City Florence Tours invites you to visit the museum of Palazzo Vecchio, symbol of the history of Florence and of the Medici family, accompanied by a local and professional guide. Through this small group tour, you can fully appreciate the Renaissance era, entering from the priority entrance without long waiting lines. The building you are going to visit was built from the end of 1200 and was the second seat of the Florentine Republic. In 1500, the palace became the residence of Grand Duke Cosimo I de Medici and finally in 1800 it also became the seat of Parliament. Inside, you can visit the Halls of the Government of the Republic, the rooms of the Grand Ducal family, the Sala dei Gigli, the Sala delle Geografiche and the Sala della last Chancellor of the Republic. But the main attraction is the Salone dei 500, entirely frescoed by Giorgio Vasari. Nowadays, the building also represents the seat of the Municipality of Florence.
Inclusions & Exclusions
✔ Cost of booking
✔ Licensed and professional guide
✔ Priority entrance tickets
✔ Earphone radios to clearly hear the guide (from 5 people participating upwards)
✖ Transportation to / from the hotel
✖ Transfer service
✖ Food and beverages
✖ Mance
✖ In the event of extraordinary events, the 500 hall may be closed
Departure & Return
Departure:
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The City Florence Tours office is located a few steps from the main exit of the Uffizi Gallery, in Via De 'Castellani 14 (18 / r) in Florence.
Return: End right where it started.
Itinerary
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Museo di Palazzo Vecchio
The Palazzo Vecchio or Palazzo della Signoria represents the symbol of the history of Florence and the Medici family. Accompanied by a local guide, through a small group tour, you will be able to fully appreciate the history and anecdotes of this building which reflects the Renaissance era in the best possible way. You will enter from the priority entrance to the palace, without long waiting lines, the guided tour and the ticket only include entry to the museum.
Duration: 1.5 hours
Additional info
• 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
