2-Hour San Lorenzo Church Tour in Florence with Renaissance Art

The journey

Trip highlights

• 01 Visit the impressive Complex of San Lorenzo
• 02 Discover Brunelleschi's renovation of San Lorenzo for the Medici family
• 03 Trace the simple and rational architecture of the church
• 04 Admire Donatello's plastic decoration, a masterpiece of Renaissance art

Take a guided tour of the Church of San Lorenzo, rebuilt by Filippo Brunelleschi in 1419 on the site of one of the city's oldest churches, consecrated in AD 393. Discover the long and prestigious history of this remarkable complex and explore its distinctive architectural style on this two-hour tour.

Take a guided tour of the Church of San Lorenzo, rebuilt by Filippo Brunelleschi in 1419 on the site of one of the city's oldest churches, consecrated in AD 393.

From the itinerary

At a glance

What this trip includes

Duration 2 Hours

Tour type Private

Activity level Easy

Accommodation Not included

Transport Not included

Wheelchair access Yes

Cities Florence, Porto Venere

Languages English, Italian

Day by day

The itinerary

1

Day 01

Explore the Church of San Lorenzo

• Visit the impressive Complex of San Lorenzo, which testifies to the long and prestigious history of the church.

• Discover how Giovanni di Bicci, ancestor of the Medici family, entrusted Filippo Brunelleschi with the renovation of San Lorenzo.

• Trace Brunelleschi's simple and rational architecture of the church and Donatello's plastic decoration, a masterpiece of Renaissance art.

The route

Where you'll travel

The fine print

Trip details

What's Included

• Tour guide

What's Not Included

• Entrance fees

Logistics

Meeting & route

Meeting point

Florence, Metropolitan City of Florence, Italy

Tour start

Vicolo dellOratorio, 6, 19025 Portovenere SP, Italy

Tour ends at the same location as the start point.