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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 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.
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.

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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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€25.90
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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.
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
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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.
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.

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  • 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
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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.
Explore at your pace
  • 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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  • 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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Medici Chapel dome and Palazzo Vecchio tower in Florence, Italy.
Interior view of Medici Chapel's ornate ceiling with frescoes, Florence, Italy.
Medici Chapels interior with ornate marble walls and decorative arches in Florence, Italy.
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.
Medici Chapel exterior with red-tiled dome and bell tower in Florence, Italy.
Statue in Medici Chapel, San Lorenzo Church, Florence, Tuscany, Italy.
Lorenzo di Medici tomb with sculptures by Michelangelo in Florence, Italy.
Palazzo Vecchio courtyard with ornate columns and statues in Florence, Italy.
Palazzo Vecchio courtyard with ornate columns and tower view, Florence, Italy.
Judith statue holding sword at Palazzo Vecchio, Florence.
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.

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€41.22

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Palazzo Vecchio's ornate interior hall and Arnolfo Tower's exterior view in Florence.
Palazzo Vecchio Museum courtyard with ornate columns and fountain, Florence.
Visitors exploring the ornate interior of Palazzo Vecchio, Florence, with large frescoes on the walls.
Arnolfo Tower against a clear blue sky in Florence, Italy.
View of Florence and the Florence Cathedral from Arnolfo Tower.
Palazzo Vecchio ornate ceiling with detailed frescoes, Florence, Italy.
Fresco depicting religious figures and angels inside Palazzo Vecchio, Florence.
Palazzo Vecchio courtyard with ornate columns and tower view, Florence, Italy.
Arnolfo Tower exterior with clock, Florence, Italy.
Palazzo Vecchio stone corridor with arched windows in Florence.
Explore at your pace
  • Bypass the ticket queues to both Medici fortress and the famous watchtower in one booking

  • At Palazzo Vecchio explore the gilded columns in the courtyards and Vasari frescoes in the Hall of the Five Hundred at your own pace.

  • Then reach the Hall of Lilies in the palace to ascend the Arnoflo Tower where you get sweeping views of Florence, from the Duomo to Giotto Bell Tower.

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  • Bypass the ticket queues to both Medici fortress and the famous watchtower in one booking

  • At Palazzo Vecchio explore the gilded columns in the courtyards and Vasari frescoes in the Hall of the Five Hundred at your own pace.

  • Then reach the Hall of Lilies in the palace to ascend the Arnoflo Tower where you get sweeping views of Florence, from the Duomo to Giotto Bell Tower.

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€50.25

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Sculpture and paintings in Accademia Gallery, Florence, Italy.
Guide leading tourists through Gallerie dell'Accademia, Florence, with sculptures in view.
Palazzo Vecchio exterior view with clock tower in Florence, Italy.
Palazzo Vecchio Museum courtyard with ornate columns and fountain, Florence.
Statue of David in Florence's Accademia Gallery, part of the Renaissance tour.
Hospital scene painting in Gallerie dell'Accademia, Venice, depicting caregivers attending to patients.
Paintings displayed at Accademia Gallery, Florence, featuring religious figures and scenes.
Palazzo Vecchio Hall of the Five Hundred with ornate ceiling and historic frescoes, Florence, Italy.
Palazzo Vecchio ornate ceiling with detailed frescoes, Florence, Italy.
Palazzo Vecchio courtyard with ornate columns and tower view, Florence, Italy.
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.

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  • 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€52.90
€50.25

5% off

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 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.
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.

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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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€84.55

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Palazzo Vecchio exterior and Museo del Bargello courtyard in Florence, Italy.
Cloister view with frescoes and tower at Palazzo Vecchio, Florence.
Statue of David at Palazzo Vecchio, Florence, with decorative lions in the background.
Museo del Bargello exterior with medieval architecture in Florence, Italy.
Sculpture of David in Museo del Bargello, Florence.
Palazzo Vecchio Museum courtyard with ornate columns and fountain, Florence.
Statue of Judith and Holofernes at Palazzo Vecchio Museum, Florence.
Palazzo Vecchio's ornate hall with frescoes and sculptures, Florence, Italy.
Museo del Bargello courtyard with stone walls and arched windows in Florence, Italy.
Interior of Museo del Bargello in Florence, showcasing sculptures and Renaissance art.
Glassware display at Museo del Bargello, Florence.
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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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.

While you get to bypass both ticket queues and entry lines, short waits may still apply for security checks and areas like the Arnolfo Tower. Visit early for the best experience and to avoid crowds.

The Arnolfo Tower requires a separate ticket and involves a 233-step climb from the second floor of Palazzo Vecchio. The tower is not accessible to visitors with reduced mobility.

Guided tours provide a more tailored experience and expert insights into the history and architecture of Palazzo Vecchio. You can opt for an exclusive Secret Passages tour to discover hidden corridors and rooms within the palace.

For travelers spending more time in the city, combo tickets offer a great way to explore more while saving time and money. Benefit from access to Medici Mile attractions like the Uffizi Gallery or Palazzo Pitti

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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.

