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Palazzo Vecchio

Step inside Florence’s town hall and uncover political power, Medici history, and Renaissance art in one grand building.

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Palazzo Vecchio
Palazzo Vecchio exterior view with clock tower in Florence, Italy.
Palazzo Vecchio Museum courtyard with ornate columns and fountain, Florence.
Palazzo Vecchio Hall of the Five Hundred with ornate ceiling and historic frescoes, Florence, Italy.
Fresco depicting religious figures and angels inside Palazzo Vecchio, Florence.
Visitors exploring the ornate interior of Palazzo Vecchio, Florence, with large frescoes on the walls.
Tourists viewing Dante's death mask exhibit at Palazzo Vecchio, Florence.
Palazzo Vecchio ornate ceiling with detailed frescoes, Florence, Italy.
Palazzo Vecchio ornate ceiling and frescoes in Florence, Italy.
Judith statue holding sword at Palazzo Vecchio, Florence.
Palazzo Vecchio marble stairs with ornate railing and geometric floor tiles.
Palazzo Vecchio courtyard with ornate columns and tower view, Florence, Italy.
Statue of David at Palazzo Vecchio, Florence, with decorative lions in the background.
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Flexible duration
Audio guide
  • Bypass ticket queues to enter the townhall-turned-museum at your chosen time slot.

  • Leisurely explore the epicenter of Florentine republic at the Hall of the Five Hundred and the Medici apartments on the upper floors.

  • Upgrade your experience to add a multilingual audio guide and get historically-rich commentaries on the museum’s exhibits in your preferred language.

  • You can also opt for an English guided tour and get an expert’s deeper insights into the palace’s frescoed chambers and gilded courtyards.

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  • Bypass ticket queues to enter the townhall-turned-museum at your chosen time slot.

  • Leisurely explore the epicenter of Florentine republic at the Hall of the Five Hundred and the Medici apartments on the upper floors.

  • Upgrade your experience to add a multilingual audio guide and get historically-rich commentaries on the museum’s exhibits in your preferred language.

  • You can also opt for an English guided tour and get an expert’s deeper insights into the palace’s frescoed chambers and gilded courtyards.

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€30
Tourists exploring the ornate courtyard of Palazzo Vecchio in Florence.
View of Florence Cathedral from Palazzo secret passage.
Visitors inside the ornate hall of Palazzo Vecchio, Florence, viewing large frescoes and sculptures.
Guide explaining frescoes on the ceiling during Palazzo Vecchio Museum tour.
Palazzo Vecchio tour participant entering secret passage behind paintings.
Palazzo Vecchio's ornate Renaissance ceiling and frescoes in Florence, Italy.
Tourists viewing Dante's death mask exhibit at Palazzo Vecchio, Florence.
Tourists viewing frescoes inside Palazzo Vecchio, Florence.
Palazzo Vecchio exterior view with clock tower in Florence, Italy.
Free cancellation
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1 hr 15 min
  • Climb Duke Gualtieri’s medieval stairway, navigate narrow passages, and enter a hidden door disguised by a painting.

  • Admire the Medicean Palace and glimpse the stunning coffered ceiling of the Salone dei Cinquecento from a rare vantage point.

  • At your own pace, discover the Hall of Lilies and its sculptures – Judith and Holofernes by Donatello and the Genius of Victory by Michelangelo.

  • Fun fact: Palazzo Vecchio stands over the remains of the grand theatre of the Roman city "Florentia", built in the 1st century BC.

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  • Climb Duke Gualtieri’s medieval stairway, navigate narrow passages, and enter a hidden door disguised by a painting.

  • Admire the Medicean Palace and glimpse the stunning coffered ceiling of the Salone dei Cinquecento from a rare vantage point.

  • At your own pace, discover the Hall of Lilies and its sculptures – Judith and Holofernes by Donatello and the Genius of Victory by Michelangelo.

  • Fun fact: Palazzo Vecchio stands over the remains of the grand theatre of the Roman city "Florentia", built in the 1st century BC.

