Museums

Palazzo Vecchio Skip-the-Line Tickets

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.

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09:00am - 07:00pm

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Audio guide

Enhance your experience with multilingual audio guide

4.1/5

(5,391)

Rouinssard

Jun 2025

Verified booking

4/5

Hello, we had no wait although there was a queue at the counter. Someone was waiting for us outside. It was perfect. We had taken the audio-guide option, and the person waiting for us downloaded the tour on our phones. It was very practical, but unlike audio-guides with a number at the entrance to each room, the text was at the end and it was up to us to pause it as we moved around and before arriving in the next room to take advantage of the explanation at the right moment. We managed with just one laptop. Thank you for your help.

Tilemachos

May 2025

Verified booking

5/5

The Palace is extraordinary. The architecture is amazing, and the feeling was very special. Our guide, Laila, helped us a lot with the directions and the instructions she gave us. I will definitely visit Palazzo Vecchio on my next trip to Firenze! Thanks Laila, The Greek friends!

John

May 2025

Verified booking

5/5

Palazzo Vecchio is a wonderful way to spend a couple of hours or more. Such a beautiful building, full of history and art. Our tour host, Laila, got us off to a great start showing us how to access the audio guide (which was invaluable) and where to begin our tour.

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.

Skip-the-line entry to Palazzo Vecchio

Digital audio guide to download on your phone, available in English, Italian, Spanish, French, German, Dutch & Portuguese (as per option selected)

English guided tour (as per option selected)

These tickets can't be cancelled or rescheduled.

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What our guests say
Jeffrey
Oct 2025
Verified booking
3/5
Never found any guide; maybe I misundertood? We were 20 minutes early and there were dozens of tours outside the building that added confusion, but most already had their audio equipment on, and each one we approached was not our tour. We walked in with our tickets. There was no indication that we were skipping any lines.
Sarah
Oct 2025
Verified booking
5/5
Very reasonably priced tickets which got us in to the Palazzo Vecchio quickly. All the arrangements were very smooth, and the audio guide was very insightful. This is defintely a must-visit during your stay in Florence
Jane
Oct 2025
Verified booking
5/5
Absolutely fantastic place to visit. An unexpected highlight of our Florence trip. Could easily spend half a day here. Fantastic art, costume display and beautiful gardens
Mrs
Oct 2025
Verified booking
5/5
Well worth the visit for the scale and history of the palace. Reception staff etc were friendly and helpful, and it wasn't busy, so plenty of time to absorb the detail.
Astrid
Oct 2025
Verified booking
5/5
Uncomplicated, quick admission...an impressive palace worth seeing with beautiful paintings and ornate ceilings...in short, highly recommended!

Skip the line and dive into the heart of Florence’s civic and artistic heritage.

Getting started

Arrive 10 minutes early to your chosen time slot and begin your visit at the main entrance in Piazza della Signoria, where your skip-the-line ticket is verified. After a quick security check, you’re free to explore at your own pace.

What to expect

Step inside Palazzo Vecchio, Florence’s historic town hall, and journey through the city’s civic and artistic evolution.

Skip-the-line entry: Save valuable time and bypass an hour-long queue to start exploring right away.

Monumental quarters: Wander through grand halls and chambers once home to the ruling Medici family, adorned with elaborate frescoes, intricate carvings, and period furnishings.

Hall of the Five Hundred: Marvel at this vast ceremonial hall filled with Giorgio Vasari’s dramatic paintings celebrating Florence’s military victories.

Roman theatre ruins: Descend beneath the palace to uncover archaeological remains of a Roman theater dating back to the 1st century AD.

Upgrades

Audio guide: Enhance your visit with rich narration and historical insights from a digital audio guide available in English, Italian, Spanish, French, German, Dutch & Portuguese, at your own pace.

Guided tour: Join an English-speaking expert-led tour for an in-depth look at the palace’s architecture, secrets, and stories.

Palazzo Vecchio

Monday	09:00am - 07:00pm	last entry 06:00pm
Tuesday	09:00am - 07:00pm	last entry 06:00pm
Wednesday	09:00am - 07:00pm	last entry 06:00pm
Thursday	09:00am - 02:00pm	last entry 01:00pm
Friday	09:00am - 07:00pm	last entry 06:00pm
Saturday	09:00am - 07:00pm	last entry 06:00pm
Sunday	09:00am - 07:00pm	last entry 06:00pm

What to bring

Bring a valid photo ID matching the name on your booking for entry verification.

If you’re opting for an audio guide, please carry your headphones to listen to it.

What’s not allowed

Large bags, suitcases, and oversized luggage are not permitted inside the museums.

Food and drinks are not allowed inside exhibition spaces.

Pets are not permitted, except for registered service animals.

Flash photography, tripods, and filming equipment are prohibited in exhibition areas.

Smoking and the use of e-cigarettes are strictly forbidden within museum premises.

Accessibility

The museum is partially accessible. While the ground floor is accessible via a ramp, the upper floors pose challenges as they have no elevators.

Additional information

Please note that you will need to pass through the mandatory security checks at the museum's entrance.

Your voucher will be emailed to you shortly.

Please display your mobile voucher along with a valid photo ID at the museum.

If you have purchased reduced-price tickets, please carry your valid photo ID proof for verification. Students must show their valid student IDs.

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.