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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

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ROUINSSARD Thérèse

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.
micaela lopez

Micaela

Jun 2025
Verified booking
5/5
laila was a great host! it felt easy and smooth with her help. we enjoyed all the art palazzo Vecchio had to offer. Suprised to find out you needed separate admission to climb the tower which was disheartening. Thank you for the easy access to tickets!
Sarah Sansom

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
    • 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.

  • 4.2
    5,413 reviews

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    What our guests say

    Veltan Tania Roxana

    Veltan

    Dec 2025
    Verified booking
    5/5
    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.
    Reinaldo Azevedo da Silva

    Reinaldo

    Nov 2025
    Verified booking
    5/5
    Excellent experience, with ease of purchase and location of the agent at the appointed place for delivery of tickets and guidance.
    Jeffrey Hayden Stoner

    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 Sansom

    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 Iley

    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
  • 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

    Monday09:00am - 07:00pmlast entry 06:00pm
    Tuesday09:00am - 07:00pmlast entry 06:00pm
    Wednesday09:00am - 07:00pmlast entry 06:00pm
    Thursday09:00am - 02:00pmlast entry 01:00pm
    Friday09:00am - 07:00pmlast entry 06:00pm
    Saturday09:00am - 07:00pmlast entry 06:00pm
    Sunday09:00am - 07:00pmlast 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.

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