Palazzo Vecchio in Florence

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Florence, Italy

2 to 3 hours (approx.)
Group discounts
Offered in: English

Why travelers loved this

4.7

· Rebecca_S ·

Jul 2025

The tour was full of amazing detailed historical information. Our guide was extremely knowledgeable, sharing stories of the Medici family. Her passion showed in every aspect of the tour. Very thorough understanding of every fresco, painting and sculpture A wonderful tour. Quite a climb to the top of the tour to see the amazing views.

· Gerry_T ·

Apr 2026

The second I laid eyes on Fabrizio, I knew we were going to have a wonderful experience. He was as knowledgeable and credible as I knew he would be. All his stories, which I am sure he has told many times before, sounded like he had just thought of them in the moment. Just a terrific afternoon listening to Fabrizio's stories of political intrigue surrounding the Medici family.

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Overview

Step inside the former seat of Florence’s powerful Medici family on a small-group guided tour of the opulent Palazzo Vecchio. Few visitors enter the stone walls of this medieval palace to see the regal apartments and salons adorned with priceless Renaissance paintings and sculptures. You also get access to the Arnolfo Towers for unmatched aerial views of the Piazza della Signoria. Upgrade to a private tour, for a more personalized experience, and/or to climb the tower.

Get an inside look at the medieval Palazzo Vecchio in Florence
Admire frescoes in the Salone dei Cinquecento and royal apartments
Learn the fascinating history of the Medici family from a guide
Enjoy a more personal experience and plenty of time to ask questions

What's Included

Earphones if necessary
professional guide for 2 hours
Reserved Timed Entry Ticket for the Museum
Pick-up at your hotel if private tour option selected
Climb to the Tower if option selected

Guide service for the Tower (you will visit it on your own)

Meeting and Pickup

Meeting point

Piazza della Signoria
P.za della Signoria, 50122 Firenze FI, Italy
Meeting Point: Meet our tour guide at Piazza della Signoria, right where there is the Cosimo De' Medici on horseback

End point

This activity ends back at the meeting point.

Itinerary

Palazzo Vecchio

2 hours • Admission Ticket Included

Torre di Arnolfo

45 minutes • Admission Ticket Not Included

Additional Info

Confirmation will be received at time of booking
Wheelchair accessible
Stroller accessible
Near public transportation
Transportation is wheelchair accessible
No heart problems or other serious medical conditions
Most travelers can participate

Children must be accompanied by an adult
Regular tour only in English or Italian
Pick-up at your accomodation if private tour option selected. Please contact us to confirm whether your hotel is within the historical city center
The tower is not accessible to children under the age of 6.
The private tour includes the climb to the tower
This tour/activity will have a maximum of 15 travelers

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Cancellation Policy

You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the experience for a full refund.

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Reviews

4.7

based on 18 reviews

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Fabrizio knows his stuff.

Gerry_T, Apr 2026

Response from Host, Apr 2026

Dear Guest, thank you for your wonderful words. We are delighted that your experience with Fabrizio was so engaging and that his stories about the Medici family intrigues made your afternoon special. His passion and expertise are a source of great pride for us. We hope to welcome you again soon. Kind regards ACCORD Team

Lively, engaging guide,...

Bronwynne_E, Nov 2025

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

Response from Host, Nov 2025

Dear Guest, thank you so much for your wonderful feedback! We’re so happy to hear that you enjoyed the tour and that our guide’s storytelling and enthusiasm made the experience so engaging. It’s always a pleasure to know when time flies because our guests are having a great time! We truly appreciate your kind words and hope to welcome you again soon for another terrific tour. Best regards, ACCORD Team

Natalia was an excellent...

Sarah_B, Oct 2025

Natalia was an excellent tour guide offering unique insights and a rich knowledge of the history of Florence.

Response from Host, Nov 2025

Dear Sarah, thank you so much for your wonderful review! We’re delighted to hear that you enjoyed the tour and that Natalia made your experience so special with her knowledge and passion for Florence’s history. She’ll be very happy to read your kind words! We hope to welcome you again soon for another unforgettable experience with us. Best regards, ACCORD Team

Silvia, our private guide...

Cheryl_c, Oct 2025

Silvia, our private guide was very attentive and knowledgeable about the Medici family. Throughout the rooms we experienced the magnificent artistries of the times. Sad to say there was one room we were unable to gain access to for whatever the reason. Only 5 participants were allowed in the room, but time was hampered by the continued closure. Silvia and our party was disappointed that the experience we paid for was unable to gain access.

