Pitti Palace Small Group Tour
Description
We invite you to visit the last Medici residence in Florence as part of a small guided group that will allow you to enter from the priority entrance of the building, without waiting in long waiting lines. You will discover the most important works belonging to the daily life of the family of the Grand Dukes of the Medici, from Cosimo I to Anna Maria Luisa, the latter also called "Elettrice Palatina" from which the name of the gallery derives. The guide will show you the works concerning the families followed that of the Medici, from the Habsburgs Lorraine to the first King of Italy with annexed Royal apartments. You will visit the main attractions of the Palace, such as the Palatine Gallery, the Royal Apartments, the Gallery of Modern Art, the Treasury of the Grand Dukes and the Museum of Fashion and Costume. The entrance ticket that the guide will give you will be valid for the whole day and will allow you to visit the gallery, remaining inside, even after the end of the guided tour.
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Itinerary
Palazzo Pitti represents the last residence of the Medici in Florence, inside the museum illustrates the works belonging to the daily life of the family of the Grand Dukes of the Medici, from Cosimo I up to his last descendants (early 700), Ferdinando, Gian Gastone and Anna Maria Luisa also called the Palatine Electric to whom the museum is dedicated. Entering the palace there are also works on the families that succeeded that of the Medici, from the Habsburgs Lorraine to the first King of Italy with annexed Royal apartments. In addition to the civic and political function of the rooms, the museum also offers a private collection of paintings, ancient statues, furniture and Florentine mosaics of inestimable beauty and historical importance, without neglecting the frescoes that decorate the ceilings and walls. The main attractions of the Palace are the Palatine Gallery, the Royal Apartments, the Gallery of Modern Art, the Treasury of the Grand Dukes and the Museum of Fashion and Costume.
The Palatine Gallery is a museum located inside the Pitti Palace, it represents the main attraction of the building and extends over 28 rooms located on the main floor of the residence. The main paintings inside date back to the 16th and 17th centuries, making it one of the most important Italian and Florentine museums of its kind.
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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
- To enter Palazzo Pitti, each Traveler must present a valid passport or ID that matches the name provided at the time of Reservation. Please provide the full names of all travellers at the time of Reservation. Failure to present the voucher with the full names of all travelers at the ticket office prior to entry may result in refusal of entry to the Attraction.
Reviews(7)
Natalia our guide was extremely knowledgeable and very pleasant. Enjoyed learning more about the Medici and their influence on Florence and Italy.
Ivana was great! Knowledgeable and very informative. Would recommend to anyone visiting Florence and wants a tour guide
Our family absolutely loved this tour and our fabulous guide, Guid. He was one of the very best guides we have ever had because of his professionalism, knowledge, extraordinary enthusiasm for the Palace’s history and art collection and so much more. The tour was very well organized and also structured to maximize our time including the short walk from the meeting point to the Palace. Would highly recommend this tour for individuals and families.
The rooms! The history! The grounds! Beautiful! So glad to ta open to the public to view this gorgeous palace!
Our guide was very knowledgeable about the artists and their works. Each of the palaces rooms were more beautiful than the one before it.
Very beautiful museum, nice paintings and architecture. The guide was very welcoming and explained everything in detail ! We had lots of fun
Dear Costumer, Thank you for choosing City Florence Tours and our experiences. We are Happy that you enjoyed The Pitti Palace museum with our expert guide . We hope to see you again in Florence. Greetings, City Florence Tours Staff
