Express Florence - Medici Chapel & Highlights Walking Tour

Recommended by 100% of travelers

Florence, Italy

1 hour 30 minutes (approx.)
Offered in: English

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Overview

Immerse yourself in Florence’s Renaissance splendor on this walking tour of the city’s highlights, including the Medici Chapel. Explore landmarks like Piazza della Signoria, Ponte Vecchio, and the Duomo Square, and enjoy priority access to the Medici Chapels and San Lorenzo Basilica. With captivating stories and breathtaking art, this tour offers a perfect introduction to Florence’s rich history and culture.

Walk through Florence’s major squares, bridges, and landmarks
Admire the beautiful Michelangelo’s David replica and Renaissance sculptures
Enjoy priority access to San Lorenzo Basilica and Medici Chapels
Discover the Duomo Cathedral and Brunelleschi’s magnificent Dome

What's Included

Optional Upgrade with Fast Track Entrance to the Medici Chapel (2hrs 30 minutes Duration)
Visit and admire the 13th century Duomo Cathedral and all is magnificence
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 the beautiful Roman street ‘Via Capaccio’ and See the Church of Orsanmichele built in 1290
See the famous Florence Towers including the exquisite D’Arnolfo Tower
Visit the craft market of Loge Del Mercato and the Fountain of the Boar

Guide Tip
Priority Access to Medici Chapel is included only, if upgrade option is booked

Meeting and Pickup

Meeting point

P.za della Signoria, 16, 50122 Firenze FI, Italy
Meeting Time: 15 minutes prior to departure. MEETING PLACE: Piazza della Signoria, 50122 Firenze FI, Italy MEETING POINT: In front of The Neptune Statue in the Piazza della Signoria, also known as the Fountain of Neptune (Fontana del Nettuno).

End point

Basilica di San Lorenzo
Piazza di San Lorenzo, 9, 50123 Firenze FI, Italy
The tour will end inside the San Lorenz Church.

Itinerary

Piazza della Signoria

10 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

Palazzo Vecchio

10 minutes • Admission Ticket Not Included

Church and Museum of Orsanmichele

10 minutes • Admission Ticket Not Included

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 Not Included

Additional Info

Confirmation will be received at time of booking
Not wheelchair accessible
Near public transportation
Not recommended for travelers with back problems
Most travelers can participate
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.
Not recommended for travellers with limited mobility
This tour/activity will have a maximum of 20 travelers

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Cancellation Policy

You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the experience for a full refund.

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Reviews

5.0

based on 32 reviews

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A Truly Unforgettable Florence Experience with Emilia!

Ramki_P, Nov 2025

Emilia was the absolute highlight of our trip to Florence! Her charm, warmth, and deep passion for her city made every moment unforgettable. She brought history to life with such enthusiasm and insight, making us feel not just like tourists, but like welcomed guests in her hometown. Emilia’s energy and love for her job are contagious — she truly made our Florence trip the best it could be. If you’re visiting Florence, do yourself a favor and book a tour with Emilia. She’s simply the best!

Response from Host, Nov 2025

Wow! We are truly ecstatic to read that Emilia was the "absolute highlight" of your entire trip to Florence! That is the highest honor you could possibly give us, and it means the world to our team. Emilia perfectly embodies what it means to be a Master Storyteller for LetzGO City Tours. Her charm, deep passion, and the ability to bring history to life are exactly why she is such a valued guide. We are particularly proud that she made you feel like welcomed guests in her hometown, not just tourists—that is the very essence of a premium experience. We will immediately share your fantastic feedback with Emilia; her energy and love for her job are exactly why we think she's simply the best! Thank you again for choosing us. We hope you will join Emilia, or one of our other stellar guides, on your next unforgettable adventure! Warm regards,

Medici Walking Tour Florence

Libby_B, Oct 2025

Anthony was the BEST, most fun, most informative guide I’ve ever experienced. Very knowledgeable on ALL the statues, highlights, answered our questions. Knew what was going on in the city, told us more than we could ask for. Highly recommend this guide. Ask for Anthony. We had the most memorable visit to Medici. Best tour ever.

Best Florence walking tour!

Margaret_W, Sep 2025

Wonderful walking trip through Florence. From Pza Signoria sights, Ponte Vecchio, Pza Republica, San Lorenzo crypt and the Medici chapel to Central Mercado and many special sights and insights along the way. Antonio was incredibly well versed in Italian history and Florentine/Tuscany history which made our walk interesting! We highly recommend this tour!

Antonio, Excellence personified as a Florence Tour Guide; Everyone Wins!

MaryAnn_S, Jun 2025

Future tourists won’t regret this experience with Antonio. They will not only learn about the rich culture and history of Florence, but appreciate it even more. They should thoroughly enjoy it for Antonio is personable, passionate, articulate and quite learned. Also they should greatly benefit from his tourist tips, almost worth the price of admission in and of themselves.

