Palazzo Vecchio Tours and Activities

The ticket will allow you to visit Palazzo Vecchio without long waiting lines. For this attraction you can choose from the following options: - Skip-the-line entrance ticket to the Palazzo Vecchio Museum - Skip-the-line entrance ticket for the Arnolfo Tower - Combined priority entrance ticket, Museum + Arnolfo Tower. Inside you can visit the Government Rooms of the Republic, the private rooms of the Granducale family, renovated and embellished by the architect and chronicler Giorgio Vasari, who was liked by the Grand Duke. The main attraction of the Palace is the Salone dei 500, entirely frescoed by Giorgio Vasari, as well as the rooms and apartments of the Grand Duchess Eleonora of Toledo. Enjoy one of the best views of the city on the terrace located at the rear of the palace and end your visit in the rooms where the ancient Florentine Republic met (Sala dei Gigli, Sala delle Maps Geographical, Hall of the last Chancellor of the Republic).

Palazzo Vecchio is one of the most significant historic buildings in all of Florence. For decades, the palace served as a glamorous backdrop to the daily lives of the most powerful Florentine family, the Medici. Booking Palazzo Vecchio guided tour takes you on a journey through the artistic, political and personal aspects of their lives. Having arrived at the designated meeting point, you will check in with the agency representative and meet your expert guide. You guide will then take you to Palazzo Vecchio which you can enter without delay, only passing a standard security check. Within one hour, you will get to see the most significant halls inside the Palazzo. For instance, the grand hall filled with paintings and sculptures bearing secret messages and hidden information as well as the lavish and gilded rooms of the Medici Apartment. You will even get to peek at the entrance to the secret Vasari corridor and see the legendary Mask of Dante.

Bring Dan Brown’s bestselling novel Inferno to life on a half-day walking tour of Florence. Led by a local guide, you’ll spot the attractions visited by the code-cracking main character, Robert Langdon. Explore the secret passageways of the Palazzo Vecchio and check out the Hall of Geographical Maps, the Florence Baptistery, and Dante's Death Mask.

Make the most of your time in Florence with this combination tour covering all of the city’s iconic sights in one half day. Skip the line at the Accademia Gallery to marvel at Michelangelo’s 'David'; gaze up in wonder at the great red dome of Florence's Duomo from the outside; and explore the streets of the historic city center with insights from an expert guide. Then, skip another line to end the day with a visit of the immense Uffizi Gallery.

Step back in time to the height of Medici power in Florence with a morning tour of the magnificent Palazzo Vecchio. Learn the history behind the city's grand gathering place and former town hall that was transformed into a resplendent private palace by Renaissance Duke Cosimo I de Medici. Wander through opulent salons and secret passages as your guide points out artistic treasures and hidden symbols, many of which inspired Dan Brown’s thriller ‘Inferno.'

Check off the best bits of Italy’s Renaissance capital on this comprehensive walking tour of Florence. Stroll around the historic monuments of Piazza della Republica and Piazza della Signoria, cross the landmark Ponte Vecchio bridge, then admire the opulent Pitti Palace and the legendary Duomo. After browsing the designer boutiques of Via Tornabuoni and the artist’s workshops of lively Oltrarno, enjoy skip-the-line entrance to the Accademia museum to view Michelangelo's world-famous David sculpture. This small-group tour is limited to 15 people, ensuring a personalized experience.

Florence’s Piazza della Signoria and Palazzo Vecchio are two of the city’s highlights, yet can sometimes take a back seat to the Uffizi and Accademia galleries. This tour gives both the attention they deserve, with a private guide to show you around. Admire the sculptures and architecture of the Piazza della Signoria, including the Loggia dei Lanzi, and enjoy priority access to the Palazzo Vecchio to see its main, art-filled chambers.

