Pitti Palace, Palatine Gallery & Boboli Gardens Guided Tour

Unveiling a royal residence

Experience the grandeur of Florence with this small-group guided tour, offering skip-the-line access to three iconic landmarks: the Pitti Palace, the Boboli Gardens, and the Palatine Gallery. Your guide will welcome you and whisk you past the queues, granting entry to the magnificent courtyard of the Pitti Palace. Here, you'll journey through the "noble floor" (first floor), discovering the legendary Palatine Gallery. Feast your eyes on Renaissance and Neoclassical masterpieces by renowned artists like Raphael, Titian, Caravaggio, and Rubens, all housed within stunningly decorated rooms.

Walking in Medici’s Florence

Next, wander through the enchanting Boboli Gardens, once a playground of the Medici Grand Dukes. Imagine yourself strolling amidst verdant landscapes, marveling at hidden grottoes and breathtaking panoramic views of Florence. Throughout your exploration, your guide will share captivating stories about the Medici family and their influence on Renaissance art and architecture. This intimate group tour ensures personalized attention and ample time to ask questions, making the experience truly enriching and interactive.

Pitti Palace, Palatine Gallery & Boboli Gardens Guided Tour

Discover Florence's grandeur on this guided small group tour that includes skip-the-line access to the Pitti Palace, Palatine Gallery, and Boboli Gardens. With a duration of approximately 4 hours, this tour offers exclusive access to over 100 rooms within the palace complex. Visitors can enjoy detailed commentary in multiple languages including English, Italian, Spanish, French, German, and Russian. The tour covers some of Florence's most iconic landmarks such as the Vasari Corridor, a secret passageway connecting Pitti Palace with Palazzo Vecchio across the river; the Boboli Gardens, covering 115 acres; and the Palatine Gallery featuring over 500 paintings by renowned artists like Raphael, Titian, and Caravaggio. Explore Florence's rich history and cultural heritage, including the Medici family's influence from the 16th century onwards.

Explore Boboli Gardens

Your tour stops at Boboli Gardens where guests can wander through a lush landscape of over 115 acres filled with stunning sculptures, fountains, and panoramic views of Florence. Established in 1560 by the Medici family, these gardens were designed to showcase their power and wealth. Highlights include the Kaffeehaus, built in the 17th century; the Amphitheater, featuring a large semicircular stone structure with a fountain at its center; and the Grotta Grande, an artificial grotto created between 1633-1645. Visitors spend around two hours exploring this vast green space, admiring over 200 sculptures scattered throughout the garden's pathways. Unique compared to other European gardens of the time due to its integration with Florence’s urban landscape, Boboli Gardens serve as a testament to Renaissance design and engineering excellence.

Tour Highlights

• Explore Florence's grandeur on this guided small group tour
• Skip-the-line access at Pitti Palace, Palatine Gallery, and Boboli Gardens
• Commentary in multiple languages including English, Italian, Spanish, French, German, and Russian
• Exclusive 4-hour duration allowing ample time for detailed exploration
• Discover over 100 rooms within the palace complex featuring Medici family history
• Stroll through 115 acres of Boboli Gardens with panoramic views of Florence
• Admire iconic paintings by Raphael, Titian, and Caravaggio in Palatine Gallery
• Marvel at Kaffeehaus, Amphitheater, and Grotta Grande within the gardens

Perfect for history enthusiasts, art lovers, and architecture buffs, this guided tour provides unparalleled access to Florence's most significant landmarks. The 4-hour format allows you to explore Pitti Palace, Palatine Gallery, and Boboli Gardens in depth, giving you a comprehensive understanding of Renaissance culture while enjoying the city’s rich heritage.