Response from Host, Jun 2025

Mary, What a fantastic review—thank you! We’re so glad you had such a meaningful experience with Antonio. You're absolutely right: his passion for Florence, deep knowledge, and personable approach make every tour special. We couldn’t agree more that his insider tips are worth their weight in gold! Future guests are certainly in great hands with Antonio, and we hope to welcome you back on another unforgettable adventure—perhaps even one of our 5-star rated food tours across Europe and the USA! Best Regards from all the team at LetzGo City Tours

Engaging and knowledgeable tour guide

Elaine_Y, May 2025

Anthony is quite knowledgeable and engaging. He made every step of the tour interesting. I highly recommend him as a tour guide.

Antonio is a wonderful guide! Amazing experience!

Melissa_T, Apr 2025

Absolutely amazing experience. Antonio was our guide and he was very knowledgeable. He showed us some hidden gems we would not have know about otherwise. The tour wound up just being my husband and me and we felt so comfortable and learned so much about each location he brought us to. I would absolutely recommend this tour. If you get Antonio as your guide you are in for a treat!

Response from Host, Apr 2025

Meliissa, thank you for your 5-star review of our best-selling award-winning tour in Florence. We are delighted that you enjoyed the content as well as the first-class local guide. We look forward to seeing you again on one of our highly rated, premium, curated tours. Best Regards,

Absolutely Incredible Guide and Tour

Thomas_N, Apr 2025

This tour far exceeded expectations. Antonio's knowledge and enthusiasm were incredible. We learned so very much about the history of Florence and the incredible artwork of Micheangelo, Da Vinci, and others. We highly, highly, highly recommend!!!

Response from Host, Apr 2025

Thank you so much for the triple “highly”—that’s the touring world’s equivalent of a standing ovation, and Antonio is positively beaming (we’re pretty sure he’s now walking around Florence like he just got knighted by Michelangelo himself). 😄 We’re thrilled to hear the tour exceeded expectations and that Antonio’s enthusiasm and knowledge brought Florence’s history and legendary artists to life. He does have a knack for making you feel like you’ve just time-traveled into a Renaissance masterpiece! If your travels take you further afield this year, don’t forget—LetzGo City Tours isn’t just in Florence! We run unforgettable tours across Europe and the USA, from ancient ruins to tasty food tours, and yes, we even do it all in multiple languages (just to keep things spicy 🌶️). So when you're ready for another adventure, LetzGo... well, anywhere, really! 😉 Thanks again for your amazing recommendation! Warm wishes, The LetzGo City Tours Team

Antonio the great (florence tour).

Mouffaq_B, Feb 2025

Antonio was our best guide during our visit. He’s passionate about his work and was very kind to answer our questions. My kids were so happy to learn about Florence history and thx to Antonio, the boys were fascinated and enjoyed every single place we visited.

Top-notch experience!

Meg_O, Jan 2025

Antonio was an incredible tour guide. He brought the history of Florence to life for us and offered a very personalized experience, diving into the things of interest for our family. He was also incredibly kind, offering us advice that made the whole rest of our trip in Florence better. I can’t recommend him highly enough!

Response from Host, Jan 2025

mEG, What a fantastic review—thank you so much! Antonio is truly a gem, and we’re thrilled to hear he made your time in Florence so special. His ability to bring the city’s rich history to life while tailoring the experience to your family’s interests is one of the many reasons he’s such a standout guide. We’re also glad to hear that his advice enhanced the rest of your trip—his local knowledge is second to none! At LetzGo City Tours, we offer a huge variety of group and private tours throughout Europe and the USA. If you’re ever ready for another unforgettable adventure, we’d love to see you again. Grazie mille, and safe travels! 🇮🇹✨

Fantastic Florence

Jean_F, Oct 2024

We were very happy to receive a private tour with Aldo. My friend and I were the only two with Aldo for a tour of The Duomo and San Lorenzo Chapel including other attractions in Florence. Aldo was a fantastic tour guide filled with some much information and knowledge about Florence. He was passionate about his job and his city of Florence. And he was very helpful to my friend who could not keep up with the pace of walking.

Response from Host, Oct 2024

Hi Jean, Thank you for sharing your experience! It’s wonderful to hear that you and your friend had a private tour with Aldo. When you pick one of our exclusive private tours your party will be the only guests on tour. Also, is one of Florence City's master guides. He truly is a gem—so passionate about Florence and always brimming with knowledge! We're especially glad he was able to accommodate your friend's pace while still delivering such a rich experience at the Duomo, San Lorenzo Chapel, and other Florence highlights. We hope you left with great memories and look forward to welcoming you on another tour in the future!