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€37
David and Michelangelo sculptures at Palazzo Vecchio Museum entrance, Florence.
Palazzo Vecchio courtyard with ornate columns and central fountain in Florence, Italy.
Fresco depicting religious figures and angels inside Palazzo Vecchio, Florence.
Palazzo Vecchio interior with ornate ceiling and large frescoes, Florence, Italy.
Group of tourists on a Palazzo Vecchio tour in Florence, Italy, with the Duomo in the background.
Tourists viewing Dante's death mask exhibit at Palazzo Vecchio, Florence.
Tourists viewing frescoes inside Palazzo Vecchio, Florence.
Free cancellation
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1 hr 30 min
  • Join a small group with a select few and go past long and tiring queues to enter Palazzo Vecchio, once the residence of the Grand Duke Cosimo I.

  • With your guide, learn about the private apartment of Duchess Eleonora di Toledo, which features a chapel with a fresco of The Deposition of Christ.

  • End your grand tour by relaxing on the terrace behind the building and getting an amazing view of the city, including the Piazza della Signoria.

  • Choose a tour guide in the language of your choice, making your experience of learning about the First Courtyard educational and unforgettable.

  • Fun fact: Be greeted by the statues of Adam and Eve and a replica of Michaelangelo’s David at the entrance of the Palazzo Vecchio.

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  • Join a small group with a select few and go past long and tiring queues to enter Palazzo Vecchio, once the residence of the Grand Duke Cosimo I.

  • With your guide, learn about the private apartment of Duchess Eleonora di Toledo, which features a chapel with a fresco of The Deposition of Christ.

  • End your grand tour by relaxing on the terrace behind the building and getting an amazing view of the city, including the Piazza della Signoria.

  • Choose a tour guide in the language of your choice, making your experience of learning about the First Courtyard educational and unforgettable.

  • Fun fact: Be greeted by the statues of Adam and Eve and a replica of Michaelangelo’s David at the entrance of the Palazzo Vecchio.

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€89
Guided group exploring frescoes in Palazzo Vecchio Museum, Florence.
Palazzo Vecchio Hall of the Five Hundred with frescoes and statues, Florence, Italy.
Palazzo Vecchio exterior with clock tower under clear blue sky in Florence, Italy.
Courtyard of the Palazzo Vecchio with ornate columns and a central fountain in Florence, Italy.
Visitors admiring artwork in Palazzo Vecchio museum, Florence, Italy.
Palazzo Vecchio ornate ceiling and frescoes during skip-the-line guided tour in Florence, Italy.
Friends exploring frescoes at Palazzo Vecchio, Florence.
Frescoes and ornate details inside Palazzo Vecchio, Florence.
Guide explaining frescoes on the ceiling during Palazzo Vecchio Museum tour.
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1 hr 15 min
  • Gain fast-track entry by skipping ticket queues and explore the museum with a licensed guide in a group of up to 20 guests.

  • Your local expert reveals Savonarola’s rise in the Hall of Five Hundred and the Florentine liberty symbol at Donatello’s Judith.

  • Upgrade to a small group tour of up to 14 guests and make your visit more personalized and less crowded.

  • You can also opt for a secret passage guided tour through Duke Gualtieri’s hidden stairway, discovering secret cabinets and artifacts.

More details

  • Gain fast-track entry by skipping ticket queues and explore the museum with a licensed guide in a group of up to 20 guests.

  • Your local expert reveals Savonarola’s rise in the Hall of Five Hundred and the Florentine liberty symbol at Donatello’s Judith.

  • Upgrade to a small group tour of up to 14 guests and make your visit more personalized and less crowded.

  • You can also opt for a secret passage guided tour through Duke Gualtieri’s hidden stairway, discovering secret cabinets and artifacts.

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€37
Arnolfo Tower against a clear blue sky in Florence, Italy.
Palazzo Vecchio courtyard with ornate columns and tower view, Florence, Italy.
Friends exploring frescoes at Palazzo Vecchio, Florence.
View of Florence and the Florence Cathedral from Arnolfo Tower.
Arnolfo Tower exterior with clock, Florence, Italy.
Long corridor with stone walls leading to the tower of Palazzo Vecchio, Florence, Tuscany.
Palazzo Vecchio corridor ceiling with ornate frescoes and gilded details in Florence, Italy.
Flexible duration
  • Get fast-track entry to the medieval watchtower once used for defense by Florentine guardsmen.

