San Lorenzo – the Medici tour in Florence

private tour to discover the history of the Medici family in Florence

The Medici family ruled the Grand Duchy of Tuscany from 1532 to 1737 but already from the beginnings of the fifteenth century Medici, through the activity of Giovanni di Bicci, Cosimo il Vecchio, Piero di Cosimo and Lorenzo il Magnifico, guided the politics of the city and influenced its social and cultural life. Discover the history of the Medici during a private tour in Florence.

After the construction of the Palazzo Medici in via Larga, commissioned by Cosimo, San Lorenzo parish became the heart of Medici’s quarter. It is here where they focused their attention as patrons and commissioners of art.

During our visit we will discover the history of the Palazzo Medici and of the wonderful Magi Chapel. We will visit the Medicean Chapels and the New Sacristy designed by Michelangelo. Finally, we will admire the splendid Basilica of San Lorenzo planned by Filippo Brunelleschi with the Old Sacristy hidden inside, where Brunelleschi and Donatello’s talents generated a balanced and harmonious sacred space.

This is a visit full of art, history and culture, it allows you to admire works of art by Benozzo Gozzoli, Filippo Brunelleschi, Donatello, Michelangelo, Verrocchio and Filippo Lippi.
You will discover the history of the Medici family and their engagement in Florentine art, culture and devotion.

Duration: ca. 3 h. Given the opening times of the visited sights this tour does not run on Wednesdays and Sundays.

Visited sights: 

• Palazzo Medici-Riccardi
• Cappelle Medicee
• Basilica di San Lorenzo

Price for tour:

1-5 participants: 225,00 €
6-10 participants: 255,00 €
11-15 participants: 285,00 €

The price does not include the costs of the tickets to the monuments. The price includes sales tax and all other compulsory duties.

Accessibility: 

This tour is fully accessible for people in wheelchairs.

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Price for tour:
1-5 participants: 225,00 €
6-10 participants: 255,00 €
11-15 participants: 285,00 €