Pitti Palace (Palazzo Pitti) Attractions & Things to do

Welcome to a fantastic way of visiting the historical city of Florence! We are really happy to provide a unique way of exploring the city’s artistic centre in the most relaxing way in our electric vehicles. Whether you are feeling energetic and full of fun or looking for an easier way to visit the city, don’t miss out this experience! The tours will enable you to uncover the beauty of this city in the shortest possible time. So let's go, leave your old-fashioned ways and jump onto the most revolutionary way of travelling through Florence, the birthplace of the Renaissance! Explanations of points of interest are provided with audio guide!

Duration: 90 to 120 minutes.

Embark on an exclusive Florence exploration with a golf cart tour—a seamless and immersive way to uncover the city's treasures. Unlike traditional walks, this offers the advantage of covering more ground without navigating bustling streets. The open-air design provides a unique perspective, letting you truly capture Florence's essence.

What makes this tour exceptional is its flexibility. Tailored to diverse interests—be it history, cultural gems, or scenic beauty. Guided by experts and with easy transportation, a Florence golf cart tour ensures a delightful, personalized, and unforgettable exploration of this eternal city.
Duration: 2 hours 15 minutes.

Explore the Palazzo Pitti and Boboli Gardens with this combined skip the line ticket, in addition to the Garden of Villa Bardini.

Admire the Palatine Gallery and the Gallery of Modern Art at Palazzo Pitti; one of the Florence’s biggest museums used by the Medici family as a residence and symbol of the Medici’s power over Tuscany. Explore the Treasury of the Grand Dukes on the ground floor, the Imperial & Royal Apartments on the first floor, the Gallery of Modern Art and the Museum of Costume and Fashion on the second floor.

Discover the marvelous Boboli Gardens originally designed for Medici Family representing earliest examples of Italian Garden with open-air museum with antique Renaissance statues, grottoes, large fountains. Explore the Grotta del Buontalenti -an artificial cave filled with false stalactites and stalagmites, with statues of sheep, shepherds, and Romans goddesses from the outside located close to the entrance of the Boboli Garden.
Duration: 2 to 4 hours.

This tour is the best walking tour that you can ever have in Florence. It is a great introduction to the city for both first-timers as well as returners. It covers the main attractions of the city and gives you facts you wouldn't know or notice walking around by yourself.

You will not be involved in a boring, neutral lecture, but in a pleasant stroll through the center of Florence, in a friendly and easy-going atmosphere.
Duration: 1 hour 45 minutes.

Visit Florence with this hassle-free, shared round-trip transfer between the Tuscan city and Livorno. This convenient form of transport takes you from the coast to the center of Florence, near Santa Maria Novella station. Spend some hours in the city, and then return back again. It means you spend more time enjoying your day, and less time puzzling out the logistics. If you select walking tour option you can visit the famous Mercato Central and find may local food specialities. A complimentary city map and emergency help number is included. 
Duration: 8 hours.

In the company of an expert fluently English speaking, licensed guide, you will visit first the breathtaking Palatina Gallery, with splendid paintings by Raffaello, Tiziano, Artemisia Gentileschi, Van Dyck, Rubens, Caravaggio and then, after a short break, the wonderful Boboli Gardens, one of the first examples of socalled Italian Renaissance garden.

Pitti Palace is the most splendid example of a Renaissance private palace.

Enlarged through the centuries, it has maintened its external aspect absolutely unchanged, while the inner rooms do show different styles, depending on the families living in it: from the Pitti and Medici families to the Habsburg and Savoy family.

An extraordinary hub of rooms so richly decorated with priceless paintings, furniture, frescoes and statues, revealing the immense passion for arts all members of the Medici family cultivated, whwere we can truly sense how power and imagination can interact.

Duration: 3 hours.

There is no better way to see Florence than on this hop-on and hop-off double-decker bus. Stops along the tour route include the Cathedral, Santa Croce, San Marco, Piazzale Michelangelo and much, much more! Hop-on and off as many times as you like for a full day of sightseeing!

Download now Sightseeing Experience APP: an easy and practical way to orient yourself, move, visit and discover the city.

