Take part in an exclusive guided tour of the Palatine Gallery, one of the jewels of the city of Florence, which boasts one of the most important art collections of the Renaissance. Immersed in the evocative setting of Palazzo Pitti, the Palatine Gallery is a place where history, culture and beauty intertwine in a unique experience. If you like we can extend the tour and include the Boboli Garden. If you are looking for a customized experience click .

Description of the visit:

We will retrace the history of this imposing building, starting from Filippo Brunelleschi's project for Luca Pitti, we will remember the architects who succeeded one another here and we will talk about the families who, after the Medicis, have resided in this sumptuous space. The palace is divided into sections, of which we will explore the summer apartments and the main floor, which contains masterpieces of art known throughout the world.

The Treasury of the Grand Dukes:

The summer apartments are embellished with wonderful seventeenth-century frescoes which witness the glorification of the Medici family and immediately transport us into a fairy-tale dimension. Every detail testifies to the opulence of the Grand Dukes of Tuscany. Each room is a masterpiece that reveals the grandeur of an extraordinary historical period. On the ground floor we will also encounter a small part of the valuable goods that the Medici collected: objects made of ivory, amber, gold, enamel, agate and lapis lazuli as well as relics of Saints. This incredible variety of precious works of art, jewels and rare objects constitutes the Treasury of the Grand Dukes and reminds us the power and wealth of the Medici family. It is a true treasure chest of wonders that will enrich your experience, offering you a further perspective on the life and traditions of the Florentine nobility.

The Ammannati courtyard:

Continuing the visit through the bright courtyard, designed by Bartolomeo Ammannati, we will talk about the parties that were celebrated here on the occasion of luxurious weddings. We will discover the astrological symbols and the meaning of the statues that dot this imposing portico where the sense of proportion is lost.

The Palatine gallery:

Once up to the main floor we will have the opportunity to look at iconic works by artists of the caliber of Raphael, Titian, Andrea del Sarto, Rubens and Filippo Lippi. Each painting is a journey into art, an invitation to discover the stories and emotions that these works evoke. Each room is an opportunity will leave you breathless. Looking at the ceiling of each room we will discover pagan divinities hovering in the clouds surrounded by golden stuccoes, walls covered in silks and damasks, the enchanting view from the windows overlooking the Boboli Gardens or the Pitti square. Not to mention, the furnishing objects, made of precious materials such as mother-of-pearl and coral according to the ancient Florentine mosaic technique.

The royal apartments:

After many years of closure, the royal apartments are once again open to visitors and appear today as they were set up for the Savoy family when Florence became the capital of the kingdom of Italy. Three different dynasties followed one another in these sumptuous environments, first the Medici, then the Lorena before the arrival of the House of Savoy. Today the fourteen rooms show the taste of the late nineteenth century while maintaining some items from the Medici collections in the furnishings. The rooms offer an interesting mix of styles: you will discover the secrets and curiosities linked to the daily life of the rulers, while geting lost among the artistic and architectural wonders of these historic spaces.

Book your guided tour now and get ready to live an extraordinary experience in the heart of Florentine art!

• Duration: 1.5 hours
• Meeting point and starting time: to be arranged with visitors upon booking.
• Languages and accessibility: Available in Italian and English. Palatine Gallery: fully accessible to people on a wheel chair. Boboli garden: not accessible on a wheel chair.

PRICES

The indicated price includes taxes and contributions provided for by law.

Up to five people: € 160,00 (total, not per person)

More than five people: € 30,00 each

Children under 12 years old: free

• Included in the price:

Private Tour by a National Licensed Guide. For more information write me  .

• Not included in the price:

Museum and reservation fees. If you like we can extend the tour duration and include the Boboli Garden. You can buy tickets at the official website. Palatine Gallery tickets and reservation fees: Adults: € 16,00 + € 3,00 reservation; European union citizens only, over 18 and until the day of the twenty-fifth year of age: €2,00 + € 3,00 reservation; Minors (under 18 years old): ticket is free, reservation € 3,00