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Pitti Palace, Florence

Pitti Palace and the Boboli Gardens Tickets, Florence

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Take a tour of the Pitti Palace, and discover the extravagance of the Medici family, the de facto rulers of Renaissance Florence. As you explore the Palatine Gallery and the Royal Apartments, you’ll learn about the family’s power and see the impressive collection of art they amassed. Get an up-close look at works from Titian, Raphael and Rubens.

Visit the famous Boboli Gardens, an oasis in the heart of Florence, on a 1-hour guided tour of the Pitti Palace’s royal gardens. Built for Cosimo I de’ Medici in the 16th century, the gardens feature exquisite landscaping with a variety of plant life, fountains, and statues by master artists including Michelangelo, and sculptures dating from ancient Rome through the 17th century, making it a veritable open-air museum.

The Boboli Gardens hold an important collection of Renaissance statues and fountains. Notable works include “Bathing Venus” and “Fountain of the Ocean” sculpted by Giambologna, a copy of “The Prisoners” by Michelangelo, and a number of pieces by Buontalenti.

Choose between private or group guided tours.

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Statue of David by Leonardo da Vinci, Galleria dell'Accademia

Accademia Gallery Tickets, Florence

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Florence’s Galleria dell’Accademia is home to one of the world’s most impressive works of art: Michelangelo’s “David.” At 17 feet (5.2 meters) tall, the famous statue of the biblical hero is an overwhelming sight and a masterpiece of Renaissance art. Other works on display include 15th- and 16th-century paintings by the likes of Botticelli and Lippi, unfinished Michelangelo sculptures, and a museum of musical instruments. The Accademia was once Europe’s oldest drawing school; today it is considered a must-see for visitors to Florence.

Choose one of the following:

  • Skip the line: Accademia Gallery tour
  • Description:Visit the world famous museum, Accademia Gallery with an expert guide from Florence. Get the opportunity to immerse yourself in Michelangelo’s art and see his many masterpieces, including the statue of David.
  • Florence Sightseeing Tour with Accademia Gallery Visit
  • Description:See the top sights in the birthplace of the Renaissance with this 3-hour Florence tour, including a visit to the Accademia Gallery. Overlook the picturesque city from Piazzale Michelangelo and Fiesole. Learn about Brunelleschi's famous dome over the impo
  • Discover Florence: Uffizi and Accademia Gallery with skip the line
  • Description:See some of Florence's art treasures during this 6-hour walking tour that starts with a guided visit of the Accademia Gallery before a stroll around the city's central historic area. Then end with a guided tour of the Uffizi Gallery in the afternoon. You'
  • Private Tour: Italian Breakfast and Accademia Gallery Guided Visit
  • Description:The Accademia Gallery is Florence’s most visited museum right after the Uffizi Gallery. It's the house of Michelangelo’s David and his Prisoners and many works from the 16th-18th century. It adjoins the Accademia di Belle Arti or academy of fine arts
  • Florence Private Full-Day Tour with Uffizi and Accademia Gallery
  • Description:Very comprehensive tour of 6 hours to visit, see and get to know all the most important about the city including the two of the most important museums in Florence, Italy and the whole world: Galleria degli Uffizi and Accademia Gallery.
  • Private Accademia Gallery Guided Visit
  • Description:Discover, led by a passionate local guide, the most important masterpieces by Michelangelo as the David, “I Prigioni, “San Matteo” and the “Palestrina Pietà”.
  • Accademia Gallery and Walking tour of Florence
  • Description:Enjoy a guided tour of the Accademia Gallery and marvel at the masterpieces by Michelangelo and others. After a lunch break (not included in the tour) you’ll head out on a guided walking tour of Florence to discover the history of the city.
  • Skip the Line: Florence's Accademia Gallery Priority Entrance Ticket
  • Description:Devote as much time as you wish to the exploration of one of the best museums in Florence. Welcoming hundreds of thousands of visitors annually, the "Accademia" is busy all year round so it’s worth planning your visit! Admire its biggest treasures lik
  • David and Accademia Gallery Small-Group Guided Tour
  • Description:The Accademia Gallery Tour is where Michelangelo’s original David  comes to life!  Discover one of the greatest works of art ever created with your expert  guide and skip the line priority access. See the works of Florentine  masters from the 13th-c
  • Accademia Gallery Ticket with instant delivery & mobile-guided Tour
  • Description:You can't leave Florence without visiting the Accademia Gallery and thanks to your skip-the-line ticket and our user-friendly APP Guide you will enjoy the original statue of the David and other masterpieces of Michelangelo. Michelangelo’s carved the Dav
  • Small Group Tour: Accademia Gallery with Skip-The-Line Tickets
  • Description:Discover one of the two iconic art-gallery museums in Florence with the knowledge of a professional tour guide and VIP skip the line tickets. You will admire works of Michelangelo and other masters of the Renaissance. Michelangelo's "David" statue is a b
  • Accademia Gallery Guided Tour with Ice Cream Tasting
  • Description:TOUR HIGHLIGHTS • Accademia Gallery skip-the-line ticket, don't waste your time queuing for the whole day! • The home of Michelangelo's original sculpture David • A passionate and art-lover local guide • An Ice Cream Tasting at the famous La Streg
  • Combo Skip The Line - Accademia Gallery And Uffizi Gallery Tour
  • Description:Uffizi Gallery and Accademia Gallery are the most Iconic and important art galleries in Florence. Uffizi tour highlights include masterpieces by Renaissance geniuses like Leonardo, Michelangelo, and Raphael. See famous artworks like Botticelli’s Primave
  • Combo Tour VIP - Uffizi, Accademia Gallery & Walktour
  • Description:We meet the travelers in our agency via at 10:30 am. The guide will take you in a slow stroll walking till the Uffizi Gallery. During this stroll, we will guide you to admire the Palazzo Medici, the Baptistery, the Duomo and Piazza della Signoria. You wil
Palazzo Vecchio, Florence

Palazzo Vecchio Tours, Florence

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The Palazzo Vecchio in the Piazza della Signoria is one of Florence’s most famous buildings. It has been the symbol of this Renaissance capital’s political power for more than seven centuries and still serves as Florence’s City Hall.

The courtyards, official halls, and private apartments feature elaborately decorated ceilings and statues by such luminaries as Donatello and Michelangelo, giving a sense of the wealth of the Medici, Florence’s most powerful family during the height of the Renaissance.

Buy skip-the-line tickets and get access to the museum, the Salone de Cinquecento, and the underground excavations, and climb to the top battlements of the tower for magnificent views over the city.

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