The Private Residence of Medici Dynasty: Pitti Palace

Enjoy a guided tour of the Palatine Gallery inside Palazzo Pitti, one of the most important landmarks of Florence and the last lavish residence of the Medici family.

Located on the piano nobile of the palace, the Palatine Gallery is divided into 28 rooms and houses an extraordinary collection of paintings that once belonged to the Grand Dukes of Tuscany. Unlike traditional museum displays, this collection follows the historical decorative taste of past centuries, with paintings arranged in multiple rows based on aesthetic criteria rather than chronological order or artistic school.

During the guided tour, you will admire the exclusive private collection of the Medici family, featuring masterpieces by Botticelli, Titian, Rubens, Caravaggio, and many other renowned Italian and European artists from the 15th to the 17th century. Your guide will reveal the fascinating history of the palace and its residents, from the Medici to the Lorraine dynasty, and finally to the King of Italy, as Palazzo Pitti became the royal residence when Florence served as Italy’s capital from 1865 to 1870.

After the guided tour, you will have free time to explore the other museums within the Palazzo Pitti complex at your own pace. These include the Gallery of Modern Art, Treasure of the Grand Dukes, and the Museum of Fashion and Costume, allowing you to fully immerse yourself in the art, history, and grandeur of Florence’s most prestigious palace.