Pitti Palace Palatine Gallery Attractions & Things to do

Cruise passengers can comfortably experience the two most impressive cities in Tuscany Florence and Pisa in one day with this tailor made tour from Livorno, starting from the easiest place: city center cruise shuttle bus stop.
Thanks to the interesting information gave from the multilingual assistant on board the air conditioned bus , the journey will be useful to organize and maximize your time in Florence and Pisa in the best way.
Use the free wi-fi offered on board, you can also download our free walking tour app to discover florence on your own.
Spend plenty of time exploring Florence independently, visiting only the places that interest you. If you select walking tour option you can visit the famous Mercato Central and find may local food specialities. After experienced the renaissance city, you will reach Pisa and its surprising Piazza dei Miracoli before returning to your ship.

Duration: 8 hours.

Visit Palazzo Pitti, the final residence of the Medici family, with a private guide. The palace houses paintings, ancient statues, furnishings, and mosaics of immeasurable beauty and historical importance. Discover how the Medici came to possess this exquisite estate beyond the city's core, just across the iconic Ponte Vecchio. Venture within the Pitti Palace, where the Palatine Gallery houses an astonishing array of exquisite Renaissance and Baroque masterpieces. Afterwards, explore the Boboli Gardens – the opulent grounds stretching behind the Palace. Stroll through enchanting gardens and marvel at the caves, fountains, and sculptures that have turned this expansive green expanse into an open-air museum of unparalleled beauty.
Duration: 2 hours.

Visit Florence with this hassle-free, shared round-trip transfer between the Tuscan city and Livorno. This convenient form of transport takes you from the coast to the center of Florence, near Santa Maria Novella station. Spend some hours in the city, and then return back again. It means you spend more time enjoying your day, and less time puzzling out the logistics. If you select walking tour option you can visit the famous Mercato Central and find may local food specialities. A complimentary city map and emergency help number is included. 
Duration: 8 hours.

Unlock the doors to the Palatine Gallery, Royal Apartments, Gallery of Modern Art and Treasury of the Grand Dukes, all residing within the walls of Pitti Palace. Uncover the hidden treasures of Florence's largest museum, delve into the opulent Palazzo Pitti once the emblem of the powerful Medici dynasty's reign over Tuscany.

Immerse yourself in a world of artistic wonder as you ascend to the first floor, occupy by the Palatine Gallery, Royal and Imperial Apartments. Admire a breathtaking array of masterpieces, from the unparalleled collection of Raphael's paintings to the priceless creations of Titian, Tintoretto, Caravaggio, and Rubens. Visit Gallery of Modern Art with collections of paintings & sculptures, ranging from the end of 18th century until the first decades of the 20th century.

Explore Boboli Gardens originally designed for the Medici Family representing earliest examples of Italian Garden with open-air museum & antique Renaissance statues, grottoes, large fountains.
Duration: 3 to 4 hours.

Guided Tour to the Palatine Gallery, the private art collection of the Medici family inside of their last somptuos residence including remarkable masterpieces by Botticelli, Titian, Rubens, Caravaggio and many other Italian and European painters from the XVth to the XVIIth centuries.
Duration: 2 hours.

We invite you to visit the last Medici residence in Florence as part of a small guided group that will allow you to enter from the priority entrance of the building, without waiting in long waiting lines. You will discover the most important works belonging to the daily life of the family of the Grand Dukes of the Medici, from Cosimo I to Anna Maria Luisa, the latter also called "Elettrice Palatina" from which the name of the gallery derives. The guide will show you the works concerning the families followed that of the Medici, from the Habsburgs Lorraine to the first King of Italy with annexed Royal apartments. You will visit the main attractions of the Palace, such as the Palatine Gallery, the Royal Apartments, the Gallery of Modern Art, the Treasury of the Grand Dukes and the Museum of Fashion and Costume. The entrance ticket that the guide will give you will be valid for the whole day and will allow you to visit the gallery, remaining inside, even after the end of the guided tour.
Duration: 1 hour 30 minutes.

Step inside the Medici's 15th-century palace and explore the Palatine Gallery, a treasure trove of Renaissance masterpieces. With a guide, discover works by Titian, Raphael, Caravaggio, and more, displayed in stunning rooms adorned with frescoes. This 1.5-hour tour includes skip-the-line access and lets you revisit favorites at your own pace. Perfect for art and history lovers!
Duration: 1 hour 30 minutes.

Pitti Palace at the time was the largest residence in Florence and also the most magnificent. Its ceilings are Amazing, with frescoes and stuccos, its rooms are rich in famous paintings, sculptures and secret corners.  Boboli monumental gardens are the best example in the world of an Italian garden.
Duration: 3 hours.

Guided Tour to the Palatine Gallery and the Royal Apartments, the private art collection of the Medici family inside of their last somptuos residence including remarkable masterpieces by Botticelli, Titian, Rubens, Caravaggio and many other Italian and European painters from the XVth to the XVIIth centuries. At the end of the guided tour, you will have the possibility to enter and visit by yourself the most famous renaissance gardens of the Town - the Boboli Gardens.
Duration: 3 hours.

