Palazzo Vecchio Tickets 2025
Explore Florence’s medieval town hall without the wait. Tour lavish Medici halls, climb Arnolfo’s Tower for skyline views, and uncover centuries of Renaissance intrigue with a multimedia guide or local expert.
- Priority museum & tower entry
- Instant mobile ticket delivery
- Audio or tablet guide in 5 languages
- Small-group tours led by local historians
- Money-saving Florence combo options
Top Selling Palazzo Vecchio Tickets
Choose the most-booked Palazzo Vecchio options—skip the long lines, add an audioguide, or venture into hidden Medici passageways. Explore Florence’s iconic town hall entirely at your own pace.
Florence: Palazzo Vecchio Skip-the-Line Entry Ticket
Top ratedWalk straight into the Hall of the Five Hundred and lavish Medici chambers without queuing. Ideal for visitors who need fast access and freedom to wander.
Palazzo Vecchio Entrance Ticket & Audioguide
Popular choiceBypass the ticket queue and explore with a multilingual audio guide—perfect for history buffs who want context while roaming Renaissance halls.
Palazzo Vecchio: Secret Passageways Tour
Small-group tourFollow a licensed guide behind hidden doors and staircases known only to the Medici. Includes priority entry plus exclusive areas closed to regular guests.
Discover Palazzo Vecchio Tickets 2025 & Info
Palazzo Vecchio, Florence’s medieval town hall, overflows with Medici intrigue, vast frescoes and secret staircases. Our hand-picked tickets let you skip lines, unlock hidden passages or climb Arnolfo Tower—so you explore art and history at your own pace.
Skip-the-Line Entry Ticket
Fast-track access to the Hall of the Five Hundred and Medici apartments.
From €22.50 per adult
Book Skip-the-Line
Entry Ticket & Audioguide
Breeze past the queue and explore with a multilingual audio guide app.
From €25 per adult
Book Audioguide
Secret Passageways Tour
Small-group tour through hidden doors and corridors known only to the Medici.
From €22 per adult
Book Secret Tour
Arnolfo Tower Climb Combo
Scale the 95 m tower for panoramic city views, then roam ornate halls below.
From €59 per adult
Book Tower ComboPalazzo Vecchio Ticket Prices – 2025
Skip-the-line €22–25 · Audioguide €25 · Secret Passage €22 · Tower Combo €59.
- Skip-the-Line Entry – €22–25
- Entry + Audioguide – €25
- Secret Passageways Tour – €22
- Arnolfo Tower + Museum – €59
- Youth (6–17 yrs) – reduced rates
- Children ≤5 yrs – free with adult
What Included & Booking Tips for Palazzo Vecchio?
Timed entry, audioguides, tower climbs—reserve early for weekends.
- Timed ticket with QR code—scan straight at the entrance.
- Audioguide or tablet rental on most options.
- Tower climbs close for bad weather; morning slots sell fastest.
- Free cancellation up to 24 h on many tickets.
- Secret Passageways limited to 12 people—book a week ahead in high season.
Palazzo Vecchio Dress Code & Practical Advice
Comfortable shoes, no large luggage, photos without flash, many stairs in tower.
- Casual attire fine; shoulders covered for chapel areas.
- Sturdy footwear—stone floors & 400 tower steps.
- No tripods or large backpacks; cloakroom at entrance.
- Photography allowed, but no flash in frescoed halls.
Palazzo Vecchio Location & Opening Hours
Piazza della Signoria · 09:00–19:00 · Tower last entry 17:00.
Address: Piazza della Signoria, 50122 Firenze.
Palace: 09:00–19:00 (Thu 09:00–14:00).
Arnolfo Tower: 09:00–17:00 (last climb 50 min before close).
Closed 25 Dec, 1 Jan, and selected civic events.
Palazzo Vecchio Facilities & Accessibility
Free restrooms, lift to main floor, tower stair-only, audio devices.
- Restrooms on ground floor (free).
- Lift to first floor exhibitions; upper floors via stairs.
- Tower accessible only by stairs; no stroller access.
