Florence: Boboli Gardens Timed Entry & Pitti Palace Option
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Step Through Renaissance Gardens Where Florence's Medici Court Once Walked
You arrive at your chosen time, walk straight past the entry line, and spend as long as you want moving through 16 acres of Renaissance gardens, fountains, and sculptures behind Pitti Palace. The audio guide is optional. You can add a Pitti Palace ticket if you want to see the palace interior. Bring ID matching your booking name.
1h 30m–3h
Step-by-step itinerary
Visit Boboli Gardens in Florence
- Enter Boboli Gardens behind Pitti Palace
- Explore Renaissance statues and fountains
- Visit Buontalenti grotto
- Enjoy garden's plant life and outdoor museum
- Optionally purchase Pitti Palace ticket
The Experience
You pass through the gate behind Palazzo Pitti and suddenly the city noise drops away. The Boboli Gardens open in front of you: a 16th-century expanse that Tribolo designed in 1549 for Cosimo I de' Medici's wife, Eleonora di Toledo. It's not a small park tucked into a corner. The garden runs all the way to the ancient city walls near Porta Romana. With your timed entry ticket, you skip the morning queue and move straight in.
What catches you first is how deliberate everything feels. The Fountain of Neptune sits in an open space, and the Fountain of the Ocean anchors another section. There are grottoes (including the one Bernardo Buontalenti carved into the hillside), and statues scattered through the greenery, some original Renaissance pieces, some from antiquity. You're walking through what was essentially a private museum for the court, except now it's open and you can actually sit on the grass if you want to. The paths wind uphill and loop back. There's no single route, so you move at your own pace.
The ticket itself is straightforward: €13 for entry, and if you want an audio guide, you can add that when you book. The timed slot means you choose your arrival hour instead of showing up and hoping: useful in Florence, where the main attractions fill up by mid-morning. If you're interested in seeing inside Palazzo Pitti as well, you can purchase that ticket separately at the same time. Just bring your passport or ID. The voucher has to match the name you booked under, and they check it at the gate.
What’s included
- Your ticket includes entry to the Boboli Gardens (€13), timed access to skip the entry queue, and the option to add an audio guide or purchase a Pitti Palace ticket at the same time.
- Strollers and wheelchairs are permitted.
- Public transportation stops are nearby if you need to reach the gardens by bus or tram.
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Operated by City Florence Tours
Is this one for you?Right for anyone who wants to see Florence's most important Renaissance garden without arriving early or waiting in line. The timed slot takes the guesswork out of when to show up, which matters when you're juggling multiple attractions in a day.
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Top questions
Can children come?
6 to 17 years; under 6, free.
What happens if it rains?
It may be canceled due to bad weather. If that happens, you're offered another date or a refund. Free cancellation up to 24h before the start.
How long can I stay in the Boboli Gardens?
There's no time limit once you enter. You can spend 90 minutes or three hours. The timed ticket just controls when you arrive, not when you leave.
Is the garden accessible with a stroller or wheelchair?
Yes, the gardens are wheelchair accessible and strollers are permitted, though some paths are uneven and hilly in places.
Can I buy a Pitti Palace ticket at the same time?
Yes, you can add a Pitti Palace ticket when you purchase your Boboli Gardens entry, or buy it separately at the gate.
What ID do I need to bring?
A valid passport or ID document that matches the name on your booking voucher. They check it at the ticket office before entry.
Is an audio guide included?
No, but you can add one when you book. It's an optional extra that helps explain the statues, fountains, and history as you walk.
What time should I arrive?
You choose your timed slot when booking. Arriving early morning (before 10am) generally means fewer crowds, though the garden is open year-round.
Florence: Boboli Gardens Timed Entry & Pitti Palace Option
1h 30m–3h
from € 25 per person
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