Inside the APP you find a free walking tour of the center available in 5 languages and an interactive map that shows you the position of the buses in real time, the waiting time at each stop and your position so you can easily reach the nearest stop.
Duration: 60 to 120 minutes.

Cruise passengers can comfortably experience the two most impressive cities in Tuscany Florence and Pisa in one day with this tailor made tour from Livorno, starting from the easiest place: city center cruise shuttle bus stop.
Thanks to the interesting information gave from the multilingual assistant on board the air conditioned bus , the journey will be useful to organize and maximize your time in Florence and Pisa in the best way.
Use the free wi-fi offered on board, you can also download our free walking tour app to discover florence on your own.
Spend plenty of time exploring Florence independently, visiting only the places that interest you. If you select walking tour option you can visit the famous Mercato Central and find may local food specialities. After experienced the renaissance city, you will reach Pisa and its surprising Piazza dei Miracoli before returning to your ship.

Duration: 8 hours.

This bike tour is one of the most amusing and entertaining ways to explore the city. Strolling on a bike throughout the city of Florence is an enjoyable way you can discover the hidden treasures of the Renaissance birthplace.

We will explore places such as the Medici Palace, which was the home of Cosimo the Elder and the work place of Donatello, Michelangelo, and Botticelli. Republic Square, one of the main squares in Florence that marks of the city center since Roman times. As well as Michelangelo Square. A square that offers a perfect photo opportunity but allows you to view the city that gave birth to incredible artists, amazing scientists, and captivating history of discovery and power.

Listen to captivating stories while touring through many of the significant squares that make Florence rich in history and art.
Duration: 2 hours.

With our Tours, all the itineraries are covered aboard state-of-the-art, completely green electric vehicles. You will not miss anything of the great beauty of Florence and you will experience it in a unique and ecologically sustainable way. Traveling with our electric cars offer comfort and safety in both summer and winter thanks to the winter kit with glass doors and heating system, which always guarantee total well-being throughout the journey, even in case of bad weather. Our silent vehicles are suitable for everyone, allowing you to fully enjoy the atmosphere, the views and the glimpse of timeless places, such as Ponte Vecchio or the squares of Santa Maria Novella and Santa Croce.
Duration: 1 hour 30 minutes.

Welcome to our eco-friendly tour of Florence, providing a unique experience through the city's beauty aboard a comfortable and sustainable electric vehicle. This innovative tour allows you to easily cover distances and explore Florence's most iconic locations quickly and efficiently.

With our electric vehicle, you'll avoid the hassles of traffic and city center restrictions, allowing you to fully enjoy the scenery and attractions stress-free. During the tour, you'll have the opportunity to immerse yourself in Florence's atmosphere, as a portion of the route will be covered on foot. This walking experience will take you to hidden gems and picturesque streets that might be easily overlooked by other modes of transportation.

Duration: 4 hours.

See masterpieces by Raphael, Titian and other artists during a max 2-hour guided tour of the Palatine Gallery in Florence’s Pitti Palace (Palazzo Pitti). Breeze past the queues with your skip-the-line ticket and enter the royal abode, which was once home to the powerful Medici grand-dukes. Hear about the history of the Medici family and admire the stunning Renaissance collection of paintings, which are hung in elaborately decorated frescoed and stucco rooms. Numbers on this tour are limited to 16, ensuring you receive personalized attention.
Duration: 2 hours.

This is not just another city tour; this is the best of Florence from a unique perspective! Get to know Florence on a city tour that gives you the perfect overview, with city highlights, hidden gems, storytelling, and a local treat - this tour has it all!

Forget about big touristy groups and the crowds; it's time to see Florence at its best but from the eyes of a local. Check out main landmarks like Piazza del Duomo, Piazza Pitti, Ponte Vecchio and uncover hidden gems and city secrets with the help of a knowledgeable local guide. And the cherry on top, a local treat is included.

Withlocals Highlights & Hidden Gems Private City Tour™ is one of Withlocals' signature tours available in major cities worldwide. We work with passionate local guides who earn a fair fee. We support local economies by only offering local produce and prevent over-tourism with only small non-intrusive groups.
Duration: 2 to 3 hours.

