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

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About the place

Step beyond the ordinary as you explore secret passages once used by dukes and spies.

A rare perspective

Ascend Duke Gualtieri’s medieval stairway, then slip through a hidden door disguised by a painting—a thrilling peek into Renaissance intrigue. Follow a twisting path that leads to concealed chambers and private studios. From a secret vantage point, see the resplendent Salone dei Cinquecento, gazing at its vast, coffered ceiling, a masterpiece of Medici ambition.

The cherries on top

Afterwards, your skip-the-line tickets let you roam freely, from the ornate courtyard to the private Medici apartments full of frescoes and treasures of Florence’s ruling dynasty.

Location
Palazzo Vecchio, P.za della Signoria, 50122 Firenze, FI, Italy
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Highlights

  • 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.

Inclusions & Exclusions

Inclusions
  • Skip-the-line entry to Palazzo Vecchio
  • English guided tour of the secret passages
  • Skip-the-line entry to Palazzo Vecchio
  • English guided tour of the secret passages

Frequently Asked Questions

What to bring

  • Please present a valid photo ID along with your ticket at the info point of Palazzo Vecchio.

What’s not allowed

  • Visitors must leave all umbrellas, backpacks, and large bags in the cloakroom.

Accessibility

  • This experience is not accessible by wheelchair/stroller, and is not recommended for guests with mobility issues.

  • Guests with disabilities can enter the museum for free. Wheelchairs & strollers may be borrowed at the cloakroom free of charge.

  • Visitors with mobility issues can access the building via the side entrance in Via dei Gondi. The lift, situated on the ground floor in the Cortile della Dogana, is for visitors with reduced mobility only.

Additional information

  • This palace is also the seat of the city council. Unfortunately, this means that on certain special occasions when institutional ceremonies are scheduled, the museum may be totally or partially closed to the public.

Additional Information

Cancellation is allowed up to 48 hours before the scheduled start time. Variant-specific cancellation policies may apply.

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