Palatina Gallery and Guided Walking Tour in Florence
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Palatina Gallery and Guided Walking Tour in Florence is a 3-hour experience in Florence, Italy, from $85 per person. It scores 55 out of 100 on the Outty Ranking, which we label “Worth a Look”. Cancellation is free up to 24 hours before the start time. Same-day spots are currently showing.
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- 55 / 100
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- Duration
- 3 hours
- From
- $85 per person
Explore the grand-ducal residence of the Medici family, their vast private collection of paintings, arranged in rooms sumptuously decorated with baroque stuccoes and frescoes, and the royal apartments, joined to the gallery, once the residence of the king of Italy, and embark on a walking tour to view the most famous attractions and squares of the Florence city. TOUR HIGHLIGHTS • Skip the line for the tickets (a bit of queue is possible at the metal detector due to security measures) • Discover masterpieces of European art in the Palatine Gallery • See stunning frescoes and stucco work from the Renaissance and visit the Royal Apartments of the Palazzo Pitti • See the Signoria Square with its replica of the Michelangelo’s David • Walk over the famous Old Bridge • Learn from a professional guide who will show you the city's hidden treasures
What you get
About this experience
Explore the grand-ducal residence of the Medici family, their vast private collection of paintings, arranged in rooms sumptuously decorated with baroque stuccoes and frescoes, and the royal apartments, joined to the gallery, once the residence of the king of Italy, and embark on a walking tour to view the most famous attractions and squares of the Florence city. TOUR HIGHLIGHTS • Skip the line for the tickets (a bit of queue is possible at the metal detector due to security measures) • Discover masterpieces of European art in the Palatine Gallery • See stunning frescoes and stucco work from the Renaissance and visit the Royal Apartments of the Palazzo Pitti • See the Signoria Square with its replica of the Michelangelo’s David • Walk over the famous Old Bridge • Learn from a professional guide who will show you the city's hidden treasures
What's included
Included
- The ticket and reservation for Palatina Gallery
- Guided city walking tour
- Officially certified guide
- Radio system to hear the guide
Not included
- Food and drinks
- Hotel pickup and drop-off
- Transportation to/from attractions
- Entrance Tickets to attractions during the Walking Tour
What you'll see and do
Galleria Palatina in Palazzo Pitti
Enjoy the guided tour inside this marvelous palace, which was built during the 15th century and then bought by the Medici Family becoming their glorious residence. The guide will escort you through the Palatine Gallery (Galleria Palatina) in order for you to enjoy the beauties kept there. This private collection comprises a vast group of paintings owned by the Grand Dukes. They are displayed in the official staterooms on the first floor of the Pitti Palace. Along with your local guide, you will discover dozens of Renaissance paintings, including the most remarkable masterpieces by Botticelli, Titian, Rubens, Caravaggio, and many other Italian and European painters from the 15th to the 17th century, through the Planetary Rooms.
60 minutes here · Admission included
Galleria Palatina in Palazzo Pitti
These rooms were designed by the great Baroque painter Pietro da Cortona. They create an overwhelmingly stunning environment of frescoes and stucco. You will soon find that this beautiful setting provides the perfect background for the superb exhibition of paintings from the Medici collection. Finally, you will visit the royal apartments. The tour takes about one and a half hours, the perfect time to appreciate the art collections. You are also free to return to anything you might want to see again after the tour ends. This is the ideal tour for art and history lovers alike, made all more the better by your knowledgeable tour guide and coveted skip-the-line access
30 minutes here · Admission included
Piazza della Repubblica
From the point of the meeting, the guide will give you an insight of the history of this Renaissance city and how this incredible cultural movement of the Renaissance transformed not only Florence but eventually the rest of Europe. The guide will start off with Piazza Della Republica, the main square of Florence that marks the center of the City. After a little talk of history & the changes of Piazza Republica since its origin, you will walk straight to the marvelous piece of art, the Piazza Della Duomo. A showstopper of Filippo Brunelleschi, Giotto, Arnolfo & Francesco Talenti.
15 minutes here
Walk passing the Duomo Square the guide will lead you straight through the old buildings and some of the historical landmarks of Florence to Palazzo Vecchio, where the David’s’ sculpture (the original is in the Galleria dell'Accademia) by Michelangelo is placed outside the Palazzo Vecchio as a symbol of the Republic's defiance of the tyrannical Medici.
15 minutes here
Afterward, as you walk past the Palazzo Vecchio, the guide will explain you about the Uffizi Gallery, one of the greatest museums of the world, and then you will reach the most famous old bridge of Florence known as “Ponte Vecchio”.
15 minutes here
Your next stop is Palazzo Pitti, the enormous palace of Florence's largest architectural monuments of Filippo Brunelleschi and the household of the Pitti Family, later of the Medicis’. The tour takes about two hours, enough time to help you understand the uniqueness and beauty of Florence city.
