Pitti Palace (Palazzo Pitti) Tours and Tickets

There are plenty of ways to experience Pitti Palace. Looking at ratings and reviews previously given by customers, these are the best tours available right now:

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Pitti Palace tickets cost €16 when purchased on the day, or €19 when bought in advance: EU citizens aged 18–25 pay €3, while children under 18, travelers with disabilities, and their necessary companions can book free tickets. Combined tickets for Pitti Palace and the Boboli Gardens cost €22 on the day or €25 in advance.

Yes, Pitti Palace is worth visiting. A vast Renaissance palazzo, it housed three dynasties, including the Medici, and still dominates southern Florence. The standout of its several museums, the Galleria Palatina in Palazzo Pitti, features works by Raphael, Titian, Caravaggio, Rubens, and other masters. Exploring with a guide ensures you hit the artistic highlights of the crowded collection—and learn about the people who created them too.

Per one customer who booked the Pitti Palace, Palatina Gallery, and the Medici: Arts and Power in Florence, "Our docent, Camilla, was so informative! An art restoration artist herself, she shared artistic and historical insights not only of the many works of art in the Palatina Gallery but also of the Medici family! She graciously accepted all questions and answered the questions thoroughly."

One of the most imposing Renaissance palaces in Florence, Palazzo Pitti is a standout for its history as the former residence of the Medici dynasty. Today its ornately furnished and decorated interiors house countless works of art, while the famed Boboli Gardens stretch out behind the palazzo.

Pitti Palace is named after Luca Pitti, a Florentine merchant who commissioned the palace in the 15th century. Financial troubles forced the Pitti family to halt construction on the project, and it was eventually purchased, expanded, and finished by the rival Medici family a century later.

You’ll need at least two to three hours to touch on Palazzo Pitti’s top collections, including the Palatine Gallery and Imperial and Royal Apartments. You could easily spend a full day visiting those highlights plus the Treasury of the Grand Dukes, Museum of Costume and Fashion, Gallery of Modern Art, and Museum of Russian Icons.

The Uffizi Gallery and Pitti Palace are both linked to the Medici dynasty. The Uffizi Gallery was built in the 16th century to house the family’s administrative and legal offices, while Pitti Palace across the Arno River was purchased around the same time for their residence. Both are now used as public museums.

The most important collection in Pitti Palace is the Palatine Gallery, which houses Renaissance works by artists including Raphael, Titian, and Rubens. The sumptuous Imperial and Royal Apartments are also worth a visit to take in the lavish furnishings and decorations before moving on to the grand Boboli Gardens adjacent to the palace.

No, Pitti Palace is not a sacred site so there is no dress code to enter. Opt for comfortable clothes and shoes to explore the vast complex of museums, collections, and apartments on foot. In addition, bring sunblock or an umbrella to take on the elements in the palace’s Boboli Gardens.

There are tons of fun things to do when you're done visiting Pitti Palace. According to travelers, these are some of the top attractions in Florence:

• Accademia Gallery

• Florence Duomo

• Ponte Vecchio

• Uffizi Galleries

• Piazza della Signoria

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