Pitti Palace & Palatine Gallery, Boboli & Bardini Gardens

Pitti Palace is Florence’s grand Medici residence, home to the lavish Palatine Gallery and several royal apartments. Combined tickets include access to Boboli Gardens and Bardini Gardens, offering a full cultural experience of Renaissance art, aristocratic life and open-air architecture.
This venue is also included in select MegaPass options, making it easy to combine with other top Florence attractions.

Originally built for the Pitti family in the 15th century, the palace later became the main residence of the Medici Grand Dukes. Over centuries, it expanded into a complex of royal museums and world-renowned gardens. Boboli Gardens established the model for European formal gardens, while Bardini Gardens evolved from medieval orchards into a scenic hillside estate.

A visit offers a mix of royal art collections, Renaissance architecture and immersive outdoor landscapes. You’ll explore masterpieces by Raphael, Titian, and Rubens, stroll through historic grottos and fountains, and enjoy panoramic views of Florence. It’s one of the richest cultural experiences in the city.

Tickets typically include combined access to the Palatine Gallery, Royal Apartments, Boboli Gardens, Bardini Gardens and the Porcelain Museum. Entry may operate with timed admission, and visitors can explore both indoor and outdoor areas at their own pace.

Prices vary depending on seasonal demand and whether additional exhibitions are included. Reduced fares may apply for EU citizens, children or students. Combined tickets offer better value than purchasing each attraction separately.

The palace and galleries generally open from morning to late afternoon. Boboli and Bardini Gardens operate with slightly different schedules and may close earlier in winter. Both sites can occasionally close for maintenance or weather conditions.

Located in the Oltrarno district, the palace is just a short walk from Ponte Vecchio. Public buses serve the area, and many visitors explore on foot from central Florence. The gardens are accessible through multiple entrances, with the main one at Pitti Palace.

• Palatine Gallery masterpieces (Raphael, Titian, Rubens)
• Lavish Medici Royal Apartments
• The historic Boboli Gardens terraces, grottos and fountains
• Bardini Gardens’ panoramic views of Florence
• Porcelain Museum and garden sculptures
• Renaissance landscaping across 111 acres

• Wear comfortable shoes; the gardens include steep paths
• Bring water during warm months
• Start early to enjoy the gardens before crowds
• The palace interior may take 1–2 hours; plan accordingly
• Check which entrances are open, especially in winter
• Photography rules vary inside the galleries

Most visitors spend 3 to 4 hours exploring the palace and gardens. Art-focused visitors may spend over 2 hours inside the galleries alone, while garden lovers can extend their visit to half a day, especially when including both Boboli and Bardini Gardens.

Winter brings quieter palace halls and peaceful gardens with fewer visitors. Some garden fountains may be turned off, and select pathways might temporarily close after rain. Days are shorter, so visiting earlier is recommended. Mild Florentine winters make exploring still pleasant.