Guided tour of the most important monuments of the city and the historic center of Florence.
Buy time with an expert driver from the city of Florence.
the best choice for disabled people to see the city up close.
Duration: 1 hour.

Discover Florence by bike! The Bike Tour of Florence is available every day, starts at 10 AM, 5 PM and it takes two hours. The meeting point is Via Cavour 21/Red. In 2 hours you will visit all the major tourist attractions, under the experienced guidance of our entertaining and fun, professional guide. You will ride through the narrow streets of the main center, the Oltrarno, and you will reach some of the most amazing and famous monuments of Florence.

Throughout the tour, you will stop at several locations for historical explanations and to learn fun facts about the city. You will even be shown the best places to find gelato, ,,bistecca,, Fiorentina, the wine window and truffles.
Duration: 2 hours.

Guided tour of the most important monuments of the city and the historic center of Florence.
Buy time with an expert driver from the city of Florence.
the best choice for disabled people to see the city up close.
Duration: 1 hour 30 minutes.

Welcome to our electric golf car tour through the treasures of Florence! Discover the magnificence of the Duomo, the ancient grandeur of the Palazzo Vecchio and the incredible masterpieces of the Uffizi. Cross the romantic Ponte Vecchio, admire the sumptuousness of the Pitti Palace and immerse yourself in the serenity of Piazza Santa Croce and Santo Spirito. With us, you will explore the centuries of Florentine history and culture in a comfortable, sustainable and fascinating way. Book now for an unforgettable experience in Florence!
Duration: 1 hour.

Come and visit the last Medici residence in Florence with a private local guide. The museum takes place through the daily life of the Grand Dukes of the Medici family, from Cosimo I to the last descendants (early 700s), Ferdinando, Gian Gastone and in the end Anna Maria Luisa also called the Electress Palatine to whom the museum is dedicated.
In addition to the civic and political function of the rooms, the museum also houses a private collection of paintings, ancient statues, Florentine furniture and mosaics of great beauty and historical importance. Not to mention the frescoes that decorate the ceilings and walls.
Main attractions of the building:
- Galleria Palatina
- Real apartments
- Gallery of Modern Art
- Treasure of the Grand Dukes
- Museum of Fashion and Costume

At the end of the guided tour of the Pitti Palace, the guide will give you the entrance to the Boboli Gardens
Duration: 1 hour 30 minutes.

Take a small group bike tour (maximum 12 people) through Florence. Ride around the city and be inspired by the Renaissance on a comfortable bike. You'll cycle in the city of Florence and ducking and weaving between narrow streets along the way too. See all of the major city sites including the Ponte Vecchio, Uffizi Gallery, Piazza della Signoria and Piazza della Repubblica.
Duration: 2 hours.

As the sun goes down and the crowds slowly begin to disappear from the streets, Florence's radiance really begins to appear.

Relish in a pleasant stroll through millennial streets of Reniassance birthplace. Full legends and mysteries, our expert English speaking guide will lead you to the statues and monuments that really makes Florence one of a kind.

Our 2-hour walking tour will highlight the monuments and statues of Florence and revealing why this city is much more enchanting under the moonlight.
Duration: 1 hour 30 minutes.

Discover Florence by bike ! The Bike Tour of Florence with piazzale Michelangelo is available every day, starts at 10 AM, 3 PM and it takes two hours. The meeting point is Via Cavour 21/Red. In 2 hours you will visit all the major tourist attractions, under the experienced guidance of our entertaining and fun guide. You will ride through the narrow streets of the main center, the Oltrarno, and you will reach some of the most amazing and secluded monuments of Florence included Piazzale Michelangelo.
Duration: 2 hours 15 minutes.

Special city tour aboard a comfortable golf car, an authentic and unique Florentine tourist guide on Florence, total knowledge of the city of the historic districts and squares, monuments, anecdotes, curiosities, we will discover Michelangelo's house, theatres, characters, family stories Florentine, unique panoramas in the world, clubs, restaurants, places of worship.
Beautiful city tour you will get to know the real Florence through art, culture, ancient and contemporary history, we will talk about Pinocchio, ice cream and much more. We will go up to Piazzale Michelangelo, the most beautiful panoramic view of Florence, the ramps and the new fountain of Florence, we will visit Santa Croce with the grandiose Franciscan Basilica and the historic square of the city with uses and tradition since 1500, the house where Michelangelo lived as a boy, the Roman part of the city, the oldest, the coolest wine bars and clubs in Florence.
The guide will entertain you with stories of characters including anecdotes and curiosities.
Top tours.
Duration: 1 hour 30 minutes.