Your private guide will accompany you on this visit to the Palazzo Della Signoria built at the end of 1200, became the seat of the Florentine Republic. In 1500 following the political rise of the Medici family, the Palazzo became the residence of Grand Duke Cosimo I de Medici. Finally in 1800 following the unity of Italy and in the period of Florence the capital, it also became the seat of Parliament. Inside you can visit the Government Halls and the Granducale family's private rooms renovated and embellished by Giorgio Vasari, as well as the Salone dei 500 (the most important attraction of the building), the halls and apartments of the Grand Duchess Eleonora of Toledo, also entirely frescoed by Vasari. At the end of the visit you can enjoy one of the best views of the city on the terrace located at the back of the building. The Palace is also the seat of the Municipality of Florence and from a century to today it is known as Palazzo Vecchio due to its past.

Enjoy personalized attention and a flexible itinerary on this private tour in Florence. With a guide in the lead, you'll have priority access and be able to skip the line at the local museums, which saves valuable vacation time. You can focus on the sights that interest you and your guide will tailor their commentary to your preferences. This tour includes access to a reserved spot at the top of the Duomo for panoramic views of Florence.

Explore the hidden passageways of the Palazzo Vecchio on this small-group tour in Florence. Enjoy the opportunity to visit areas of the museum that have historically not been open to the general public, such as medieval stairways and narrow passageways behind hidden doors. Hear about the history of the building and its contents from your local guide. At the conclusion of the tour, head to an historic restaurant int the Medicean district for a traditional Florentine lunch.

Experience one of Florence’s greatest treasures, the Palazzo Vecchio and its Museum. With a multilingual Audioguide, explore the former hub of Florentine power. Renovated in the '500, when the Palace became the house of Medici, it is typically Renaissance and hold priceless treasures and works of art. In the halls and the private apartments of the family, worked the greatest artists of the period. Visiting the palace means to stroll among the wonders of Renaissance and retrace its history, discovering also the secrets and tales of the powerful Medici family. The elegant courtyard by Michelozzo, welcomes you at the entrance and you will enable you to admire the famous “Hall of the 500”, the charming and intimate study of Francesco I de’ Medici, the apartments of Eleonora of Toledo and Cosimo I de’ Medici, in an incredible series of frescoes, paintings, decorations and statues of the greatest Renaissance artists as Michelangelo, Donatello, Verrocchio, Vasari, Ghirlandaio and Bronzino.

Step inside the former seat of Florence’s powerful Medici rulers on a tour of the opulent Palazzo Vecchio. Most visitors see this medieval palace from the outside, but few enter the stone walls to see the regal apartments and salons adorned with priceless Renaissance paintings and sculptures. You also get access to the Arnolfo Towers for unmatched aerial views of Piazza della Signoria.

Enjoy an insightful private tour of Palazzo Vecchio with a 5-star tour guide. Visiting Palazzo Vecchio is an incredible experience but without a tour guide, you will deny yourself a unique opportunity to learn the secrets hidden within its walls. Constructed more than 700 years ago, it has witnessed major events in the history of Florence. This castle-like palace has been the city`s Town Hall, a political prison, and even the private residence of the powerful Medici family. Find out why Michelangelo`s David stood in front of its entrance for more than three centuries. Learn about the unfinished work by Leonardo da Vinci that astonished all his contemporaries. See the sights that inspired Dan Brown for his intriguing best-seller novel. Join us for this incredible tour and smoothly navigate in the palace and be the first to see all the details, avoiding all the hassle of big group tours. Let us know if you have special interests and we will make sure the tour is tailor-made for you!

Spend a morning in Florence visiting two of the world’s most important museums on a great-value combo tour of the Ufizzi and Accademia galleries. See iconic Renaissance masterpieces from Italy and beyond, including the works of Leonardo da Vinci, Raphael, Botticelli, and Michelangelo. Learn about collection highlights from an art historian guide, and enjoy leisure time to explore the museums on your own.

Get a glimpse of Renaissance Florence with this small-group guided tour of the Palazzo Vecchio. With a guide, you'll get the lowdown on the historical home of the powerful Medici family, and find the masterpieces that are hidden around its halls. Listen to commentary that’s packed with historical curiosities, and explore in a group that’s limited to 15 people for an intimate tour.

