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- German
- English
- Italian
- French
- Spanish
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.
What's Included
Meeting and pickup
Meet Your Friendly Local guide at the top of the slope in Piazza Pitti, just off the right side of the main entrance of Palazzo Pitti. Your Private tour guide will be there with a Purple "Florence With Locals" flag. Please be present at the meeting point about 15 minutes before the tour starts.
The tour ends inside the Boboli Gardens. After the tour, you can linger in the garden to enjoy the stunning views or visit the nearby Garden of Villa Bardini or the other museums contained within the Palace.
Itinerary
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1Palazzo Pitti
On this Private tour, you will explore Pitti Palace and two major attractions: the superb Palatina Gallery and the spectacular Boboli Gardens, in the company of an experienced, fluently English-speaking guide.
30 minutes • Admission ticket included -
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The Palatine Gallery encloses Renaissance and Baroque artistry that leaves an indelible impression. Here, we shall be captivated by a curated collection that boasts the grandest assembly of Raphael's works, complemented by the masterpieces of eminent Italian artists like Titian, Caravaggio, and the celebrated female artist of yore, Artemisia Gentileschi. Uniquely set in a sumptuous period ambience, this gallery distinguishes itself from the modern norm. Traverse from hall to hall, where renowned masterpieces await your gaze, set amidst exquisite 17th-century furnishings. This ensemble encompasses tables with semi-precious stone inlays, ornate vases, and awe-inspiring stuccoed and frescoed ceilings.
1 hour • Admission ticket included -
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Leave the Palace behind and enter a splendid open-air museum. Within this space, artists and architects from the Medici court ingeniously turned ordinary orchards into quintessential Italian gardens. Decorated with grottoes, fountains, and ancient and Renaissance sculptures, the Boboli Gardens evolved into a serene retreat for the grand dukes, offering picturesque city vistas and respite from the clamour of busy urban streets. The tour ends inside the Boboli Gardens. After the tour, you can linger in the garden to enjoy the stunning views or visit the nearby Garden of Villa Bardini or the other museums contained within the Palace, like the Gallery of Modern Art and the Treasury of the Grand Dukes, at your own pace with your museum pass valid for the entire day.
30 minutes • Admission ticket included
Additional info
- Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
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Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
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Cancellation Policy
- For a full refund, you must cancel at least 24 hours before the experience’s start time.
- If you cancel less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time, the amount you paid will not be refunded.
- Any changes made less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time will not be accepted.
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You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the experience for a full refund.
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