PITTI PALACE (PALAZZO PITTI)
Enjoy a combo entry ticket to 5 of Florence's top attractions. Visit the Uffizi Gallery, Pitti Palace, the Boboli Gardens, and the Opificio Delle Pietre Dure.
Immerse yourself in the magnificence of Pitti Palace and stroll through the Boboli Gardens on this guided tour with entry tickets. See artworks collected by the Medici dynasty in Palatine Gallery.
The Pitti Palace is the last of the lavish residences of the Medici family from 1549 and the largest museum complex in the whole of Florence. Admire the stunning exterior of the palace, before showing your skip-the-line ticket to bypass the main entrance lines. Inside, explore the Palatine Gallery, housed in the west wing of the palace. Then, spend your time browsing through some of the greatest works of art from across Italy. The gallery houses more than 500 examples of 17th-century European art, all put on display in the beautiful private rooms of the former ducal apartments. Your guide will show you around, narrate exciting stories about Medici history, and point at works by Titian, Rubens, Van Dyck, Caravaggio, and Velazquez along the way. Gasp at masterpieces like the 1514 Madonna and Child by Raphael, as well as portraits by Botticelli. Spot works by artists like Bronzino, Fra Bartolomeo, Piero del Pollaiolo, and Filippo Lippi. On Pitti's second floor lies the Gallery of Modern Art. Stroll through the rooms occupied by Italy’s royals until 1920, and check out collections by Italian artists from the late 18th and early 20th centuries. A key highlight is the paintings by the Macchiaioli movement, considered precursors of the impressionist schools. Leave the Palatine or Gallery of Modern Art whenever you wish, bringing your experience to an end.
Begin a captivating walk through a UNESCO World Heritage area, spanning a mile of unparalleled beauty adorned with breathtaking monuments and open-air masterpieces! Guided by a local expert guide, immerse yourself in the city's rich history, unveiling the tales of the influential Medici dynasty. This powerful family dedicated their wealth to the patronage of art, laying the groundwork for the Renaissance era. Uncover stories of intrigue, power struggles, and secrets, balanced by narratives of remarkable foresight. Traverse the same narrow streets, touch the stones that built their residences, and witness the grandeur of Palazzo Medici Riccardi, their initial dwelling in the San Lorenzo district. Visit their Church and mausoleum, the Medici Chapels, and marvel at the Cathedral with Brunelleschi’s Dome and the imposing Palazzo Vecchio on the stunning Piazza della Signoria. Continue your journey following externally the Vasari Corridor, an elevated passageway connecting the banks of the river Arno. Behold the beauty of the Ponte Vecchio and Santa Felicita Church, unveiling the secret corridor used by the Medici Grand Dukes to discreetly move between Palazzo Pitti and their offices in Palazzo Vecchio. Conclude your adventure at the majestic Pitti Palace, the final residence of the Medici, and explore on your own the enchanting Boboli Gardens. As a special treat, we offer you an exclusive entrance ticket to independently explore the Boboli Gardens, Porcelain Museum, and Bardini Gardens.
Start your walk through a unique UNESCO World Heritage site, a mile-long path adorned with the highest concentration of breathtaking monuments and open-air masterpieces in the world! Guided by an expert local, delve into the city's crucial landmarks and unravel the captivating history of the Medici dynasty. This influential family, patrons of the arts, laid the groundwork for the Renaissance, weaving tales of power struggles, secrets, betrayals, and remarkable foresight that gifted the world an invaluable cultural legacy. Wander the very streets the Medicis stepped, feel the ancient stones of their residences, and behold the monumental structures that they daily lived: from Palazzo Medici Riccardi in the vibrant San Lorenzo district to the awe-inspiring Cathedral with Brunelleschi's Dome. Traverse externally the Vasari Corridor, an elevated marvel connecting the banks of the river Arno, passing over the iconic Ponte Vecchio and Santa Felicita Church—a secret passage utilized by the Medici Grand Dukes to move discreetly between Palazzo Pitti and Palazzo Vecchio. The grand finale awaits at Pitti Palace, the ultimate Medici residence. As a cherry on top, we present you with an exclusive entrance ticket to Pitti Palace, granting you the freedom to explore the Palatine Gallery, Gallery of Modern Art, the Museum of Fashion and Costume, and the Treasure of the Grand Dukes at your own pace.
Rising behind the Pitti Palace are the beautiful Boboli Gardens. They were originally designed for the Medici and are one of the earliest examples of the Italian Garden. Explore this open-air museum with ease, with a timed entrance ticket.