Florence: Medici’s Mile Walking Tour & Pitti Palace Entrance Florence: Walking Tour in English with Pitti Palace Ticket
ID: GYG410880-745343
Category:
Country: Italy
Duration:
02:00 hours
Description
Discover the history and secrets of the Medici dynasty on a guided tour followed by a visit to the Pitti Palace, the last residence of the Medici family.
Led by a local guide, explore the most important sights of Florence and retrace the fascinating history of the Medici dynasty. Get priority entry to one of Florence’s biggest museums and admire the Palatine Gallery and the Gallery of Modern Art.
Begin with the Palazzo Medici Riccardi, their first residence in the San Lorenzo district, where you can find their Church and mausoleum: Medici Chapels.
A few steps away, reach the magnificent Cathedral, with its imposing Brunelleschi’s Dome and the stunning Palazzo Vecchio, their second residence, which dominates the marvelous Piazza della Signoria.
Follow from the outside the path of the Vasari Corridor, a secret and comfortable corridor used by the Medici Grand Dukes of Tuscany, to move between the Palazzo Pitti and their offices located inside the Palazzo Vecchio, without being seen by the citizens.
Finally, arrive at the majestic Pitti Palace, which hides the marvelous Boboli Gardens, is the last Florentine residence of the Medici and is also the last stage of your incredible journey into the art and history of a city unique in the world.
After the walking tour, you'll use your entrance ticket to Pitti Palace to visit your own Palatine Gallery, Gallery of Modern Art, the Museum of Fashion and Costume, Treasure of the Grand Dukes.
Highlights
- Visit some of the most important sites in Florence
- Find out the history and secrets regarding the celebrated Medici Dynasty
- Get Priority Admission inside the Pitti Palace museums
- Discover art and Florentine culture
Guiding languages
IMPORTANT INFORMATION
The number of visitors is limited to reduce crowds
All areas that customers touch are frequently cleaned
All participants must also bring a valid government-issued photo ID (e.g. passport, driver's license, etc)
You will receive a mandatory temperature check
You are required to bring and wear a mask
All participants who are over 12 years old must present proof of full vaccination
All participants are required to bring and wear FFP2 masks. Blue surgical masks will not be accepted
In front of Caffè Firenze, at the corner with Via dei Pucci.
An assistant will wait for you wearing blue clothing with the company logo.
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.
