Palazzo Pitti
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Visitors who purchase a ticket before 8:59am and enter inside during the first time slots (8:30am to 9:25am) are eligible for a 50% discount on the ticket price.
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Make sure to wear comfortable shoes, as plenty of walking will be involved.Lace up your walking shoes! Exploring the sprawling Palazzo Pitti and its grounds involves a fair amount of walking.
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Check the official website for free admission days to Pitti Palace and Boboli Gardens. These tend to come up four to five times a year.
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Visitors are expected to keep their voices low and dress as per the formal setting of the museums; bathing costumes and revealing clothes are not permitted.
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Flash photography, professional photographic equipment and selfie sticks are prohibited.
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Mobile phones must be turned off or put in silent mode so that everyone can enjoy the experience without any distractions.
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About Palazzo Pitti
Once home to a fancy Grand Dukes of Tuscany and later the King of Italy, Palazzo Pitti is a true treasure trove of Florence! Step inside to discover an array of museums showcasing exquisite paintings, sculptures, elegant attire, and even delicate porcelain. Inside the palace, you can explore the wonders of the Modern Art Gallery, the Costume Gallery, and a dedicated museum exclusively for porcelain. Prepare to be captivated by the rich history and artistry within these hallowed halls!
Address
Piazza de' Pitti, 1, 50125 Firenze FI, Italy
Also known as
Palazzo Pitti
Year opened
1973
Founded by
Luca Pitti
Visitor’s per year
4500000
Expected wait time - Standard
0-30 mins (Peak), 1-2 hours (Off Peak)
Did you know?
Pitti Palace was originally commissioned by Luca Pitti, an ambitious Florentine banker, as a challenge to the Medici family. At the time of construction around 1440, it was the largest and most impressive private residence in the city of Florence, also the first with square in front.
Pitti Palace and the Uffizi Gallery are linked by the Vasari Corridor, a secret passageway built by Vasari for the Medici family to move discreetly between the two buildings, creating a special connection between Florence's iconic landmarks.
The Palace served as a power base for Napoleon. He was received by Grand Duke Ferdinand III in 1796. Later, it became the principal royal palace when Florence was briefly the capital of the newly united Italy from 1865 to 1871.
Pitti Palace is one of the largest museum complex in Florence, occupying 32,000 square meters and housing several principal galleries or museums.
The architecture of Pitti Palace reflects the evolution of Florentine Renaissance style. The original design was attributed to Filippo Brunelleschi, but the official version credits Luca Fancelli, a collaborator of Brunelleschi, as the architect.
Why visit Palazzo Pitti?
Plan your visit
- Last Admission: 5:30pm
- Closed: Mondays, December 25 and January 1
Cloak room
Souvenir shop
Dining outlets
Toilets
Wifi
Audioguides
Baby nursing rooms
Wheelchair available
Wheelchair accessible
Service animals allowed
Elevator access
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June
Canada
The palace and the artwork was stunning.
It was easy to book the tickets online, HOWEVER, when we got to the palace, we still had to wait in a long long line outisde in the cold where everyone was waiting, even if you had not prepurchased tickets. It did not save any time whatsoever, and we needed to get a paper ticket.
Marina
Serbia
I'm in love in your museum and your artists, but also in your beautiful city....so I look forward to and plan another visit😊
Franco
Italy
Everything I saw , especially the silver museum.Communicate to the four winds the day the royal apartments reopen.
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Miriam
Argentina
We found it very organized and it was very well described in the mail the way to access the places. As for what we saw, there are no words to describe such beauty, the places are spectacular, you can't see enough art.
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Richard
Very good ticketing experience, no issues and we whisked through the que in no time. The gardens were disappointing, expected more of a botanical garden experience- though the scale of the park and layout is quite impressive. The Pitti palace was worth the trip - but expect to be overwhelmed with portraits!
Shea
Hong Kong
The whole experience was super smooth and exactly as described. It was especially helpful to be able to skip the line for ticket collection - especially in the hot summer! Having the package was helpful to minimize fuss of getting tickets separately and the places themselves are a must-see. Loved it!
Patricia
An excellent place to see, it is worth visiting the gardens and taking the time to see the palace in detail, not to be missed!
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Rosemary
United Kingdom
We loved the Pitti Palace and Bobbili gardens, although it was very hot going around the gardens. What we didn't like was the experience of booking the tickets through Headout. I booked for the Palace at 11.30 and the gardens at 3 and when I received the tickets they were the wrong way round. I then spent some time emailing to say that the tickets were nit what I ordered and never got a satisfactory reply. I then spent a couple of days worrying as I had bought tickets for friends. However when we got there and pointed out ghe mistake of Headout we were told it didn't matter. I therefore had some time worrying over nothing and wanted effort emailing the company.
