Guided Tours

Medici's Mile Guided Walking Tour with Pitti Palace Tickets

Discover the very best that Florence has to offer, on a 2-hour walk through its prized attractions and admission into the Pitti Palace. An expert guide will be by your side during the walking tour, allowing you to relive its rich history!

Discover Florence’s history and art in one seamless, leisurely experience, from its historic streets to the treasures of a grand Medici palace.

Stroll through Florence’s churches, palaces, streets, and squares while your passionate local guide shares stories of Italian history, art, and the secrets of the Medici Dynasty.

Enjoy priority access to Pitti Palace: Explore its museums and royal apartments at your own pace, taking in masterpieces and artifacts from one of Florence’s most powerful families.

Guided tour of the Medici district

Skip-the-line entry to Pitti Palace

Access to Palatine Gallery

Expert English or Spanish-speaking guide

Multilingual assistance at the meeting point

Guided tour of Pitti Palace

These tickets can't be cancelled or rescheduled.

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Oct 2024
I went to the meeting place and noone showed up! If there was a meeting place change, I didn't get the message. It was raining but there were other tours that met at the same spot.
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Explore Florence’s rich Medici legacy in one seamless journey, combining a guided walk through historic streets with exclusive access to a grand Medici palace.

Medici Mile walking tour

Getting started

Meet your expert local guide at the designated starting point. Tickets are validated before the tour begins.

What to expect

A guided stroll along Florence’s UNESCO-listed streets, discovering the city’s landmark architecture and the history of the powerful Medici family.

Features

Walk past key Medici residences, including Palazzo Medici Riccardi in the San Lorenzo district.

See Florence Cathedral with Brunelleschi’s Dome and other monumental structures.

Follow the Vasari Corridor externally, passing Ponte Vecchio and Santa Felicita Church.

Hear stories of power, intrigue, and artistic patronage that shaped the Renaissance.

Pitti Palace

Getting started

Use your included ticket for priority entry. Standard security checks and ID verification apply.

What to expect

The former Medici residence, home to extensive art collections and royal apartments, now a showcase of Renaissance grandeur.

Features

Explore the Palatine Gallery, Gallery of Modern Art, Museum of Fashion and Costume, and the Treasure of the Grand Dukes.

Enjoy self-paced access to the palace’s lavish interiors and curated exhibits.

Immerse yourself in centuries of Medici art, architecture, and cultural legacy.

What’s not allowed

Keep in mind food & beverages are not allowed in the exhibition areas.

Mobile phones must be turned off or at least placed in silent mode.

It is forbidden to run or walk barefoot in the museum premises.

Shutterbugs, take note: Photography with any professional equipment including the use of flash and drones is a no-go inside the venue.

Pets cannot tag along for this experience, with the exception of guide dogs and service animals, properly leashed and with a public medical certificate.

Accessibility

From the square, the slope to the entrance of the Pitti Palace is rather steep (with a maximum gradient of 20%), so a companion is recommended for wheelchair users.

From the courtyard, you can take the stairs or lifts to access the Palatine Gallery (1st floor). The lifts are located on the right side near the cloakroom.

Additional information

Facilities: free cloakroom storage.

Backpacks, bags, umbrellas and other large objects must be stored in the cloakroom prior to entry.

Guests under the age of 12 years must be accompanied by an adult.

Your voucher will be emailed to you shortly.

Display the voucher on your mobile phone with a valid photo ID at the starting point.

Please check your final voucher for the starting point details & specific instructions.