Pitti Palace and Boboli Gardens Walking Tour Florence

Walk through a Renaissance palace built for the Medici, then climb to the highest point of the gardens for a 360° view of Florence

A guided walking tour of Florence's Palazzo Pitti and Boboli Gardens with an expert English-speaking guide, covering the Renaissance palace, the Palatine Gallery's artworks, and the 11-acre gardens with a city overlook. Entry to both sites and the guided commentary are included; you explore the gardens at your own pace after the palace tour. Valid ID matching your booking name is required at entry.

Step-by-step itinerary

Visit Palazzo Pitti and Boboli Gardens

• Tour Palazzo Pitti with guide
• Learn about Medici family history
• See Palatine Gallery artworks
• Explore Boboli Gardens independently
• Enjoy 360° city view from garden

The Experience

Palazzo Pitti opens the tour as a symbol of Renaissance power—built in 1458 and home to the Medici family from the 16th century until their decline in the 18th. Your guide walks you through the palace and into the Palatine Gallery, where paintings by Raphael, Titian, Rubens and others hang in rooms that still hold the weight of that history. The palace itself is the story: how it was built, who lived there, what they collected and why it matters now.

From there, you move into the Boboli Gardens—11 acres of Renaissance design where you walk at your own pace. The garden climbs upward, and the highest point delivers a 360° view of Florence: the Duomo, Palazzo Vecchio, the city spreading out below. You also pass the Florence Duomo and Palazzo Vecchio on the walking route, so you see them in context, not as isolated stops. The whole experience runs about 90 minutes, which keeps the palace tour focused and leaves room to linger in the gardens without rushing.

The tour is wheelchair accessible, and strollers work for infants and small children. Public transportation stops nearby, so you don't need a car to reach the starting point. Bring a valid passport or ID that matches the name on your booking—the ticket office checks it before entry, and a mismatch will lock you out.

What’s included

• Entry to Palazzo Pitti and the Palatine Gallery.
• guided tour of the palace with an expert English-speaking guide.
• entry to the 11-acre Boboli Gardens.
• access to the highest point of the gardens for the 360° city view.

Good to know

Easy physical levelWheelchair accessibleAccessible transportStroller friendlyPublic transport nearby

Operated by MY GREEN TOUR ITALY

Is this one for you?The guide speaks English throughout, so you follow the palace history and the artwork commentary without translation. If you want to move through the gardens at your own speed after the guided section, you choose the pace—the palace tour is led, but the Boboli Gardens are yours to explore.

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Top questions

What paintings and artists will I see inside Palazzo Pitti?

The Palatine Gallery inside Palazzo Pitti holds works by Raphael, Titian, Rubens and other Renaissance masters. Your guide explains the collection and the rooms where they hang, so you understand what you're looking at and why the Medici chose these pieces.

Can I explore the Boboli Gardens on my own, or is it all guided?

The Palazzo Pitti portion is guided—your guide leads you through the palace and the Palatine Gallery. Once you reach the Boboli Gardens, you explore at your own pace, which means you can spend as much time as you want at the highest point with the city view or move through the 11 acres however suits you.

How long does the whole tour take?

The tour runs about 90 minutes total, including the guided palace section and your time in the Boboli Gardens. That pace keeps the palace tour unhurried while leaving room to walk the gardens without feeling rushed.

Will I see the Florence Duomo and Palazzo Vecchio on this tour?

Yes—both the Duomo and Palazzo Vecchio are part of the walking route as you move through Florence's historic center toward Palazzo Pitti and the gardens, so you see them in their setting rather than as separate stops.

What do I need to bring to get in?

Bring a valid passport or ID document that matches the full name you provided when booking. The ticket office checks it before entry, and the name on your voucher must match exactly—mismatches result in denied entry.

Is the tour accessible if I use a wheelchair or need to bring a stroller?

Yes—the tour is wheelchair accessible, and strollers work for infants and small children. Public transportation options are available near the starting point, and those transit options are also wheelchair accessible.