Set on 11 acres (4.45 hectares, Boboli is the largest garden in Florence and widely considered to be one of the finest royal gardens in all of Europe. It is located at the Pitti Palace—former home of the Medici family—and is full of blossoming green space, impressive fountains, and fine Italian sculptures.
How to Visit: Choose a design- and storytelling-focused tour or one best suited for families with kids. Both explain the history of the palace and the Medici family, and provide details of the varied plants. The Boboli Gardens are also part of private or small-group tours of Florence’s gardens.