Italy · Monuments

3-Hour Palazzo Vecchio Tour in Florence with Medici History

3 Hours Round trip from P.za della Signoria Easy pace

The journey

Trip highlights
  • 01 Visit Palazzo Vecchio, the historic seat of Florence's municipality since 1299
  • 02 Explore Piazza della Signoria beside the copy of Michelangelo's David
  • 03 See the gallery of statues in the adjacent Loggia dei Lanzi
  • 04 Relive the history of Florence through the story of the Medici family

Discover Palazzo Vecchio, Florence's historic town hall, with your expert tour guide. Overlooking Piazza della Signoria, it stands beside landmarks such as the copy of Michelangelo's David and the statue-filled Loggia dei Lanzi. This tour offers an engaging introduction to the history of Florence and the historical significance of one of its most important civic buildings.

The walls of buildings tell stories, and Palazzo Vecchio, the seat of the municipality of Florence since 1299, tells the whole history of the city and of one family: the Medici, who ruled Tuscany for three centuries, with Cosimo I as the first Grand Duke.

From the itinerary

At a glance

What this trip includes

Duration 3 Hours
Tour type Private
Activity level Easy
Accommodation Not included
Transport Not included
Wheelchair access Not applicable
City Florence
Languages English, French, German

Day by day

The itinerary

1
Day 01

Palazzo Vecchio and the Story of Florence

The walls of buildings tell stories, and Palazzo Vecchio, the seat of the municipality of Florence since 1299, tells the whole history of the city and of one family: the Medici, who ruled Tuscany for three centuries, with Cosimo I as the first Grand Duke. Come here to hear this tale with your Italian guide.

Palazzo Vecchio, Piazza della Signoria, Loggia dei Lanzi

Where this trip takes you

Palazzo Vecchio, Piazza della Signoria, Loggia dei Lanzi

The route

Where you'll travel

Tour route map
Round trip from P.za della Signoria 1 city · 3 Hours

The fine print

Trip details

What's Included

  • Florence tour guide

What's Not Included

  • The museum ticket:
    • Museum + Archaeological Tour + Tower and Battlements
      • Full price: euro 18,00
      • Reduced price: euro 16,00 for ages 18-25 and university students
    • Museum + Tower and Battlements
      • No access for children under six years of age
      • Access to the Tower is suspended in the event of rain.
      • Visitors under 18 years of age must be accompanied by an adult.
      • Full price: euro 14,00
      • Reduced price: euro 12,00 for ages 18-25 and university students
    • Museum + Archaeological Tour
      • Full price: euro 14,00
      • Reduced price: euro 12.00 for ages 18-25 and university students
    • Museum only
      • Full price: euro 10,00
      • Reduced price: euro 8.00 for ages 18-25 and university students
    • Please note:
      • Free of charge for:
        • Visitors under the age of 18
        • Disabled visitors and their companions
        • Student groups and their teaching staff with proof of status

Know before you go

  • The tour is also available in Italian, Portuguese, and Spanish.

Logistics

Meeting & route

Meeting point
Florence, Metropolitan City of Florence, Italy
Tour start
P.za della Signoria, 50122 Firenze FI, Italy
Tour ends at the same location as the start point.
End of the journey

Your 3 hours finish where they began, in P.za della Signoria.

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