The Hall of the Five Hundred has a secret. An inscription on a Giorgio Vasari fresco reads "Cerca Trova" ("Seek and You Shall Find"), a clue believed by some to hint at a lost Leonardo da Vinci fresco.

A network of secret passages and staircases exists within the walls. They were built for the Medici family to move around discreetly and to escape danger.

Why visit Palazzo Vecchio?

Walk through Florentine history

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

See monumental art

Witness the grandeur of the Hall of Five Hundred and frescoes by masters like Vasari.

Explore secret passages

Discover the hidden routes used by the powerful Medici family.

Climb Arnolfo Tower

Get a panoramic view of Florence and the Duomo from the iconic landmark.

Stand on ancient ruins

Descend to the museum's basement to see the remains of a Roman theater.

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What our guests say

Urban Z

Switzerland
Couple
Jun 2026

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The quick and hassle-free entry and the informative German audio guide made booking through Headout well worth it (not to mention the clear directions to where the tickets were picked up, and the handover and explanation provided by the woman who gave us the tickets!)

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Renault L

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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Amadis M

United States
Couple
Apr 2026

+7 more

The headout app made our visit special by providing the skip the line option and enter right after we arrived.The tickets with the fast generated pdf's from the application were ready to be scanned. The Headout app made our visit very smooth and pleasant.

Combo: Medici Chapels + Palazzo Vecchio Skip-the-Line Tickets

Tatiana B

Couple
2 weeks ago
Everything was perfect! Our Italian-speaking guide (Giovanna) was fantastic! She was very kind and very knowledgeable! Kudos 💯

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

Dimitris G

Group
Jul 2026
The tour guide was excellent. He guided us through Palazzo Vecchio and explained everything we needed to know. He was very friendly, approachable, and cheerful throughout the tour.

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Maral T

Family
Jun 2026
We booked tickets for the Palazzo Vecchio in Florence. It was a real pleasure from the moment we bought the tickets—the ease of access, the kindness of our guide Andrea, and his explanations and organization of the entire tour. Well done! 👏 Thank you so much! Best regards

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Hugh B

United Kingdom
Group
May 2026
The Bargello is one of the greatest collections of sculpture anywhere. Buying tickets through Headout was difficult, especially as I had a group of nine and I was only able to buy 8 tickets. There was also some difficult in accessing the tickets as there was no internet access in the reception of the building. How stupid is that!

Combo: Palazzo Vecchio + Museo del Bargello Tickets

Andrea U

Belgium
Couple
Apr 2026
We loved how easy it was to get in, meet the tour group, and follow the simple instructions

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

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Experience Palazzo Vecchio with Dex

The Palazzo Vecchio Dex experience is an interactive self-guided tour available exclusively with selected Palazzo Vecchio admission tickets booked through Headout.

Put on your earphones and follow a story that unfolds from the piazza up through the palace, connecting the Hall of the Five Hundred and the tower with the private studiolo, secret passages, and painted ceilings hidden behind them.

Historical and fictional characters lead you through stories of the palace as the seat of the Florentine Republic; Savonarola’s rise and execution in the square outside; Cosimo I and Eleonora di Toledo, who turned it into a ducal residence; Vasari’s battle frescoes and the lost Leonardo said to lie behind them; and Michelangelo’s Genius of Victory, accompanied by original music and immersive sound design.

How Dex guides you through the palace

  • Dex uses your phone’s location to guide you along a recommended route covering the courtyard, the Hall of the Five Hundred, the Studiolo of Francesco I, the Apartments of the Elements, Eleonora’s apartments and chapel, and the climb up the Arnolfo Tower.
  • As you reach each location, it automatically begins the story connected to what you are seeing.
  • The route is only the starting point. When a fresco, a doorway, or a coat of arms catches your attention, pause and ask your Dex guide a question.
  • Photograph a supported fresco, sculpture, or architectural detail to uncover more about it, open a related story, or return to the route when you are ready.
  • Dex also points you towards recommended viewpoints, photo spots, and the tower views over Florence and small rooms that are easy to pass by. You decide when to pause, where to go deeper, and when to continue.

How Dex differs from an audio guide and a group tour

An audio guide gives you a collection of prepared recordings. Dex builds those stories into a location-aware route, automatically connects them to what is around you, and lets you ask questions or investigate supported objects along the way.

A group tour gives you live interpretation from a human guide while following a scheduled departure, shared route, and group pace.

Dex offers a different experience: a structured tour that you can begin when you choose, pause whenever something interests you, and explore at your own pace. Choose Dex if you want the direction and storytelling of a guided visit with the freedom to explore the palace independently.

Unlock Palazzo Vecchio Dex

Selected Palazzo Vecchio admission tickets booked through Headout unlock the complete Palazzo Vecchio Dex experience at no additional cost. It is not available as a standalone purchase or with tickets bought elsewhere.

After booking:

  • Download the Dex app.
  • Sign in with your Headout details.
  • The Palazzo Vecchio experience will unlock automatically.

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