15 minutes here · Admission not included
Where it starts and ends
Meeting point
Florence
Walking Tour Meeting Point - The tour will operate at 17.00 as mentioned on the vouchers. Please be present in front of the Hard Rock Cafe Firenze (Via dei Brunelleschi, Piazza della Repubblica, 1, 50123 Firenze FI)
Meeting point
Florence
Palatina Gallery Meeting Point - The tour will operate at 10.00 and 15.00 as mentioned on the vouchers. Please refer to your selected starting time of the tour at the time of purchase and arrive in front of the Central Gate of Pitti Square (Piazza de' Pitti, 50125 Firenze)
Hotel pickup
No pickup: everyone meets at the start point.
Ends at
Walking Tour Meeting Point - The tour will operate at 17.00 as mentioned on the vouchers. Please be present in front of the Hard Rock Cafe Firenze (Via dei Brunelleschi, Piazza della Repubblica, 1, 50123 Firenze FI)
Ends at
Palatina Gallery Meeting Point - The tour will operate at 10.00 and 15.00 as mentioned on the vouchers. Please refer to your selected starting time of the tour at the time of purchase and arrive in front of the Central Gate of Pitti Square (Piazza de' Pitti, 50125 Firenze)
Options you can book
Spanish Guided Tour
Walking Tour Information: The Florence city walking tour will start at 17.00pm. Please refer to the voucher for meeting point information. Combined Walking & Palatina : The Palatine Gallery tour operates at 10:00 or 15:00 and later followed by the Walking Tour at 17.00pm.
Winter Schedule in French
Tour Description: The Palatine Gallery tour operates at 10:00 am, followed by the Walking Tour at 3.00 pm.
Italian Guided Tour
Walking Tour Information: The Florence city walking tour will start at 17.00pm. Please refer to the voucher for meeting point information. Combined Walking & Palatina : The Palatine Gallery tour operates at 10:00 or 15:00 and later followed by the Walking Tour at 17.00pm.
French Guided Tour
Walking Tour Information: The Florence city walking tour will start at 17.00pm. Please refer to the voucher for meeting point information. Combined Walking & Palatina : The Palatine Gallery tour operates at 10:00 or 15:00 and later followed by the Walking Tour at 17.00pm.
Winter Schedule in English
Tour Description: The Palatine Gallery tour operates at 10:00 am, followed by the Walking Tour at 3.00 pm.
Winter Schedule in Italian
Tour Description: The Palatine Gallery tour operates at 10:00 am, followed by the Walking Tour at 3.00 pm.
Winter Schedule in German
Tour Description: The Palatine Gallery tour operates at 10:00 am, followed by the Walking Tour at 3.00 pm
Winter Schedule in Spanish
Tour Description: The Palatine Gallery tour operates at 10:00 am, followed by the Walking Tour at 3.00 pm.
English Guided Tour
Walking Tour Information: The Florence city walking tour will start at 17.00pm. Please refer to the voucher for meeting point information. Combined Walking & Palatina : The Palatine Gallery tour operates at 10:00 or 15:00 and later followed by the Walking Tour at 17.00pm.
German Guided Tour
Walking Tour Information: The Florence city walking tour will start at 17.00pm. Please refer to the voucher for meeting point information. Combined Walking & Palatina : The Palatine Gallery tour operates at 10:00 or 15:00 and later followed by the Walking Tour at 17.00pm.
Before you book
- Cancellation
- For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
- Languages
- de, en, it, fr, es
- Ticket
- Mobile Only
- Runs on
- Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri, Sat, Sun
- Group size
- Up to 15 travelers per booking
- Operated by
- Star Florence
Know before you go
- Wheelchair accessible
- Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- Please note that the walking tour will only be conducted from the outside of each attraction mentioned in the itinerary.
- "Skip-the-line" access for Palatina Gallery is guaranteed, even during peak season (except in the event of delays or strikes by the museum management)
- The walking tour can be subject to favourable weather conditions. If cancelled due to poor weather, you will be given the option of an alternative date.
- Please refer to the correct meeting point which is displayed at the time of reservation.
- Please note that the tour requires a minimum number of 2 guests to run
- Please note that if you arrive after the tour start time you will not be able to join and will not be refunded or have your tour rescheduled
- There is a possibility of cancellation after confirmation if there are not enough passengers to meet requirements. In the event of this occurring, you will be offered an alternative or full refund
- The customers choosing the Palatina Gallery guided tour at 10.00 am or 3.00 pm join the walking tour at 5.00 pm.
- During the Winter Season, the customers will choose the Palatina Gallery guided tour at 10.00 am and later join the walking tour at 3.00 pm
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Good to know
- Duration
- 3 hours
- Free cancellation
- Up to 24h before
- Minimum age to book
- All ages
- Availability
- Bookable today
- Runs on
- Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri, Sat, Sun
- Hotel pickup
- No pickup, meet at start point
- Booked in 30 days
- 0
- Verdict
- Worth a Look
Who runs this experience
Operated by Star Florence, who run 15 experiences we rank across 2 cities, with an average Outty Ranking of 48.3.
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Palatina Gallery and Guided Walking Tour in Florence: questions travelers ask
Practical detail on this experience, plus the wider planning questions for Florence.
How much does Palatina Gallery and Guided Walking Tour in Florence cost?
