Marvels at San Lorenzo 2-hour Tour

This is one of my favourite places in town; it's where the Renaissance began! Unlike your average visit, this itinerary I created for you is filled with intriguing tales of Florence's history, from its Republican Golden Age to the power of Medici tyranny, all weaved with the beauty of the architecture! Come and discover the San Lorenzo Basilica complex. Enjoy an exclusive tour of the Basilica with its Old Sacristy, designed by Brunelleschi. Then step inside the Medici Chapels and the New Sacristy, a captivating space where Michelangelo fused sculpture and architecture. Let me tell you all about the principles and origins of Renaissance architecture and its development, from the rediscovery of the ancient world to the revolutionary designs that shook Renaissance harmony. Discover how a treatise of a pagan ancient Roman architect became the inspiration for church architecture. Hear the tale of how Michelangelo's incredible talent saved his neck and why he later fled from Florence never to come back alive!

• Visit the Basilica of San Lorenzo, with architecture by Brunelleschi, reliefs by Donatello, and paintings by Renaissance masters. • Step down into the crypt, see the tombs of the founder of the Medici bank and Donatello. • Then visit the Medici Chapels, with sculpture and architecture by Michelangelo and the tombs of the Medici. • Learn about the origins of Renaissance architecture in its historical context. • Customize this tour to suit your own particular interests or itinerary. PLEASE NOTE: • The tour includes an entrance inside a church. Please cover your shoulders and knees. • Tour start time may vary in peak season, as it is subject to the availability of tickets.