Michelangelo & the Medici: Art and Humanism

Discover the origins of the Medici dynasty, the first great patrons of the Renaissance, who through their humanist ideas shaped Florence’s culture and arts.

We will start at the Palazzo Medici-Riccardi, the family’s home, exploring its innovative Renaissance architecture and its private chapel, where early Renaissance ideas come alive in art and decoration.

Next, we will visit the Basilica of San Lorenzo with beautiful architerctural works by Brunelleschi and Michelangelo, as well as the Medici Chapels, to admire the family tombs with their striking allegorical sculptures.

Finally, we will end at the Galleria dell’Accademia, where you will marvel at Michelangelo’s David, the masterpiece of the Medici’s favourite pupil and a symbol of the era’s artistic genius.

ITINERARY

Palazzo Medici-Riccardi Explore the home of Cosimo “the Elder”: the patriarch of the Medici family

Basilica of San Lorenzo See the Medici tombs and beautiful allegorical sculptures

Galleria dell'Accademia Marvel at Michelangelo's David

INFO

⏱️ Duration: 3 hours

👨‍👩‍👧‍👦 Family-friendly

🚶‍♂️ Walking level: Moderate – includes walking on uneven surfaces and a few stairs; suitable for most people in good health

💶 Base price: €300 (tickets not included), per private group of up to 6 people

Accessibility

This tour is only partially accessible for wheelchair users.