Discover the treasures of Florence on a private walking tour that takes you inside some of the city’s most captivating monuments. Enter the Florence cathedral under the famous Duomo, and admire Renaissance art and mysterious halls in the Palazzo Vecchio, a former Medici palace. Ask all the questions you want as you visit other landmarks like the romantic Ponte Vecchio bridge and ancient Piazza della Repubblica.

Enjoy Florence’s great architecture and wonderful sights during this private tour with your own private official tour guide and comfortably in your private luxury vehicle with chauffeur. Your private driver, together with your private tour guide, will pick you up in your hotel in Florence, you won’t have to worry about the starting point of your tour. - SAVE COVID-19 SAFE - As this is a private tour we take care of maintaining social distance

Experience the Tuscan capital's top attractions on a small-group walking tour through Florence. Begin with skip-the-line access to view Michelangelo's 'David' in the Accademia Gallery, and learn how the House of Medici shaped Florence into a helm of arts and humanities. Then see the lovely exterior of the Duomo, the city's iconic, Gothic-style cathedral, as well as the Baptistery to hear the fascinating origins of the Gates of Paradise. Afterward stroll the local streets, taking in landmarks like the Ponte Vecchio bridge.

This tour is the best walking tour that you can ever have in Florence. It is a great introduction to the city for both first-timers as well as returners. It covers the main attractions of the city and also the hidden gems that are well and truly "off the beaten track" and gives you facts you wouldn't know or notice walking around by yourself. While you'll be led through the city you will be even accompanied through three centuries full of thrilling stories about the Medici family who influenced Florence’s history; little by little the Renaissance will become alive in front of you. You will not be involved in a boring, neutral lecture, but in a pleasant stroll through the center of Florence, in a friendly and easy-going atmosphere. This tour, except the small commission for TripAdvisor, is based on donations. This means that if you like the tour you can leave a tip (some people give 10€, some people give 50€, you choose the price) to reward the guide.

Spend a day exploring the Italian cities of Florence and Pisa while in port in Livorno. With private pickup from your cruise, see the iconic Florence Duomo and the Leaning Tower of Pisa before returning to your ship at the end of the day. Upgrade your ticket to include a 3-hour tour in Florence with a private guide and skip-the-line entry to the Accademia and Uffizi galleries.

Discover how the the most powerful family of the Renaissance shaped the Italian art world on this Florence walking tour all about the Medici. Follow in the footsteps of these powerful bankers and art patrons, from political venues like the Palazzo Vecchio to the Palazzo Pitti regal residence and the sacred Medici Chapel, designed by Michelangelo. Along the way, learn fascinating trivia about Florence’s history and how it became the artistic capital of Europe.

When your cruise ship docks in Livorno, travel through Tuscany to visit Florence and Pisa with the ease of a small-group tour. Your guide shares Florence highlights including Accademia Gallery skip-the-line admission to view Michelangelo's 'David' sculpture, and free time to explore afterward. Continue to Pisa to see landmarks including the Leaning Tower of Pisa located in the UNESCO World Heritage-listed Piazza dei Miracoli.

Glide around the beautiful streets of Florence on an evening tour by Segway. See the iconic Florence Duomo, the bustle of Piazza della Signoria, and the Basilica of Santa Croce, the burial site of famous Italians such as Galileo and Michelangelo. Enjoy a stop before returning to your original departure point. Numbers are limited to eight on this tour to ensure an intimate experience.

With so much to see in Florence, it can be hard to know where to begin. On this private tour, take a break from your guidebook and make sure you hit all the most important Renaissance monuments, from Medici palaces and the famous Duomo to artsy Oltrarno across the river and high-fashion avenues. Plus, fit in a visit to one of the most famous sculptures of all-time with skip-the-line access to the popular Accademia Gallery, home of Michelangelo’s ‘David.’