PALAZZO VECCHIO Private tour in Florence
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PALAZZO VECCHIO Private tour in Florence
By Irina in Florence
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Duration: 1h 30m
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Live guide: English
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Highlights
- 90-minute private tour with a 5-star guide
- Tickets to the Palazzo Vecchio Museum
- Headsets to hear the guide clearly
- Entry/Admission - Palazzo Vecchio
- Start:
- Piazzale degli Uffizi, 1, 50122 Firenze FI, ItalyMeet your expert tour guide at the statue of Nicola Pisano in the Uffizi square.
End:- Palazzo Vecchio, P.za della Signoria, 50122 Firenze FI, Italy
- Wheelchair accessible
- Stroller accessible
- Near public transportation
- Transportation is wheelchair accessible
- Surfaces are wheelchair accessible
If you have questions about accessibility, we’d be happy to help. Just call the number below and reference the product code: 305987P6- Confirmation will be received at time of booking
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Itinerary
- Piazzale degli Uffizi, 1, 50122 Firenze FI, ItalyMeet your expert tour guide at the statue of Nicola Pisano in the Uffizi square.
- 1Meet your expert guide at the meeting point and start the tour from the square in front of the museum (Piazza della Signoria). Then follow the guide through the lavishly decorated reception halls of Palazzo Vecchio, learning about the real meaning of the artworks and hidden messages in them that experts are still struggling to understand.
- P.za della Signoria, 50122 Firenze FI, Italy
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- Gabrielle K0 contributionsWe loved Irina’s stories about the rich history of Florence! 👍🏻👍🏻We did a 3 hour tour of Florence with Irina. We learned so much from her about Florentine history and the deMedici family. She paced our tour at a comfortable rate for our small multi - generational group of 6. We were able to ask questions throughout the tour, and she kept our group engaged and entertained.Written March 24, 2025
- Jamie B0 contributionsOne on one tour of the galleria with in-depth information on the statue of Davis and the other sculpturesIrena was very knowledgeable and entertaining. The tour was perfect. We got right in with no wait and she had so much background information on all the art pieces we looked at. It felt more like having a conversation with a friend that loved the art than a lesson so it was wonderful and educational. The hour flew by.Written March 24, 2025
- HaleyT1390 contributionsWonderful, engaging, and personalized experience!Irina did an incredible job walking us through Florence. Her insights and stories truly brought Florence to life, and helped us understand all the rich significance and purposefulness of each area we visited. She also helped us find the best snacks and gelato! It was a perfect way to spend our time, and our family loved it. My kids range from 13 to 21, and Irina was engaging for all of them, and because it was a private tour for just our family, Irina was able to pivot to our needs. I would highly recommend this tour and Irina!!Written March 20, 2025
- Q8562PKannr0 contributionsExceptional Tour of The DavidWe had a private tour of “The David” with Irina. Would absolutely recommend Irina as a tour guide. Her knowledge, enthusiasm, and passion for art is clear. We have learned much and leave with much in-depth knowledge and appreciation for the Michaelangelo and his works.Written March 19, 2025
- Z8002RTkimc0 contributionsSuch a great tour with Irina!Irina was fantastic! She gave such a great and interesting tour! It was engaging and easy to follow! My boys even loved it. We learned a lot! Highly recommend this! You don’t want to try to walk around on your own!Written March 19, 2025
- W3377WFbrittanyb0 contributionsIrina is the Florentine guide you need!Irina was an absolutely fantastic and informative guide throughout our travel tour. Her passion for art and history was evident in every interaction, making the experience truly enriching. Irina was incredibly thorough in her explanation and discussion of Michelangelo’s David, providing us with a deep understanding of the masterpiece’s significance and the intricate techniques used by the artist. Her ability to engage us with vivid details and historical context brought the art to life, allowing us to appreciate it on a whole new level. Additionally, Irina was attentive to our interests and questions, ensuring that we had a personalized and memorable tour. Her dedication and expertise made our visit to the museum unforgettable, and we highly recommend her to anyone looking for a knowledgeable and engaging guide.Written March 19, 2025
- Rosy C0 contributionsSimply Amazing!Money well spent! Irina is simply amazing. She knew a lot about the David and was well prepared. She was nice and patient with our 10 and 12 yr old kids and kept then engaged. Book it! You wont regret it!Written March 12, 2025
- 541rossb0 contributionsIrina made seeing the David the highlight of the trip. Thank you.Irina gave us an absolutely wonderful experience of seeing the David. Without her it would have just been walking around and seeing an extraordinary statue. With her, the David came to life. Thank you Irena.Written February 11, 2025
