Unravel Medici mysteries in corridors and rooms hidden from the public, on an exclusive tour!
Unravel Medici mysteries in corridors and rooms hidden from the public, on an exclusive tour!
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The tour was excellent and it stared on time, and we didn't wait on the line. Everything was well explained and it was worth it cheking out the secret passages!
Our guide was phenomenal!! Perfect in every way. The tour was fascinating and very engaging. The perfect experience for anyone 12 years and older. Book today!!
The guide, Julia, was amazing, very knowledgeable and fun. The tour itself is interesting. If proper instructions on how to find the guide and where to meet are there, then I would definetely give a higher score.
Note: Great tour, poor meeting instructions from Headout. The tour was really special! If you enjoy seeing secret rooms, learning about the people who lived in these buildings, and learning more about the craftsmanship, then this is the tour for you! By far my favorite visit in Florence. After the tour, we were then able to visit the rest of Palazzo Vecchio, so overall a great experince. HOWEVER, please do not follow the instructions on the Headout app or email. GO TO THE TICKET OFFICE to get your tickets, THEN they will tell you where to meet your guide. The app told us to wait where we were, and we almost missed our tour.
The tour itself was fabulous. Christina was knowledgable, very informative and engaging, and she had many great insights about the Medici family. We thoroughly enjoyed seeing the secret, hidden away places in the Palazzo Vecchio and would recommend it for anyone coming to Florence. However, the instructions on our confirmation email were misleading. I was instructed to stand just inside the door of the Palazzo and wait for the guide (pic of email attached). But I really needed to go to the pre-bookings ticket office first, then wait for the guide at the lion in the courtyard. Because of this, we missed our scheduled tour - fortunately, there was availability on the next one so we didn't miss out. The women at the ticket office were very helpful.
Nice to see the secret hallways and stairs . Also the story of the past is interesting
It was just bad. The "positive" thing was that the guide was nice and explained everything in detail. The worst thing was the meeting. At the time at the place and NOTHING was there. Then ANY questions about access and then we were told that we had to redeem the tickets and then wait at the meeting point which-oh wonder-was a completely different one. I have never had such stupid organizational planning and information. I will never book through this platform again. Then the event. The pictures that could be seen in advance showed UNIQUELY more "secret places" than we were shown. What we say was very exciting. Only that the lady from the organizer looked very often at the clock and the feeling came up with us that she must "pull" the time. Please provide clear and unambiguous information about the entry process and do not post false pictures that raise expectations that will NEVER be met. A very dissatisfied client. Fortunately, the nice gentleman at the Info Point was very friendly and eager to help!
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Tour guide was wonderful and knowledgeable. Tickets were easy and convenient
Very good, clear and knowledgeable guide
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The tour with Daisy was EXCELLENT! She was knowledgeable, engaging and very helpful!
Jump past ticket queues to Florence's grand townhall, and upgrade for an audio guide.
Jump past ticket queues to Florence's grand townhall, and upgrade for an audio guide.
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laila was a great host! it felt easy and smooth with her help. we enjoyed all the art palazzo Vecchio had to offer. Suprised to find out you needed separate admission to climb the tower which was disheartening. Thank you for the easy access to tickets!
Everything about the museum was amazing, I'm glad we did not skip it during our trip. The room of geographical maps was my favorite exhibit.
Everything! Tour with Simonna was very interesting and informative. We were dazzled with the paintings, history, size of the rooms, etc
Beautiful to see the secret chambers of the Pallazo Vecchio
Our entry to the museum was very good and quick.
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I had an early entry . Highly recommended
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Really great museum and great historical vibe, not stressy or overcrowded, time to take it all in
Great building with history. A must see.
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The exhibition is impressive. I didn't have a guide, so we explored at our own pace.
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It was beautiful! No queues and everything worked!
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Hello, Le.palazzo vecchio is a truly unique place, which brings together the history of Florentines for nearly 600 years ..superb visit..I recommend Mzrc
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We didn't realise the tour is run by the Palazzo itself. We had trouble finding the guide, not realising the info point was actually inside the ticket office (on the left) and that we had to go in there and show the tour email to get the tickets and find out where to wait. Thankfully we bumped into some other people waiting for the tour and Simona our guide was gracious and waited for us while we exchanged the email for the tickets. The tour itself was awesome! A small group getting to go into lots of behind the scenes spots, through some doors you wouldn't ever know existed. It's definitely changed the way we look at Palazzos now! Simona also brought to life some of the many numerous paintings and frescoes, giving us an insight into the history of Florence and the lives of some of its most most infamous inhabitants.
Great reception and guidance to the elevator ( bad walking) very thoughtful . Palazzo was fantastic! Dante's mask, the great hall, the card room! Actually everything very unfortunate of the not working audio
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Friendly welcome from Laila. She guided us to the left-luggage office and to download the audio guide app.
