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Boboli Gardens Florence with historic sculptures and manicured landscapes.
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Highlights

  • Escape the crowd and take a guided tour of the lush Boboli Gardens in Florence. It’s a Renaissance marvel that is straight out of a period drama.
  • Saunter through the labyrinth of Cypress trees that lead you to the Ocean Fountain-once a space to showcase the grandeur of Florence’s elite.
  • With a Spanish, Italian, or English-speaking guide, learn about the courtly life of the noble Medici family and their influence on art and architecture.
  • The gardens also feature elegant grottos, Renaissance and Roman sculptures, the grand Fountain of Neptune, and the tranquil Isolotto island.

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Boboli Gardens with view of Florence and Pitti Palace in the background.
Boboli Gardens Florence with historic sculptures and manicured landscapes.
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A guided tour of Boboli Gardens is the perfect way to experience the beauty and history of Florence’s most iconic green space. Nestled behind the grand Pitti Palace, these 111 acres of gardens offer a fascinating journey through Renaissance landscaping, history, and art. With a knowledgeable guide leading the way, you’ll uncover the stories behind the garden’s creation, and its role as a Medici family retreat.

The tour includes a visit to the Fountain of Neptune, the Buontalenti Grotto, and over 300 sculptures, including Roman and Renaissance works. You’ll learn about the artistic significance of these pieces and their role in the garden’s design. The guide will also take you through the Viottolone, a grand tree-lined avenue, leading to the Isolotto, a peaceful island surrounded by water and sculptures.

Inclusions & Exclusions

  • 1-hour guided tour of Boboli Gardens
  • Entry to Boboli Gardens
  • Italian/Spanish/English-speaking guide (as per option selected)
  • Entry to Bardini Gardens
  • Guided tour of Pitti Palace, Bardini Gardens and Ceramic Museum

This product offers multiple ticket options. Some items above (like transfers or fast-track access) may only apply to specific options — confirm what's included when you select yours.

Ticket Delivery

  • Your voucher will be emailed to you instantly.

  • Please arrive at the meeting point 15 mins before the scheduled time of your tour to avoid any delays.

  • Display the voucher on your mobile phone with a valid photo ID at the meeting point.

Meeting point

  • Meet your guide at Biglietteria Palazzo Pitti.

  • Address: Piazza de' Pitti, 50125 Firenze FI, Italy .

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Cancellation Policy

Free cancellation up to 48 hours before the experience starts.

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The guided tour lasts for one hour.

Pets are not permitted, except for guide dogs and service animals that must be properly leashed with a public medical certificate.

The guides speak Italian, Spanish, or English, depending on your selected option.

Yes, entry to both Boboli Gardens and Bardini Gardens is included in the tour package.

Entry to Boboli Gardens is included when you purchase a ticket for the guided tour.

Highlights include visiting the Fountain of Neptune, Buontalenti Grotto, over 300 sculptures, and exploring Renaissance landscaping along with art history insights from your guide.

The gardens are pedestrianized; however, if you have a disability badge, parking is available nearby as the area isn't accessible by vehicle.

Yes, temporary closures or changes in opening hours can occur due to weather emergencies.

The tour provides a deep dive into the garden’s creation and its significance as a retreat for the Medici family, along with stories behind various sculptures and art pieces throughout the gardens.

The guided tour does not cover the Pitti Palace, Bardini Gardens, or Ceramic Museum; these are excluded from your visit with this package.

Pets cannot tag along for this experience, with the exception of guide dogs and service animals, properly leashed and with a public medical certificate.

The entire Boboli Gardens area is pedestrianized, and is not accessible by vehicle; if you have a disability badge, you can park nearby.

The Gardens can be subject to temporary closures or changes of the opening hours due to weather emergencies which could injure persons and damage things.

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