Private tour

Palazzo Vecchio: Private Guided Museum Tour & Tower Tickets

4.7  / 518 reviews
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Private tour
Palazzo Vecchio: Private Guided Museum Tour & Tower Tickets
4.7  / 518 reviews

Skip the lines and explore the Palazzo Vecchio on a private tour with an expert guide. Learn about the history of the Hall of the Five Hundred and Arnolfo's Tower.

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Duration 1.5 hours
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Skip the line through express security check
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English, French, German, Italian, Portuguese, Russian, Spanish
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Mark – United States

Our guide Costanza was excellent. Very knowledgeable and informative, answered all of our questions

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Mark – United States
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Cori – United States

Our guide, Giacomo Piccardi, was fantastic. He was knowledgeable, friendly, witty and quite enjoyable to spend the morning with. I would highly recommend him for tours in Florence.

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Cori – United States

Experience

Highlights

  • Visit the Palazzo Vecchio on a guided tour
  • Learn about the history of the Medici Family from an expert guide
  • Explore Arnolfo's Tower and enjoy panoramic views of Florence

Full description

Discover the history and art of the Palazzo Vecchio on this private tour. Meet your guide outside the palace, skip the lines and learn about the many roles of this emblematic building throughout Florence's history. Visit the incredible collection of Renaissance artwork, marvel at the exquisite ceilings in the Hall of the Five Hundred, and explore a hall filled with ancient maps. Travel through time to the end of the 13th century when the palace was built, and then follow its path to becoming the seat of the Florentine Republic, and later the residence of Grand Duke Cosimo I de Medici. Tour the Government Halls and the Granducale family's private rooms, renovated by Giorgio Vasari, and explore the apartments of the Grand Duchess Eleonora of Toledo. Climb Arnolfo's Tower for panoramic views of Florence.

Includes

  • Ticket to the Palazzo Vecchio with priority entrance
  • Private tour guide
  • Audio equipment for groups of more than 5
  • Entrance to Arnolfo's Tower
  • Salone dei Cinquecento (conditions permitting)
  • Guide for the Arnolfo’s Tower
  • Transportation to and from the museum
  • Food or drinks
  • Tips (optional)

Not suitable for

  • Children under 6 years
  • People with mobility impairments

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Meeting point

Meet your guide at the local partner's office at Via dei Castellani, 18 rosso, in front of the general exit of the Uffizi Gallery. It is two minutes' walk from Palazzo Vecchio. Please arrive 15 minutes before the activity starting time.

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Important information

What to bring

  • Passport or ID card for children
  • Passport or ID card, copy accepted

Customer reviews

Overall rating

4.7 /5

based on 18 reviews

Review summary

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  • Value for money
    4.4/5

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Mark – United StatesDecember 8, 2024  – Verified booking
Our guide Costanza was excellent. Very knowledgeable and informative, answered all of our questions
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Cori – United StatesOctober 9, 2023  – Verified booking
Our guide, Giacomo Piccardi, was fantastic. He was knowledgeable, friendly, witty and quite enjoyable to spend the morning with. I would highly recommend him for tours in Florence.
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Patricia – United KingdomMay 28, 2023  – Verified booking
This was a fabulous tour and Costanza made it very special. She was extremely knowledgeable and answered all our questions about the Palazzo and more generally about the Medici, Florence and the art. We would recommend this private tour – it was the only one we did while in Florence – and would definitely recommend Costanza.
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Product ID: 393494

Activity provider:City Florence Tours

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