  • Along the way, you will encounter cells once imprisoned Cosimo Medici and Savonarola.

  • Climb 233 wide steps for a comfortable ascend to the top and enjoy views of Tuscan hills, Giotto’s Bell Tower and the famous Ponte Vecchio.

More details

  • Get fast-track entry to the medieval watchtower once used for defense by Florentine guardsmen.

  • Along the way, you will encounter cells once imprisoned Cosimo Medici and Savonarola.

  • Climb 233 wide steps for a comfortable ascend to the top and enjoy views of Tuscan hills, Giotto’s Bell Tower and the famous Ponte Vecchio.

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€27

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About Palazzo Vecchio

The Palazzo Vecchio is a monumental palace and the city's town hall. Originally built in the 14th century as a seat of power for the Florentine Republic, it later served as the residence of the Medici family, including Cosimo I de' Medici. The palace's imposing facade and distinctive Arnolfo's Tower make it a landmark of Florentine architecture. Today, it functions as both a museum and a working municipal building, showcasing centuries of Florentine history and art.


Address
Piazza della Signoria, 50122 Firenze FI, Italy
Year opened
1314
Founded by
Arnolfo di Cambio
Visitors per year
100000
Expected wait time - Standard
30-60 mins (Peak), 0-30 mins (Off Peak)
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What our guests say

Veltan Tania Roxana
RO

Veltan

Romania
Dec 2025

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The Palazzo Vecchio is a stunning highlight of Florence. Its grand halls, especially the Salone dei Cinquecento, are filled with impressive art and history that bring the Renaissance to life. Exploring the Medici rooms and hidden passages feels like stepping back in time, and the tower climb offers one of the best views in the city. Beautiful, atmospheric, and unforgettable — a must-visit for anyone in Florence.

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Arkady Sandoval
US

Arkady

United States
Nov 2025

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The artwork is incredible. Won't be able see the artwork anywhere else. So much history you can learn in one visit. Will definitely come back! So worth it!

Combo: Palazzo Vecchio + Uffizi Gallery Skip-the-Line Tickets

Jose Antonio Iñurrieta
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Jose

Spain
Sep 2025

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The enormous amount of works of art. I was not pleased with the number of visitors and I missed the directions to find the exit, as well as to follow an itinerary.

Combo: Palazzo Vecchio + Uffizi Gallery Skip-the-Line Tickets

MOHD AZHANI BIN MOHAMED NOR
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Mohd

Malaysia
Oct 2025

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Finally saw David in person and I was so thrilled. From the waiting, the queue, security check and the visit - all went smoothly

Combo: Palazzo Vecchio Skip-the-Line Tickets + Accademia Gallery Hosted Entry Tickets

Warwick Cavanagh
AU

Warwick

Australia
Oct 2025

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David is truly one of the world's wonders. I have visited many years ago and crowds were MUCH reduced. But that's life as they say. Somehow David prevails despite the clamour.

Combo: Palazzo Vecchio Skip-the-Line Tickets + Accademia Gallery Hosted Entry Tickets

Daan van Geffen

Daan

Sep 2025

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Quick entry to the Medici Chapel, just present the ticket and go through a quick security check and you're inside. The chapel itself was wonderful, really stunned by the interior. The location also offers more information and views.

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Markus Matter

Markus

Jan 2026
Visited all accessible rooms, lots of explanations. Well done! Palazzo Vecchio, like so much else in Florence, is overwhelming.

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GIRARD Marie-France
FR

Girard

France
Jan 2026
We appreciated being able to enter the Arnolfo Tower as soon as we arrived, ahead of the time indicated on the ticket. Climbing the steps was made easier by intermediate stops/platforms with beautiful views of Florence, which rewarded our efforts.

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