Florence: Boboli The Medici Gardens & Hidden Messages

Santo Spirito, Florence



This itinerary allows you to discover the gardens designed for the Medici family. On your guided walking tour, you will hear stories and myths of gods and heroes, imagined and represented by artists from many periods, from ancient Roman to contemporary.

Highlights

  • See all the most important sights of Boboli and Pitti Palace
  • Explore several kilometers of rich vegetation and great fountains
  • Admire a spectacular panoramic view of the city of Florence

Description

Get lost in the woods. On this itinerary, discover the gardens designed for Cosimo I de Medici in 1562 which became a model for the European royal gardens. Boboli, with its green architectures, statues, fountains, terraces and grottoes, is the first park in Europe where works of art hide meanings and allegories. On your 1.5-hour  guided walking tour, you will hear about the stories and myths of the gods and heroes, imagined and represented by artists from many periods, from ancient Roman to contemporary. Among these are the sculptures of Hercules, of Demeter and the Spartan King Tyndareus, the Fountains of the Artichoke and of Neptune, the Secret Garden and the Tunnel of Love.  In the purest italian style, the gardens consist of several kilometers of rich vegetation and great fountains. You will go to the top of the gardens where it is possible to admire a spectacular panoramic view of the city of Florence. Entry tickets included. The entrance fees for the Boboli Gardens are as follows: Full ticket: €13 Reduced ticket: €2, Citizens of the European Union aged 18 to 25. Free admission: Children under 18 years old.

Includes

Official local guide Walking tour Entry tickets included. The entrance fees for the Boboli Gardens are as follows: Full ticket: €13 Reduced ticket: €2, Citizens of the European Union aged 18 to 25. Free admission: Children under 18 years old.

Excludes

Tickets to the Palatine Gallery or any other museum inside Pitti Palace

Important Information

  • Please wear comfortable shoes
  • Green and eco-friendly tour
  • Perfect for kids, nature lover or romantic ones

Easy cancellation

Cancel up to 24 hours in advance for a full refund

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