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Tourists exploring the ornate courtyard of Palazzo Vecchio in Florence.
Visitors inside the ornate hall of Palazzo Vecchio, Florence, viewing large frescoes and sculptures.
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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.

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Tourists exploring the ornate courtyard of Palazzo Vecchio in Florence.
Visitors inside the ornate hall of Palazzo Vecchio, Florence, viewing large frescoes and sculptures.
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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.

Inclusions

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

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 redemption point 15 mins before the scheduled time of your experience to avoid any delays.

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

Ticket redemption point

  • Please check your final voucher for the redemption point details and specific instructions.

Cancellation Policy

Free cancellation up to 48 hours before the experience starts.

Frequently asked questions

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Booking FAQs

The tour includes skip-the-line entry to Palazzo Vecchio and an English guided exploration of its secret passages.

Yes, you must present a valid photo ID along with your ticket at the info point of Palazzo Vecchio.

No, umbrellas, backpacks, and large bags need to be left in the cloakroom before starting the tour.

The experience is not accessible by wheelchair or stroller and is recommended against for guests with mobility challenges. However, wheelchairs and strollers can be borrowed at the cloakroom free of charge, and visitors with disabilities enter the museum without a fee.

Highlights include climbing Duke Gualtieri’s medieval stairway, navigating narrow passages, entering a hidden door disguised by a painting, admiring the Medicean Palace and its coffered ceiling of the Salone dei Cinquecento from a rare vantage point.

You will get to explore hidden chambers, private studios, and discover sculptures like Judith and Holofernes by Donatello as well as the Genius of Victory by Michelangelo at your own pace.

Palazzo Vecchio stands over the remains of the grand theatre from Florence's Roman city 'Florentia', which was built in the 1st century BC.

Yes, your skip-the-line tickets allow you to roam freely through areas like the ornate courtyard and private Medici apartments after the guided portion of the tour.

No, all personal expenses are excluded from what is covered by the Palazzo Vecchio Secret Passages Skip-the-Line English Guided Tour.

The tour offers a secret perspective where you can view the coffered ceiling of the Salone dei Cinquecento, revealing its grandeur from an uncommon angle.

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

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

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.

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.

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