Palazzo Vecchio: Museum and Tower Guided Private Tour
ID: GYG393494-714338
Category:
Country: Italy
Duration:
01:30 hours
Description
Skip the lines and explore the Palazzo Vecchio on a private tour with an expert guide. Learn about the history of the Hall of the Five Hundred and Arnolfo's Tower.
Discover the history and art of the Palazzo Vecchio on this private tour. Meet your guide outside the palace, skip the lines and learn about the many roles of this emblematic building throughout Florence's history.
Visit the incredible collection of Renaissance artwork, marvel at the exquisite ceilings in the Hall of the Five Hundred, and explore a hall filled with ancient maps.
Travel through time to the end of the 13th century when the palace was built, and then follow its path to becoming the seat of the Florentine Republic, and later the residence of Grand Duke Cosimo I de Medici.
Tour the Government Halls and the Granducale family's private rooms, renovated by Giorgio Vasari, and explore the apartments of the Grand Duchess Eleonora of Toledo. Climb Arnolfo's Tower for panoramic views of Florence.
Highlights
- Visit the Palazzo Vecchio on a guided tour
- Learn about the history of the Medici Family from an expert guide
- Explore Arnolfo's Tower and enjoy panoramic views of Florence
Guiding languages
IMPORTANT INFORMATION
The number of visitors is limited to reduce crowds
All areas that customers touch are frequently cleaned
You will receive a mandatory temperature check
You are required to bring and wear a mask
All participants who are 12 years and older must present a Reinforced Green Pass that is valid in the EU and has a verifiable QR code. Reinforced Green Passes can only be obtained by uploading either proof of full vaccination or proof of a Covid-19 infection within the last 6 months to either the Green Pass or Covid Certificate app
All participants must also bring a valid government-issued photo ID (e.g. passport, driver's license, etc)
Meet your guide at the local partner's office at Via dei Castellani, 18 rosso, in front of the general exit of the Uffizi Gallery. It is two minutes' walk from Palazzo Vecchio. Please arrive 15 minutes before the activity starting time.
When should I book?
To guarantee availability book as soon as possible. Early booking is worth consideration especially if you planning the trip during high season like public holidays or weekends.
Cancellations
This excursion you can cancel with no cost up to 48 hours before the start of the trip. If you cancel it after 48 hours or not show up on the excursion you will still be charged the full price of the activity. Being late on pick-up or departure will be considered as not showing up.
