Boboli Gardens (Giardino di Boboli) Tours and Activities

One of the most dazzling Renaissance gardens in Italy, the Boboli Gardens are a highlight of Florence. Avoid a delay at the entrance with this skip-the-line ticket and make the most of your time exploring the grounds. Take in the sculpture-lined walking paths, ornate fountains, decorative grottoes, and other highlights at your own pace, stopping to snap photos and relax far from the crowds in this extensive Italian-style park.

If you love gardens and nature but don't want to pass indifferently in front of Boboli's secrets, this is the tour for you! A guided tour of the Boboli garden is ideal not to miss those details, the stories and mysteries of those who created it. We want to show you the magic of Boboli and his interweaving of "green architecture" that inspired many of the European royal gardens, such as Versailles.

Get a personalized tour of Pitti Palace and the Boboli Gardens during this private excursion in Florence. See the impressive art collections, the architecture, and the lush gardens, accompanied by a dedicated guide. Entrance fees are included.

Step inside the final home of the Medici family on a private tour of the lavish Pitti Palace. Hear stories about the powerful clan and their legacy in Florence as you walk through royal apartments and the remarkable Palatine Gallery, filled with treasures by Titian, Caravaggio, Botticelli, and other Renaissance masters. Later, independently explore the elaborate Boboli Gardens, considered among the finest in Italy.

Come and visit the last Medici residence in Florence with a private local guide. The museum takes place through the daily life of the Grand Dukes of the Medici family, from Cosimo I to the last descendants (early 700s), Ferdinando, Gian Gastone and in the end Anna Maria Luisa also called the Electress Palatine to whom the museum is dedicated. In addition to the civic and political function of the rooms, the museum also houses a private collection of paintings, ancient statues, Florentine furniture and mosaics of great beauty and historical importance. Not to mention the frescoes that decorate the ceilings and walls. Main attractions of the building: - Galleria Palatina - Real apartments - Gallery of Modern Art - Treasure of the Grand Dukes - Museum of Fashion and Costume At the end of the guided tour of the Pitti Palace, the guide will give you the entrance to the Boboli Gardens

Visit the famous Boboli Gardens, an oasis in the heart of Florence, on a 1-hour guided tour of the Pitti Palace’s royal gardens. Built for Cosimo I de' Medici in the 16th century, the gardens feature exquisite landscaping with a variety of plant life, fountains, and statues by master artists including Michelangelo. Your guide shares stories about the garden’s design and architects for a comprehensive overview.

Trace the footsteps of Florence’s powerful Medici family and learn how these medieval art patrons helped spark the Renaissance. Visit Medici chapels and palaces while hearing tales of court intrigue and scandals. Follow the historic Vasari Corridor that dukes and duchesses used to cross the city in secret, and finish across the River Arno with included admission to your choice of either the Palazzo Pitti — the last Medici residence — or the royal Boboli Gardens.

Are you keen on gardens in the heart of the city? Then choose the extraordinary Enchanted Gardens of Florence Tour! Our Tour is perfect for families with kids who decide to explore the city in a different way. Through the gardens of the city, our kid friendly tour guide will present you with another perspective of Florence. Such an idyllic atmosphere will enchant and relax the whole family! Recommended in spring for the beautiful flowering of the wisteria tunnel, the tour is feasible in the other months of the year thanks to the breathtaking views of Florence.

Take in highlights across the city of Florence without getting footsore with this hop-on-hop-off bus tour. Learn about the history and architecture of top Florentine sights via live on-board commentary and get off at attractions that interest you to explore more in depth at your own pace. Admire gems like the Duomo, Ponte Vecchio, and Pitti Palace, and enjoy views over Florence from Piazzale Michelangelo and Fiesole.