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Hello, we had no wait although there was a queue at the counter. Someone was waiting for us outside. It was perfect. We had taken the audio-guide option, and the person waiting for us downloaded the tour on our phones. It was very practical, but unlike audio-guides with a number at the entrance to each room, the text was at the end and it was up to us to pause it as we moved around and before arriving in the next room to take advantage of the explanation at the right moment. We managed with just one laptop. Thank you for your help.
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The venue was not overcrowded and the displays had good, informative descriptions posted. The audio guide was not very useful since we didn't bring ear buds and found that using the guide without them was disturbing others.
Problem-free handover of the tickets. The audio guide is a bit emotionless, you almost fall asleep while listening to it... but all in all, everything was great.
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What I liked most about this experience was the guide's welcome and her efficient help in orienting us and advising us on the tour. The messages and reminders before the date were also reassuring.
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Palazzo Vecchio is a wonderful way to spend a couple of hours or more. Such a beautiful building, full of history and art. Our tour host, Laila, got us off to a great start showing us how to access the audio guide (which was invaluable) and where to begin our tour.
Marta, our guide for the tour was fantastic. She was very knowledgable and her excitement/interest in the Medici's and the Palazzo were palpable. Directions on where to meet could be more clear, the map makes it look like you meet between the Ufizi and the Palazzo
The ticketing was according to my -positive- expectations. And we were services by a very helpful representative of Headout. Mille grazie!
"The room od 500" is simply amazing work of art, an experience worth of visit. The palace is an enormous display od Medici wealth.
The Palace is extraordinary. The architecture is amazing, and the feeling was very special. Our guide, Laila, helped us a lot with the directions and the instructions she gave us. I will definitely visit Palazzo Vecchio on my next trip to Firenze! Thanks Laila, The Greek friends!
Everything was amazing, starting from the guide, Laila, who was very sweet and helped us with the overview! We listened to the recording shared, throughout the artwork, wonderful experience over all :)
Laila was amazing, we had an issue with our car and couldn't find parking but she waited patiently for us to ensure we don't miss on this experience, would personally love to thank her ☺️
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Everything about the museum was amazing, I'm glad we did not skip it during our trip. The room of geographical maps was my favorite exhibit.
Our entry to the museum was very good and quick.
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I had an early entry . Highly recommended
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Really great museum and great historical vibe, not stressy or overcrowded, time to take it all in
The exhibition is impressive. I didn't have a guide, so we explored at our own pace.
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It was beautiful! No queues and everything worked!
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The ticket purchase online was super easy, all we had to do to get into the museum was ti show the toon our phones. The museum is beautiful and we enjoyed looking at the paintings especially by Georgio Vasari.
There was no added value for using this ap. All it was was a surcharge for buying a ticket. Do not recommend it to others
Pure culture. Paintings from many eras. Definitely worth a visit.
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Very good selection of paintings and art, worth a lot
Ticket processing went smoothly. No queuing. The entire Palazzo is extremely worth seeing.
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Explore hidden corridors to piece the puzzles of Florence’s intriguing history, and the symbolic power and governance of Palazzo Vecchio through the centuries.
Built in the 14th century, Palazzo Vecchio served as the seat of power for the influential Medici family. Concealed within its walls are hidden corridors built for clandestine movement and confidential conversations. Designed primarily by Giorgio Vasari, these rooms and passages played a pivotal role in political intrigues, allowing the Medici family to strategize and shape the destiny of Florence behind closed doors.
But Palazzo Vecchio secret passages hold more than political history. Within these concealed chambers lie artistic treasures crafted by legendary masters like Michelangelo, as well as uncommon artifacts. These hidden gems add an enchanting dimension to your journey, as you marvel at the exquisite craftsmanship and immerse yourself in the beauty of the Renaissance.
After centuries of secrecy, the passages were rediscovered and opened to the public. Today, this extraordinary experience offers a rare glimpse into the hidden corners of Florence's past. Follow an expert guide on this adventure that will leave you both informed and spellbound.
Palazzo Vecchio historyNumerous hidden corridors were carved into the palace in order to give its residents the space to store their precious artifacts and important documents, and to have private meetings.
No, this tour only includes the hidden passages of the palace. A tour of the Vasari Corridor is only possible from Uffizi Gallery. There is a door in Duchess Eleonora’s Green Room that connects to the corridor, but it is sealed and inaccessible.
Although older children and teenagers may enjoy the experience, children under the age of 6 years are not allowed on the tour.
The Palazzo Vecchio Secret Passages tour is not recommended for guests with mobility issues or claustrophobia since there are narrow stairs and passageways.
You can enter from a secret location within Palazzo Vecchio, accessible only with a guide.