Palazzo Vecchio in Florence
This WONDERFUL tour offers you the occasion to learn about the Medici dynasty. Palazzo Vecchio was for centuries home of power, government and art in Florence and here lived the Medici's Family.
We start in the Cortile di Michelozzo, the courtyard adorned with stuccoes and frescoes, and continues on the first floor with the Salone dei Cinquecento, where a majestic cycle of pictures celebrates the apotheosis of Cosimo de’ Medici and the city of Florence and a rich array of statues accompany Michelangelo’s celebrated Victory. On the second floor of the museum are the private rooms of the Medici court, the Sala dell’Udienza and the Sala dei Gigli, where the original of Donatello’s Judith is also found. In the Sala delle Carte Geografiche an exceptionally large globe The mezzanine floor houses a remarkable collection of paintings and sculptures from the Middle Ages and Renaissance
Options
ENGLISH GROUP TOUR + TOWER
Duration: 2 hours
What's included in Palazzo Vecchio in Florence
(Subject to Option Inclusions)Itinerary
Palazzo Vecchio
Explore the town hall of Florence on a 2-hour tour of the Palazzo Vecchio Museum. Visit the private apartments of the Medici family and climb to the top of the tower of Arnolfo to see Signoria Square from above. Admire the impressive murals that decorate the walls of the Salone dei Cinquecento — the Hall of the Five Hundred — and discover classic art from medieval masters to those of the Renaissance.
Torre di Arnolfo
The Arnolfo Tower, a symbol of Palazzo Vecchio and Florentine authority, stands majestically in the heart of Piazza della Signoria. Built in the 14th century, it reaches a height of 95 meters and offers a breathtaking panoramic view of Florence. The visit includes the patrol walkway, an enchanting path through medieval history and architecture. In case of rain, Arnolfo’s Tower will not be accessible, but the covered patrol walkway will be open for visits. The tower is not accessible to children under the age of 6.
Inclusions
- professional guide for 2 hours
- Reserved Timed Entry Ticket for the Museum
- Climb to the Tower if option selected
- Earphones if necessary
- Pick-up at your hotel if private tour option selected
- Guide service for the Tower (you will visit it on your own)
- Wheelchair accessible
- Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Transportation options are wheelchair accessible
- Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- Children must be accompanied by an adult
- Regular tour only in English or Italian
- Pick-up at your accomodation if private tour option selected. Please contact us to confirm whether your hotel is within the historical city center
- The tower is not accessible to children under the age of 6.
- The private tour includes the climb to the tower
Meet
Pickup and Dropoff
You will make your own way to the meeting points
Meeting / End Points
- Meeting Point: Meet our tour guide at Piazza della Signoria, right where there is the Cosimo De' Medici on horseback