Private Guided Walking Tour - Pitti Palace & Boboli Garden - Ultimate Tour since 1980 HIGHLIGHTS Private tour - ensures personalized attention SKIP THE LONG LINES as you have a reserved priority entrance Experience and learn the history and nature with an licensed guide enjoy the experience of walking through the marvellous masterpieces of Pitti Palace and nature of the Boboli Garden

TOUR HIGHLIGHTS • Join a guided tour of the royal Boboli Gardens in Florence • Stroll through acres of gardens, trees, fountains and terraces with a knowledgeable guide • Learn the history of the 16th-century Italianate gardens behind the Pitti Palace - Boboli is one of the most elegant and ancient Italian-style gardens. It has a breath-taking, landscaped garden, which is an open-air museum, filled with ancient statues, fountains, and an incredible artificial grotto designed by Niccolò Tribolo and after his death, the works were completed by his collaborators: Giorgio Vasari, Bartolomeo Ammannati, Bernardo Buontalenti, and others.

This tour will focus on the amazing history of their rise to power and the palazzo intrigues, and will let you know more about their private life by visiting the hidden gems of their main Palace, Palazzo Pitti, and the gorgeous Boboli Gardens. Palazzo Pitti, which has also been the residence of the King of Italy for a brief period in the late 18th century, houses important collections of paintings and sculpture, porcelains and a costumes, besides providing a magnificently decorated historical setting which extends to the Boboli Gardens, one of the earliest Italian gardens famous also for its fountains and grottoes. This green heart of Florence can be considered an open air museum, rich in history and art, stories, secret corners and fascinating routes.

The third of four private half day walking tours of Essential Florence takes us to Oltrarno, the other side of river Arno. It is one of the most fascinating districts of Florence. Here you see, hear and possibly speak with the artists and merchants while they deal with their creative daily routines. From the steps of San Minato Church you will admire the iconic panorama of Florence. At the Church of Santo Spirito you view paintings of Roselli, Ghirlandaio and Lippi. At Santa Maria del Carmine you see the recently restored frescoes of Masaccio. Then you visit a once lavish Medici Residence, now home to the Palatine Gallery. The day ends at the Boboli Gardens with an opportunity to wander among the cyprus trees and gaze at spectacular Florentine vistas. Your Lecture-Guide takes you on a slower pace, away from the crowds, recreating the worlds of Titian, Rubens and Perugino along with the already noted Michelangelo and Leonardo.

My Gardens of Florence tour is an itinerary studied for open green space lovers and for those who want to flee from the crowds of Florence. Our gardens were all built on the slopes of the hills, which is the reason why foreign visitors have always been enchanted by them and by the view of the city that these charming places offer. They are all perfect examples of Italian style gardens, boasting elegant fountains, mysterious grottoes and ancient sculptures, which render them open air museums! This tour is suitable for visitors who want to see something off the beaten tracks and who like photography.

Opulence and solidity. Elegance and refinement. In a nutshell Palazzo Pitti. A monumental complex bearing witness to the splendor of the Medici, Lorraine and Savoy families, powerful dynasties that ruled Tuscany and Italy. From a simple palace it became a palace and theater of the events of the grand-ducal court. In Love With Florence offers you a journey to understand the evolution of taste through the centuries, lifestyles, precious objects. We will take a dip in the past to relive, thanks to anecdotes and curiosities, a vanished world. In the gardens we will stroll in the shade of ancient trees and discover mysterious caves while in the palace we will admire one of the most important picture galleries in Italy which boasts works by Raphael, Titian, Rubens, Caravaggio. Guided tour 3 hours: Pitti Palace, Palatine Gallery, Boboli Gardens.  Meeting at your hotel or other place in the city center to be agreed. The tour takes place on foot through the streets of the center.

Follow in the footsteps of the Medicis, Florence’s Renaissance-era rulers, on this walking tour. Stroll the route dubbed the ‘Medici Mile’ to see buildings and treasures funded and constructed by this wealthy family, who helped nurture the Italian Renaissance. Admire the Palazzo Medici Riccardi and Duomo, trace the exterior of the Vasari Corridor, and see the Palazzo Pitti, Boboli Gardens, and other residences as you hear about the dynasty’s history, patronage, and power struggles.

Follow an innovative audioguide to discover the top sights in Florence at your own pace. The guide covers the highlights of the Uffizi Gallery and Florence landmarks including: Piazza della Signoria, Basilica San Miniato al Monte, Mercato del Porcellino and many others in a single tour, which you can complete at your leisure. This package includes skip-the-line access to the Uffizi Gallery, one of Florence's most popular museums.

