Palazzo Vecchio Guided Tour with Hidden Areas in Florence

Explore Palazzo Vecchio with a guide and uncover stories of the Medici family and their court. Discover how politics, art, and courtly life shaped this Florentine palace, with a choice of a shared or private tour.

• Admire the grandeur of the monumental Salone dei Cinquecento
• Discover Renaissance-era knowledge through the detailed artwork in the Hall of Geographical Maps

Itinerary

1. Meet your guide at Piazza della Signoria, behind the Neptune Fountain near the small public fountain. Look for a purple "Hidden Experiences" sign or flag. Departure times are 09:30, 11:30, 13:30, 14:30, 15:30, 16:30, and 17:15.
2. Explore Palazzo Vecchio on a 1-hour 30-minute guided tour, visiting the Salone dei Cinquecento, Apartments of the Gods, Ducal Apartments, Sala dei Gigli, and Hall of Geographical Maps.
3. Finish at Palazzo Vecchio at 11:00, 13:00, 15:00, 16:00, 17:00, 18:00, or 18:45, depending on your departure time.

What's Included

• Admission to Palazzo Vecchio
• English- or Italian-speaking guide on shared tours
• English-, Spanish-, German-, French-, or Italian-speaking guide on private tours

Important details

• Children ages 0–12 must be accompanied by a paying adult. Ages 0–4 join free; child tickets cover ages 5–12, and ages 13+ use the adult rate.
• The activity is wheelchair- and stroller-accessible.
• Palazzo Vecchio is an active political site. Institutional events may restrict access to the Salone dei Cinquecento; you may only be able to view it from the second floor.
• Climbing the Torre di Arnolfo is not included.
• Arrive 15 minutes before your selected departure time.