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Prices start at $85 per person. The final price depends on the date, the time slot and the number of travelers, and peak weekends in Florence usually price higher than midweek mornings. Live pricing and remaining availability are confirmed on the booking screen before you pay.
How long does Palatina Gallery and Guided Walking Tour in Florence take?
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Plan for about 3 hours from start to finish, not counting travel to the meeting point. Most travelers leave another 30 minutes on either side so the rest of the day in Florence is not rushed.
Is Palatina Gallery and Guided Walking Tour in Florence worth it?
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It holds an Outty Ranking of 55 out of 100, which we label "Worth a Look". That score blends traveler sentiment (0/5 across 0 reviews), the depth of that review evidence, recent booking momentum, value for money against comparable last minute in Florence, and how flexible the cancellation terms are.
Can I cancel or reschedule Palatina Gallery and Guided Walking Tour in Florence?
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Yes. Cancel free up to 24 hours before the start time for a full refund. Inside that window the booking is non-refundable, and no-shows are not refunded.
Is Palatina Gallery and Guided Walking Tour in Florence suitable for kids and families?
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Yes, all ages are welcome. Families should still weigh the 3-hour running time, and strollers are easier on the earlier, quieter departures.
How far in advance should I book Palatina Gallery and Guided Walking Tour in Florence?
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Around 0 people booked this in the last 30 days, so popular slots go early. Two to three weeks ahead is comfortable in shoulder season, while summer weekends and holidays in Florence can sell out a month out. Same-day spots do open up when other travelers cancel, so it is worth checking if you are already in town.
What should I bring or wear?
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Bring photo ID, your booking confirmation on your phone, a refillable water bottle and comfortable shoes. Dress for the weather in Florence and add a light layer if any part of the 3-hour experience runs outdoors or after sunset.
Where does Palatina Gallery and Guided Walking Tour in Florence start and how do I get there?
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The exact meeting point and directions are on your voucher once you book, and they sit in central Florence within reach of public transport. Arrive 15 minutes early: late arrivals are treated as no-shows by most operators.
What are the best things to do in Florence?
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On Outty we rank every Florence experience on the same 0 to 100 scale, and alongside this one the highest scorers right now include The Best tour in Florence: Renaissance & Medici -by a storyteller, Small group Tuscan Wineries, Olive Oil & Gourmet Lunch or Dinner, Florence Pizza or Pasta Class with Gelato Making at a Tuscan Farm. The city page groups everything into most popular, highest reviewed, last minute and family-friendly so you can build a day around what actually delivers.
When is the best time to visit Florence?
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Booking patterns follow the same curve: prices and queues climb in peak weeks, while shoulder season gives you better availability on the top-ranked experiences and more room to change plans.
How many days do you need in Florence?
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Three full days covers the headline sights without sprinting. A workable rhythm is one anchor experience each morning, such as this one, an unhurried afternoon in a single neighborhood, then a food or nightlife booking in the evening. Five days lets you add a day trip outside the city.
Do I book through Outty or through the operator?
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Outty ranks and explains the experiences, then hands you to Viator to complete the booking with the operator directly. The price is the same as booking on Viator yourself, and Outty earns an affiliate commission on the referral, which is how the rankings stay free to read.
What is included in Palatina Gallery and Guided Walking Tour in Florence?
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Included: The ticket and reservation for Palatina Gallery; Guided city walking tour; Officially certified guide; and Radio system to hear the guide. Not included: Food and drinks; Hotel pickup and drop-off; Transportation to/from attractions; and Entrance Tickets to attractions during the Walking Tour. Always check the voucher for the final list before you travel.
Where is the meeting point for Palatina Gallery and Guided Walking Tour in Florence?
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Walking Tour Meeting Point - The tour will operate at 17.00 as mentioned on the vouchers. Please be present in front of the Hard Rock Cafe Firenze (Via dei Brunelleschi, Piazza della Repubblica, 1, 50123 Firenze FI) Hotel pickup is not included, so plan your own transport and arrive 15 minutes early.
What languages is Palatina Gallery and Guided Walking Tour in Florence offered in?
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It is offered in German, English, Italian, French and Spanish. Pick your language when choosing a date and time, as not every departure runs in every language.
Will I get instant confirmation and a mobile ticket for Palatina Gallery and Guided Walking Tour in Florence?
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Confirmation is sent by the operator after booking, usually within 48 hours; if it is not confirmed you are not charged. Mobile tickets are accepted, so you can show the voucher on your phone.
Is Palatina Gallery and Guided Walking Tour in Florence wheelchair or stroller accessible?
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The operator notes: Wheelchair accessible; and Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller. If accessibility is critical, contact the operator after booking to confirm arrangements for your date.
What happens to Palatina Gallery and Guided Walking Tour in Florence if the weather is bad?
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This experience depends on good weather. If it is canceled because of poor weather, you are offered a different date or a full refund.
What booking options are available for Palatina Gallery and Guided Walking Tour in Florence?
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There are 10 options to choose from, including Spanish Guided Tour, Winter Schedule in French, Italian Guided Tour, French Guided Tour. Prices and start times differ by option, so compare them on the booking screen.
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