With our local certified guide will discover facts and secrets covering 2000 years of Florentine history. Featuring the Duomo, Casa di Dante, Piazza della Signoria, The Uffizi Courtyard, Ponte Vecchio and Palazzo Pitti.
Duration: 2 hours.

Plan your ride from Rome to Florence ahead of time, and avoid the stress of finding an over-priced taxi or ride-share service. This private transfer meets you right at your hotel in Rome and assists you with your luggage. Then, just sit back and enjoy a relaxing ride to Florence in a Mercedes Benz vehicle. Your driver will tell you interesting facts about Italy, as well as provides recommendations if you’d like them as you ride.
Duration: 3 hours.

Uncover the rise and fall of the Medici Dinasty. Learn about the incredible story of this banking family that used their wealth and influence to become the leaders of Florence and make the magic of Renaissance possible.

Duration: 1 hour 30 minutes.

Enjoy the best way to move between ancient and pedestrian Florence streets! Leave no footprints on an eco-tour of Florence by electric golf cart and marvel at the landmarks of Piazza Santa Croce, Piazza Signoria and Santa Maria Novella. Learn about the monuments of the Renaissance city via a complimentary MP3 audio guide.

PLEASE NOTE: Golf carts cannot travel through some parts of the historical city center so you need to get off the golf cart and walk to see some attractions.
Duration: 1 hour.

A unique tour of its kind with The best way to explore the beautiful city of Florence with its incomparable treasures in a tour carefully designed to offer you a relaxing and profound day with the presence of an expert and friendly tour guide that makes your experience unique and pleasant.
Duration: 6 to 7 hours.

TOUR HIGHLIGHTS
• Skip the line for the tickets (a bit of queue is possible at the metal detector due to security measures);
• Discover masterpieces of European art in the Palatine Gallery;
• See stunning frescoes and stucco work from the Renaissance and visit the Royal Apartments of the Palazzo Pitti;
• Spend an hour and a half exploring the Palatine Gallery with a professional local guide.

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Explore the grand-ducal residence of the Medici family, their vast private collection of paintings, arranged in rooms sumptuously decorated with baroque stuccoes and frescoes, and the royal apartments, joined to the gallery, once the residence of the king of Italy.


Duration: 1 hour 30 minutes.

Discover the Medici's story with a walk through the most important streets and palaces. On this tour we deal with the rise of the Medici family and the relationship between political power and art. You will discover how it was possible that this family could govern in Florence for over three centuries and how they supported the main artist in the world: Michelangelo, Botticelli Raphael.
Duration: 1 hour 45 minutes.

Uffizi Pass is the perfect way to experience the best of Florence's art and history with priority entrance tickets to Uffizi Gallery, Pitti Palace, Boboli Gardens, National Archaeological Museum and Museum of Opificio delle Pietre Dure valid for 5 consecutive days.

Discover a wide array of priceless artworks at the world’s greatest art spans from the Middle Ages to the present day and checkout the paintings by Michelangelo, Da Vinci, Raffaello, Giotto and others. Explore the collections of paintings from the 14th-century and Renaissance period include some absolute masterpieces in addition to many precious works by European painters.

Explore the Palazzo Pitti, one of the Florence’s biggest museums used by the Medici family as a residence and symbol of the Medici’s power over Tuscany. Visit the marvelous Boboli Gardens originally designed for Medici Family representing earliest examples of Italian Garden with open-air museum with antique Renaissance statues, grottoes, large fountains.
Duration: 6 to 10 hours.

Discover an impressive collection of Renaissance art and the heritage of the House of Medici on a private tour of Palazzo Pitti with a Licensed Guide and skip-the-line tickets. Extended options: private car transfers and admission to Boboli Gardens.

2-hour: Palazzo Pitti
Book this tour to discover the treasures of Palazzo Pitti with skip-the-line tickets.

