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Palazzo Vecchio Small-Group Guided Tour

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Overview

Learn about the rich history of Palazzo Vecchio, once the seat of Ducal power with an expert local guide, a small group, and skip-the-line tickets.

Highlights

  • - Join a small group with a select few and go past long and tiring queues to enter Palazzo Vecchio, once the residence of the Grand Duke Cosimo I.
  • - With your guide, learn about the private apartment of Duchess Eleonora di Toledo, which features a chapel with a fresco of The Deposition of Christ.
  • - End your grand tour by relaxing on the terrace behind the building and getting an amazing view of the city, including the Piazza della Signoria.
  • - Choose a tour guide in the language of your choice, making your experience of learning about the First Courtyard educational and unforgettable.
  • - Fun fact: Be greeted by the statues of Adam and Eve and a replica of Michaelangelo’s David at the entrance of the Palazzo Vecchio.

What's included

  • - Guided tour of Palazzo Vecchio Museum
  • - English, Spanish, Italian, French, or German-speaking guide
  • - Small group of up to 14 people
  • - Fast-track entry
  • - Radio headsets for more than 6 people

Not included

  • - Tips

Cancellation policy

Free cancellation up to 24 hours before the start of your experience.

Your experience

Experience the Renaissance in Florence

Whether you are a history geek or looking to experience true Italian art and culture without a large crowd, this small group tour to the Palazzo Vecchio might just be perfect for you. Built between 1299 and 1314, the palace is a perfect blend of Renaissance and Gothic styles. With skip-the-line entry, you get to explore the seat of power for the city government and the temporary official residence of the Medici family in great detail.

Explore the mysteries inside the museum

With a licensed tour guide for company, stroll through the private apartments of the Grand Duke and Duchess, which house the stunning study of Francesco I and nature and landscape paintings. Then, move on to the famous Hall of the Five Hundred featuring frescoes depicting important events from Florentian history like Florence's battle against Pisa in 1505. Move on to the Hall of Geographical Maps, which contains 53 maps representing the world. A tour like this demands a little bit of downtime and what better way to do it than to sit peacefully on the terrace behind the building, watching the beautiful sights of Florence?

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