Palazzo Pitti Guide
Palazzo Pitti Guide
Palazzo Pitti was once the historical symbol of the Medici Family’s consolidated power over Tuscany. Often referred to as Pitti Palace today, it has now become one of the largest museum complexes in Florence. It is home to a marvelous collection of notable artwork, sculptures, jewelry, and several prized possessions. Here is everything you need to know about Palazzo Pitti tickets, getting there, opening hours, what to expect, and more.
Post-COVID-19 Safety Measures at Palazzo Pitti
Post-COVID-19 Safety Measures at Palazzo Pitti
- Booking tickets online in advance and cashless payments are preferred.
- Entry to the complex is only permitted to visitors holding the Enhanced Green Pass, which is a vaccine certificate or proof of recovery from infection.
- Visitors will be required to undergo a temperature check before entry. If you report a body temperature higher than 37.5° F, you will not be permitted to enter the museum.
- It is mandatory to wear a face mask at all times while inside Palazzo Pitti.
- Tour groups are limited to a maximum of 16 people, including the tour guide.
- Palazzo Pitt must maintain the government-mandated limit on the maximum number of people inside the museums. In case this maximum number is exceeded, visitors are expected to comply with the museum staff as they safely direct the flow of visitors in different sections of the complex.
All Your Palazzo Pitti Tickets & Tour Options
All Your Palazzo Pitti Tickets & Tour Options
Feast your eyes on this extravagant palace, home to the former grand dukes and monarchs of Florence, and choose from a range of tickets to witness the historical exhibits in this museum complex. You can choose to dodge the long queues with skip-the-line tickets or access this privilege with the additional perk of a well-read expert guide, by booking a guided tour. See more of Florence with combo tickets.
Skip-the-Line Tickets
Guided Tours
Combo Tickets
If you are looking to avoid the crowded lines outside museums and like to take things at your own pace, this is the perfect option for you. Skip-the-line tickets include direct access to the Palazzo Pitti complex, without having to wait in long queues. Choose this ticket option if you have a packed itinerary, so you can save admission time and spend it inside the museum instead.
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Palazzo Pitti & Palatine Gallery Tickets
Skip the long lines and get priority entry into Pitti Palace and the famous Palatine Gallery with these tickets.
Skip the long lines and get priority entry into Pitti Palace and the famous Palatine Gallery with these tickets.
With these tickets, you can learn the history of the Medici family and the beautiful Renaissance palace that served as their family residence with an expert local tour guide. They will accompany you along the way and regale you with interesting trivia, facts, and stories about the landmark and the royal family. Guided tours also include skip-the-line access, helping you save time.
Recommended experiences
Follow your expert local guide as they take you on an enriching tour around the majestic Pitti Palace and Palatine Gallery.
Combo tickets are the right fit for when you want to explore more of Florence while on a tight budget. These tickets include entry to not just Palazzo Pitti but other popular experiences in the city such as Boboli Gardens, a Florence city tour, and more. Combo tickets offer two or more experiences for a lower price.
Recommended experiences
Experience three of Florence’s highlights while saving a few euros with this combo ticket. Visit the 111-acre Boboli Gardens as well as Pitti Palace and the Palatine Gallery with these tickets.
Plan Your Visit to Palazzo Pitti
Plan Your Visit to Palazzo Pitti
Opening Hours
Getting There
Guidelines/Facilities
What are Palazzo Pitti’s opening hours?
Palazzo Pitti is open from Tuesday to Sunday between 8:15 AM to 6:30 PM, with final admission at 5:30 PM.
When is Palazzo Pitti closed?
The museum complex remains closed every Monday, as well as on 1 January and 25 December.
What is the best time to visit Palazzo Pitti?
It is best to visit Pitti Palace early in the morning or before closing so you can spend a good 2 hours exploring the exhibits in the museums while avoiding the crowds that pour in during the day.
How long is a Palazzo Pitti tour?
You should ideally carve out around 2 hours to comfortably view all the exhibits and artworks in the Pitti Palace.
Where is Palazzo Pitti located?
This historic Renaissance palace is located at Piazza de' Pitti, 1, 50125 Firenze FI, Italy.
Can I take the metro/train to Palazzo Pitti?