3-hour: Palazzo Pitti & Transfers
Book a 1-hour round-trip transfer and a 2-hour private tour of Palazzo Pitti with skip-the-line tickets.

3,5-hour: Palazzo Pitti & Boboli Gardens
Book this tour to discover the treasures of Palazzo Pitti and enjoy the nature in Boboli Gardens with skip-the-line tickets.

4,5-hour: Palazzo Pitti, Boboli Gardens & Transfers
Book a 1-hour round-trip transfer and a 3,5-hour private tour of Palazzo Pitti and Boboli Gardens with skip-the-line tickets.

Palazzo Pitti (Pitti Palace) is the largest museum complex in Florence.
Duration: 2 to 5 hours.

Discover all the sites of the Pitti Palace complex, one of Florence’s biggest museum and Boboli Gardens, in addition to the Garden of Villa Bardini with this combine skip the line ticket, which allow travelers to explore the collections and gardens at their own pace without having to wait in line at the ticket office for 3 days.

With the combined ticket get access to the Palazzo Pitti used by the Medici family as a residence and symbol of the Medici’s power over Tuscany and it houses the Palatine Gallery, the Royal Apartments, the Gallery of Modern Art, the Costume Gallery, and the Treasury of the Grand Dukes.

Enjoy priority entrance to the Boboli Gardens originally designed for the Medici Family representing earliest examples of Italian Garden with open-air museum with antique Renaissance statues, grottoes, and large fountains. Admire the Grotta del Buontalenti -an artificial cave filled with false stalactites & stalagmites, with statues of sheep, shepherds, Romans goddesses.
Duration: 120 to 240 minutes.

The 'Medici Family' Tour, starting at 3:00 PM, will narrate the story of the most important and powerful family in the city of Florence. The Medici family are known for fostering artistic, cultural, spiritual, and scientific life in their time. Through banking, commerce, and religious influence, the Medici family rose to become one of the most powerful families in Florence. Our professional guide will accompany you on a journey through the years of history preserved in the architecture, buildings, churches, and works of art sponsored by the Medici family.
Duration: 1 hour 30 minutes.

On this 2-hour walking tour you’ll see the highlights of Florence. Pass by monuments and palaces - some dating to the early 1400s. On Via Tornabuoni you will find fashion boutiques. The tour ends with the spectacular Duomo and Santa Croce Church.
Duration: 2 hours.

Come and visit the last Medici residence in Florence. The museum takes place through the daily life of the Medici Grand Dukes family, from Cosimo I to the last descendants (early 18th century), Ferdinando, Gian Gastone and lastly Anna Maria Luisa also known as the Palatine Electress to whom it is dedicated the museum. The successors of the Medici, the Habsburg Lorraine, up to the first King of Italy with adjoining Royal apartments.
In addition to the civic and political function of the rooms, the museum also preserves a private collection of Florentine paintings, ancient statues, furniture and mosaics of great beauty and historical importance. Not to mention the frescoes that decorate the ceilings and walls.
By purchasing this type of ticket, you will have the opportunity to additionally purchase the ticket for the Boboli Gardens.
Duration: 2 hours.

Florence with a private guide is the best way to experience and get the feeling of this wonderful city.  Discover Florence with a private professional guide who will reveal all the most hidden spots as well as the highlights that you cannot miss like Michelangelo's David. Discover the main attractions, such as Piazza della Signoria, the Ponte Vecchio and hidden gems of this magic city.
Duration: 2 hours 30 minutes.

TOUR HIGHLIGHTS
• Visit the stunning Santa Maria del Fiore Cathedral
• See the Signoria Square with its replica of the Michelangelo’s David
• Walk over the famous Old Bridge
• Learn from a professional guide who will show you the city's hidden treasures
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Join an amazing journey through the most famous squares and streets of Florence with and informative, friendly, and engaging guide. Walk to the stunning Florence Duomo, the Old Bridge, and the Signoria Square with its replica of Michelangelo’s David.
Duration: 1 hour 30 minutes.

