4 Private Palace Tours in Florence to Put on the Itinerary

1.Palazzo Vecchio: Magnificent Private Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.7 · 61 reviews Our pick

Spend two hours inside Florence’s Palazzo Vecchio with a private guide in your choice of seven languages. See the Hall of the Five Hundred, Donatello’s Judith, Medici apartments, Dante’s funeral mask, the map room, and Leonardo’s unfinished fresco story. Guide Alexandra has earned praise for clear, wide-ranging explanations.

“Une visite très intéressante avec Alexandra. de nombreuses explications sont données au cours de la visite. Avec de l'histoire, de la géographie, de l'histoire de l'art, de la géopolitique. les nombreuses questions que j'ai pu poser ont trouvé à chaque fois une réponse. On ne voit pas le temps passer.”

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2.Pitti Palace and Boboli Gardens Private Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.8 · 46 reviews · from $186Best value

Meet your private guide near the Uffizi Gallery before touring Pitti Palace, the Medici family’s final residence. See the Palatine Gallery, Royal Apartments, modern art, and costume collections, then use priority entry to explore Boboli Gardens independently. Guides include Martina, Ivano, and Guido, with tours in seven languages.

“Martina was very cool… if are interested on reviewing the history and art with full detail. She will definitely is the option..”

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3.Pitti Palace and Boboli Gardens Private Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.7 · 38 reviews · 3 hours · from $260

Spend three hours with a private guide inside Florence’s Pitti Palace and across the Boboli Gardens. You’ll see Raphael and Titian in the Palatine Gallery, Medici treasures, historic clothing, and sculptures from the 16th to 18th centuries. Guides such as Anna Maria, Christina, and Alessio have led especially well-paced visits, though your guide may differ.

“Christina was very sweet, knowledgeable, and went with our pace.”

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4.Pitti Palace and Boboli Gardens Private Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 38 reviews · 3 hours (approx.) · from $287

Spend three hours with a private English-speaking guide at Florence’s Pitti Palace and Boboli Gardens. See masterpieces by Raphael, Rubens, Caravaggio, Botticelli, and Van Dyck, then walk through a 40-acre Italian garden of statues, fountains, and paths. Guides including Alessandro, Eleonora, Caterina, and Susanna are praised for clear storytelling and personal attention.

“Caterina made us feel like family. She was awesome in every way. She had in depth knowledge of the Pitti Palace and Boboli gardens and a great sense of passion for her job. We would recommend this company and of course Caterina to all.”

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