You can take the Line Route R train to reach Pitti Palace. The closest train station is Firenze Santa Maria Novella. You will need to walk 15 minutes south and cross over St Trinity Bridge to reach the Palace.
Can I take the bus to Palazzo Pitti?
Many bus routes have stops in the vicinity of Palazzo Pitti. You can commute using bus lines 23, 6A, 6B, or C4 and get off the bus at Pitti stop, which is just opposite the Palace.
Is parking available at Palazzo Pitti?
Although there is no parking available at Palazzo Pitti, there are quite a few garages and car parks in the neighborhood.
Is Palazzo Pitti wheelchair accessible?
Yes, the palace is accessible for wheelchair users, with a slope of approximately 20% gradient. The complex also has been lifted so wheelchair users can access the museums present on the upper levels.
Is a storage facility available at Palazzo Pitti?
The complex houses a cloakroom, where you can store bulky objects for free. Ensure that you aren’t carrying anything that exceeds the maximum dimensions of 40cm x 40cm x 50cm, as objects exceeding these measurements cannot be stored in the cloakroom.
Is photography permitted at Palazzo Pitti?
The museum forbids flash photography or filming videos with selfie sticks, tripods, or any kind of professional equipment. Photography only for personal consumption is allowed.
Can I rent an audio guide at Palazzo Pitti?
Typically, audio guides are available and you can opt for this service at the palace’s ticket counter. But due to the pandemic, this feature of the visit has been temporarily suspended for safety reasons.
What to See on a Palazzo Pitti Tour
What to See on a Palazzo Pitti Tour
There is a lot to see at the historic Palazzo Pitti. Here are the top attractions not to miss out on:
The Royal Apartments
This is your chance to enter the 14 ceremonial rooms that comprise the Imperial and Royal Apartments on the first floor of the palace. At different points in time, these rooms have been occupied by stalwarts from history, whose sumptuous tastes in furnishings and grand decorations offer a glimpse into their lives of splendor and responsibility.
Palatine Gallery
The Palatine Gallery holds a vast collection of frescoes, stuccoes, furnishings, and silks collected by the Medicis. Located on the first floor, along with the Royal Apartments, this lavish array of masterpieces includes the largest concentration of Raphael’s paintings in the world, as well as priceless works by Tintoretto, Titian, Caravaggio, and Rubens. You must check out Pietro da Cortona’s sensational frescoes for the Grand Duke of Tuscany Ferdinando II de’ Medici, which were realized between 1640 and 1647.
Treasury Of The Grand Dukes
Situated on the ground floor of the palace, the rooms that comprise the Treasury of the Grand Dukes were once the Medici family’s summer apartments. The walls of these rooms were frescoed when Ferdinando II de’Medici, the Grand Duke of Tuscany, was wedded to Vittoria della Rovere in 1637. Home to the precious ‘Medici’s Treasure’, and the collection of silverware from the ‘Treasure of Salzburg’, these rooms were referred to as the Silver Museum. Do remember to visit the collection of jewelry housed within this museum as well.
Porcelain Museum
This is a collection of porcelain tableware that reflects the different royal families of Tuscany they belonged to. It also contains gifts from Napoleon to Elisa Baciocchi, his sister who was the Grand Duchess of Tuscany from 1809 to 1814, as well as some pieces that were owned by Gian Gastone, who was the last Medici Grand Duke.
Gallery Of Modern Art
These rooms on the second floor of the palace were once inhabited by the Habsburg-Lorraine family, and now house a prolific collection of paintings and sculptures from as far back as the end of the 18th century into the first decades of the 20th century. This growing collection is constantly being enriched through purchases and donations.
Top Landmarks In Florence
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Accademia Gallery
Witness the artistic wonders of the Accademia Gallery, marked by their provenance and history, and explore how these artworks have impacted the world of art over the years. Divided into seven zones, the Gallery is home to numerous profound pieces, among which you’ll see Michelangelo’s work of genius, ‘David’, renowned as the greatest sculpture ever. Do visit the most recent section of the Gallery, the Museum of Musical Instruments, displaying one-of-a-kind masterpieces by Bartolomeo Cristofori, the inventor of the piano. Book Accademia Gallery tickets.
Duomo Florence
The Cathedral of Santa Maria del Fiore is a must-see, as it is home to the world’s largest brick dome. Explore the inner workings and witness the overwhelming scale of this majestic dome that is the work of engineers from the 14th and 15th centuries. You can also explore the cathedral’s exquisite interiors and marvel at Vasari’s ‘The Last Judgement’ housed within it. Book Florence Duomo tickets.
