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Fast-track entry to the Medici apartments and Renaissance artwork at Palazzo Vecchio.
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Enjoy priority access to the 13th-century Palazzo Vecchio Museum and unravel the cultural and political history of Florence at your own pace.
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Stroll through the courtyards, official halls, and studios that feature elaborate decor and Renaissance artwork across three floors.
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Tune into an optional audio guide or tablet for further context. Explore over 50 hand-painted cartographs in the Room of Maps.
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If you select the secret passages tour, uncover exquisite treasures and artifacts in hidden chambers of the Medici family.
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Fun fact: The 500-seater Salone dei Cinquecento hall with paneled frescoes by Giorgio Vasari, appeared in the film adaptation of Dan Brown’s 'Inferno'.
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Skip-the-line entry to Palazzo Vecchio
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Audio guide in English, Italian, Spanish, French, German, Dutch & Portuguese (as per option selected)
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Multimedia tablet (as per option selected)
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English guided tour of the secret passages (as per option selected)
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- Headsets & mobile device
These tickets can't be cancelled or rescheduled.
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Guests from France, United States, Spain and over 56 countries have loved this experienceAna
May, 2025Verified booking
Everything! Tour with Simonna was very interesting and informative. We were dazzled with the paintings, history, size of the rooms, etc
Catharina
Jun, 2025Verified booking
Beautiful to see the secret chambers of the Pallazo VecchioKovács
May, 2025Verified booking
Our entry to the museum was very good and quick.Jeff
May, 2025Verified booking
I had an early entry . Highly recommendedChristine
May, 2025Verified booking
Really great museum and great historical vibe, not stressy or overcrowded, time to take it all in
Palazzo Vecchio stands majestically on the Florence skyline, and still serves as a seat of the city council. Built during the Middle Ages, it still preserves the austere architecture of the fourteenth century, with its crenellated top and the imposing Arnolfo Tower. The elegant courtyard by Michelozzo welcomes you.
The Medici legacy
On the ground floor, you can discover the ‘Traces of Florence’ exhibition that narrates the history of the city. Head up to the first floor to admire the famous and beautiful “Hall of the 500” (Salone dei Cinquecento) that once hosted the Maggior Consiglio, or Grand Council, of Florence. It was transformed into a lavish formal hall by Giorgio Vasari under Duke Cosimo I’s patronage. On the same floor, explore the contrastingly intimate yet charming study of Francesco I de’ Medici.
The second floor has most of the monumental apartments, including the beautiful private quarters of Eleonora of Toledo and Cosimo I de’ Medici, and the stunning boardrooms. This floor also had a Quartiere degli Elementi built specifically for their guests.
Renaissance symbol
The greatest artists of the Renaissance period worked in the numerous halls and apartments of the family. All along the walls and mezzanine, find an incredible series of frescoes, paintings, decorations, and statues of the greatest Italian artists, such as Michelangelo, Donatello, Verrocchio, Vasari, Ghirlandaio, and Stradano.
Visiting the palace means strolling among the wonders of the Renaissance and retracing its history, discovering the secrets and tales linked to the powerful Medici family.
What to bring
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Bring along your own earphones for the audio guide.
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Please present a valid photo ID along with your ticket at the info point of Palazzo Vecchio.
What’s not allowed
- Visitors must leave all umbrellas, backpacks, and large bags in the cloakroom.
Accessibility
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The two main floors of the museum are wheelchair accessible, but architectural barriers prevent access to the mezzanine floor and the Secret Passages.
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Guests with disabilities can enter the museum for free. Wheelchairs & strollers may be borrowed at the cloakroom free of charge.
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Visitors with mobility issues can access the building via the side entrance in Via dei Gondi. The lift, situated on the ground floor in the Cortile della Dogana, is for visitors with reduced mobility only.
Additional information
- This palace is also the seat of the city council. Unfortunately, this means that on certain special occasions when institutional ceremonies are scheduled, the museum may be totally or partially closed to the public.
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Your voucher will be emailed to you shortly.
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Please display your mobile voucher along with a valid photo ID at the museum.
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If you have purchased reduced-price tickets, please carry your valid photo ID proof for verification. Students must show their valid student IDs.
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Kindly ensure that you arrive 20 minutes before the start time of your tour to avoid any delays.
Meeting point
- Please check your final voucher for the meeting point details and specific instructions.
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