Medici Palace and Palazzo Vecchio Half-day Tour

Join me as I share with you captivating tales of murderous plots, political intrigue, conspiracy, and stories of art patronage and philanthropy that have captivated history lovers for centuries. Follow me on a journey back in time to understand the life and times of the family that dominated the city's politics, society, and cultural life for over 300 years. I'll take you to the Medici Palace and tell tales of the family's fourteenth-century origins as shrewd bankers. As we trace their history from the early 15th century, we'll step inside a Renaissance palace and admire beautiful works of art. Learn how the family's patronage made Florence into the Cradle of the Renaissance. Then follow me to Palazzo Vecchio, the seat of the Florentine government, which ultimately became a symbol of Medici power when they seized the city. See a 16th-century vision of the world in the Hall of Maps. Hear the story about Leonardo's lost fresco inside the Hall of the Five Hundred and why the Medici had it covered up.

• Start off at the Medici Palace and see the beautifully decorated courtyard then go upstairs to admire the stunning and well-preserved frescoed chapel featuring portraits of the Medici. • Continue to Palazzo Vecchio walking through hall after hall packed with stunning art, like 16th-century frescoes, sculpture by Michelangelo and Donatello, and the death mask of Dante. • This is the perfect tour for Medici history buffs. • Already visited these sites? This tour can easily be customized and adapted for a visit to the Medici Chapels at San Lorenzo. Contact me for details.