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Experience the best of Palazzo Vecchio

Step inside Florence’s town hall and uncover political power, Medici history, and Renaissance art in one grand building.
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Slide 1 of 12, Palazzo Vecchio exterior view with clock tower in Florence, Italy.
Palazzo Vecchio exterior view with clock tower in Florence, Italy.

Palazzo Vecchio Skip-the-Line Tickets

Explore at your pace
Audio guide

  • Bypass ticket queues to enter the townhall-turned-museum at your chosen time slot.

  • Leisurely explore the epicenter of Florentine republic at the Hall of the Five Hundred and the Medici apartments on the upper floors.

  • Upgrade your experience to add a multilingual audio guide and get historically-rich commentaries on the museum’s exhibits in your preferred language.

  • You can also opt for an English guided tour and get an expert’s deeper insights into the palace’s frescoed chambers and gilded courtyards.

More details

  • Bypass ticket queues to enter the townhall-turned-museum at your chosen time slot.

  • Leisurely explore the epicenter of Florentine republic at the Hall of the Five Hundred and the Medici apartments on the upper floors.

  • Upgrade your experience to add a multilingual audio guide and get historically-rich commentaries on the museum’s exhibits in your preferred language.

  • You can also opt for an English guided tour and get an expert’s deeper insights into the palace’s frescoed chambers and gilded courtyards.

from
€28
Slide 1 of 9, Guided group exploring frescoes in Palazzo Vecchio Museum, Florence.
Guided group exploring frescoes in Palazzo Vecchio Museum, Florence.

Palazzo Vecchio Skip-the-Line Guided Tour

1 hr 15 mins - 2 hrs

  • Gain fast-track entry by skipping ticket queues and explore the museum with a licensed guide in a group of up to 20 guests.

  • Your local expert reveals Savonarola’s rise in the Hall of Five Hundred and the Florentine liberty symbol at Donatello’s Judith.

  • Upgrade to a small group tour of up to 14 guests and make your visit more personalized and less crowded.

  • You can also opt for a secret passage guided tour through Duke Gualtieri’s hidden stairway, discovering secret cabinets and artifacts.

More details

  • Gain fast-track entry by skipping ticket queues and explore the museum with a licensed guide in a group of up to 20 guests.

  • Your local expert reveals Savonarola’s rise in the Hall of Five Hundred and the Florentine liberty symbol at Donatello’s Judith.

  • Upgrade to a small group tour of up to 14 guests and make your visit more personalized and less crowded.

  • You can also opt for a secret passage guided tour through Duke Gualtieri’s hidden stairway, discovering secret cabinets and artifacts.

from
€37.11
Slide 1 of 9, Tourists exploring the ornate courtyard of Palazzo Vecchio in Florence.
Tourists exploring the ornate courtyard of Palazzo Vecchio in Florence.

Palazzo Vecchio Secret Passages Skip-the-Line English Guided Tour

1 hr 15 mins

  • Climb Duke Gualtieri’s medieval stairway, navigate narrow passages, and enter a hidden door disguised by a painting.

  • Admire the Medicean Palace and glimpse the stunning coffered ceiling of the Salone dei Cinquecento from a rare vantage point.

  • At your own pace, discover the Hall of Lilies and its sculptures – Judith and Holofernes by Donatello and the Genius of Victory by Michelangelo.

  • Fun fact: Palazzo Vecchio stands over the remains of the grand theatre of the Roman city "Florentia", built in the 1st century BC.

More details

  • Climb Duke Gualtieri’s medieval stairway, navigate narrow passages, and enter a hidden door disguised by a painting.

  • Admire the Medicean Palace and glimpse the stunning coffered ceiling of the Salone dei Cinquecento from a rare vantage point.

  • At your own pace, discover the Hall of Lilies and its sculptures – Judith and Holofernes by Donatello and the Genius of Victory by Michelangelo.

  • Fun fact: Palazzo Vecchio stands over the remains of the grand theatre of the Roman city "Florentia", built in the 1st century BC.

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€37.11
Slide 1 of 7, David and Michelangelo sculptures at Palazzo Vecchio Museum entrance, Florence.
David and Michelangelo sculptures at Palazzo Vecchio Museum entrance, Florence.

Palazzo Vecchio Small-Group Guided Tour

1 hr 30 mins

  • Join a small group with a select few and go past long and tiring queues to enter Palazzo Vecchio, once the residence of the Grand Duke Cosimo I.

  • With your guide, learn about the private apartment of Duchess Eleonora di Toledo, which features a chapel with a fresco of The Deposition of Christ.

  • End your grand tour by relaxing on the terrace behind the building and getting an amazing view of the city, including the Piazza della Signoria.

  • Choose a tour guide in the language of your choice, making your experience of learning about the First Courtyard educational and unforgettable.

  • Fun fact: Be greeted by the statues of Adam and Eve and a replica of Michaelangelo’s David at the entrance of the Palazzo Vecchio.

More details

  • Join a small group with a select few and go past long and tiring queues to enter Palazzo Vecchio, once the residence of the Grand Duke Cosimo I.

  • With your guide, learn about the private apartment of Duchess Eleonora di Toledo, which features a chapel with a fresco of The Deposition of Christ.

  • End your grand tour by relaxing on the terrace behind the building and getting an amazing view of the city, including the Piazza della Signoria.

  • Choose a tour guide in the language of your choice, making your experience of learning about the First Courtyard educational and unforgettable.

  • Fun fact: Be greeted by the statues of Adam and Eve and a replica of Michaelangelo’s David at the entrance of the Palazzo Vecchio.

