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Medici Riccardi Palace and Medici Chapels Tour
Duration of
3
hours
Private Tours
9:00 AM | 2:30 PM
Skip the line
Thursday, Friday, Saturday only
Arabic
English
French
German
Italian
Portuguese
Russian
Spanish
Explore the legacy of Florence's most influential family with this 3-hour guided tour of Palazzo Medici Riccardi and the Medici Chapels. Visit the splendid Magi Chapel, adorned with frescoes by Benozzo Gozzoli, and wander through the Renaissance courtyard of the Medici's grand residence. Then, discover the opulent Medici Chapels, where Michelangelo's masterful sculptures guard the family's tombs. This tour offers a captivating glimpse into the Medici's art, power, and lasting impact on Florence.
This 3-hour guided experience in Florence is available thursday, friday, saturday only in Arabic, English, French, German, Italian, Portuguese, Russian, Spanish. Book your spot today with Exploro Tours and let our expert local guides bring history, art and culture to life before your eyes.
What's included
Professional Licensed Guide
Skip-the-line Tickets
Entrance tickets
What is not included
Transportation services
Optional gratuities
Program and itineries
Palazzo Medici Riccardi
Skip lines entering Palazzo Medici Riccardi, grand residence of Florence's most influential family.
Magi Chapel Frescoes
Visit splendid Magi Chapel adorned with stunning frescoes by Benozzo Gozzoli.
Renaissance Courtyard
Wander through beautiful Renaissance courtyard of Medici's magnificent residence.
Medici Chapels Entry
Skip lines at opulent Medici Chapels where family members are entombed.
Michelangelo's Sculptures
Discover Michelangelo's masterful sculptures guarding Medici family tombs.
Legacy and Impact
Learn about Medici's art patronage, political power and lasting impact on Renaissance Florence.
Meeting and drop-off point
Your guide will meet you at Caffe Gilli in the city center. At check-out, before your purchase is confirmed, you will be kindly asked to confirm this central meeting point.
What to bring?
PLEASE HAVE ALL PARTICIPANTS BRING THEIR ID
What To Remember
The tour guide will meet you at the start time and location and will wait for a maximum of 30 minutes. Missed tours cannot be refunded.
Comfortable shoes and clothing are recommended since this tour involves a fair amount of walking.
Due to the religious nature of the site, all visitors regardless of gender must cover their shoulders and knees. A scarf or shawl is acceptable. The activity provider cannot be held responsible for those denied entry.
Scheduled entrances to specific attractions are time-sensitive and subject to capacity limitations. In the event of late arrival, the tour provider assumes no responsibility for the loss of timed-entry tickets.
PLEASE HAVE ALL PARTICIPANTS BRING THEIR ID, AND HAVE THAT MATCH THE NAMES PROVIDED AT THE TIME OF THE BOOKING.
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Incredible Florence day tour, guide shared lots of history, overall fantastic.
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Private tour of Rome at night was magical, city views were spectacular.
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Great experience visiting Pisa, guide very friendly and engaging.
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March 1, 2024
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May 1, 2024
Fantastic tour of Rome with knowledgeable guide; saw all major sights efficiently.
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May 1, 2024
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July 6, 2024
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Best Vatican experience. Mobility-impaired person in group, no waits, shortcuts, guide was patient and terrific.
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June 8, 2025
Wonderful guide, skipped many lines, highly recommend, second time visiting and learned new things.
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July 18, 2024
Great explanations in Spanish, attentive guide, immersive experience in Imperial Rome.
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July 19, 2024
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Amazing tour skipping long lines, guide Valentina was fun and excellent, company provided complimentary Colosseum tickets after miscommunication.
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My family was fortunate enough to tour the Roman Forum and Colosseum with Luisa. I
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July 16, 2025
Pasqualino Was fantastic !!!!We and our two younger kids enjoyed the tour.
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June 17, 2025
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July 8, 2025
Letizia gave the most amazing tour. It was informative and efficient given the crowds.
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June 9, 2025
Worth having a private tour to save lining up. Sylvia was a great tour guide who shared the wonderful history of the Vatican
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September 8, 2025
Incredible tour. From the moment Peter picked us up at the hotel to meeting our guide Linda.
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Pascualino is a highly recommended tour guide.
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September 16, 2024
Our guide Cortanza was fantastic! She loves what she does and it shows!
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October 15, 2024
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My family and I went on a wonderful Vatican tour with Letizia. She was incredibly knowledgeable on the artwork and the history of the Vatican
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The tour was just for me and my 80 year old mother in a wheelchair. Our tour guide Valentina was informative, fun and had a passion for history.
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April 8, 2025
My family and I went on a wonderful Vatican tour with Letizia. She was incredibly knowledgeable on the artwork and the history of the Vatican.
Victoria Pomeroy
September 18, 2024
Our guide was absolutely fabulous! She provided so much knowledge, history and passion regarding the Vatican and Basilica! We highly recommend!
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May 8, 2025
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Our guide was absolutely fabulous! She provided so much knowledge, history and passion regarding the Vatican and Basilica! We highly recommend!
