The Medici Dynasty Private Tour

Discover the history of the Medici family with a guided tour of Florence. Visit the Medici Chapel and admire masterpieces by Michelangelo with priority tickets reserved for you.

Join a private guided tour to explore the fascinating era of the Medici family in Florence. Immerse yourself in one of the most captivating historical periods of the city with a private journey focused on this powerful family. Enjoy skip-the-line access to the extraordinary Medici Chapels, a unique site in Italy. Accompanied by a certified guide, discover the magnificent Prince’s Chapel, decorated with exquisite inlaid marble, and admire Michelangelo’s tomb in the New Sacristy, where some Medici members rest.
Learn about Michelangelo’s Secret Room, where the artist hid for weeks to escape the Medici’s wrath. Dive into the lives of prominent figures such as Lorenzo the Magnificent, Cosimo the Elder, and Cosimo I, and observe how the Medici dynasty evolved over the centuries. Admire the exterior of Palazzo Medici Riccardi and discover how the Medici family combined art and power, leaving a lasting mark on Florence.

Stroll through the historic streets of the San Lorenzo district and uncover the origins of the Medici family and the rise of their influential banking empire. Explore the story of their first headquarters and the Basilica of San Lorenzo. Continue to Piazza del Duomo to learn about one of the darkest stories of the Renaissance—the Pazzi Conspiracy.

Finally, head to Piazza della Signoria, the city’s political center, and learn how the medieval government palace transformed into the Medici Palace. Explore the stories behind the statues and the iconic open-air scene of Piazza della Signoria, which is deeply linked to the Medici family.