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Pro tips to help you make a pick

A standard Palazzo Vecchio skip-the-line ticket comes with reserved entry at a specific time slot, helping you avoid general ticketing queues that can take up to two hours. Explore all three floors of the Museum inside at your own pace.

While you get to bypass both ticket queues and entry lines, short waits may still apply for security checks and areas like the Arnolfo Tower. Visit early for the best experience and to avoid crowds.

The Arnolfo Tower requires a separate ticket and involves a 233-step climb from the second floor of Palazzo Vecchio. The tower is not accessible to visitors with reduced mobility.

Guided tours provide a more tailored experience and expert insights into the history and architecture of Palazzo Vecchio. You can opt for an exclusive Secret Passages tour to discover hidden corridors and rooms within the palace.

For travelers spending more time in the city, combo tickets offer a great way to explore more while saving time and money. Benefit from access to Medici Mile attractions like the Uffizi Gallery or Palazzo Pitti

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About Palazzo Vecchio

The Palazzo Vecchio is a monumental palace and the city's town hall. Originally built in the 14th century as a seat of power for the Florentine Republic, it later served as the residence of the Medici family, including Cosimo I de' Medici. The palace's imposing facade and distinctive Arnolfo's Tower make it a landmark of Florentine architecture. Today, it functions as both a museum and a working municipal building, showcasing centuries of Florentine history and art.

AddressPiazza della Signoria, 50122 Firenze FI, Italy
Year opened1314
Founded byArnolfo di Cambio
Visitors per year100000
Expected wait time - Standard30-60 mins (Peak), 0-30 mins (Off Peak)

Did you know?

The palace's name, "Palazzo Vecchio," means "Old Palace." It received this name only after the Medici family moved to the new Palazzo Pitti.

The Hall of the Five Hundred has a secret. An inscription on a Giorgio Vasari fresco reads "Cerca Trova" ("Seek and You Shall Find"), a clue believed by some to hint at a lost Leonardo da Vinci fresco.

A network of secret passages and staircases exists within the walls. They were built for the Medici family to move around discreetly and to escape danger.

Why visit Palazzo Vecchio?

Walk through Florentine history

Explore the seat of power for the Florentine Republic and the Medici family's residence.

See monumental art

Witness the grandeur of the Hall of Five Hundred and frescoes by masters like Vasari.

Explore secret passages

Discover the hidden routes used by the powerful Medici family.

Climb Arnolfo Tower

Get a panoramic view of Florence and the Duomo from the iconic landmark.

Stand on ancient ruins

Descend to the museum's basement to see the remains of a Roman theater.

Plan your visit

Porta della Tramontana (North Wind Gate)

Porta della Dogana (Customs Gate)

Porticciola (Small Gate)

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What our guests say

Kenneth M

Portugal
Couple
2 weeks ago
Absolutely incredible without the trouble of waiting in line. I was able to stay out of the crowd. It was almost like I was by myself! I would recommend Skip the line for any Tour or excursion.

Palazzo Vecchio Skip-the-Line Tickets

Urban Z

Switzerland
Couple
Jun 2026

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The quick and hassle-free entry and the informative German audio guide made booking through Headout well worth it (not to mention the clear directions to where the tickets were picked up, and the handover and explanation provided by the woman who gave us the tickets!)

Palazzo Vecchio Skip-the-Line Tickets

Françoise C

Switzerland
Couple
3 days ago
Palazzo Vecchio is easy to find, we didn't have to wait at the entrance, and we could head freely up to the top of the tower. Splendid views of the Duomo and the old town. This experience was the perfect start to our trip.

Arnolfo Tower Skip-the-Line Tickets

Craig S

Group
Sep 2026
Access to the tower was very easy.. Just note that there are a lot of steps inside the town hall before you get to the tower climb. Once in the tower you can stop for a rest in a little room which was a prison and then half way up there is 360 viewing before making the last climb to top. At the top there are great views over Florence and the the duomo. Well worth the effort. This is a good choice if you feeling climbing the duomo dome or the Campanile bell tower is too much.

Arnolfo Tower Skip-the-Line Tickets

Ivan G

Spain
Solo
2 weeks ago
Honestly, the experience was great. I arrived about 15 minutes early and they let me in without any problems.

Combo: Palazzo Vecchio + Uffizi Gallery Skip-the-Line Tickets

Craig S

Group
Sep 2026
One thing to note is that you need to go to the ticket office first, show your head out ticket, and then you will receive a paper ticket for the secret passages and a paper ticket for the museum . The ticket office will also give you a location of where to meet your guide. The secret passages tour is well worth doing. You see hidden rooms , paintings and narrow spiral staircases within the palace walls, all described very well by the guide. The last stop before the museum is the beautiful ballroom. There's lots of information to absorb but it's worth it .

Palazzo Vecchio Skip-the-Line Guided Tour

Liciu L

Couple
Sep 2026
Fast entry, a gorgeous chapel that exceeded expectations, I highly recommend visiting it. Quick access to the site, located in the center, next to the leather market.

Combo: Medici Chapels + Palazzo Vecchio Skip-the-Line Tickets

Emilia D

Solo
Sep 2026
The Bargello was a very unfamiliar museum to me. But after visiting, I would recommend it to everyone. It is beautifully laid out, and the staff is friendly. There are some truly extraordinary pieces. I arrived quite early, but they let me through after the security check.

Combo: Palazzo Vecchio + Museo del Bargello Tickets

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