PALAZZO VECCHIO Private tour in Florence
Description
Enjoy an insightful private tour of Palazzo Vecchio with a 5-star tour guide. Visiting Palazzo Vecchio is an incredible experience but without a tour guide, you will deny yourself a unique opportunity to learn the secrets hidden within its walls. Constructed more than 700 years ago, it has witnessed major events in the history of Florence. This castle-like palace has been the city`s Town Hall, a political prison, and even the private residence of the powerful Medici family. Learn about the unfinished work by Leonardo da Vinci that astonished all his contemporaries. See the sights that inspired Dan Brown for his intriguing best-seller novel. Enjoy this unique experience with your tour guide, install a dialogue, ask questions, and be ready to hear all the fascinating stories and secrets hidden within the walls of Palazzo Vecchio.
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Itinerary
Meet your expert guide at the meeting point and start the tour from the square in front of the museum (Piazza della Signoria). Then follow the guide through the lavishly decorated reception halls of Palazzo Vecchio, learning about the real meaning of the artworks and hidden messages in them that experts are still struggling to understand.
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Important Information
- Wheelchair accessible
- Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Transportation options are wheelchair accessible
- All areas and surfaces are wheelchair accessible
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Reviews(37)
We learned so much and enjoyed our time with Irina. She was excellent! Irina was prompt, knowledgable, friendly and passionate about her work. You couldn’t ask for a better guide. Highly recommend.
Irina was the perfect guide! Very informative, knew all the history and information to bring it all together.
I went on a tour of Palazzo Vecchio with Irina and was so lucky to have her as a guide. She is incredibly knowledgeable about everything in the museum, Florence, and the going’s-on of the time period and really brought the past to life. We learned so much from her, including the context and symbolism of the pieces, connections between important people, how they left their marks on building and the city, and more. She answered all of our questions thoroughly and knit everything together in an engaging and informative narrative of Florence. Would highly recommend!
Thank you so much for your beautiful review! I’m truly touched by your kind words. It was such a pleasure exploring the Palazzo Vecchio with you and sharing the fascinating stories, art, and history woven into every corner of that remarkable place. I’m so glad you enjoyed discovering how Florence’s people, power, and creativity all connect to shape the city we see today. Your curiosity and enthusiasm made the tour especially rewarding for me. With warmest wishes, Irina
Irina was a wonderful tour guide! She took us on a private tour through the Palazzo Vecchio, and as she did she also explained the origin and history of Florence, what led to Florence becoming the cradle of the Renaissance, all about the famous artists, the wrestling for control of Florence through the years, and who was in power when. My adult daughter and I learned so much! She also explained how the Duomo was built, and about some of the art at the Uffizi and Accademia. Irina was a delight, and our tour was money well spent!
Dear Jeanne, It was such a pleasure to guide you and your daughter through the incredible history of Florence. I’m so happy to hear that you found the tour enriching and enjoyable! Sharing the stories behind the art, the Duomo, and the fascinating twists and turns of Florence’s past is something I’m deeply passionate about, and it means so much to know it resonated with you. You were both a joy to spend time with, and I’m so grateful you chose to explore Palazzo Vecchio with me. Thank you again for your kind words — and for making it such a memorable day! With warmest wishes, - Irina
We had a wonderful time touring the Palazzo Vecchio with Irina. She was very knowledgeable and good at communicating her knowledge to us. The Palazzo Vecchio is a "must see" sight in Florence and Irina was very helpful in pointing out the highlights and the details of the site.
Thank you so much for your thoughtful review, and please pardon my delayed reply. I’m truly happy to hear that you enjoyed our visit to the Palazzo Vecchio — it’s such a remarkable place, full of layers and details that are easy to miss without a bit of guidance. I’m glad the explanations helped you appreciate both the major highlights and the little stories hidden throughout the palace. It was a pleasure to explore it with you, and I’m grateful you chose to spend your time in Florence this way. I hope to welcome you back someday! Thanks again, - Irina
Our guide Irina was exceptional. She was extremely knowledgable. She had wonderfull slide shows to explain history of the palace.
Thank you so much for your kind words, and my apologies for the slow reply. I’m truly happy to hear that you enjoyed the tour and found the explanations helpful. The Palazzo Vecchio has such a rich and layered history, and I’m glad the visuals on the iPad added clarity and made the stories easier to follow. It was a pleasure spending that time with you, and I’m grateful you chose to explore the palace with me. I hope Florence brings you back again someday! Warm wishes, - Irina
Irina was extremely knowledgeable and personable. The tour of Florence city hall with her as a guide was educational and entertaining. I highly recommend her.
Dear Jeff, Thank you so much for your lovely review! It was a joy to explore Palazzo Vecchio with you — such a fascinating place full of stories. I’m so glad you found the tour both educational and fun! Best, - Irina
Irina was a great host and communicated a last minute change to our tour time very well plus. She was nice to let us grab a quick caffè before we started the tour since we slept a bit late. We toured all the rooms of the old palace we had access to and she answered our follow up questions with little hesitation. A nice addition was her use of a tablet with photos to show details of paintings or historical people/events to tie the information together. I would highly recommend a tour with her. Thank you!
Thank you so much for taking the time to share such a detailed and generous review of your Palazzo Vecchio experience. I’m really glad the communication, flexibility, and relaxed start helped set the right tone for the visit, and that exploring the palace together felt thorough and engaging. I apologize for the late reply, but I wanted to personally thank you for noticing the small details, from the tablet images to the time taken with your questions. It was a pleasure guiding you through such an important place in Florence’s history, and I’m happy it all came together into a memorable experience for you. Your recommendation truly means a great deal to me. Thanks again, Irina
We had an outstanding tour guide named Irina! She was extremely knowledgeable and we enjoyed many interesting discussions regarding the Palazzo Vecchio and the Medici family. I highly recommend this tour for your next trip to Firenze!
Highly recommend Irina. She is nice, punctual and knowledgeable. I totally enjoyed this tour. Thank you Irena
