Medici Riccardi Palace (Palazzo Medici Riccardi) Tours and Tickets

Florence is known as the “cradle of the Renaissance” and the city was home to many important artists and intellectuals. Find out more about Florentine history, culture, and the legendary Medici dynasty behind the city’s rise to power with this introductory walking tour. Stroll by highlights like the cathedral, Uffizi Gallery, and Piazza della Signoria for an overview of the city’s wonders in just a couple of hours.

Discover the best of Florence, learn all about the Medici family and their role in shaping the Renaissance, and see the city’s hidden corners, too—this immersive walking tour is designed to provide a wide-ranging introduction to the city. Meet your guide in central Florence, and set off on foot: you’ll see highlights like the Duomo, Giotto’s Campanile, and Palazzo Vecchio, and will learn the stories behind the sights.

Five hundred years later, it is hard to grasp the Medici’s incredible influence in 16th-century Florence. With this tour, get a feel for this dynasty’s vast wealth and power as you follow a guide through the historic center to touch on the family’s main palaces and churches, including Palazzo Medici Riccardi, San Lorenzo, the Medici Chapels, and Palazzo Pitti. End your walk with a gelato at one of Florence’s landmark gelaterias.

Learn the story of the powerful and influential Medici family, who helped shape Florence into the city it is today. A family of wool merchants and bankers, the Medicis rose to prominence in the 1500s and ruled Florence throughout the Renaissance. Visit Palazzo Medici, Pitti Palace, Ponte Vecchio, and other notable landmarks on a 2-hour walking tour.

Discover how the the most powerful family of the Renaissance shaped the Italian art world on this Florence walking tour all about the Medici. Follow in the footsteps of these powerful bankers and art patrons, from political venues like the Palazzo Vecchio to the Palazzo Pitti regal residence and the sacred Medici Chapel, designed by Michelangelo. Along the way, learn fascinating trivia about Florence’s history and how it became the artistic capital of Europe.

Trace the footsteps of Florence’s powerful Medici family and learn how these medieval art patrons helped spark the Renaissance. Visit Medici chapels and palaces while hearing tales of court intrigue and scandals. Follow the historic Vasari Corridor that dukes and duchesses used to cross the city in secret, and finish across the River Arno with included admission to your choice of either the Palazzo Pitti — the last Medici residence — or the royal Boboli Gardens.

Take in the top sights in Florence in just a few hours without getting footsore with this guided bike tour. Cycle past the Duomo, Ponte Vecchio, Piazza della Signoria and other top sights while learning about the city’s history and culture from your guide. Get insider tips like where to find the best gelato as you pedal through the city center and charming Oltarno neighborhood across the Arno River.

Explore the rich history and top attractions of Florence on a guided walking tour. Led by a local guide, hear about the rule of the influential Medici family during the Renaissance as you stroll through the neighborhood of San Lorenzo. Travel past the Medici Chapels, admire the iconic exterior of the Duomo, follow from the outside the entire path of the famous Vasari Corridor and see the historic Ponte Vecchio bridge, now host to a hub of jewelry shops.

Discover Florence by bike, stopping at landmarks like the Ponte Vecchio, Piazza della Signoria, the Duomo, and Piazza della Repubblica. Pedal down narrow lanes of the Oltrarno, an artisan neighborhood off the beaten path. This 2-hour tour, with a historian as your guide, offers three options to suit your personal schedule: morning, afternoon, or late evening. Benefit from the small-group atmosphere limited to 15 bicyclists.

Opt for an electric bike tour of Florence, and see the sights without the struggle. With a motor to give you help on any hills, the e-bike offers a more relaxing way to see all the monuments of Florence. Pedal behind a guide on a landmark-packed route, and see the Piazza della Repubblica and the Medici Riccardi Palace while listening to tales of the city and its history.

See more of Florence that you possibly could on your own by booking this guided walking tour. Your guide will reveal Florence's rich history and culture as they lead you through the city—from the Palazzo Medici to the Duomo, Ponte Vecchio, and Palazzo Pitti—which is one of the world's most beautiful open-air museums.

Follow in the footsteps of the Medicis, Florence’s Renaissance-era rulers, on this walking tour. Stroll the route dubbed the ‘Medici Mile’ to see buildings and treasures funded and constructed by this wealthy family, who helped nurture the Italian Renaissance. Admire the Palazzo Medici Riccardi and Duomo, trace the exterior of the Vasari Corridor, and see the Palazzo Pitti, Boboli Gardens, and other residences as you hear about the dynasty’s history, patronage, and power struggles.

