mercato and the Fountain of the Boar
  • Benefit from the expertise of a first-class local guide, ensuring an enriching experience
What's Excluded
  • Hotel Pick Up / Drop-Off
  • Transportation
  • Gratitude
  • Food and Drink

Itinerary

Starting location:

P.za della Signoria, 16

2
Piazza della Signoria

Photo stop, Visit, Guided tour (30 minutes)

3
Palazzo Vecchio

Visit, Guided tour (15 minutes)

4
Orsanmichele

Photo stop, Visit, Guided tour (10 minutes)

5
Piazza della Repubblica, Florence

Guided tour (5 minutes)

6
Ponte Vecchio

Visit, Guided tour (20 minutes)

7
Il Porcellino Statue

Photo stop, Guided tour (15 minutes)

8
Cathedral of Santa Maria del Fiore

Guided tour (20 minutes)

9
Medici Chapel

Visit, Guided tour (65 minutes)

Finish at:

Basilica di San Lorenzo

Meeting Point

To Remember

What to bring

  • Comfortable shoes
  • Weather-appropriate clothing

Not allowed

  • Oversize luggage
  • Baby strollers
  • Luggage or large bags
  • Mobility scooters
  • Non-folding wheelchairs
  • Non-folding strollers
  • Electric wheelchairs

Know before you go

  • Please wear comfortable shoes as this tour involves a fair amount of walking, including over uneven surfaces, cobblestones, hills, inclines, declines and stairs.
  • Participants should be in good health - consult first with your doctor if you have any medical condition or are not used to regular exercise.
  • Wheelchairs, motorised scooters or any other device to assist mobility are not recommended, as we cannot guarantee: that all footpaths/sidewalks/curbs will have suitable compliant ramps.
  • Operates in all weather conditions.
  • Anybody under the age of 18 years must be accompanied by somebody aged 18 years or older.