Response from Host, Oct 2025

Dear Cheryl, thank you so much for your review. We’re truly happy to know that you enjoyed your visit and appreciated Silvia’s professionalism and passion, she’s indeed one of our most knowledgeable guides, and we’re glad her explanations made the experience meaningful. We’re sincerely sorry that one of the rooms at Palazzo Vecchio was not accessible during your tour. Please note that this museum is also an institutional building that serves as the Florence Town Hall, and occasionally certain areas may be temporarily closed due to official functions or maintenance needs. Unfortunately, these circumstances are beyond our control, but we always do our best to ensure guests can enjoy as complete an experience as possible. We truly hope that, despite this small inconvenience, you had a memorable time discovering the fascinating history and art of the Medici family. Thank you again for choosing us, we’d be delighted to welcome you back for another tour in the future! Warm regards, ACCORD Team

Our guide was excellent...

James_E, Jul 2025

Our guide was excellent and very funny. There’s so much to see in the Vecchio gallery and our guide focused on the key masterpieces. Definitely worth while having a guided tour.

Response from Host, Jul 2025

Dear James, thank you so much for your kind review! We're thrilled to hear that you enjoyed your time at the Vecchio Gallery and that your guide made the experience both informative and fun. Their ability to highlight the most important masterpieces while keeping the tour engaging is something we truly value. We're so glad you found the guided tour worthwhile, there's really nothing like exploring such a rich collection with the insights of a knowledgeable and entertaining guide. We hope to welcome you again soon for more discoveries! Best regards, ACCORD Team

Wonderful very personal educational tour

Rebecca_S, Jul 2025

Response from Host, Jul 2025

Dear Rebecca, thank you so much for your wonderful review! We’re delighted to hear how much you enjoyed the tour and appreciated the detailed historical information and stories about the Medici family. It’s always rewarding to know that our guide’s passion and deep knowledge helped bring the frescoes, paintings, and sculptures to life for you. We agree, the climb to the top is definitely worth it for those breathtaking views! Your kind words mean a lot to us and to the entire team. We hope to welcome you back soon for more memorable experiences in Florence! Best regards, ACCORD Team

A closer look at the Palazzo Vechio.

GEOFFREY_D, May 2025

A very informative review of the Palazzo Vechio. Some historical facts and the identification of historical features made this tour very interesting and worthwhile.

Response from Host, May 2025

Dear Geoffrey, thank you very much for your thoughtful and detailed review. We’re delighted to hear that the historical facts and the identification of unique features within Palazzo Vecchio made your tour both fascinating and worthwhile. Our guides strive to bring history to life by sharing engaging stories and insights that deepen the appreciation of this incredible landmark. It’s wonderful to know that the experience met your expectations and added value to your visit. We hope to have the pleasure of welcoming you again soon for another enriching and memorable tour. Best regards, ACCORD Team

An enjoyable educational experience

Gina, Feb 2025

Our guide Rossella was very knowledgeable about the Medici family. She also patiently answered our numerous questions. She showed us the most significant works of art and other artifacts in the museum

Response from Host, Feb 2025

Dear Gina, thank you so much for your wonderful review! We're delighted to hear that Rossella made your experience both engaging and insightful with her knowledge of the Medici family and the museum's treasures. She truly enjoys sharing her passion for history and art. We appreciate your kind words and hope to welcome you again for another unforgettable tour! Best regardss, ACCORD Team

Amazing

karenkingsford, Oct 2024

Firstly Marcello, our guide, was fantastic. He made the history come to life as we travelled through the Palazzo. He had so much knowledge, placing dates, names and events along with humor, setting the scene of the central characters involved in the history of the Palazzo. The 2 hour guided tour was worth every penny.

Response from Host, Oct 2024

Thank you so much for your wonderful review! We're thrilled to hear that Marcello made your tour of Palazzo Vecchio such a memorable experience. He truly has a gift for bringing history to life, and we're glad his deep knowledge and storytelling, combined with a bit of humor, helped paint a vivid picture of the fascinating events and people tied to the Palazzo. It’s fantastic to know you found the 2-hour tour well worth it. We'll be sure to pass along your kind words to Marcello—he’ll be delighted! Thank you for choosing us, and we hope to see you again in Florence soon!

Can't hear the tour guide without a headset

Jennie_D, May 2023

The tour group is too cheap to give you headsets and if you get a guide who whispers like ours you especially won't hear a thing in noisy Florence.

Excellent tour!

Debra_V, May 2023

The guide Irene was personable, knowledgeable, and enthusiastic. We learned so much and she took her time explaining so many details and answered ALL our questions.

Guided tour... just us and the guide!

Catherine_W, Apr 2023

Our guide was very knowledgeable and clearly enthusiastic for her subject. Gave us a great tour without overloading us with information. Really great 👍

Natalia was a fantastic guide ❤️

Sheila_L, Oct 2022

Our tour guide, Natalia, was so kind and personable. It was our good fortune to be her only guests! She spent several hours sharing her knowledge of the Palazzo Vecchio and patiently answered every question we had along the way.

Response from Host, Oct 2022

Dear Sheila, thank you so much for your kind words! We will be sure to tell Natalia how much you enjoyed your time with her visiting one of the most important landmarks of Florence. If you ever want to come back to Florence and visit another one of its beautiful monuments, we hope that you'll choose our services again. Best regards, ACCORD Team