- Camper7497160 contributionsDavid, medici chapel - Great Florence ToursIrina was awesome, super smart and a really cute personality to her. She was excited to show you all around and her English (if thats what you speak) was fantastic. I have a hard time with accents and she was easy to understand.Written January 19, 2025
- Christy L0 contributionsEmilia was a perfect guide!Emilia our guide was excellent! We had the best walking tour of the beautiful city of Florence on a cold day in December. We would do it again in a heartbeat and will recommend her to everyone!Written January 9, 2025
- BucketListSib0 contributionsExcellent, informative and fascinating tour. Book Irina now!Fantastic, informative, engaging and Interesting. Irina wove together a great story and tailored it as she went along as she learned about us. Her enthusiasm and passion is clear and her English is beautiful with a sense of humor. When she realized we had just arrived in Florence she gave us a 20 minute history lesson as we waited in line. She help get through security and busy spots with ease and took time to answer our numerous questions with patience and extra details. One of the best and most interesting tours we have ever had. You will not be disappointed!Written December 27, 2024
- Annie G0 contributionsA personal and informative tourThis tour was a personal look at the family. As someone fascinated by the Medici family we LOVED this tour. Amazing experience and high recommend the tour and Irina!Written December 21, 2024
- B8565ELkylel0 contributionsAmazing… simply amazing. Irina is the best.Our tour was phenomenal. Our tour guide, Irina, captivated us with an amazing narrative that wove the history of the Duomo, the baptistery, and the museum together in a flawlessly. She was also super fun to talk to and was more than willing and capable of answering the questions and discussion points that came up during the tour. Her background in art history, her great attitude, friendly demeanor, and clear English made Irina an amazing tour guide and made for a phenomenal tour. I can highly recommend.Written December 20, 2024
- lauralM4255UB0 contributionsIncredible Tour with Irina of the Medici ChapelsI've taken many tours in Europe over the years and this was one of my two favorite tours of all time---the other one was also on this trip and was also with Irina (her Uffizi Tour). She is incredibly knowledgeable and provides interesting details and information that we would not otherwise have learned from a guide book. She is also very sweet, speaks perfect English and was a delight to be with for a couple of hours.Written December 16, 2024
- erikjB4107LL0 contributionsIrina is great!We had a morning tour of the Medici Chapels with Irina. She was on time, friendly, and professional. She was a font of amazing information, even though we knew quite a bit about Florence from previous trips. I will recommend her to family and friends and we hope to be on another of her tours soon. 10/10Written November 15, 2024
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Tim N
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We had an amazing experience with Irina visiting the Palazzo Vecchio. It was our last full day in Florence, and we had already done tours of pretty much every museum, church, palace, etc. That said, we learned more from Irina in the first 20 minutes than we did on all the other tours combined. She has tremendous knowledge of the history of not only the Palazzo, but also Florence, Italy and Europe in general. She was able to tie together many of the individual things we had already learned to create a complete picture, and end our trip on a high note. Do not hesitate if you have the opportunity to book her for a private tour!
Written February 17, 2024
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Hello Tim,
Thanks so much for being with me on a tour in Palazzo Vecchio! It’s so great to hear you enjoyed your experience and learnt so much and I can’t wait to see you again on another tour with me!
- Irina
Written March 15, 2024
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Jenny C
7 contributions
Mar 2024 • Solo
Irina was a wonderful tour guide, who shared a wealth of information about the Medici family history and Palazzo Vecchio, as well as the history of paintings and statues and what they represented. She was so personable and knowledgeable and gave me so much valuable information. She welcomed questions and was relatable and fun. I was so blessed to have her as my personal guide.
Written March 31, 2024
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Elea's
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This is the second tour that we’ve done with Irina. After the walking tour me and my family wanted to learn more about the Medici family and we asked Irina if she could take us to Palazzo Vecchio! Irina was absolutely brilliant and very informative telling us things we would never have known if we had made it on our own. Couldn’t wish for a better guide!
Written April 2, 2022
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Thank you so much for your wonderful review! It was a great pleaseure to have you and your family on my Palazzo Vecchio tour! Thank you for your great interest and your questions! Hope to see you on my other tours!