Ours is a unique experience of its kind. We offer you a photo shoot, a reportage of your visit in one of the most beautiful cities in the world, lasting 2 hours, where we will accompany you to the most beautiful places in the city, we will let you discover unknown but equally unmissable glimpses. During our meeting we will be happy to offer you a typically Italian breakfast if the tour takes place in the morning or an aperitif if it takes place in the afternoon. The following day the files of your photos will be ready and we will deliver them to you on an elegant USB stick at your hotel or elsewhere if you prefer.

Immerse yourself in the history of Italian royalty on a private tour of Pitti Palace with convenient pick–up from your Florence accommodations. In addition to navigating the vast grounds for you, your guide offers facts and little–known anecdotes often unheard by visitors. Unlike impersonal large–group tours, the private experience ensures the full attention of your guide and plenty of opportunity to ask questions.

Bring Inferno to life with a tour of the Florence sites featured in Dan Brown’s best-selling novel. This private sightseeing tour takes you to Palazzo della Signoria, the Baptistery and Cathedral of Florence, and more, all while learning about Florence culture and history through the lens of literature.

Explore the Boboli Gardens with the benefit of guided commentary on this tour in Florence. Learn much more about the gardens than you would just exploring on your own through your guide's narrative detailing the history and botany of these formal gardens. Stroll through the open-air museum to see highlights such as the Grotta Grande, the Amphitheatre, the Viottolone and the Isolotto, and the Knights Garden; you'll also get photo-worthy views of Florence.

Enjoy entertaining and educational visits to the Pitti Palace and Boboli Gardens with your family on a private 3-hour tour. Through dynamic narration and engaging activities, the tour is sure to hold the attention of kids and grown-ups alike. Learn about the exciting lives of the Medeici Family and other noble families inside the palace. Then enjoy the fresh air as you explore the sprawling gardens outside.

If you want to see Florence in a different way and you like to hike and walk that is the tour for you. We will enter the beautiful Boboli Garden and visit it till the highest point where we will go out and after few meters we will have a walk in the beautiful Bardini Garden with one of the most spectacular view of Florence. Through little street along the ancient walls we will arrive in the area of San Niccolò full of art galleries and great little restaurant to start our hiking to piazzale Michelangelo to see the church of San Miniato al Monte, one of the oldest in Florence! 10 km (5 miles) in total out of the crowd!!!

TOUR HIGHLIGHTS • Take a family orientated guided tour • Explore the elegant and ancient Italian-style gardens • Choose a fun and interactive way to learn about the Florentine history • Enjoy a taste of traditional Italian ice-cream - Florence is a city with history, lots of secrets waiting to be discovered. This tour is perfect for families with kids, a time for a solid bond with the children on your way to hunt treasure by solving riddles, puzzles and we will also reward you with great time and lasting memories. Let us show Florence in different angles and with a language suitable for children than any other activities. Get ready to check your list: Find all the clues in the Eleonora di Toledo’s garden, explore every corner and discover the secrets of this incredible place.

This Experience is provided by a private local. If you are a curious person, this is the perfect tour for you! In this 1.5-hour experience, you will discover the best sights of Florence from an unusual perspective as you will encounter the locations of the many sinister events taking place in Dan Brown’s dark and gripping novel Inferno! I will introduce you to each of the locations from the book as well as tell you about the many other significant places that we will pass by on our way. Depending on the day and the hour, you will also have the chance to see some of the places from inside. As we stroll through Florence, I will share its best kept secrets with you, and you will also have the chance to get insider tips about the best cafes, restaurants, and bars to visit during your time here in order to make the most out of your visit!

Satisfy your craving for authentic Italian pasta while learning kitchen tricks to take home with this evening cooking class at a chef’s private home in Florence. Help prepare filled and shaped pastas dishes like ravioli with ricotta, pesto tagliatelle, or Florentine gnocchi, and sit down to enjoy the homemade feast along with chef specialties and wine pairings. With only 1 hour of hands-on cooking time, the express lesson allows you to enjoy a full day of sightseeing before your memorable dinner.