Boboli Gardens
The Boboli Gardens are a grand, 111-acre park in Renaissance Style. The grounds are dotted with a vast collection of sculptures from the 16th to the 18th centuries, interspersed with luxuriant greens. Try to spot famous works such as the Obelisk from Egypt, Neptune’s Fountain, and the Fountain of the Ocean. Also, look out for the Large Grotto by Giorgio Vasari, which is a novel example of outdoor sculpture. Book Boboli Gardens tickets.
Palazzo Vecchio
A window into Renaissance-era Florence, the Palazzo Vecchio has been hailed as the symbol of Florence’s political power, for centuries. It has been the office of the mayor of Florence since 1872 and is today, the seat of the City Council. You’ll be able to explore the Room of Maps, with over 50 hand-painted Renaissance maps, as well as Donatello’s Judith - a rendition of the assassination of Assyrian general, Holofernes. Book Palazzo Vecchio tickets.
Leaning Tower Of Pisa
As one of the most iconic landmarks of Italy, this askew tower is a must-visit for anyone stepping foot in Pisa. Climb the tower to the top and learn about the history of this leaning wonder of Italy. Fittingly situated in what is known as the square of miracles (Piazza Dei Miracoli), the Leaning Tower of Pisa is a landmark architectural miracle that has been named a UNESCO World Heritage Site. Book Leaning Tower of Pisa tickets.
Uffizi Gallery
The Uffizi Gallery is one of the oldest art galleries in all of Italy and has been open to the public for more than 300 years. It contains over 80 rooms with more than 100,000 pieces on display including sculptures, frescoes, paintings by some of the world's most famous artists such as Michelangelo, Raphael, Botticelli, and da Vinci. It is one of the most popular attractions in all of Italy with over 1 million visitors per year. Book Uffizi Gallery Tickets.
Palazzo Pitti Tickets FAQs
Palazzo Pitti Tickets FAQs
Are Palazzo Pitti tickets available online now?
Yes, you can book tickets to visit Palazzo Pitti online. Guests are advised to prebook their tickets online so as to get their preferred date and time of visit.
What safety measures are in place at Palazzo Pitti?
Entry to the palace is restricted to those carrying an Enhanced Green Pass only. Furthermore, all visitors will be expected to comply with a temperature reading before entry, and to wear a face-covering at all times within the museums.
What safety measures are in place at Palazzo Pitti?
Entry to the palace is restricted to those carrying an Enhanced Green Pass only. Furthermore, all visitors will be expected to comply with a temperature reading before entry, and to wear a face-covering at all times within the museums.
What are the different types of Palazzo Pitti tickets?
You can visit Palazzo Pitti with different kinds of tickets, such as skip-the-line tickets to avoid standing in lines at the entrance, or combo tickets which let you club your visit with an excursion to a nearby site with the same ticket. You can also book a guided tour if you’d like to see Palazzo Pitti through a historic lens led by an expert local guide.
Are discounts available on Palazzo Pitti tickets?
Discounted tickets are available for children under 18 years old, and EU adults between the age group of 18-25.
Are guided Palazzo Pitti tours available?
Yes, if you want an in-depth glance into the history of this prolific museum complex, opt for a guided tour and explore Florence’s prized attractions with a well-read, expert tour guide. This tour type also comes with skip-the-line access to the palace.
Do Palazzo Pitti tickets include skip-the-line access?
Yes, you can book skip-the-line tickets to visit Palazzo Pitti. These tickets will help you avoid the long queues and access not only the Palatine Gallery but also the Porcelain Museum.
What are Palazzo Pitti’s opening hours?
The museum is open from 8:15 AM to 6:30 PM, from Tuesday to Sunday and is closed on Mondays. If you’re planning a visit on a Saturday or a public holiday, make a reservation at least a day in advance. Try to complete your tour well before 6:30 PM, when the museum staff begins ushering visitors towards the exit.
How do I get to Palazzo Pitti?
You can use public transport to get to Palazzo Pitti using Line Route R if you’re taking the train or through bus lines 23, 6A, 6B, or C4. If you wish to travel by car, set your GPS to “Piazza de' Pitti, 1, 50125 Firenze FI, Italy” and follow the directions.
What is the best time to visit Palazzo Pitti?
The best time to visit Palazzo Pitti would be early mornings or late evenings, to avoid the crowds of tourists and peacefully view the exhibits housed within the complex.
Is photography allowed at Palazzo Pitti?
Yes, Palazzo Pitti is accessible to wheelchair user.
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