Pitti Palace (Palazzo Pitti) Tours and Tickets

Get an up-close look at works from Titian, Raphael and Rubens on this tour of Florence’s Palatine Gallery. Located inside the Pitti Palace, former home of the Medici rulers, you’ll skip the main entrance lines with your guide and head straight inside. Explore the elaborate interior of the gallery and the impressive paintings on display as you learn about how the Medici family came to amass their private collection. To ensure an intimate experience, numbers are limited to 15 on this small-group tour.

Come and visit the last Medici residence in Florence. The museum takes place through the daily life of the Medici Grand Dukes family, from Cosimo I to the last descendants (early 18th century), Ferdinando, Gian Gastone and lastly Anna Maria Luisa also known as the Palatine Electress to whom it is dedicated the museum. The successors of the Medici, the Habsburg Lorraine, up to the first King of Italy with adjoining Royal apartments. In addition to the civic and political function of the rooms, the museum also preserves a private collection of Florentine paintings, ancient statues, furniture and mosaics of great beauty and historical importance. Not to mention the frescoes that decorate the ceilings and walls. By purchasing this type of ticket, you will have the opportunity to additionally purchase the ticket for the Boboli Gardens.

Immerse yourself in Tuscan art, architecture, and landscaping during this small-group tour. You'll tick three of the top area highlights—Pitti Palace, the Palatina Gallery, and the Boboli Gardens—off your must-see list on a single tour. Traveling with a small group means you'll enjoy an intimate atmosphere and have plenty of time to ask questions. Your guide will provide in-depth commentary about the Renaissance history and art objects of each stop.

While the Uffizi and Accademia Gallery are first to draw Florence’s main art-loving crowds, the Pitti Palace’s Palatine Gallery houses another must-see collection. Avoid the main entrance lines with this skip-the-line ticket, and admire the largely 17th-century artworks by greats including Titian, Raphael, Botticelli and others, at leisure. Your ticket also includes entry to the Pitti’s Gallery of Modern Art, a showcase of later Italian works.

One of the top sights in Florence, Pitti Palace is home to a number of the city’s most important museums and collections. With this prepaid ticket, skip the long line at the ticket window and dedicate your time to visiting the Palatine Gallery, Royal and Imperial Apartments, Gallery of Modern Art, Museum of Costume and Fashion, and more. Take your time to marvel at the Medici’s private art collection and treasury.

Discover Italian art, history and culture on a hop-on hop-off bus tour of Florence. Select a 1-, 2- or 3-day pass and travel around the city’s top attractions, hopping on and off as you like. See the panoramic views from Piazzale Michelangelo, the burial spot of Galileo and Machiavelli at Santa Croce church and more. Your pass includes unlimited rides for the duration selected and 360-degree views from the open air of the upper deck.

Cover a lot of ground in a short amount of time when you book this tour of Florence's historic sights via golf cart. While a guide shares an insider's perspective on the culture and history of the birthplace of the Renaissance, you sit back and relax in the roomy electric cart. Meet the tour at a central point in the city; choose from morning or afternoon tour departures.

Zip around Tuscany's capital city, touring Florence aboard a convinent and eco-friendly electric gold cart. Explore the historic center of this 'cradle of Renaissance,' learning its many monumental sights and attractions through recorded commentary as you go. See such landmarks as the Basilica of Santa Maria Novella, the open-air Porcellino Market and lovely Ponte alle Grazie, a bridge destroyed during WWII and later reconstructed. Take in the surrounding scenery while your driver navigates the roads. You'll also have an opportunity to visit Biblioteca Nazionale Centrale, Italy's largest library.

Trace the footsteps of Florence’s powerful Medici family and learn how these medieval art patrons helped spark the Renaissance. Visit Medici chapels and palaces while hearing tales of court intrigue and scandals. Follow the historic Vasari Corridor that dukes and duchesses used to cross the city in secret, and finish across the River Arno with included admission to your choice of either the Palazzo Pitti — the last Medici residence — or the royal Boboli Gardens.

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.

From masterpieces of Renaissance art to royal Medici intrigue, Florence is like a living history museum waiting to be explored. Uncover its medieval secrets on this guided 2-hour walking tour of historic highlights including the Pitti Palace, Ponte Vecchio, Church of Santa Croce, Piazza della Repubblica and the iconic Duomo. Hear your guide’s live narration clearly through an audio headset, and stop at one of the city’s best ‘gelaterias’ for a scoop of ice cream.

