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Palazzo Vecchio Skip-the-Line Guided Tour

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Grab this skip-the-line ticket to get a glimpse into the building's brilliant history and design, a must-do when in Florence!

Highlights

  • Enjoy priority access to the 13th-century Palazzo Vecchio Museum and enter Renaissance Florence.

  • Discover personal collectibles of the famous house of Medici and stroll through the courtyards, official halls, and apartments with decorated ceilings and statues.

  • Opt for the optional tour of secret passages to get a firsthand look at the gleaming treasures and hidden rooms of the Medici family.

  • Explore the vast Salone dei Cinquecento, painted by Michelangelo and Da Vinci and see Donatello’s bronze sculpture of Judith, which depicts the assassination of Holofernes.

  • Marvel at the over 50 hand-painted maps that decorate the Room of Maps and the greatest Renaissance artworks in the 'Hall of the 500'.

Inclusions

  • Guided tour of the Palazzo Vecchio

  • Skip-the-line entry tickets

  • Expert English or Italian-speaking guide (optional)

  • Tour of the secret passages & rooms (optional)

  • Earphones

Exclusions

  • Food & Beverages

  • Hotel Transfers

Cancellation policy

You can cancel these tickets up to 24 hours before the experience begins and get a full refund.

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Guests from United States, United Kingdom, Belgium and over 11 countries have loved this experience
Deborah Mann

Deborah

4/5

Mar, 2024

The lady guide' who was lovely and very knowledgeable. But we were dissopointed that it was a secret passage tour with only one passage shown to us ...
Natalie Weber

Natalie

4/5

Mar, 2024

This was such a great tour and Frederica was a great guide. It was a bit confusing trying to find the meeting point. (Basically you go to the ticket office and see the attendant all the way to the left to pick up your tour and museum tickets.)
Peter  Steinberg

Peter

5/5

Feb, 2024

Our guide, Natalia, was awsome. She was very knowledgeable, not only about details of the palazzo, but also on related broader subjects. We were very much impressed by the quality of information she provided and not having any difficulties responding to our queries. Also, she is a very pleasant and patient person. We would choose Natalia any time for future tours.
Susan Elizabeth Tate

Susan

4/5

Sep, 2023

Our tour guide was Natalia who showed a remarkable knowledge of the history of the palace - both family connections and those responsible for the wonderful architecture and the works of art. It was a pleasure to spend time with her.
Philip C BAXTER

Philip

5/5

Sep, 2023

Enthusiastic and knowledgeable guide Natalia. Small group tour meant individual attention. Amazing amount of detail. Was great value and we learned a lot more than if we had visited without a guide.

A visit to Palazzo Vecchio is a trip back in time to the history of three eras. Expect to find here Roman ruins, a huge Medieval fortress, and amazing Renaissance chambers and paintings. Palazzo Vecchio is the main symbol of the civil power for Florence, whose original project is attributed to Arnolfo di Cambio, the most important architect in Florence in medieval times. Construction on the solid fortress began in 1299 above the ruins of the destroyed Uberti Ghibelline towers, a testimony of the final victory of the Guelph faction in the 13th century. It has been the second house of the Medici family for over 100 years. Today, it is still the political symbol of Florence's mayor's office.

Your tour guide will greet you at the meeting point, which is within walking distance from the attraction. You will start your experience by catching a replica of Micheal Angelo’s ‘David’ as you enter the world of Renaissance architecture. With elaborate Roman-inspired courtyards boasting the remarkable history of Florence and sculptures celebrating important rulers and war heroes, this experience is a must-visit for history and art aficionados. With the help of your expert English-speaking guide, gain an in-depth understanding of Italian history as you witness highly detailed and carefully preserved art through the centuries! The Palazzo Vecchio might look like a fortress on the outside, but it is beautifully decorated on the inside with extraordinary paintings on its ceiling and sculptures spread across its wide halls. Enjoy priority access with skip-the-line tickets to the delightful chapels and grand apartments, where you can catch sight of art celebrating the likes of Michelangelo, Donatello, Verrocchio, and more.

What to bring

  • Visitors are suggested to wear comfortable shoes as a fair amount of walking is involved with this experience.

What's not allowed

  • Children under the age of 6 years are not allowed for the experience. Those under 18 years should be accompanied by an adult.

Accessibility

  • The side entrance in Via dei Gondi has been adapted for wheelchair users and disabled visitors.

  • The two main floors of the museum are wheelchair accessible but unfortunately, access to the mezzanine floor and some other locations are not.

Additional information

  • If it rains, note that Arnolfo's Tower will be closed to the public and the medieval guard walk will be opened for visiting instead.

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.

  • Your voucher will be emailed to you shortly.

  • Please display the voucher on your mobile phone with a valid photo ID at the venue.

  • If you have purchased reduced-price tickets, please carry your valid photo ID proof for verification.

Meeting Point

  • Please check your final voucher for meeting point details.
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