Palazzo Vecchio Tours and Tickets

Q: Do you need a ticket for Palazzo Vecchio?

Yes, visitors must purchase an admission ticket to enter Palazzo Vecchio. The line at the ticket window can be long, so buy a skip-the-line timed ticket in advance online to avoid waiting. Check the calendar carefully before purchasing Palazzo Vecchio tickets since it occasionally closes for official events.

Q: Is there a dress code for Palazzo Vecchio?

No, Palazzo Vecchio is a civic building, not a religious site, so there is no dress code. Covering the entire complex takes a bit of walking, so wear comfortable clothing and shoes for your visit. Check any large bags and backpacks at the cloakroom before entering.

Q: Do you need a guide for Palazzo Vecchio?

No, visitors can explore Palazzo Vecchio on their own with a regular admission ticket. However, this landmark building is packed with important works of art and has a long history, so guided tours are the best way to take in the highlights.

Q: What is the best time to visit Palazzo Vecchio?

Weekdays are the quietest time to visit Palazzo Vecchio, since visitors tend to flock to the museum and tower on weekends. Palazzo Vecchio is the seat of Florence’s municipal government, so parts of the building occasionally close for official functions. Check the website in advance to view the calendar of events.

Q: Is Palazzo Vecchio wheelchair accessible?

Yes, the two main floors of the building are accessible via the Via dei Gondi entrance. However, the mezzanine, archaeological site, battlements, and Arnolfo’s Tower are not accessible to wheelchairs. There are wheelchairs available for free at the museum’s cloakroom.

Q: Is Palazzo Vecchio worth it?

Yes, Palazzo Vecchio has been the seat of Florence’s municipal government for almost 700 years. It is one of the most historic buildings in the city, as well as home to masterpieces including Donatello’s Judith and Holofernes and Michelangelo’s Genius of Victory. In addition, Arnolfo’s Tower affords some of the best views over the historic center.

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Eileen_A, Mar 2026

Nice behind the scenes tour

This was an interesting way to see behind the scenes at the Palazzo Vecchio. Our guide was informative and friendly. Your tour meets in the ticket office where you check in and get a ticket then meet your guide. After the tour you have plenty of time to visit the museum. Apparently the lunch or gelato are on your own, but I forgot to get the gelato.

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Sarah_C, Mar 2026

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We have the best luck with our viatour tours! They have the most knowledgeable guide guides and the small tour exceeded expectations. This is a can’t miss spot on your Florence tour.

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Kami_O, Mar 2026

So worth it!

So glad we had Lorenzo as our guide. It was two of us and another couple - small group was ideal for us. All questions were answered with great detail. We never felt rushed. Absolutely worth it to have a guide - makes me wonder what I missed in the places I visited without one.

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Lively, engaging guide, great storyteller who answered lots of questions. The tour was over before we knew it- it was terrific!

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Gary_M, Oct 2025

Worth it

The guide was awsome. The tour was incredible. I loved the story about the secret escape route that he took. His man cave and everything else. Great tour and highly suggest it to the people who visit the Palazzo Vecchio. Loved that it included tickets for the whole day to visit The Palazzo Vecchio and see Dante’s mask.

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Stephen_H, Mar 2026

Finally Uffizi!

Upon booking this tour my guide reached out and gave me a heads up of how the tour would go and things I would need to purchase (ticket to Uffizi, which I was aware). We were coordinated and ready to go, well in advance of the tour. The day befo0re the tour, the guide reached out sharing that they were coming down with a bug and that the tour would happen, but with a different guide. Intel was shared and communications flowed well. Maja arrived and off we went. After some good conversations and brain picking she proceeded to show me all that I had wanted to see and had requested. Great conversations and attention to details with intermittent pop quizzes that kept me on my toes. I finally got to see the birth of Venus and many other splendors that I had missed out on on a previous trip to Florence. I would totally recommend this tour.

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Know before you go

The palazzo’s soaring Arnolfo Tower, designed by architect Arnolfo di Cambio, offers stupendous views of Florence and the surrounding hills of Tuscany; children under 6 are not allowed to climb the tower.
Most of Palazzo Vecchio is dedicated to the museum showcasing Renaissance art and architecture, but the building is also still the seat of local government and home to the mayor’s office and city council.
While backpacks and bags are not allowed inside the Palazzo Vecchio museum, lockers are available for a fee.
Most of the palazzo is accessible to wheelchairs, with the exception of the tower and mezzanine level.

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