Get familiar with the ins and outs of Florence with a guided walking tour of the artsy city. Your local guide will lead you through town, taking you past the Church of Santa Maria Novella, the Palazzo Strozzi, the Dumo, and the Ufffizi Gallery, among other main attractions, telling you all about the history and culture of the city in a fun, laid-back manner.

Learn the story of the powerful and influential Medici family, who helped shape Florence into the city it is today. A family of wool merchants and bankers, the Medicis rose to prominence in the 1500s and ruled Florence throughout the Renaissance. Visit Palazzo Medici, Pitti Palace, Ponte Vecchio, and other notable landmarks on a 2-hour walking tour.

Enjoy skip-the-line access to the Pitti Palace and the Palatina Gallery with this guided tour. With a reserved entry ticket and time, you'll get access to all of the highlights of the galleries and exhibits while following a carefully curated itinerary. Listen to your guide's engaging narrative through provided audio headsets while you explore.

With your Pass, discover Florence with unlimited sightseeing. Join and leave our flexible walking tour circuits as you please; escorted by local experts who are on hand to meet you throughout the day. Simply track your nearest expert in real time with our app, and begin to uncover 100s of key sights, including the Duomo, Basilica of Santa Croce and the Uffizi! Uncover the fascinating history of this city, thanks to the engaging story telling from your live guide. Hop off your guided tour and self-guide whenever you wish; perhaps to explore one of Florence's many museums, taste the cuisine of a local food market, or to browse the huge array of shops. Tune into your multilingual audio commentary, navigate through suggested itineraries, pinpoint sights and discover the best photo spots, all offline, day or night - it couldn't be easier! When you're ready, join an escorted tour at your nearest meeting point and continue your exploration.

Take in the top sights in Florence in just a few hours without getting footsore with this guided bike tour. Cycle past the Duomo, Ponte Vecchio, Piazza della Signoria and other top sights while learning about the city’s history and culture from your guide. Get insider tips like where to find the best gelato as you pedal through the city center and charming Oltarno neighborhood across the Arno River.

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.’

Take a stroll under the stars to discover the hidden secrets and shadowy corners of Florence. On this 2-hour walking tour, hear Renaissance legends and supernatural tales while wandering through romantic piazzas and dimly lit alleyways. See the city’s iconic landmarks illuminated beneath the cloak of night as you uncover a side of Florence not found in any guidebook.

Follow in the footsteps of Florence’s powerful ruling family on a walking tour the traces the rise and fall of the Medici dynasty. Hear tales of political intrigue as you visit all the most important Medici monuments, from family chapels and secret passageways to grand churches and palaces. Learn how the Medici family helped spark the Renaissance, and see important works by Michelangelo and others on this stroll through Florentine history.

Discover Florence by bike, stopping at landmarks like the Ponte Vecchio, Piazza della Signoria, the Duomo, and Piazza della Repubblica. Pedal down narrow lanes of the Oltrarno, an artisan neighborhood off the beaten path. This 2-hour tour, with a historian as your guide, offers three options to suit your personal schedule: morning, afternoon, or late evening. Benefit from the small-group atmosphere limited to 15 bicyclists.

Discover the history of the Renaissance city on this walking tour of Florence. Led by a guide, see the Duomo, Ponte Vecchio, Pitti Palace, and the bustling Piazza della Signoria, and many more. Enjoy stories of the city and its characters, including famous artists and rulers.

Discover the highlights of attraction-packed Florence during this introductory small-group tour. Ideal for first-time visitors, it covers external views of the iconic Duommo, the covered bridge of Ponte Vecchio, the Palazzo Pitti Medici residence, and historic Piazza della Signoria. Audio headsets are included, so you can move freely while listening to live narration.

Follow in the footsteps of the Medicis, Florence’s Renaissance-era rulers, on this walking tour. Stroll the route dubbed the ‘Medici Mile’ to see buildings and treasures funded and constructed by this wealthy family, who helped nurture the Italian Renaissance. Admire the Palazzo Medici Riccardi and Duomo, trace the exterior of the Vasari Corridor, and see the Palazzo Pitti, Boboli Gardens, and other residences as you hear about the dynasty’s history, patronage, and power struggles.

Opt for an electric bike tour of Florence, and see the sights without the struggle. With a motor to give you help on any hills, the e-bike offers a more relaxing way to see all the monuments of Florence. Pedal behind a guide on a landmark-packed route, and see the Piazza della Repubblica and the Medici Riccardi Palace while listening to tales of the city and its history.