Medici Magnificence: Part II – The Grand Ducal Years (4 hours)



This continuation of the Medici theme tour concentrates on the granducal years and includes visits to the Medici’s ducal palaces: Palazzo Vecchio and the Pitti Palace.

The Medici family acquired the total of Grand Dukes in the middle of the 1500s and the Florentine republic came to an end. The Medici Grand Duchy would then continue for the next 200 years. 

PALAZZO VECCHIO The Medieval town hall was converted into the Medici’s first ducal palace in 1540 and it was enlarged and completely decorated with frescoes, paintings and sculptures to clearly display the new intentions of their autocratic rule and their expectations of loyalty and obedience from their subjects. 

It is a great place for those who love political statecraft, mythology and decoding symbols. The 1500s was the century when rulers really being to use the stories and characters from the past as symbols to communicate their own power and personal programs. 

This is a great place for adults and families alike. 

PITTI PALACE Afterwards, the tour continues to their next ducal place, the Pitti Palace,  on the other side of the river, and we visit the Grand ducal reception rooms decorated by a great Baroque master in the 1600s. The rooms themselves are wonderful and the painting collection hung in these rooms is exceptional. 

Meeting Location

To be determined at time of booking

The cost of the 4 hour tour

€560 for parties of 1-5 people (excluding admission fees)
€640 for parties of 6-9 people (excluding admission fees)
€720 for parties of 10 people or more (excluding admission fees)

ADMISSION FEES to sites are not included in the hourly rate.

 

Admissions

Palazzo Vecchio €13.50pp -€18.50pp (rate fluctuation based on temporary exhibitions)
Pitti Palace (Palatina gallery) €19pp

Headsets

Headsets are required for parties of 4 or more people so that everyone can hear the guide clearly.

Headset Rental Cost

♦ Headset Rental Half Day (up to 4 hours)  for 4-12 people €30 (+ €2.50pp for parties greater than 12 people)

♦ Headset Rental Full Day (greater than 4 hours) for 4-12 people €50 (+ €5pp for parties greater than 12 people)

 

Payment

Prepayment is required for guided tour costs. This is done as a security measure so that large sums of cash are not carried or exchanged on the day of the tour. We use a secure payment system provided by SumUP, you do not need to have a SumUP account to use it, you can sign in as a guest and use a credit card. SumUP charges a 2.5% handling/service fee which will be added to your invoice.

Cancellation Policy

Cancellations or date changes made less than 1 week prior to the tour start time require full payment. Cancellations or date changes made within 2 weeks of your tour date will require half payment. Tours proceed in inclement weather. Museum reservation fees and pre-purchased tickets are non-refundable. SumUP handling/service fees are non-refundable.