Pitti Palace and Boboli Gardens Semi-Private Tour (6 people)
- Admire the architecture of Pitti Palace, the residence of powerful European families.
- See hundreds of artistic treasures, including works of Raphael, Titian, and Caravaggio.
- Learn about the Medici family who chose this palace as a grand-ducal residence.
- Immerse yourself in the beauty of the Boboli Gardens of Pitti Palace.
Join us on a semi-private tour of one of Florence’s most important palaces, the Palazzo Pitti. This magnificent palace was once the home of the powerful Medici family and later served as the Royal Palace of Vittorio Emanuele II when Florence became the capital of Italy. Inside, you’ll find five museums to explore, including the impressive Galleria Palatina, which houses paintings by famous artists such as Raphael, Titian, Rubens, and Van Dyck. You’ll also get to see the bedroom built for Napoleon Bonaparte during his time in Italy.
One of the museums inside Palazzo Pitti is the Galleria del Costume, dedicated to Italy’s greatest fashion. Here, you can marvel at the original clothes of Cosimo De’ Medici and his wife.
But the beauty doesn’t stop inside the palace. Behind it lies the breathtaking Boboli Gardens. The Medici family took great care in creating this stunning Italian-style garden, which became a model for many European courts. The gardens resemble an open-air museum with ancient and Renaissance statues, caves, and large fountains.
After the guided tour of the palace and its museums, take some time to admire the Gallery of Modern Art and the Bardini Garden, one of the most beloved places in Florence among Italian travellers.
Come with us on a journey to discover the opulent world of Renaissance Florence on this semi-private tour of Palazzo Pitti, one of the most beautiful palaces in the city. The Medici family acquired the palace and transformed it into the model for many European courts to follow over time.
We’ll visit the Palatine Gallery inside the palace, where we’ll marvel at an extraordinary collection of old master paintings set in a lavish period setting. You’ll also discover the largest museum in Italy dedicated to fashion, where you’ll see the original clothes of Cosimo De’ Medici and his wife. The galleries have impressive stuccoed and frescoed ceilings, fine 17th-century furnishings, tables with semi-precious stone inlays, and vases.
Exiting the palace, we’ll explore the magnificent Boboli Gardens, created and curated by the Medici family. You’ll see the stunning caves, fountains, and sculptures that transformed the vast green landscape into an outdoor museum. And don’t forget to take a moment to enjoy the beautiful views over the city.
After the tour, you can visit the nearby Bardini Garden or other museums inside the palace at your own pace, with your museum pass valid for the entire day. Our guide will show you the treasures of the Galleria Palatina, the Royal Apartments, and the Museo del Tesoro del Granduca. And with the 48-hour ticket, you can freely visit The Gallery of Modern Art, the Costume Gallery, the Boboli Gardens, and the Bardini Garden.
Experience the grandeur and beauty of Palazzo Pitti and the Boboli Gardens, and immerse yourself in the rich history of Florence.
Know before you go :
IMPORTANT: Bring a Passport or photo ID for visitors under 18. Those who cannot provide proper ID will have to pay for adult entry
Comfortable attire and footwear for walking in the gardens, hat, sunscreen
- 2-hour semi-private guided tour with a local, expert guide, limited to 6 participants
- Tickets and reservations for the Palatine Gallery and the Boboli Gardens
- One-day museum pass valid for entrance to the Gallery of Modern Art and the Treasury of the Grand Dukes inside Palazzo Pitti, and the Bardini Garden
- Expert local guide
Please Arrive 15 minutes before the tour starts.
Meet the guide at the top of the slope in Piazza Pitti, just off the right side of the main entrance of Palazzo Pitti. Your tour guide will be there with a Purple Color sign with ‘Florence With Locals’ written on it. Contact: +393272491282.