The Pitti Palace - Palazzo Nuovo as opposed to the Palazzo Vecchio, Old Palace - is where the Medici, and later the Lorraine Grand-Dukes made their homes. If we include the Kings of Italy, three reigning dynasties lived here.
Impressive interiors, state rooms and bright frescoes are waiting for you at the Pitti Palace. You will find here one of the best painting collections of Florence, with masterpieces by Raphael, Rubens, Titian and Caravaggio.
The Palatine Gallery at the Pitti Palace still has the character of a private collection. Items are in the same places they occupied during the Lorraine Period. The placement reflects their personal tastes rather than the now usual chronological museum disposition.
The tour includes a walk through the Royal Apartments and the Museum of the Treasure of the Grand-ducal family. Big and small, all extremely precious, the objects on display are in such quantities that it might be even overwhelming!
Duration: 3 hours.

Have an incredible experience visiting the Royal Palace of Florence with its luxurious rooms, paintings and admire masterpieces by Titian, Raphael, Caravaggio, part of the amazing collections of the Medici family, learning the stories and the secrets of their Court's life.
Duration: 3 hours.

Follow your private guide and discover the amazing Palatine Gallery, where some of the main works of art of all time are preserved
Duration: 2 hours.

Raffaello Sanzio from Urbino contributed to beautify the city of Florence during his stay in our city from 1504 to 1508. He died at the age of 37 in 1520. On the occasion of the anniversary of his death we have created a special tour about this undiscussed painter. The Palatine Gallery , Palazzo Pitti, houses the best Raphael paintings in Florence, perhaps even a portrait of the beautiful Fornarina in the sweet face of the Madonna della Seggiola (Vergin Mary of the Chair).
You will see the Palace where Raphael met Leonardo’s Monna Lisa in Florence and got totally impressed.
Raphael was also an original architect of smart taste: Raphael’s style palaces in Florence are very different from the Florentine Renaissance-style buildings.
Raffaello was handsome, kind and intelligent, everybody loved him: your guide will tell you the story of Raphael's short but intense life, full of love, women and favours by his patrons!

Duration: 3 hours.

Join a 2.5-hour guided tour of Florence’s Pitti Palace and Boboli Gardens. Discover the opulence of the Pitti Palace, a Renaissance gem purchased by the Medici family in the 16th century. Explore the Palatina Gallery, home to over 500 masterpieces by Botticelli, Titian, Rubens, and Caravaggio.
Next, stroll through the Boboli Gardens, an exquisite 16th-century green space featuring sculptures, fountains, and serene views.
The tour includes a licensed guide, reserved entrance tickets, and earphones for groups over 15 participants. Comfortable shoes are recommended due to moderate walking and stairs. This tour is not suitable for wheelchair users.
Meet at 14:00 in front of the Pitti Palace entrance. Our staff will wear green t-shirts with the “My Tour” logo. Don’t miss the chance to explore Florence’s art and nature in one unforgettable experience! Meet at Piazza del Duomo, in front of the Colonna San Zanobi next to the Baptistery. Arrive 15 minutes early.
Duration: 2 hours 30 minutes.

Have an incredible experience visiting the Royal Palace of Florence with its luxurious rooms, paintings and admire masterpieces by Titian, Raphael, Caravaggio, part of the amazing collections of the Medici family, learning the stories and the secrets of their Court's life.
Duration: 2 hours 30 minutes.

Explore the grand-ducal residence of the Medici family, their vast private collection of paintings, arranged in rooms sumptuously decorated with baroque stuccoes and frescoes, and the royal apartments, joined to the gallery, once the residence of the king of Italy, and embark on a walking tour to view the most famous attractions and squares of the Florence city.

TOUR HIGHLIGHTS
• Skip the line for the tickets (a bit of queue is possible at the metal detector due to security measures)
• Discover masterpieces of European art in the Palatine Gallery
• See stunning frescoes and stucco work from the Renaissance and visit the Royal Apartments of the Palazzo Pitti
• See the Signoria Square with its replica of the Michelangelo’s David
• Walk over the famous Old Bridge
• Learn from a professional guide who will show you the city's hidden treasures
Duration: 3 hours.

Unveiled: Florence Revealed! Explore the Medici's grand Palatine Gallery, a treasure trove of art within opulent baroque rooms. Witness the lavish royal apartments, once home to Italian kings. Then, join our exclusive walking tour and journey beyond the expected. Discover hidden gems and captivating stories that bring Florence to life.

Decipher the secrets of Piazza della Signoria, explore the Duomo complex's marvels, and delve into a city transformed from a postcard to a living masterpiece. Immerse yourself in the Renaissance – join us for the true essence of Florence.
Duration: 3 hours.