Express Florence - Medici Chapel & Highlights Walking Tour
Overview
Experience Florence's Renaissance brilliance on a guided tour led by an expert first-class local guide. Discover iconic highlights such as Piazza Della Signoria, Ponte Vecchio, and the Duomo Square & Cathedral, including famous statues like Michelangelo's David. Enjoy optional priority access to the essential San Lorenzo Church and Medici Chapel for an exclusive Renaissance immersion, ensuring an unforgettable visit to Florence.
Embark on a captivating 90-minute- tour led by an expert first-class local English-speaking guide, immersing yourself in Florence's rich Renaissance heritage. Enjoy optional upgrade and timed entrance to the spectacular Medici Chapel and the San Lorenzo Chapel, showcasing Florence’s remarkable Renaissance art collection before marveling at the 13th-century Duomo Cathedral, featuring Brunelleschi's iconic Dome and Lantern. Admire outstanding sculptures at the Gothic-style Loggia Dei Lanzi and view Michelangelo's renowned Doors of Paradise at the Baptistry.
What's Included
- View the Baptistry Doors of the Duomo Cathedral named Doors of Paradise by Michelangelo
- See a magnificent copy of Michelangelo’s ‘David’ in the Piazza Della Signoria
- Visit and admire the 13th century Duomo Cathedral and all is magnificence
- Visit the craft market of Loge Del Mercato and the Fountain of the Boar
- Optional Upgrade with Fast Track Entrance to the Medici Chapel (2hrs 30 minutes Duration)
- See the famous Florence Towers including the exquisite D’Arnolfo Tower
- Visit the beautiful Roman street ‘Via Capaccio’ and See the Church of Orsanmichele built in 1290
- Priority Access to Medici Chapel is included only, if upgrade option is booked
- Guide Tip
Meeting Location
Piazza della Signoria
16, 50122 Firenze FI, Italy
Detailed check-in instructions, including the exact address, are provided with your booking confirmation.
Piazza di San Lorenzo
9, 50123 Firenze FI, Italy
The tour will end inside the San Lorenz Church.
What To Expect
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Piazza della Signoria
10 minutes Admission Ticket Free
Palazzo Vecchio
10 minutes Admission Ticket Free
Church and Museum of Orsanmichele
10 minutes Admission Ticket Free
Piazza della Repubblica
5 minutes Admission Ticket Free
Ponte Vecchio
10 minutes Admission Ticket Free
Mercato Centrale
15 minutes Admission Ticket Free
Piazza del Duomo
15 minutes Admission Ticket Free
Basilica di San Lorenzo
15 minutes Admission Ticket Free
Additional Info
- Confirmation is instant and will be received at time of booking
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
- Not recommended for travellers with limited mobility
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- 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 ramps.
- Operates in all weather conditions, please dress appropriately.
- Anybody under the age of 18 years must be accompanied by somebody aged 18 years or older.
- This tour/activity will have a maximum of 20 travelers
Frequently Asked Questions (7)
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Frequently Asked Questions (7)
The answers provided below were previously given in response to questions from Cool Shore Excursions customers.
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- For a full refund, you must cancel at least 24 hours before the tour start time.
- If you cancel less than 24 hours before the tour start time, the amount you paid will not be refunded.
- Any changes made less than 24 hours before the tour start time will not be accepted.
- Cut-off times are based on the tour local time (CET).
- View the Baptistry Doors of the Duomo Cathedral named Doors of Paradise by Michelangelo.
- See a magnificent copy of Michelangelo’s ‘David’ in the Piazza Della Signoria.
- Visit and admire the 13th century Duomo Cathedral and all is magnificence.
- Visit the craft market of Loge Del Mercato and the Fountain of the Boar.
- Optional Upgrade with Fast Track Entrance to the Medici Chapel (2hrs 30 minutes Duration).
- See the famous Florence Towers including the exquisite D’Arnolfo Tower.
- Visit the beautiful Roman street ‘Via Capaccio’ and See the Church of Orsanmichele built in 1290.
- Priority Access to Medici Chapel is included only, if upgrade option is booked.
- Guide Tip.
The minimum age to participate is 3. This tour requires at least one adult to accompany children..
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Apr 2025Accessibility information for the Express Florence - Medici Chapel & Highlights Walking Tour is as follows:
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
- Not recommended for travellers with limited mobility
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Detailed check-in instructions – including meeting point address, Google map, and parking information – for Express Florence – Medici Chapel & Highlights Walking Tour will be included in your confirmation email from Cool Shore Excursions. Please be sure to double and triple check your email address is correct at checkout so this important email makes its way to you!
Mar 2024Once your refund is processed, it usually shows on your card statement within 5–10 business days. The exact timing depends on your bank or card issuer.
Want it sooner? When you cancel, choose Receive a refund to my wallet instead. The credit is in your Wallet straight away and is applied automatically at checkout on your next booking when you’re signed in with the same email. You can see your balance any time in My Wallet.
If you paid part of your booking with Wallet credit, that part always goes back to your Wallet. Trip protection isn’t refundable.
Oct 2026What's Included
- View the Baptistry Doors of the Duomo Cathedral named Doors of Paradise by Michelangelo
- See a magnificent copy of Michelangelo’s ‘David’ in the Piazza Della Signoria
- Visit and admire the 13th century Duomo Cathedral and all is magnificence
- Visit the craft market of Loge Del Mercato and the Fountain of the Boar
- Optional Upgrade with Fast Track Entrance to the Medici Chapel (2hrs 30 minutes Duration)
- See the famous Florence Towers including the exquisite D’Arnolfo Tower
- Visit the beautiful Roman street ‘Via Capaccio’ and See the Church of Orsanmichele built in 1290
- Priority Access to Medici Chapel is included only, if upgrade option is booked
- Guide Tip
Additional Info
- Confirmation is instant and will be received at time of booking
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
- Not recommended for travellers with limited mobility
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- 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 ramps.
- Operates in all weather conditions, please dress appropriately.
- Anybody under the age of 18 years must be accompanied by somebody aged 18 years or older.
- This tour/activity will have a maximum of 20 travelers
