Palatine Gallery

Step inside Florence's Pitti Palace and explore the Palatine Gallery and the Gallery of Modern Art with your priority ticket. Marvel at historic collections, such as the Treasury of the Grand Dukes and the Medici Collection. The original palazzo was built for the Pitti family in 1457, designed by Filippo Brunelleschi. Today, the lavish Renaissance palace hosts an extraordinary collection of art.  Admire some of the incredible works amassed by the Medicis during their rule. See works from Raphael, Caravaggio, Titian, Pietro da Cortona and Rubens. From the windows, catch views of Brunelleschi’s Santo Spirito Basilica and the Boboli Gardens.  Explore some of the most important museums in Florence on your visit to the Pitti Palace. Visit the Palatine Gallery on the first floor and discover a broad collection of 16th and 17th-century paintings, and the Royal Apartments, containing furnishings from a remodeling done in the 19th century. Then, head to the second floor to see the Gallery of Modern Art and admire the fine collection of paintings and sculptures, mostly Italian, dating from the late 18th century to World War I. The elegant rooms, which were inhabited by the Lorraine grand dukes, are decorated with works of the neo-classical and romantic periods.

Explore the top sights of Florence with this combination entry ticket. This combination ticket, in addition to saving you money, allows you to visit 4 of Florence's major attractions over 5 days starting from your first visit to the Uffizi Gallery. This initial visit will be the only one with a specific date and time to exchange your voucher, thanks to your hosts. You can visit the remaining museums at your own convenience without any time restrictions, except for the museums' opening hours. Discover the Pitti Palace and see the iconic Birth of Venus at the Uffizi Gallery. Begin your exploration by meeting a host in front of the Uffizi to pick up your reserved entrance ticket. After visiting the Uffizi, you will have five days to see the rest of the sights. Start with a visit to the Uffizi Gallery, home to iconic paintings from the Middle Ages to the Renaissance. See Botticelli’s “Birth of Venus,” Caravaggio's "Medusa," and works from Michelangelo. Marvel at the invaluable collection of ancient Roman statues that adorn the corridors. Next, discover Pitti Palace and its Palatine Gallery. Admire masterpieces of famous painters, including Caravaggio, Botticelli, Rubens, and Titians. Then, visit the Royal Apartments, where the Medici Family, The Grand Dukes of Tuscany, and the Italian Royal Family lived.  Take in the relaxing atmosphere and luxury of the Boboli Gardens and get a sense of the privilege and power enjoyed by the Medici family before heading to the Opificio Delle Pietre Dure Museum to learn about Florence's rich history of culture.

Book your admission to the most visited museum in the world with a skip-the-line entry ticket to the Uffizi Gallery. After, visit 4 other attractions — Pitti Palace, Boboli and Bardini Gardens and Opificio delle Pietre Dure — anytime during the next 5 days. After collecting all your tickets at the activity provider's agency, enter the Uffizi Gallery without waiting in line. Once inside, discover the largest collection of Renaissance paintings in the world, which used to belong to the Medici family. Starting with Giotto, you will meet all the masterpieces of the most important artists of the Renaissance. As you walk through the gallery’s 96 rooms, marvel at masterpieces by all of the most important artists of the Renaissance: Michelangelo, Raffaello, Caravaggio, Giotto, and more. Admire Botticelli's "The Birth of Venus" and "Spring," learn about the construction of the Vasari Corridor, and see for yourself why Leonardo da Vinci’s paintings are some of the most enigmatic works of art in the world. During your visit, you’ll have the opportunity to stop for a coffee or a cappuccino on the terrace that overlooks Piazza della Signoria and offers a splendid view of Brunelleschi’s dome. Stay inside the museum to wander around and keep exploring in the day as your ticket will be valid until the gallery’s closing time. As well as entry to the Uffizi Gallery, enjoy the chance to visit 4 more attractions within 5 days. Admire Pitti Palace, stroll through the Boboli and Bardini Gardens, and discover semi-precious stones at Opificio delle Pietre Dure.

Purchase the FirenzeCard and secure yourself access to all of Florence's 60 museums with a single pass. See the Uffizi Gallery, Accademia, and many others, and also benefit from exclusive discounts at selected shops and restaurants. Avoid paying entrance fees with a card that includes priority entry to the city's museums including to exhibitions which usually incur an additional fee. Bring your kids for free, with under-18s gaining access when accompanied by a cardholder. Witness masterworks at venues like the Uffizi, Accademia, and the Brancacci Chapels. Book your timeslot to beat the crowds and secure access to these famous venues and many more.

Start in the early morning and visit the grandiose courtyard of the Pitti Palace with your expert English-speaking guide. Then, you'll reach the "noble floor" (first floor) to discover the magic of the Palatine Gallery and its amazing collection of paintings, Renaissance and Neo-classic pieces of furniture with superb tops made with semi-precious stones, which gave fame to the Medici family all over Europe. Stuccoworks and frescoes on the ceilings, splendid paintings by Andrea del Sarto, Raffaello, Tiziano, Rubens, Van Dyck, and Caravaggio in unimaginably beautiful gilded frames will linger on in your memory. Never too crowded and so enjoyable even in the heat of the summertime, visit the Boboli Gardens in the early morning. One by one all the Grand Dukes of the Medici family will be stepping into the scene in a fabulous scenario. Continue exploring the oldest part of the Boboli Gardens and its enchanted Amphitheater, as well as its green spaces which have inspired major landscape architects of the world.

