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.

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Duration 1.5 hours: Check availability to see starting times.
Skip the ticket line
Live tour guide: English, Italian

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

Full 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.

Includes

Entrance fees with skip-the-line tickets
Official local guide
Walking tour

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

Covid-19 precautions

Traveler requirements

All participants over 12 years old must present one of the following: proof of full vaccination, proof of first vaccination administered at least 22 days ago, proof of a Covid-19 infection in the past 6 months, or a negative PCR test taken no more than 48 hours before the activity starts
A FFP2 mask (for participants over 14 years old) or a mouth-nose protector (for participants from 6-13 years old) must be worn in all indoor areas. We also recommend wearing a mask outdoors if a safe distance cannot be maintained

Meeting point

Main entrace to Pitti Palace.

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Important information

What to bring

Passport or ID card
Comfortable shoes

Not allowed

Pets
Smoking
Luggage or large bags

Know before you go

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

Customer reviews

Overall rating

4.8 /5

based on 8 reviews

Review summary

Guide
5/5
Value for money
4.5/5
Service
4.6/5
Organization
4.6/5

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Fantastic Tour, Outstanding Guide!

We thoroughly enjoyed our tour of The Boboli Gardens. The Gardens were beautiful, but what made the tour unforgettable was our guide, Alessandra. She made the complex history of the Medicis so interesting and three dimensional, as opposed to just rattling off facts and timeline. Her command of English and depth of knowledge was exceptional. My husband likes to ask a lot of questions. Not only was she patient, she was enthusiastic and passionate about each detail. We’ve been to Italy several times and taken many tours. Our tour with Alessandra is one of our all time favorites, loved it.

September 29, 2019

Our tour guide was Giacommo who is a local and very knowledgeable with a good command of English. The gardens are beautiful but they are built in an old quarry so there are a lot of hills to walk up and you should know this if you have problems walking distances or up steep inclines. But the views over the Chianti region to one side and Firenze to the other are the reward.

June 26, 2019

Interesante. Belleza, arye and historia

May 6, 2018

Florence: Boboli The Medici Gardens & Hidden Messages

Florence: Boboli The Medici Gardens & Hidden Messages

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Fantastic Tour, Outstanding Guide!

Interesante. Belleza, arye and historia