Private Guided Tour of Palazzo Vecchio in Florence

Medieval fortress outside, Renaissance palace within

A private guided tour of Palazzo Vecchio in Florence includes entrance ticket and a professional guide who leads you through the palace's Medieval exterior and Renaissance interior rooms. The tour runs two hours and operates in English, Spanish, Portuguese, Italian and five other languages. Children are welcome from age 6, and all areas are wheelchair accessible.

Step-by-step itinerary

Visit Palazzo Vecchio in Florence

• Arrive at Palazzo Vecchio
• Explore Medieval Castle exterior
• Enter Renaissance decorated interiors
• See Hall of 500
• View Renaissance statues by Donatello and Michelangelo
• Visit old maps hall
• Discover rooms about Medici Family life

The Experience

Two hours inside Palazzo Vecchio takes you from the fortress tower visible from the street into the rooms where the Medici Family held power. Your guide walks you through the Hall of 500, the old maps room, and chambers with high decorated ceilings and Renaissance statues by Donatello and Michelangelo. The palace itself tells the story of Florence's shift from Medieval stronghold to Renaissance seat of government, and the private format means your guide can move at your pace and answer questions as they come up.

Entrance and reservation are included, so you skip the queue at the door. Your guide speaks one of ten languages, and the palace is fully wheelchair accessible with all surfaces and areas open to visitors. Public transportation stops nearby if you need it, and the tour suits all fitness levels.

What’s included

• Entrance ticket and reservation.
• professional tour guide in your choice of ten languages.
• access to the Hall of 500, the old maps room, and Renaissance chambers with statues and decorated ceilings.

Good to know

Easy physical levelWheelchair accessibleAccessible transportStroller friendlyPets welcomePublic transport nearby

Operated by Florence Tours by Made of Tuscany

Is this one for you?The two-hour pace and private format work well if you want to linger in rooms that interest you most and have a guide answer questions as they arise, rather than moving through on a fixed group schedule.

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Top questions

What is the Hall of 500 and why does the tour spend time there?

The Hall of 500 is the huge main chamber of Palazzo Vecchio, decorated during the Renaissance and central to understanding how the palace functioned as the seat of Florence's government and the Medici's power base.

Can I bring children on the private tour of Palazzo Vecchio?

Children are welcome from age 6 and up. Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller throughout the palace, and the tour is designed for all ages.

What languages does the guide speak?

Your guide speaks English, Spanish, Portuguese, Italian and five additional languages, so you can book in the language you prefer.

Is Palazzo Vecchio accessible if I use a wheelchair?

Yes, all areas and surfaces inside Palazzo Vecchio are wheelchair accessible, and transportation options to the palace are also wheelchair accessible.

What Renaissance artworks will I see on the tour?

The tour includes Renaissance statues by Donatello and Michelangelo, along with high decorated ceilings and rooms that showcase the artistic commissions the Medici Family made during their time in power.