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.

Open today

9:00am - 7:00pm

Explore at your pace

Choose your entry time, stay as long as you like

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Book now without paying anything. Cancel for free if your plans change.

Audio guide

Enhance your experience with multilingual audio guide

4.2/5(5,493)

Silke M

Couple

Verified booking

2 weeks ago

The ticket pickup and audio guide worked perfectly. The only issue was that we were short on time. Headout should include a note in the final admission times stating that the Palazzo closes at 5:00 PM and visitors are asked to leave as early as 4:30 PM!

Solmari A

Group

Verified booking

Last week

The process was simple, instructions clear and everything worked out perfectly. We arrived like 10 minutes before our reservation and the host was already there and very helpful. We enjoyed the museum.

Fabrice G

Couple

Verified booking

Mar 2026

Easy ticket purchasing and discounts on subsequent purchases. Great meeting point and very clear instructions for exchanging tickets.

Veltan R

Family

Verified booking

Dec 2025

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.

Michele I

Group

Verified booking

Dec 2025

Excellent and punctual service for a compelling visit to the Palazzo Vecchio full of points of interest. Headout agency highly recommendable in cases of visits.

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, Spanish and French (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
Silke M
Couple
Verified booking
2 weeks ago
The ticket pickup and audio guide worked perfectly. The only issue was that we were short on time. Headout should include a note in the final admission times stating that the Palazzo closes at 5:00 PM and visitors are asked to leave as early as 4:30 PM!
Solmari A
Group
Verified booking
Last week
The process was simple, instructions clear and everything worked out perfectly. We arrived like 10 minutes before our reservation and the host was already there and very helpful. We enjoyed the museum.
Neva M
Group
Verified booking
2 weeks ago
Andrea was an amazing tour guide! He gave us so much information on the history of Florence and the art in the Palazzo. We loved it.
Christine N
Couple
Verified booking
2 weeks ago
No lines, quick entry
Gerhard R
Couple
Verified booking
2 weeks ago
The person handing out the tickets arrived right on time—not a second early—which was really annoying!!

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, Spanish and French 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	9:00am - 7:00pm	last entry 6:00pm
Tuesday	9:00am - 7:00pm	last entry 6:00pm
Wednesday	9:00am - 7:00pm	last entry 6:00pm
Thursday	9:00am - 2:00pm	last entry 1:00pm
Friday	9:00am - 7:00pm	last entry 6:00pm
Saturday	9:00am - 7:00pm	last entry 6:00pm
Sunday	9:00am - 7:00pm	last entry 6:00pm

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.