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The 15 most popular palazzo vecchio tours in Florence. The ones worth booking ahead for, with what each costs, how long it runs and who operates it.
Skip the line at Palazzo Vecchio with an audio or tablet guide, then climb Arnolfo’s Tower for Florence views in about one day.
Most Popular“Very impressive but because most things are above your head it’s a stretch for your back! But it’s all worth it!”
Skip the ticket line for a small-group guided tour of Palazzo Vecchio, focusing on Medici power, grand halls, and Bronzino frescoes.
“Francessca our tour guide was amazing!! She was well versed on the Medici’s their history and all the art that was in in the Ponte Vecchio. Couldn’t have asked for a better experience.”
Skip-the-line access to Palazzo Vecchio for a focused 1-hour look at Medici power, grand halls, and the Hall of the Five Hundred.
“Pensez à échanger le voucher contre un billet TIGETS Impossible de rentrer sans ce billet Et pour trouver la personne... Il faut beaucoup de patience et de recheche 1 : palais Pitti... Une personne sans panneau attend.. Le long de la galerie couverte du palais sur les 2 marches sous la niche de la statue…”
Skip the hassle with a prebooked Palazzo Vecchio ticket and guided visit in a small English group focused on Medici art and power.
“The guide’s English was poor, both in articulation and vocabulary. The information provided did not go beyond what was already written on the museum inscriptions. There was no storytelling—only brief descriptions of each room, lacking context about the Medici family’s history.”
A small-group morning tour of Palazzo Vecchio: Medici rooms, Michelangelo art, and the Cerca e Trova clue tied to Inferno.
“Didn't get to see the secret passages but didn't care. Very beautiful palace Fabrizio (I'm sure I spelled his name wrong) was great. Had many historical annecdotes. He was well versed on his Florentino history and you could tell he had a passion for his work. Private tour with just 2 of us.”
Skip the line at Florence’s Palazzo Vecchio with an English/Italian audio guide, Medici rooms, frescoes, and Salone dei Cinquecento.
Small-group Palazzo Vecchio secret passages tour with reserved access, plus Tuscan lunch or gelato tasting in Florence.
“The tour was great, but paid for a lunch, never received it , way over priced, could get into the tour for 17 euros, paid 150 and didn’t even get the lunch,”
Florence Palazzo Vecchio priority entry with a host and multilingual audio guide for a 1-hour self-paced visit.
“Make sure to bring your headphones! We made it work because I didn’t think about it… but my husband was embarrassed 😂 It’s a very impressive place with lots of history. We really enjoyed visiting.”
Florence’s Palazzo Vecchio with optional Tuscan lunch. See the Medici rooms, Hall of the 500, and secret corners with audio or a guide.
“Mycket intressant att blicka in i högkulturens Borg.Bättre skyltning med tydliga bokstäver för rummen.”
Private 2-hour Palazzo Vecchio tour in Florence with a live multilingual guide, skip-the-line access, and Medici-era rooms and masterpieces.
“Une visite très intéressante avec Alexandra. de nombreuses explications sont données au cours de la visite. Avec de l'histoire, de la géographie, de l'histoire de l'art, de la géopolitique. les nombreuses questions que j'ai pu poser ont trouvé à chaque fois une réponse. On ne voit pas le temps passer.”
Tour Palazzo Vecchio in Florence with a guided walk through the Salone dei Cinquecento and Medici apartments. 2 hours, reserved tickets.
“We stayed too long in the first room , the room of the 500.”
Skip-the-line entry to Palazzo Vecchio with a greeter and self-guided audio. Beat ticket lines and see Medici Florence.
“Nice service, meeting point was easy to find, and since there is free wifi in florence communication was not a problem, i was guided to the whole site, i would for sure recommend, regarding the palace, a must see in florence, its awesome”
Private Palazzo Vecchio tour in Florence with a guide, ticket included, Medici symbolism, and the Leonardo Battle of Anghiari mystery.
“I went on a tour of Palazzo Vecchio with Irina and was so lucky to have her as a guide. She is incredibly knowledgeable about everything in the museum, Florence, and the going’s-on of the time period and really brought the past to life. We learned so much from her, including the context and symbolism…”
Skip-the-line access to Palazzo Vecchio plus the Arnolfo Tower climb for big Medici views, all wrapped into a tight 1.5-hour visit.
“I booked the ticket mainly because of the Arnolfo Tower, even though it was double the price. But I was later told that I couldn’t climb the tower and would only get a 50% refund. I shouldn’t have booked the Palazzo Vecchio ticket separately since it was also double the price.”
Reserved Palazzo Vecchio entry with Medici rooms, the Hall of the 500, and a chance at Arnolfo Tower views.
“The tour begins in the Palazzo's courtyard with a history of the architecture styles and the history of Florence. From there, you make your way through the political history of Florence and its leaders and the rooms where important decisions are made. As you climb higher, you Read more”
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