Explore one of the great treasures of the Renaissance, and see art by masters of European painting on a guided tour of the Palatine Gallery, Florence. Located in the former residence of the grand-dukes of Tuscany and later King of Italy, the museum is the 2nd most important Florentine painting gallery after the Uffizi Museum. Follow your guide to see masterpieces by renowned artists, such as Rubens and Caravaggio. Learn to appreciate the skills and techniques of artists like Tiziano and Raffaello. Works are shown on dividers between the fantastic rooms of the Renaissance palace, still decorated with extravagant frescoes and stucco work. Once the guided section of your tour is complete, feel free to stay and browse at leisure. See the Treasure of the Grandukes at Palazzo Pitti's ground floor and discover Italian art from the 18th and 20th centuries at the Galleria d'Arte Moderna on the top floor.

Choose the entry time at Accademia Gallery among 7 time slots in the morning and in the early afternoon visit the Pitti Palace and its gardens. Meet your greeter at the Accademia Gallery receive your combo ticket, and get ready for the day. Discover Michelangelo's David and the other masterpieces of the Accademia Gallery with skip-the-line entry tickets with access to all parts of the museum. This museum contains more sculptures by Michelangelo than anywhere else in the world. Visit the department of Musical Instruments to admire the Piano known as the most ancient piano existing in the world along with the priceless Viola Stradivari, created for the Grand Prince Ferdinando Medici. Move on to the Pitti Palace, a symbol of the Medici’s power over Tuscany. Learn how it housed the Court of other two dynasties: the House of Habsburg-Lorraine (which succeeded the Medici from 1737) and the Kings of Italy from the House of Savoy, who inhabited it from 1865. See some of the collection of paintings by Raphael, Titian, Caravaggio, and many more extraordinary artists is displayed in golden ceilings frescoed rooms. Admire the “Medici’s Treasure”: stone vases, rock crystals, ambers, and ivories. Travel behind Pitti Palace to begin wandering the marvelous Boboli Gardens. Discover how the Medici family established the layout of the gardens, creating the Italian garden style that would become a model for many European courts. Head to the panoramic point of the garden to admire the stunning Tuscan countryside on olive grows and vineyard views.

Go on a guided tour through the Palatine Gallery, the opulent Renaissance palace that served as the Medici family's main residence after it was built during the 15th century. Marvel at the incredible collection of artworks arrayed in the style typical of private collections surrounded by rich decor and ornate original frames.  Accompany your local guide through the gallery and admire dozens of Renaissance paintings, including masterpieces by Botticelli, Titian, Rubens, and many other Italian and European painters from the 15th- to 17th- centuries. Explore the Planetary Rooms, which were designed by the great Baroque painter Pietro da Cortona to provide a stunning backdrop of frescoes and stucco to the paintings in the Medici collection. Finally, visit the royal apartments once inhabited by the King of Italy.  After your 1.5-hour tour, enjoy free time to return to any rooms or paintings you want to take a closer look at. This is the ideal tour for art and history lovers alike, made all the better by your knowledgeable tour guide and coveted skip-the-line access. Upgrade your experience by choosing the wine-tasting and appetizer pairing option.

Immerse yourself in the grandeur of Florence with exclusive, priority access to the iconic Pitti Palace and seven world-renowned museums. Delve deeper into the palace's rich history with our complimentary Pitti Palace multilingual eBook with exclusive content. Marvel at the Medici Collection and Treasury of the Grand Dukes, showcasing masterpieces by Raphael, Caravaggio, Titian, and many more. Originally built for the Pitti family by Filippo Brunelleschi in 1457, the palace now houses an extraordinary collection of art. Enjoy breathtaking views of Santo Spirito Basilica and the Boboli Gardens from the palace windows. Explore the Palatine Gallery's painting collection and its 16th and 17th-century masterpieces and the opulence of the Royal Apartments where the Medici family lived for centuries until the dying out of the dinasty in 1743. Then, ascend to the second floor to discover the Gallery of Modern Art's impressive collection of Italian paintings and sculptures from the late 18th century to World War I. Explore the Pitti Complex at your own pace savoring the tranquility of this iconic landmark with our informative digital booklet as your personal guide. Whether you're an art connoisseur or a curious traveler, this unparalleled package offers an unforgettable journey through the heart of Florence. Experience Florence's magnificence firsthand. Book our exclusive activity today!

Take a guided tour of the Pitti Palace, built in the second half of the 15th-century. Discover the Palatine Gallery, the Royal Apartments, and the art collection of the Medici family, and learn about the history of the site. With your guide, first visit the Palatine Gallery to admire some masterpieces of famous painters including Caravaggio, Botticelli, Rubens, and Titians. Then, visit the Royal Apartments, where the Medici Family, The Grand Dukes of Tuscany, and the Italian Royal Family lived.  After the guided visit you can visit the Boboli Gardens at your leisure. Enjoy the relaxing atmosphere and opulence of the gardens and get a sense of the privilege and power enjoyed by the Medici family in centuries past.