Pitti Palace & Boboli Garden Ticket & Audio Guide

Santo Spirito, Florence

3.8
1,102 reviews
Activity
Official tickets via GetYourGuide
ADDRESS Santo Spirito Directions

Unlock the secrets of Florence's stunning Pitti Palace Complex, majestic Boboli Gardens & serene Villa Bardini with this combine skip-the-line ticket valid for 1 day with english audio guided tour.

Overview

Visit the Pitti Palace and Boboli Gardens in Florence with a combined ticket and audio guide, ideal for art and history enthusiasts.

Highlights

  • Explore the Pitti Palace, former residence of the Medici family, at your own pace.
  • Discover the Palatine Gallery, featuring works by Raphael, Titian, and Caravaggio.
  • Visit the Costume Gallery and the Treasury of the Grand Dukes inside the palace.
  • Stroll through the Boboli Gardens, an open-air museum with Renaissance statues.
  • Admire the Grotta del Buontalenti, an artificial cave decorated with false stalactites and statues.

Description

The Pitti Palace, once home to the Medici, Habsburg-Lorraine, and Savoy courts, houses five museums including the Palatine Gallery, Royal Apartments, and Gallery of Modern Art. Your combined ticket grants access to this vast complex and the Boboli Gardens behind it, which shaped the Italian garden style and influenced European royal courts.

The Boboli Gardens offer an expansive formal green space filled with Renaissance statues, fountains, grottoes, including the famous Buontalenti grotto, and architectural highlights such as the 18th-century Kaffeehaus and the Lemon House. The Grotta del Buontalenti features artificial stalactites and stalagmites along with sculptures of sheep, shepherds, and Roman deities.

Includes

  • Skip-the-line entrance to the Pitti Palace Complex
  • Access to the Palatine Gallery, Gallery of Modern Art, Costume Gallery, and Treasury of the Grand Dukes
  • Priority entrance to the Boboli Gardens
  • App-based audio guided tour available in English, Spanish, German, and Italian

Excludes

  • Live tour guide

Important Information

  • Entry ticket valid for 1 day
  • The combined ticket includes access to all Pitti Palace sites, Boboli Gardens, and the Garden of Villa Bardini
  • Ticket price: €25 for Pitti Palace & Boboli Gardens combined
  • Audio guide price: €7
  • Booking and service fee: €4
  • Last entry to Pitti Palace: 4:30 PM
  • Last entry to Boboli Gardens varies seasonally:
    • 4:30 PM in January, February, November, December
    • 5:30 PM in March
    • 6:30 PM in April, May, September, October
  • Wear comfortable shoes due to extensive walking
  • Boboli Gardens are undergoing a restoration project, with some areas temporarily closed, including the Amphitheatre, Neptune Fountain, Island Basin, and infrastructure upgrades

Cancellation Policy

Cancel up to 24 hours before the booked date for a full refund.

For best experience, book tickets in advance and bring comfortable shoes. Visit in spring or early autumn for optimal garden access and weather.

Frequently Asked Questions

The ticket includes access to the Pitti Palace, its Palatine Gallery, Costume Gallery, Treasury of the Grand Dukes, and the Boboli Gardens in Florence with an audio guide.

Yes, the combined ticket allows you to explore both the Pitti Palace and Boboli Gardens independently, guided by the audio commentary.

The Boboli Gardens are located behind the Pitti Palace, accessible with the same ticket for a complete Florence art and history experience.

A typical visit takes around 3 to 4 hours, depending on how thoroughly you explore the galleries and gardens, but times vary by visitor.

Yes, the ticket comes with an audio guide that provides detailed information about Florence’s art, history, and architectural highlights.

Most Florence attractions accept mobile tickets, but check the official site to confirm if printing is required for entry.

Visit during weekdays or early mornings to avoid crowds, but check the website for current opening hours and seasonal details.

Parts of the Pitti Palace and Boboli Gardens are accessible, but some areas have limited access due to historic building constraints.

Yes, children can enter, but age-specific ticket policies vary, so check Florence’s official guidelines before booking.

Photography policies vary by room; generally, non-flash photography is allowed in the gardens but may be restricted in the galleries.

Trusted local guides, read by millions every month

  • 2006 online since
  • 27.8M page views a month across the network
  • 14 languages

180+ destination guides, one network

Every guide covers a single destination on its own website, with events, restaurants, things to do and places to stay chosen from local recommendations.

My Guide Network Locations

Nearby Destinations

Also nearby: My Guide SloveniaMy Guide CroatiaMy Guide Chamonix

See all destinations

Add to your trip
Day {[{day.day}]} {[{day.dateFormat}]}
MorningAfternoonEvening

Add your travel dates so we can place this on the right day, or save it for later.

Add to day {[{trip.popover.day}]}Add to trip Cancel
Added to your trip Added to day {[{trip.toast.day}]}, MorningAfternoonEvening Saved to your trip Already in your trip Transfer saved to your trip Save your trip to get fresh suggestions Staying in {[{trip.toast.label}]} Base cleared Trip deleted Link copied Could not save your trip Something went wrong, please try again