Pitti Palace and Boboli Gardens Private Tour

Tour Overview

Experience the opulence of the Medici at the Pitti Palace, marvel at exquisite Renaissance and Baroque art, and stroll through the sumptuous Boboli Gardens for a taste of regal luxury.

Escape the clamor of the city and enter a realm of refined elegance once reserved for the Medici grand dukes. Discover the opulent legacy of the Medici family as you explore their magnificent estate, nestled just beyond the city center and accessed via the iconic Ponte Vecchio. Within the resplendent halls of the Pitti Palace, immerse yourself in the Palatine Gallery, where an extraordinary assemblage of Renaissance and Baroque masterpieces awaits your admiration. Continue your journey through the sumptuous Boboli Gardens, the palace's lavishly landscaped grounds. Stroll through exquisitely manicured gardens, marvel at enchanting grottos, graceful fountains, and exquisite sculptures that elevate this verdant sanctuary into an open-air museum of unparalleled grandeur.

What's Included

2-hour private guided tour with a local, expert guide
Tickets and reservations for the Palatine Gallery and the Boboli Gardens
Radios and headsets for larger groups

What's Not Included

Hotel pickup and drop off

Your Itinerary

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Palatine Gallery The tour begins inside the Pitti Palace, at the Palatine Gallery, where we will admire masterpieces of Renaissance and Baroque art. This remarkable gallery includes the largest collection of works by Raphael, as well as works by Italian masters like Titian, Caravaggio, and the greatest woman artist of the past, Artemisia Gentileschi. Unlike most modern museums, this gallery is set in a sumptuous period setting. Walk through hall after hall to admire great masterpieces, and fine 17th-century furnishings including tables with semi-precious stone inlays, vases, and impressive stuccoed and frescoed ceilings.

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Exit the palace and step into an exquisite outdoor museum. Here, Medici court artists and architects transformed simple orchards into the model Italian garden. Adorned with grottos, fountains, and ancient and Renaissance statues, the Boboli Gardens became an escape from the city for the grand dukes. Enjoy beautiful views over the city and an escape from the noisy crowded city streets.

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