Guided Tours

Pitti Palace & Palatine Gallery Skip-the-Line Guided Tour

Name: Pitti Palace & Palatine Gallery Skip-the-Line Guided Tour
Start: 2026-05-16T14:00:00
End: 2026-05-16T15:30:00
Location: Pitti Palace

Pitti Palace exterior view in Florence, Italy, showcasing Renaissance architecture.

Visitors exploring statues and chandeliers in the Palatine Gallery, Pitti Palace, Florence.

Painting of mythological scene in Palatine Gallery, Pitti Palace, Florence.

Visitors enjoying a view of Florence's skyline from Boboli Gardens, featuring the Duomo and Palazzo Vecchio.

Duration

1 hr - 1 hr 30 min

Open today

8:15am - 6:30pm

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Guided tour

Step inside Florence’s largest palace, once home to the Medici, Lorraine, and Savoy dynasties.

4.4/5(1,801)

Angela J

Solo

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Last week

Alessansandra was so knowledgeable and added kind humour which enabled us to take in the true essence of the history . Really special thankyou Angela Uk

Robert F

Couple

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Feb 2026

The tour was made by the quality of the guide, Nathalie, who was extremely patient and knowledgeable...we can heartily recommend her expertise and understanding of Florence, its art and history

Skip lines and step inside Florence’s largest palace with an expert guide.

See Raphael, Titian, and Caravaggio in the Palatine Gallery, then tour the lavishly frescoed royal apartments.

Hear expert stories that connect Florence’s political power with its artistic legacy without feeling rushed.

Upgrade to include Boboli Gardens, Florence’s Renaissance “open-air museum.”

Guided tour of Pitti Palace and Palatine Gallery with skip-the-line entry

Expert English, Spanish or Italian-speaking guide (as per option selected)

Guided tour of Boboli Gardens (as per option selected)

These tickets can't be cancelled or rescheduled.

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What our guests say
Angela J
Solo
Verified booking
Last week
Alessansandra was so knowledgeable and added kind humour which enabled us to take in the true essence of the history . Really special thankyou Angela Uk
Mark S
Couple
Verified booking
2 days ago
Camilla was an excellent tour guide, truly very knowledgeable and very pleasant. It was a real pleasure!
John P
Couple
Verified booking
3 days ago
We had a fantastic experience. Our guide was fantastic. A really enjoyable day.
Sinikka S
Couple
Verified booking
3 days ago
Absolutely top class tour with a great guide.
Grace H
Group
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3 weeks ago
Ivan was an excellent guide. He is well- versed in art and history. He is witty and great company. I highly recommend Ivan.

Skip the lines and dive straight into the Medici’s world at Florence’s largest museum complex. A local guide leads you through the Palatine Gallery and Royal Apartments, revealing masterpieces and Medici stories in just 1.5 hours.

Getting started

Meet your guide outside the Pitti Palace and admire its grand Renaissance façade. Show your skip-the-line ticket to bypass the queues and enter directly after a quick security check.

What to expect

Pitti Palace

Florence’s last Medici residence, built in 1549, and home to multiple museum collections.

Palatine Gallery

See over 500 works of 17th-century European art displayed in the ornate ducal apartments.

Masterpieces

Admire Raphael’s Madonna and Child, portraits by Botticelli, and works by Titian, Rubens, Caravaggio, and Velázquez.

Other Highlights

Spot paintings by Bronzino, Fra Bartolomeo, and Lippi, plus discover the Gallery of Modern Art with works by the Macchiaioli, precursors to Impressionism.

Upgrades

Choose the Pitti Palace & Boboli Gardens guided tour to add a walk through the Boboli Gardens, Florence’s most famous open-air museum.

What to bring

Your ticket/voucher and a valid photo ID for entry.

Comfortable attire suitable for a museum visit (dress code may apply).

What’s not allowed

Large bags, backpacks, suitcases, and umbrellas (store them in the free cloakroom).

Food, beverages, and alcohol inside the museum.

Sharp objects, drones, professional photography gear, or flash photography.

Running or walking barefoot within the museum premises.

Pets, except for properly leashed guide and service animals with valid certification.

Keep mobile phones switched off or on silent mode.

Follow staff instructions at all times for a smooth visit.

Accessibility

This experience is not accessible for people with reduced mobility.

Additional information

The experience operates rain or shine; weather conditions are managed by the operator.

For the best experience, arrive at the meeting point on time and follow all instructions from your guide.

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

Ensure that the first and last name, along with date of birth, is mentioned correctly, to process the reservation.

Your voucher will be emailed to you instantly.

Please display the voucher on your mobile phone along with a valid photo ID at the meeting point.

Please arrive at the meeting point 15 minutes before the scheduled time of your tour to avoid any delays.

Meeting point

Meet your guide outside Palazzo Pitti.

Address: Piazza de' Pitti, 1, 50125 Firenze FI, Italy.

Get directions to the meeting point