Behind the imposing stone facade of Palazzo Vecchio, the great medieval fortress-palace anchoring Florence's Piazza della Signoria since 1299, lies a world that most visitors never reach. This exclusive small group tour unlocks the Medicean Palace's most closely guarded secrets: the narrow passages of Duke Gualtieri's medieval stairway, a concealed door hidden behind a painting that opens onto an unexpected path, and the vantage points from which the soaring coffered ceiling of the Salone dei Cinquecento reveals its full grandeur. Made accessible only recently, and exclusively for very small groups, this experience transforms Palazzo Vecchio from a familiar landmark into a living architectural mystery. A local professional guide leads the exploration throughout, placing each hidden space within its proper historical context. Skip-the-line admission is included, allowing guests to step directly past the public entrance and into a side of Florence that few ever discover.

Duration:
Approximately 1 hour

Start Time:
11:30am

Inclusions:
Local professional guide, museum skip-the-line entrance ticket (the ticket includes any temporary exhibitions that may be held at Palazzo Vecchio, for which an additional charge may be applied by Palazzo Vecchio)

Exclusions:
Personal expenses, gratuities, anything not aforementioned

Meeting point:
Check in at 11:20 am – Meet your guide at the ticket office, inside Palazzo Vecchio, in Piazza della Signoria – entrance from Via dei Gondi (on the left side of the palace)

Ending point:
Same as meeting location

Important Information:
Minimum Pax: 1

Maximum Pax: 12

Agency opening time: Monday to Saturday from 07:30am to 08:00pm; Sunday and National Holidays 07:30am– 05:00pm.

For general conditions refer to our website http://www.caftours.com/terms-conditions.html

We suggest wearing comfortable shoes; appropriate clothing is recommended to visit places of worship

PLEASE NOTE: The entrance time of the Guided Visit can be subject to changes not depending on Caf Tour & Travel but on the Museum availability. If the scheduled time will not be available, it will be confirmed the nearest available day and/or entrance time.

Please note that the ticket includes temporary exhibitions held at Palazzo Vecchio.

During periods of increased inflow of visitors, despite our reservations, the admission to the museums may be subject to delays, absolutely not attributable to Caf Tour & Travel responsibility