Florence, the cradle of Renaissance, home of the greatest artists of history has a less bright side which will conquer you. Let yourself be captivated by the intrigues, legends and mysteries of Florence in a journey to the dark side of this wonderful city! We will walk through the charming streets of Florence where, in the Middle Ages, it wasn’t safe at all to walk and looking at some surviving medieval tower-houses, you will learn about daily life in those dark centuries when scandals and violence were commonplace as well as conspiracies and blood feuds. We will see some Renaissance palaces where ruthless families lived and you will hear the story of how they made their fortune and how they fought their enemies. You will discover the destiny of Florence during World War II and find out about the floods of 1966...This tour of Florence at sunset will give you a very different perspective of this amazing city revealing to you hidden corners and less touristy areas!
Duration: 2 hours.

Uffizi Combined Ticket: UFFIZI, PITTI, BOBOLI & digital audioguide will ensure the entrance at 5 museums:Uffizi Gallery, Palazzo Pitti, Boboli and Bardini gardens, Archeological Museum, Opificio delle pietre dure Museum.
Book your admission to the most visited museum in the world with our Official Uffizi Gallery Ticket with reserved entry and then visit the other 4 museums included at any time during the next 3 days.
Show up at the agency on the day of the visit 15 minutes before the time of entry to collect all tickets.
Download the audio guide on your mobile phone using the free wi-fi helped by our assistants
Enter the Uffizi Gallery museum directly without queuing *, listen to the history of the Gallery and the selection of "Unmissable" works contained in your audio guide (you will find the works in the rooms indicated on the map of your audio guide)
Visit the other 4 museums included in the ticket within the next 5 days at the time that suits you best


Duration: 5 days.

On the tracks of the Medici's Family! Discover the amazing story of the ruling family of Florence, from the very beginning to the extinction of the Dinasty. Our licensed guide will lead you through a fascinating itinerary and will show you all the places which played an important role in their life, including their Churches, their Palaces, secret passageways and many more.
Duration: 2 hours.

Have an incredible experience visiting the Royal Palace of Florence with its luxurious rooms, paintings and admire masterpieces by Titian, Raphael, Caravaggio, part of the amazing collections of the Medici family, learning the stories and the secrets of their Court's life.
Duration: 3 hours.

Visit Palazzo Pitti, the final residence of the Medici family, with a private guide. The palace houses paintings, ancient statues, furnishings, and mosaics of immeasurable beauty and historical importance. Discover how the Medici came to possess this exquisite estate beyond the city's core, just across the iconic Ponte Vecchio. Venture within the Pitti Palace, where the Palatine Gallery houses an astonishing array of exquisite Renaissance and Baroque masterpieces. Afterwards, explore the Boboli Gardens – the opulent grounds stretching behind the Palace. Stroll through enchanting gardens and marvel at the caves, fountains, and sculptures that have turned this expansive green expanse into an open-air museum of unparalleled beauty.
Duration: 2 hours.

This tour will focus on the amazing history of their rise to power and the palazzo intrigues, and will let you know more about their private life by visiting the hidden gems of their main Palace, Palazzo Pitti, and the gorgeous Boboli Gardens. Palazzo Pitti, which has also been the residence of the King of Italy for a brief period in the late 18th century, houses important collections of paintings and sculpture, porcelains and a costumes, besides providing a magnificently decorated historical setting which extends to the Boboli Gardens, one of the earliest Italian gardens famous also for its fountains and grottoes. This green heart of Florence can be considered an open air museum, rich in history and art, stories, secret corners and fascinating routes.


Duration: 3 hours.

Embark on this 3-hour expert-led small-group walking tour of artisan workshops in Florence where you will discover the heart of Florentine traditional craftsmanship. Treat yourself to a lovely experience that includes meeting practitioners of ancient crafts, from hand carved wood furnishings to gorgeous mosaics and sculptures. On this exploration of Florentine creativity you will also have a chance to purchase one-of-a-kind items that are the perfect souvenirs or gifts for someone back home.

Duration: 3 hours.

We will introduce you to the main beauties of Florence thanks to our tours aboard our comfortable electric cars. The tour will take place among the most characteristic and history-filled places of the city, you will see ancient and fascinating monuments, bridges and buildings, you will discover the most famous places and curiosities of Florentine popular culture.

Duration 60 minutes
Duration: 1 hour.