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Highlights

  • Climb Duke Gualtieri’s old stairway through narrow passages ending at a hidden door concealed by artwork.
  • Reach an exclusive spot to view the Medicean Palace and the large coffered ceiling in Salone dei Cinquecento.
  • Visit the Hall of Lilies independently to see sculptures by Donatello and Michelangelo like Judith and Holofernes.
  • Learn that the palace structure rests on remains of an ancient Roman theatre from the 1st century BC.

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Begin your walk through passages historically used by dukes and spies. This tour provides insight into Renaissance politics as you move through concealed areas within the palace.

Secret Corridors and Chambers

Ascend the medieval stairway built for Duke Gualtieri and move through a secret door hidden behind a painting.

You will follow a winding route to private studios and secret rooms.

Palace Highlights

From a privileged spot, look out over the grand Salone dei Cinquecento and its detailed coffered ceiling representing Medici power.

Your ticket allows further exploration of the designed courtyard and private Medici living quarters decorated with frescoes.

These rooms display items that illuminate the important history of the city.

Inclusions & Exclusions

  • Entry to Palazzo Vecchio without waiting in line
  • Guided tour of secret passages in English
  • Personal expenses

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.

Must Know

  • Have your ticket and valid photo ID ready to show at the info point.
  • Check all backpacks, umbrellas, and large bags into the cloakroom before the tour starts.
  • This path is not accessible by wheelchair or stroller, but free rental is available on site. Guests needing easier access should use the side entrance on Via dei Gondi.

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

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.

Yes, the Palazzo Vecchio Secret Passages Skip-the-Line Tour includes an English guided exploration of hidden passages and chambers.

While you have skip-the-line tickets, all visitors must still pass mandatory security checks at the Palazzo Vecchio info point.

The experience includes secret passages once used by dukes and spies, Duke Gualtieri’s medieval stairway, hidden doors disguised as paintings, and a view of the Salone dei Cinquecento's ceiling.

Backpacks must be left in the cloakroom; visitors are required to leave umbrellas and large bags there before starting the tour.

The secret passages are not wheelchair/stroller accessible, but guests with disabilities can enter the museum free of charge. Wheelchairs & strollers may be borrowed at no cost from the cloakroom.

Please present a valid photo ID along with your ticket when you arrive at Palazzo Vecchio's info point.

Yes, skip-the-line tickets allow free exploration of areas like the ornate courtyard and private Medici apartments post-tour.

The tour does not cover personal expenses; these are excluded from what is provided with your ticket.

Yes, you can explore the Hall of Lilies and admire sculptures such as Judith and Holofernes by Donatello on your own schedule after the guided portion.

Palazzo Vecchio stands over remains from Florence's Roman era, including a grand theatre built in the 1st century BC, adding to its historical intrigue.

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