- Audio devices or smartphone app available in 5 languages.
How to reach Palazzo Vecchio & Visiting Strategy
Walk from Duomo (5 min), bus C2 stop nearby, combine with Uffizi or Duomo climb.
- On foot: 450 m south of Florence Cathedral.
- Bus C2 – stop “Piazza della Signoria”.
- Arrive 10 min early for security checks.
- Visit early morning to enjoy emptier halls.
- Pair palace visit with Uffizi or Duomo on the same day.
Combine Palazzo Vecchio with Nearby Highlights
Bundle your ticket with Uffizi, Duomo, Boboli Gardens or a Medici walking tour.
- Uffizi Gallery timed entry (2-min walk).
- Duomo & Brunelleschi Dome climb for skyline photos.
- Ponte Vecchio jewellery stroll along the Arno.
- Boboli Gardens & Pitti Palace across the river.
- Evening food tour in the Oltrarno district.
Palazzo Vecchio Experience Highlights
Step inside centuries of Florentine power—soaring halls, secret passages and unbeatable tower panoramas await.
Hall of the Five Hundred
Vast chamber with Vasari’s battle frescoes and towering marble statues.
Arnolfo Tower View
Climb 416 steps for sweeping vistas across Florence’s terracotta skyline.
Medici Apartments
Opulent rooms housing tapestries, secret study and precious artworks.
Vasari’s Ceiling Art
Marvel at allegorical frescoes celebrating Medici power and Florentine glory.
Frequently Asked Questions
Get quick answers to common questions about Palazzo Vecchio tickets, tower climbs, accessibility and more—plan your Florence visit with confidence.
A timed museum entry costs about €22–25 for adults. Add-ons such as the Arnolfo Tower climb (~€59 combo) or the Secret Passageways tour (~€22) are priced separately. Youth (6–17 yrs) receive reduced rates, and children under 6 enter free with an adult.
Yes—queues in high season can stretch over an hour. Skip-the-line tickets give you a dedicated fast-track entrance and a timed slot, saving precious sightseeing time, especially on weekends and summer mornings.
Standard admission lets you explore the Salone dei Cinquecento, Medici apartments, frescoed halls and archaeological level at your own pace. The tower, secret corridors and audioguide cost extra.
Yes—combo passes bundle museum entry with the 95-metre tower climb. They sell out fast because tower capacity is limited, so book online a few days ahead.
The palace is open daily 09:00–19:00 (Thursdays until 14:00). Arnolfo Tower last entry is around 17:00. Hours can change on public holidays or for civic events—check the official schedule before visiting.
The ground floor and first exhibition level are reachable by lift. Upper floors and Arnolfo Tower require stairs. Staff can direct you to accessible routes; call ahead if you need assistance.
A self-guided palace visit takes 1–1.5 hours. Add 45 minutes for the tower and another 45 minutes for the Secret Passageways tour. Budget 2–3 hours total if you want everything.
Yes—audio guides or tablet devices are offered in Italian, English, French, Spanish, German and more. Some ticket bundles include them; otherwise you can rent on site for a small fee.
Personal, non-flash photography is allowed in most rooms. Tripods and professional gear need prior permission. No photos on narrow tower stairs for safety reasons.
Most online tickets allow free cancellation up to 24 hours before your slot. Last-minute cancellations or no-shows are usually non-refundable—check the terms on your voucher.
Small backpacks are allowed after security screening. Large suitcases are not permitted—use nearby luggage storage in Santa Maria Novella station or dedicated lockers around Piazza della Signoria.
Early morning (09:00) or late afternoon (after 17:00) on weekdays is calmest. November–February (excluding holidays) sees the fewest visitors. Tower tickets are quieter on cloudy days.
Children 8 years + usually enjoy the hidden doors and stories. The passages are narrow and include steep stairs—strollers are not allowed. Younger kids may need supervision.
A QR-coded mobile ticket on your phone is accepted at the fast-track entrance. Make sure your screen brightness is high and the code is downloaded in case of weak signal.
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