Florence: Discover Pitti Palace, Residence of the Medici Dynasty
Description
Join a guided tour of the Palatine Gallery in Palazzo Pitti, one of Florence’s most important landmarks and the last grand residence of the Medici family. Located on the piano nobile, the Palatine Gallery consists of 28 rooms and showcases a remarkable collection of paintings once owned by the Grand Dukes of Tuscany. Unlike traditional museum displays, the artworks are arranged according to historical decorative tastes, rather than by period or school. During the tour, admire the Medici’s private collection, featuring masterpieces by Botticelli, Titian, Rubens, and Caravaggio. Your guide will share insights into the palace’s history, from the Medici to the House of Lorraine, and its role as Italy’s royal residence from 1865 to 1870. After the guided visit, enjoy free time to explore the Gallery of Modern Art, the Treasure of the Grand Dukes, and the Museum of Fashion and Costume, diving deeper into the art and history of Florence’s most prestigious palace.
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2 hours Guided Tour The Palatine Gallery, located inside Palazzo Pitti in Florence, is an extraordinary collection of Renaissance and Baroque paintings, displayed in lavish rooms adorned with frescoes and gilded stuccoes. Once the private gallery of the Medici, it houses masterpieces by artists such as Raphael, Titian, Rubens, Caravaggio, and Botticelli. The artworks are arranged in the style of historic princely collections, without chronological order, creating an immersive experience of art and royal splendor. A must-visit for lovers of painting and history.
Palazzo Pitti is the largest palace in Florence, an impressive Renaissance residence that once housed the Medici, the Lorraine, and the Savoy. Today, it hosts seven museums, offering a unique journey through art and history. The Palatine Gallery showcases masterpieces by Raphael, Titian, Rubens, and Caravaggio, while the Gallery of Modern Art features works from the 19th and early 20th centuries. The Treasury of the Grand Dukes displays jewels, silverware, and precious objects that once belonged to the Medici. The Museum of Fashion and Costume explores centuries of elegance and style, while the Porcelain Museum houses exquisite European collections. The Carriage Museum presents historic vehicles used by grand ducal courts. Outside, the magnificent Boboli Gardens, a masterpiece of Italian-style gardens, offers statues, fountains, and breathtaking views. Palazzo Pitti is a must-visit for lovers of art and history.
Discover the Treasury of the Grand Dukes inside Florence’s Pitti Palace, a dazzling collection of jewels, gold, silver, and precious objects once owned by the Medici and Lorraine families. Housed in the elegant Medici Treasury rooms, this museum reveals centuries of luxury, artistry, and craftsmanship that once adorned the courts of Tuscany’s grand dukes.
Gallery of Modern Art Explore the Gallery of Modern Art at Pitti Palace, showcasing an extraordinary collection of Italian paintings and sculptures from the late 18th to early 20th centuries. Admire masterpieces of Neoclassicism, Romanticism, and the Macchiaioli movement, displayed in the refined rooms once inhabited by the royal family. A journey through art, history, and elegance in the heart of Florence.
Discover the Museum of Costume and Fashion at Pitti Palace, a fascinating journey through five centuries of style. Explore original garments, accessories, and theatrical costumes from the Medici era to contemporary haute couture. This unique collection celebrates Italian elegance, craftsmanship, and the evolution of fashion in the heart of Florence.
Explore the exquisite collection of Russian Icons at Pitti Palace, featuring sacred artworks dating from the 16th to the 19th century. These masterpieces, once part of the Medici and Lorraine collections, showcase the deep spirituality, symbolism, and refined artistry of Orthodox tradition within the majestic setting of Florence’s royal residence.
Visit the Royal Apartments at Pitti Palace, the former residence of the Medici, Lorraine, and Savoy dynasties. Step inside lavish rooms adorned with frescoes, precious furnishings, and period décor, reflecting centuries of royal life and power. A magnificent glimpse into the private world of Florence’s ruling families.
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- Wheelchair accessible
- Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
- Service animals allowed
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- A maximum of 15 people per booking
- The tour might be in multiple languages
- Other languages upon request
- Please arrive at the meeting point 15 minutes before the visit scheduled
- Tickets are personal and nominal. We kindly ask customers to provide the full name of all participants.
- Each traveler must present a valid passport or ID document that matches the name provided at the time of booking for successful entry to the Pitti Palace
- Official Pitti Palace entry ticket prices: Adult (18+): € 19.00, Reduced (18-25 EU): € 2.00 and Free (0-17): € 0.00. The additional fees cover the tour guide service, ticket procurement, and agency booking fees, all necessary to ensure a complete experience and efficient reservation management.
Reviews(14)
Difficulty finding our Guide. Royal apartments not available. We were given an Art History Tour by a good Guide. This was good a good tour, not the one we booked though. No explanation was given. We have no criticism of the Guide or his knowledge.
Incredible. If you know who this family is and their impact on the renaissance and florence, you will love this. The art and history and architecture is fabulous
kind customer, thank you for sharing how enjoyable this experience was with all of us. This tour not only enriches you with history and architecture but also with stories and folcrore, loves and betrayals; for two hours you will be immersed in an ancient and fascinating world. To know that you enjoyed the palace and that our guide was able to catapult you into the private and public life of the Medici family makes us proud! Hoping to have you with us again as we discover Florence, I extend to you our warmest regards ACCORD Team
Very knowledgeable of historic events, offered anecdotal remarks re: the Medici and their political and economic influence on all aspects of life across all classes of people.
Dear Peggy, thank you for the review and your nice words! We are so glad that you enjoyed the tour of this beautiful historic palace and our guide's explanations. If you ever come back to Florence we hope that you will want to book another one of our tours! Best regards, ACCORD Team
After 2 frustrating experiences with tours earlier in the day, and with the heat at “feels like 106 degrees F”, we regrettably didn’t make it to the Pitti Palace tour. We were feeling too much heat exhaustion to participate in the tour.
Hi Laura, we are sorry to read that you couldn't fully enjoy Florence and our tours because of the heat, this summer was particularly hot and challenging for everyone. You could take this as an excuse to book another vacation in Florence, maybe during the spring or the fall. If you decide to do that we hope that you will want to use our services again. Kind regards, ACCORD Team
Not clear meeting place. Guide not able to speak good English . Terrible organization No care to travelers
We enjoyed hearing about the history of the building & the people who built or lived there . It was too much fir us to do a tour of Boboli gardens but we enjoyed some views from windows inside the Pitti.
The incredible education on the history of art in Florence. The medium various styles. How things progressed. How the medicine family acquired and commioned art.
Thank you so much for your review! We work hard to give our customers an unforgettable experience so we really apprecciate reading those words. We will share your comment with your guide and we hope to see you soon in Florence!
We were the only couple on the tour was which was really nice. Our tour guide was extremely knowledgeable and made the tour very enjoyable.
Thank you so much for your kind words. It was an absolute pleasure serving you and your partner. We really appreciate you taking the time to share your feedback and being so open with us. We try to select the best guides and yours was definitely one of them!!! We hope you'll come and see us again soon! Best regards, ACCORD Team
This tour was great! Our guide Natalia was informative and a joy to be with!! The residence was interesting to me because I follow the Medici family line. The art work was amazing as well.
Thank you for your review, we are so pleased that you enjoyed the tour with our guide Natalia and thank you for your 5 stars rating vote!
Natalia was a terrific guide who gave us just the right amount of detail on the amazing treasures inside the palace. We could have been there for weeks but Natalia pointed out highlights in each of the rooms with lots of info and all in a couple of hours. Highly recommend.
