About this tour
Explore Florence's grandest Renaissance palace and its sprawling gardens with a private guide over three hours. Palazzo Pitti reveals the Medici family's political machinations and domestic world through its art collections, while Boboli Gardens—one of Italy's earliest formal gardens—unfolds as an open-air museum of fountains, grottoes, and secret pathways. The palace briefly housed the Italian king in the late 18th century and now showcases paintings, sculpture, porcelain and costume across magnificently appointed rooms.
Highlights
- Medici family power struggles and private quarters
- Renaissance paintings and sculpture collections
- Boboli Gardens fountains and hidden grottoes
- 18th-century royal residence rooms
- Formal Italian garden design and landscape art
- Porcelain and costume museum sections
What to expect
Your guide meets you at your accommodation before leading you through Palazzo Pitti's interconnected galleries. You'll move between period rooms furnished with artworks and decorative objects, learning how the ruling family lived alongside their collecting habits. The palace connects seamlessly to Boboli Gardens, where you walk among cypress-lined paths, sculptural installations, and architectural features like the amphitheatre. Expect stairs and uneven garden terrain; allow time to pause at viewpoints overlooking Florence. The pace balances information with breathing room.
Good to know
Bring your ID—it must match your booking name or entry is refused. Provide full names for all travellers when booking. Minors need an accompanying adult. Strollers are permitted. Entry tickets cost €22 per person. Public transport is nearby if you need it.
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