Palazzo Vecchio guided tour in Florence with entrance ticket

Palazzo Vecchio: the Medici palace where Renaissance Florence took shape

A 90-minute guided tour of Palazzo Vecchio in Florence with entrance ticket and a licensed guide in your choice of language. The tour moves through the palace from Eleonora's apartment to the Salone dei Cinquecento, uncovering the legends and artworks hidden inside the former Medici residence and current seat of the Municipality. The palace sits in Piazza della Signoria and is wheelchair accessible throughout. Note that access to the Salone dei Cinquecento is not guaranteed due to institutional events, though you can view it from the first floor if needed.

Step-by-step itinerary

Guided tour of Palazzo Vecchio

• Meet at Piazza della Signoria
• Enter Palazzo Vecchio
• Explore Eleonora’s apartment
• Visit Salone dei Cinquecento
• Discover Medici family history
• Learn about Renaissance art
• Complete 90-minute guided tour

The experience

Palazzo Vecchio sits in Piazza della Signoria as both the ancient home of the Medici family and the active political center of Florence. A guide meets you and walks the palace for 90 minutes, moving through rooms where the Renaissance took root, from Eleonora's private apartment through the vast Salone dei Cinquecento, where the city's government still convenes. Every corner carries a story: the legends, the masterpieces, the decisions that shaped Florence. The palace itself is the artifact, and the guide is the key to reading it.

Entrance is included, so you skip the ticket line at the door. The guide speaks English, Spanish, Italian or French depending on which tour you book. Pick the language that lets you absorb the details without translation lag. Palazzo Vecchio is an active government building, which means some rooms occasionally close for institutional events. If the Salone dei Cinquecento is off-limits on your day, you'll see it from the first floor instead. The palace is fully wheelchair accessible, and infants can ride in a pram or stroller. Public transportation stops nearby if you're coming from another part of the city.

Dan Brown set a scene here in his novel "Inferno," and the palace has drawn visitors for centuries, not for the fame but for what's actually inside: the rooms where power lived, the art that defined an era, the architecture that still stands as the seat of municipal government. This is not a museum frozen in time. It's a working palace that happens to let you inside.

What’s included

• Entrance ticket to Palazzo Vecchio.
• licensed tour guide in your chosen language (English, Spanish, Italian, or French).
• guided access to the palace rooms including Eleonora's apartment and the Salone dei Cinquecento (subject to institutional closures).

Options for this experience

5 options

Tour in ItalianoAvailable from 21 Nov · 09:30, 11:30, 14:30 and 17:15Palazzo Vecchio: 1 hour 30 minute tour

Tour in English09:30, 11:30, 14:30 and 17:15Palazzo Vecchio: 1 hour 30 minute tour

Tour en EspanolGuide in Spanish · 09:30, 11:30, 14:30 and 17:15

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French TourAvailable from 22 Dec · 09:30

Private tourGuide in 4 languages · 09:30, 11:30, 14:30 and 17:15

You pick the guide language when booking.

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Before you book

Days and timesEvery dayDepartures at 09:30, 11:30, 14:30 and 17:15

Book up to1h before

AgesAdult (13 and older) · Child (4 to 12 years) · Infant (under 4): free

GroupUp to 15

Live guideEnglish, Spanish, French and Italian

Meeting point and pickupNo hotel pickup: you go to the meeting point. Ends back at the starting point.

Cancellation and refundsFree cancellation up to 24 h before the start. After that, no refund.It may be canceled if the minimum number of travelers isn't reached. If that happens, you're offered another date or a refund.

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Good to know

Low physical effortWheelchair accessibleAccessible transportStroller-friendlyPets welcomePublic transport nearby

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Is this one for you?Choose a private tour if you want the guide's full attention and the freedom to linger on the details that matter to you. Book a shared tour in your language if you prefer the pace of a group and the chance to meet other travelers. Either way, the guide does the navigation and the history. You just follow and listen.

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Top questions

What languages is the tour guided in?

Live guide in English, Spanish, French and Italian.

Can children come?

Yes. Ticket types: Child (4 to 12 years); Infant (under 4): free.

What is the Salone dei Cinquecento and will I see it on the tour?

The Salone dei Cinquecento is the vast hall inside Palazzo Vecchio where Florence's government meets. Access to walk inside it is not guaranteed because the palace is an active political site and institutional events can close it. If that happens, you'll view the hall from the first floor instead.

Is Palazzo Vecchio accessible for wheelchairs and strollers?

Yes. All areas and surfaces of Palazzo Vecchio are wheelchair accessible, and infants can ride in a pram or stroller throughout the tour. Service animals are also allowed.

Does the tour include hotel pickup or transportation to Palazzo Vecchio?

Hotel pickup is not included. The palace is located in Piazza della Signoria in central Florence, and public transportation options are available nearby if you need them.

What makes Palazzo Vecchio historically significant?

Palazzo Vecchio was the residence of Duke Cosimo I de' Medici and became the political center of Florence when the Medici family moved to Palazzo Pitti. It remains the seat of the Municipality and is where the Renaissance took root in the city.

How long does the guided tour last?

The tour lasts 90 minutes. Your guide leads you through the palace from Eleonora's apartment through the major rooms, uncovering the legends and masterpieces inside.