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On this private tour of Pitti Palace, you’ll enjoy priority access to the Medici residence and gardens along with insider scoops from your guide.
Highlights
Highlights
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Bypass lines to uncover the best parts of the Pitti Palace with a private guide, then roam the Boboli Gardens solo— you get the best of both worlds!
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In 1549 the Medici family moved into the Palace, making it their main residence. Explore this history and more in the language of your choice.
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Explore centuries of Florentine grandeur at Palazzo Pitti: Marvel at Renaissance art, gilded frescoed halls, ornate chandeliers, and brocade gowns.
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With access to Boboli and Villa Bardini gardens, wander into natural paradises studded with marble sculptures of Medusa, Pegasus, Adam, and Eve.
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Fun fact: The living quarters and much of the palace have been preserved as is since 1919, giving you a real glimpse into royal life.
Inclusions
Inclusions
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1.5-hour guided tour of Pitti Palace
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Expert English, French, Spanish, German, Italian, Russian, or Portuguese-speaking guide (as per option selected)
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Private group
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Priority access to Pitti Palace
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Priority access to Baboli Gardens
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Access to to the to the Garden of Villa Bardini
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Headsets (for groups over 6)
Exclusions
Exclusions
- Guided tour of Boboli garden
Cancellation policy
Cancellation policy
You can cancel these tickets up to 24 hours before the experience begins and get a full refund.
Your experience
Your experience
Opulence at its peak
Breeze past entry lines and start your royal adventure with your guide at the Pitti Palace. Don’t let its bare exterior fool you, as soon as you step into the grand residence of the Medici dynasty, you’ll discover the true meaning of luxury. Inside, every wall, every ceiling, every inch is covered in heavenly frescoes and marble carvings. The Palatine Gallery and the Gallery of Modern Art showcase over 500 stunning artworks, each more exquisite than the last.
Your expert will guide you to key pieces of art like The Birth of Mary and Sleeping Cupid while decoding hidden symbolism and meanings. Wander through the lush apartments of Italian royalty as your guide shares accounts of how the palace became home to the Pitti family and the Medici dynasty, followed by Italy’s king, and Napoleon's sister.
You can choose the language of your tour from 7 options and meet a tight group of history lovers who speak your tongue.
Green oasis of art
Continue solo and explore the garden that inspired all gardens of the Italian Renaissance, revolutionizing landscape design with its marble carved sculptures, detailed grottos, small oak holms, artificial ponds, and ornate fountains. Wander into the amphitheater or walk up to the bronze statue of Neptune and take a moment to savor the beauty of the Pitti Palace. Your access also extends to the Garden of Villa Bardini, another green oasis filled with history.
Know before you go
Know before you go
What to bring
- Have your passport and ID ready for a seamless experience.
Accessibility
- This experience is not accessible for people with reduced mobility.
Additional information
- Good things come to those who wait. On busy days expect a considerable wait time at security check.
My tickets
My tickets
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Your voucher will be emailed to you instantly.
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Please arrive at the meeting point 20 mins before the scheduled time of your tour to avoid any delays.
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Display the voucher on your mobile phone with a valid photo ID at the meeting point.
Meeting point
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Meet your guide at City Florence Tours office.
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Address: Via dei Castellani, 18 rosso, 50122 Firenze FI, Italy.
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