All the best!
Irina
Written April 2, 2022
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Themama15
Santee, CA92 contributions
Sep 2022 • Couples
Irema was amazing! I would have taken ever tour she gives if we had time. She was very knowledgeable and had little fun facts. She answered all our questions. Her sweet demeanor made it possible for us to also see the treasure room which is a hit or miss depending on the day. She was well liked by the staff. She showed us pictures of what she was talking about on her iPad and just did an amazing very pulled together tour. We would take the same tour again next time , that’s how much we enjoyed it. Would highly recommend!
Written September 7, 2022
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Thank you sooo much for this glorious feedback! I am thrilled to know you enjoyed my stories and little facts about Florence and the Medici family and thank you for all your questions, they made the tour so special and unique. Palazzo Vecchio is a great museum where centuries and centuries of history happened and every corner has some secrets!
I will be looking forward to seeing you again in Florence and showing you around!
Irina
Written October 17, 2022
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cseren2018
La Ciotat, France2 contributions
Jul 2022
The Palazzo Vecchio is an amazingly well preserved building that helps all the little pieces of historical knowledge that we have acquired over the years to fall into place.
Our guide, Irina was very knowledgeable, accommodating and very good at answering our questions.
Overall, a top notch experience!
Our guide, Irina was very knowledgeable, accommodating and very good at answering our questions.
Overall, a top notch experience!
Written July 12, 2022
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Sadaqat Omar
3 contributions
Dec 2022 • Family
You have to tour Palazzo Vecchio with Irina! She is the best guide and tells the stories of Florence eloquently and great enthusiasm. Even though I knew much about Florence, the Palazzo and had been here once before, she still managed to surprise me with her extensive knowledge. Everyone agreed that the visit was very much worth it.
Written December 22, 2022
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Thank you for your words! It was a great tour in Palazzo Vecchio and thank you for your questions, they made the tour very special!
- Irina
Written March 6, 2023
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Kai M
Oslo, Norway34 contributions
Jul 2022
We had a tour for our family, and were welcomed by Irina at the entrance. The intimate tour for our family was a great way to learn about Tuscany, Florence and the Medici's. Capturing both the attention of the adults and the teens we learned about the history of Palazzo Vecchio and how it associates with the Medici's.
Written August 17, 2022
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Thank you very much for your review! I am happy you enjoyed the tour and my stories about the Medici family! I hop to see you again in Florence and show you other museums and places of interest!
- Irina
Written November 24, 2022
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Gianfilippo B
11 contributions
I have already been to Palazzo Vecchio but I was curious to repeat the experience with Irina. I have been on a few tours with her as a tour guide and every time she was beyond any expectations! I saw Palazzo Vecchio from a completely new perspective with Irina’s stories. She told me more fun facts about Cosimo and Eleonora, the first Grand Duke and his wife who moved into this palace and decorated in a Medici-run-the-show way. I would repeat this experience again! Highly recommend!
Written December 3, 2022
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Dear Gianfilippo,
It was great to see you again in Florence and it was a truly wonderful experience in Palazzo Vecchio. Travelling during low season is a smart idea as you enjoy the places of interests more like in our case - we had almost every room for ourselves! Thanks for recommending me!
- Irina
Written December 4, 2022
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Lynette O
Sharm El Sheikh, Egypt26 contributions
Dec 2022 • Family
Definitely a 5 star experience and one of the best private tours that we have taken and we travel a lot with the kids (teenagers). Irina’s style is entertaining, informative and very digestible. The 90 minutes flew by. We learnt, in addition to the usual stuff, all kinds of strange, bizarre and comical curiosities and behaviors of the Medecis, Hall of 500, Michaelangelo vs Da Vinci etc!
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Written December 19, 2022
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Thank you for such a glorious review! It was such a pleasure to have you and your family on my tour in Palazzo Vecchio! It’s one of my best tours where I can tell lost of stories and curiosities about the Medici! I hope to see you and your family in Florence again!
- Irina
Written March 6, 2023
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Bettina A
1 contribution
Mar 2024 • Family
We enjoyed a marvellous private tour with Irina for Palazzo Vecchio . Irina has so much knowledge, stories and context to share. Besides, we enjoyed her sense of humour, excellent English and were grateful for her adaptive presentation to our needs. Outstanding experience !!!
Written March 27, 2024
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