As a Tuscan sculptor, architect, and painter Michelangelo lived, worked, and created some of his major masterpieces in Florence. During this tour we will immerse ourselves into the marvellous world of Michelangelo, experience some of his greatest works of art, and unveil the secrets of this Renaissance genius.
Pricing note: the price decreases as participants increase (1pax = 303 € pp up to 10pax = 76€ pp)
What's included:
- expert guide at disposal for 4 hours,
- booking fees and entrance tickets to Academy Gallery, San Lorenzo Church and Biblioteca Laurenziana and to the Medici Chapels.
Main features:
- Duration: 4 hours
- Language: English
- Meeting Point: at your hotel if downtown Florence, or in another location downtown Florence tba.
Description:
Follow the footprints of Michelangelo from his first years of apprenticeship, when he was living in the Palazzo Medici at the court of Lorenzo the Magnificent and practising his studies of anatomy in Santo Spirito. After the David, a masterpiece carved out of a spoiled block of marble, the artist was going to prove once again his genius designing and producing the statues and architecture of the New Sacristy, the burial chapel of the Medici family in San Lorenzo.
Your experienced guide from Florence and Tuscany Tours will stay with you during the tour. Since our guides are also local residents here in Florence, they are all very happy to provide you with personal suggestions, tips, and any advice that will help you to get the most out of your stay in this beautiful city.
The tour is available from Tuesdays to Saturdays. Please note that the tour supplier is not responsible for any delays caused by the museum's mandatory security checks.