Discover the highlights of attraction-packed Florence during this introductory small-group tour. Ideal for first-time visitors, it covers external views of the iconic Duommo, the covered bridge of Ponte Vecchio, the Palazzo Pitti Medici residence, and historic Piazza della Signoria. Audio headsets are included, so you can move freely while listening to live narration.

Make the most of your time in Florence by stretching your sightseeing into the evening hours with this walking tour. Avoid the midday heat and crowds and join your guide for a stroll through the Renaissance old town after sundown, stopping to admire A-list sights like the Duomo, Piazza della Signoria, and Ponte Vecchio. Learn about Florentine history and culture and stop to snap photos of the city by moonlight.

Experience the best of Tuscan cuisine on a guided tour of Florence. Enjoy local meats and cheeses, with a glass of Chianti. The comprehensive tour continues with other dishes that may included ribollita (traditional soup), and coccoli (fried dough), and cantucci e vin santo (biscuits and sweet wine). Leave with a full stomach and a myriad of suggestions for places to eat for the rest of your tour.

Enjoy personalized attention and a flexible itinerary on this private tour in Florence. With a guide in the lead, you'll have priority access and be able to skip the line at the local museums, which saves valuable vacation time. You can focus on the sights that interest you and your guide will tailor their commentary to your preferences. This tour includes access to a reserved spot at the top of the Duomo for panoramic views of Florence.

The wealthy and powerful Medici family ruled Florence for centuries, influencing its culture, economy, and politics. One of the most celebrated figures was Lorenzo The Magnificent, a Renaissance diplomat and patron of the arts. Retrace the rise and fall of this great dynasty with this walking tour that touches on the main Medici sights in the city, many of which were featured in the TV series, “Medici”.

Gameify your tour of Florence with this downloadable, self-guided treasure hunt. You and your private group will solve clues to unlock stories and facts about Florence's famous Medici family. Stops include the Palazzo Pitti, the Ponte Vecchio, the Palazzo Medici, and others. Move at your own pace through the clues; most groups take about two hours.

Our bike tours will take you along off the beaten track, too far to walk and too narrow for a bus. In two hours you will visit, together with our official guides, the main points of interest in the city, including: the artisans' quarter, Palazzo Pitti, Ponte Vecchio, the Galleria degli Uffizi (the most important museum in the city), Santa Croce, Piazza della Signoria, the cathedral (the Duomo) . During this pleasant excursion, you will discover all the curiosities about Florence and even the best places to savor the classic Florentine steak, ice cream and truffles. This tour is a simple but perfect introduction to Florence. We are sure that you will agree with us that the best way to get to know the "cradle of the Renaissance" is by bicycle. Pedal from the center to Piazzale Michelangelo where you can admire a panorama that will take your breath away.

Discover the rich culture, history and architectural gems of Florence on a not to be missed full-day sightseeing tour. Led by a local guide, discover the rich culture, history and architectural gems of Florence. Skip the line at the famed Uffizi and Accademia Galleries, home of world-famous masterpieces as the Michelangelo’s David and the Birt of Venus by Botticelli. Then, explore the bustling Piazza della Signoria and the stunning Duomo complex. To upgrade your ticket, opt for an authentic Italian lunch at a local historic restaurant.

TOUR HIGHLIGHTS • Discover the stories of the most elite families of the time • Walk to see the most important streets and palaces • See the stunning architecture of the historical buildings - Discover the Medici's story with a walk through the most important streets and palaces. From Giovanni de Medici to Lorenzo de Medici, see, hear about, and understand the power of this incredible family.

Experience some of the most well-known spots in Florence on this walking tour. Explore Piazza del Duomo, Piazza della Signoria, and Palazzo Vecchio. On your way, see the replica statue of Michelangelo’s 'David,' religious sites such as the Baptistery of St. John (Battistero di San Giovanni) and Orsanmichele, and beautiful architecture from buildings such as the Loggia del Bigallo and Loggia dei Lanzi.

The Medici family are known for being a powerful banking family who ruled Florence throughout the Renaissance period. This tour is the perfect way to take a dive into the past, and discover the many sights associated with the Medicis. See historic palaces, and explore the city on foot, with a guide to reveals stories about art, love, history, and the plots against the Medici family that you likely wouldn't discover alone.

World class private tour, completely controlled by you! Come and discover all the secrets that Florence has to offer. We will walk all over the beautiful city, and see some beautiful sites like The Medici Palace, Mercato Centrale, and the Ponte Vecchio. We are very excited to take you on this journey! Commentary by Giada Papini, a local legend! Don't worry about other people, this tour is completely tailored to you with the Pintours App! With our app, you can pause the tour, and check out the locations as long as you want! You can skip a stop you don't like, and you have all the best information about each stop at your fingertips.