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

Your Experience

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.

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  • 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.

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Booking FAQs

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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