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2-Hour Trip To Explore The Historical Highlights Of Palazzo Vecchio

  • Tour Category

    Private Tour

  • Tour Types

    Art, Culture, History

  • Duration

    2 Hours

  • Activity Level

    Easy

  • Language

    English

Description

Explore the historical building and learn about its rich heritage, dating back to the 13th century. Admire the stunning architectural details, including the grand staircase and the beautiful frescoes that adorn the walls. Marvel at the grand council chambers, once the seat of political power in the city. Immerse yourself in the fascinating history of this iconic building, and gain a deeper appreciation for the rich cultural heritage of Florence.

Highlights
  • Visit the private apartments of the Medici family
  • Ascend to the hall's terrace for a breathtaking view of the city  
  • Explore the chambers, including the stunning Hall of the Five Hundred 
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    • We will start the tour from the breathtaking Salone dei Cinquecento (the room was already built at the end of 1400 but wholly decorated under Cosimo I), Quartiere di Leone X (with its rooms dedicated to some of the members of the Medici family, “Gods on Earth”).
    • Head to Quartiere degli Elementi ( with its rooms dedicated to characters of the greek mythology, “ Gods of Heaven”).
    • Visit the Quartiere di Eleonora di Toledo (the apartment of Cosimo's wife Eleonora di Toledo).
    • Move to Cappella dei Priori (the chapel of the Priors).
    • Explore the Sala delle Udienze (courtroom).
    • See the Sala dei Gigli (room of lilies), where we admire the masterpiece by Donatello Giuditta e Oloferne.
    • Lastly, go to the Sala delle carte geografiche (room of maps).
What's Included
  • English-speaking tour guide
Know before you go
  • A tour of the life of " Palazzo Vecchio" from its date of birth to today.
  • The leading actor in Piazza della Signoria is the Town Hall of Florence, better known as Palazzo Vecchio.
  • It was pretty much smaller when the oldest part of it was built (end of 1200, beginning of 1300). The oldest part of the palace is the one that “ looks like a fortress”. There is a reason why the first sponsors of the palace needed to have a building that was both an administrative building and a fortress.
  • The architect of the oldest part of the palace was Arnolfo di Cambio. He was also the first architect of the Duomo.
  • Who sponsored the palace at the end of 1200?
    • Many new parts were added to the first part of the palace over the centuries.
    • The most significant works were carried out during Cosimo I de Medici (16th century) administration, who administered from here the city.
    • The visit inside the palace is about the “ new rooms “ built and decorated during the 16th century and the old ones that were re-decorated during the 16th century.
Meeting Point

Florence, Metropolitan City of Florence, Italy

Cancellation Policy

For cancellations upto 2 days before the tour -

Refund of 80% of the tour price.
Price Details
The group size and price
1 To 2EUR 144 Per Group
3 To 5EUR 216 Per Group
6 To 7EUR 264 Per Group

This is a private tour
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USD 159 / group