Palazzo Vecchio Small Group Tour, Optional Private & Tower Climb
Overview
Discover Florence’s secrets on a private guided tour of Palazzo Vecchio, one of the city’s most iconic landmarks! Explore the history of the Florentine Republic and the powerful Medici family with your expert guide.
Admire the magnificent Hall of the Five Hundred, marvel at Renaissance frescoes by Giorgio Vasari, and discover the elegant apartments of Grand Duke Cosimo I de’ Medici and Grand Duchess Eleonora of Toledo. Your guide will bring the palace’s art and history to life.
Want breathtaking views of Florence from above? Add an optional Arnolfo Tower ticket and admire the city’s rooftops and famous monuments.
When booking, choose between a private guided tour of Palazzo Vecchio only or a private guided tour of Palazzo Vecchio with an Arnolfo Tower entrance ticket.
Please note: The private guided tour covers Palazzo Vecchio only. The tower visit is self-guided and is not included in the guided tour.
Discover Florence’s Renaissance heritage and create unforgettable memories!
What's Included
- Radios and Headphones
- Price Breakdown: Ticket fee , company service, and platform fees are included in the total price.
- Palazzo Vecchio Timed Entry Ticket without the Tower ( 18,00 euro )
- Palazzo Vecchio Timed Entry Ticket with the Tower ( 38,00 euro )
- Professinal Tour Guide
- Food and drinks are prohibited inside the palazzo vecchio
Meeting Location
Via dei Castellani
14, 50122 Firenze FI, Italy
Detailed check-in instructions, including the exact address, are provided with your booking confirmation.
Piazza della Signoria
50122 Firenze FI, Italy
Uscirete in Piazza della Signoria, dall'uscita principale del Palazzo
What To Expect
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Palazzo Vecchio
2 hours Admission Ticket Included
Additional Info
- Confirmation is instant and will be received at time of booking
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
- Please note that access to Arnolfo Tower at Palazzo Vecchio involves climbing approximately 418 steps. Visitors who may have difficulty climbing stairs, or who suffer from heart conditions, asthma, vertigo, or claustrophobia, are advised to consider this before booking. The tower is not wheelchair accessible, and access is suspended in case of rain. The private guided tour of Palazzo Vecchio does not include a guided visit to the tower.
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
- Unexpected closures: Palazzo Vecchio is also Florence’s City Hall, so institutional events may occasionally change visiting hours or routes.
Frequently Asked Questions (7)
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Frequently Asked Questions (7)
The answers provided below were previously given in response to questions from City Balloon Tours customers.
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- For a full refund, you must cancel at least 24 hours before the tour start time.
- If you cancel less than 24 hours before the tour start time, the amount you paid will not be refunded.
- Any changes made less than 24 hours before the tour start time will not be accepted.
- Cut-off times are based on the tour local time (CET).
- Radios and Headphones.
- Price Breakdown: Ticket fee , company service, and platform fees are included in the total price.
- Palazzo Vecchio Timed Entry Ticket without the Tower ( 18,00 euro ).
- Palazzo Vecchio Timed Entry Ticket with the Tower ( 38,00 euro ).
- Professinal Tour Guide.
- food and drinks are prohibited inside the palazzo vecchio.
The minimum age to participate is 8. This tour requires at least one adult to accompany children..
Apr 2025If a date or time is not listed on the calendar, it’s sold out or unavailable for another reason. Support cannot assist further if a date or time is not on the calendar.
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Apr 2025Accessibility information for the Palazzo Vecchio Small Group Tour, Optional Private & Tower Climb is as follows:
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
- Please note that access to Arnolfo Tower at Palazzo Vecchio involves climbing approximately 418 steps. Visitors who may have difficulty climbing stairs, or who suffer from heart conditions, asthma, vertigo, or claustrophobia, are advised to consider this before booking. The tower is not wheelchair accessible, and access is suspended in case of rain. The private guided tour of Palazzo Vecchio does not include a guided visit to the tower.
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Detailed check-in instructions – including meeting point address, Google map, and parking information – for Palazzo Vecchio Small Group Tour, Optional Private & Tower Climb will be included in your confirmation email from City Balloon Tours. Please be sure to double and triple check your email address is correct at checkout so this important email makes its way to you!
Mar 2024Once your refund is processed, it usually shows on your card statement within 5–10 business days. The exact timing depends on your bank or card issuer.
Want it sooner? When you cancel, choose Receive a refund to my wallet instead. The credit is in your Wallet straight away and is applied automatically at checkout on your next booking when you’re signed in with the same email. You can see your balance any time in My Wallet.
If you paid part of your booking with Wallet credit, that part always goes back to your Wallet. Trip protection isn’t refundable.
Oct 2026What's Included
- Radios and Headphones
- Price Breakdown: Ticket fee , company service, and platform fees are included in the total price.
- Palazzo Vecchio Timed Entry Ticket without the Tower ( 18,00 euro )
- Palazzo Vecchio Timed Entry Ticket with the Tower ( 38,00 euro )
- Professinal Tour Guide
- Food and drinks are prohibited inside the palazzo vecchio
Additional Info
- Confirmation is instant and will be received at time of booking
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
- Please note that access to Arnolfo Tower at Palazzo Vecchio involves climbing approximately 418 steps. Visitors who may have difficulty climbing stairs, or who suffer from heart conditions, asthma, vertigo, or claustrophobia, are advised to consider this before booking. The tower is not wheelchair accessible, and access is suspended in case of rain. The private guided tour of Palazzo Vecchio does not include a guided visit to the tower.
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
- Unexpected closures: Palazzo Vecchio is also Florence’s City Hall, so institutional events may occasionally change visiting hours or routes.
