Visiting the Palazzo Pitti, Florence’s grand royal palace, offers a glimpse into the opulent lives of the Grand Dukes of Tuscany. This ticket includes reserved entry, allowing you to bypass long lines and explore rich collections of art, including masterpieces by Raphael and Titian in the Palatine Gallery. Wander through the royal apartments adorned with stunning decor and period furnishings that bring history to life. Dive into the diverse exhibits, from fashion to modern art, ensuring a well-rounded cultural experience. With an audio guide included, you’ll uncover the fascinating stories behind each masterpiece and room during your 2-hour visit.
What's included
Entry to the Palatine Gallery and Royal Apartments
Reserved entry to Palazzo Pitti
Entry to the Costume Gallery
Entry to the Modern Art Gallery
Downloadable Florence city audio guide
Entry to the Treasury of the Grand Dukes
Guided tour
What to expect
Palazzo Pitti
Admission ticket included
Palazzo Pitti, on the south bank of the Arno in Florence, began as a 15th-century banker's residence before the Medici acquired it in 1550, turning it into their grand ducal seat. Its massive rusticated façade reflects centuries of expansion under the Medici, Lorraine, and Savoy dynasties, who all lived there. The palace complex today houses several museums and opens onto the Boboli Gardens behind it.
The Palatine Gallery (Galleria Palatina), on the piano nobile, is the palace's artistic core. Established by the Lorraine rulers in the early 19th century, it displays roughly 500 masterpieces from the Medici collections, hung densely in gilded frames across richly decorated salons—arranged for visual effect rather than chronology, in the style of historic picture galleries. It holds the world's largest concentration of Raphael paintings, alongside works by Titian, Caravaggio, Rubens, and Tintoretto, beneath Pietro da Cortona's frescoed "Planet Rooms."
