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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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Slide 1 of 12, Palazzo Vecchio exterior view with clock tower in Florence, Italy.
Palazzo Vecchio exterior view with clock tower in Florence, Italy.

Palazzo Vecchio Skip-the-Line Tickets

Explore at your pace
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.

More details

  • 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.

from
€25.90
Slide 1 of 9, Tourists exploring the ornate courtyard of Palazzo Vecchio in Florence.
Tourists exploring the ornate courtyard of Palazzo Vecchio in Florence.

Palazzo Vecchio Secret Passages Skip-the-Line English Guided Tour

1 hr 15 mins

  • 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
Slide 1 of 9, Guided group exploring frescoes in Palazzo Vecchio Museum, Florence.
Guided group exploring frescoes in Palazzo Vecchio Museum, Florence.

Palazzo Vecchio Skip-the-Line Guided Tour

1 hr 15 mins - 2 hrs

  • 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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€26
Slide 1 of 11, Medici Chapel dome and Palazzo Vecchio tower in Florence, Italy.
Medici Chapel dome and Palazzo Vecchio tower in Florence, Italy.

Combo (Save 5%): Medici Chapels + Palazzo Vecchio Skip-the-Line Tickets

Explore at your pace

  • Step inside two of Florence’s most historically significant sites, Palazzo Vecchio, the heart of Medici power, and the Medici Chapels, their final resting place.

  • Marvel at Michelangelo’s masterpieces inside the New Sacristy, then step into the lavish Cappella dei Principi, where Florence’s most powerful rulers rest.

  • Enter Palazzo Vecchio’s grand Salone dei Cinquecento, where history unfolds in paintings by Michelangelo and Da Vinci, alongside Donatello’s famed Judith and Holofernes.

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  • Step inside two of Florence’s most historically significant sites, Palazzo Vecchio, the heart of Medici power, and the Medici Chapels, their final resting place.

  • Marvel at Michelangelo’s masterpieces inside the New Sacristy, then step into the lavish Cappella dei Principi, where Florence’s most powerful rulers rest.

  • Enter Palazzo Vecchio’s grand Salone dei Cinquecento, where history unfolds in paintings by Michelangelo and Da Vinci, alongside Donatello’s famed Judith and Holofernes.

from Original price€43.40
€41.22

5% off

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Combo (Save 16%): Palazzo Vecchio Skip-the-Line Tickets + Accademia Gallery Hosted Entry Tickets

Explore at your pace

  • Skip ticket queues at both sites saving up to 3 hours of exploration time and enter at your chosen time slot.

  • At Palazzo Vecchio, discover the intricate Putto with Dolphin fountain, Donatella’s Judith, and Medici chambers on the upper floors.

  • At Accademia, get assisted entry by a host to stand before the famous Michelangelo’s David, step into the Hall of Prisoners and see Botticelli’s masterpieces at your own pace.

More details

  • Skip ticket queues at both sites saving up to 3 hours of exploration time and enter at your chosen time slot.

  • At Palazzo Vecchio, discover the intricate Putto with Dolphin fountain, Donatella’s Judith, and Medici chambers on the upper floors.

  • At Accademia, get assisted entry by a host to stand before the famous Michelangelo’s David, step into the Hall of Prisoners and see Botticelli’s masterpieces at your own pace.

from Original price€59.90
€50.44

16% off

Slide 1 of 11, Palazzo Vecchio exterior and Museo del Bargello courtyard in Florence, Italy.
Palazzo Vecchio exterior and Museo del Bargello courtyard in Florence, Italy.

Combo: Palazzo Vecchio + Museo del Bargello Tickets

Explore at your pace
  • Enjoy priority access to the Palazzo Vecchio Museum and glimpse into the classical learning, science, and art period of Renaissance Florence.
  • Admire Salone dei Cinquecento, the Grand Council chamber of the Palazzo, painted by Michelangelo and Da Vinci.
  • View the evolution of Renaissance sculpture, from Donatello's bronzes to Della Robbia's glazed terracottas, and Verrocchio's dramatic figures.
  • Step into 15th-century Florence through the museum's coin, textile, and armor displays.
  • Fun fact: Over 50 hand-painted Renaissance maps decorate the Room of Maps at the Palazzo Vecchio.
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  • Enjoy priority access to the Palazzo Vecchio Museum and glimpse into the classical learning, science, and art period of Renaissance Florence.
  • Admire Salone dei Cinquecento, the Grand Council chamber of the Palazzo, painted by Michelangelo and Da Vinci.
  • View the evolution of Renaissance sculpture, from Donatello's bronzes to Della Robbia's glazed terracottas, and Verrocchio's dramatic figures.
  • Step into 15th-century Florence through the museum's coin, textile, and armor displays.
  • Fun fact: Over 50 hand-painted Renaissance maps decorate the Room of Maps at the Palazzo Vecchio.
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€45.40
Slide 1 of 7, David and Michelangelo sculptures at Palazzo Vecchio Museum entrance, Florence.
David and Michelangelo sculptures at Palazzo Vecchio Museum entrance, Florence.

Palazzo Vecchio Small-Group Guided Tour

1 hr 30 mins

  • 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.

More details

  • 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.

from
€89

Pro tips to help you make a pick

A standard Palazzo Vecchio skip-the-line ticket comes with reserved entry at a specific time slot, helping you avoid general ticketing queues that can take up to two hours. Explore all three floors of the Museum inside at your own pace.

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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.

AddressPiazza della Signoria, 50122 Firenze FI, Italy
Year opened1314
Founded byArnolfo di Cambio
Visitors per year100000
Expected wait time - Standard30-60 mins (Peak), 0-30 mins (Off Peak)

Did you know?

The palace's name, "Palazzo Vecchio," means "Old Palace." It received this name only after the Medici family moved to the new Palazzo Pitti.

Why visit Palazzo Vecchio?

Walk through Florentine history

Explore the seat of power for the Florentine Republic and the Medici family's residence.

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Top Palazzo Vecchio guided tours you must go on

Also known as the Palazzo della Signoria, the Palazzo Vecchio is one of the most incredible palaces in Italy! The Palazzo Vecchio was the main seat of civil power in Florence, Italy. From 1865 to 1871, the Palazzo served as the Chamber of Deputies of the Kingdom of Italy, and since1872, the Palazzo Vecchio has […]

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France
Couple
May 2026
A very simple and convenient meeting spot behind the fountain near the entrance. From there, you’ll have quick access to the Palazzo Vecchio and all of its rooms.

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