Overview
If you're fascinated by tales of wealth, power, intrigue, and scandal, this is the perfect tour for you!
This tour delves into the story of the Medici dynasty, a family of bankers who were among the richest in Europe. They orchestrated a rise to power that led to the creation of the Grand Duchy of Tuscany.
Places
Palazzo Medici-Riccardi and the Magi Chapel
Palazzo Vecchio
Info
Tour duration: 3 hours
The tour consists of an outdoor walk with access to two museums, Palazzo Medici-Riccardi e Palazzo Vecchio, and it’s not available on Wednesdays and Thursdays, when the museums are closed.
The tour is suitable for all visitors and is not particularly difficult.
Fees
Private tour up to 2 people
starting from 296,00 €
What's included:
Palazzo Medici-Riccardi and Palazzo Vecchio Gallery tickets
Radio systems and headsets if necessary
What's not included:
Hotel pick-up and drop-off
Gratuities
Personal extras
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By booking this tour we can follow you step by step, helping you to make the reservations for both the museums. If you are planning to visit the museum independently, we recommend reading our BLOG instead.
What to expect
This tour takes you through the history of one of the most powerful families in the world—the Medici—and their rise to dominance.
We begin with Cosimo the Elder, the true architect of Medici power, as we visit Palazzo Medici, the prototype for all Florentine palaces. Here, we’ll see the city’s first private garden, with its picturesque citrus trees still thriving in large terracotta pots. But the true highlight is the private Chapel, whose frescoes depict the Journey of the Magi, immersing us in a fairy-tale-like atmosphere.
Next, we head to Palazzo Vecchio, Florence’s political heart, which once symbolized the Republic before being transformed into a Medici residence.
Inside, we’ll explore:
• The Hall of the 500, where Michelangelo and Leonardo da Vinci once worked.
• The Studiolo, a hidden, alchemy-themed chamber designed for Grand Duke Francesco I.
• The Hall of Maps, where we’ll gaze at ancient maps collected by Cosimo I—can you spot your country?
And if you’re up for a challenge, you can climb the Tower of Palazzo Vecchio! With 223 steep medieval steps, the ascent is not for the faint of heart—but the reward is a spectacular view of Florence.
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