Palazzo Pitti Tickets
Palazzo Pitti is one of Florence's greatest architectural marvels. Inside, masterpieces by Raphael, Titian and Caravaggio are displayed in the monumental rooms of the Palatine Gallery.
This is the perfect place to admire the private collections that have made Florence famous worldwide.
Palazzo Pitti and Palatine Gallery Tickets: Skip the Line
Visit the opulent royal apartments and admire the works in the several Galleries.
Audio guides are available.
Buy your ticket online and you can also visit the Treasury of the Grand Dukes, the Modern Art Gallery and the Fashion and Costume Museum, too. Take a journey through centuries of Italian art and costume history!
A journey through art and grand ducal history
Palazzo Pitti is an impressive architectural complex comprising a variety of different elements. The Palatine Gallery, located on the main floor, displays works by Renaissance and Baroque masters that still adorn the former sovereigns' private chambers.
The tour continues on the second floor, where you will find the Modern Art Gallery. This gallery is dedicated to Italian artists from the 18th to the early 20th century.
The Treasury of the Grand Dukes is located on the ground floor and contains a series of vases made from semi-precious stones, crystal and amber, belonging to the Medici collection. You will also find the internationally renowned Fashion and Costume Museum here, which boasts a collection of thousands of historical and theatrical costumes.
Finally, the tour concludes with a visit to the European porcelain collection, which is located in the building's most panoramic spot.
Combined ticket to Palazzo Pitti and the Boboli Gardens.
Many visitors choose the combined ticket to both Palazzo Pitti and the Boboli Gardens, as these are located just behind the palace, thus providing a perfect addition to the visit.
Moving from frescoed rooms to tree-lined avenues allows you to enjoy a comprehensive experience that encompasses both the opulence of Medici art and the beauty of one of Florence's most famous parks.
This practical solution enables you to make the most of your time by visiting both attractions with a single ticket.
Combined tickets to Palazzo Pitti and the Boboli Gardens
Visit both attractions at a discounted price. Select the date of your visit and save time.
Book nowPriority entrance tickets for Palazzo Pitti
By booking your ticket online you can visit Palazzo Pitti avoiding long waits at the ticket office by entering through a dedicated door.
Audio guides are available in Italian, English, French, Spanish, German and Japanese.
Palazzo Pitti Opening Hours
You can visit Palazzo Pitti from 8.15 a.m. to 6.50 p.m. from Tuesday to Sunday.
Last admission: one hour before closing time.
Opening days and hours
From Tuesday to Sunday
8.15 a.m. - 6.50 p.m.
Closing days
Closed every Monday, on 1st January and 25th December.
Where Palazzo Pitti is located
Palazzo Pitti is located in the centre of Florence on the right bank of the Arno River.
How to get to Palazzo Pitti
Palazzo Pitti is about 1 km from S. Maria Novella railway station, a distance that can be covered by bus D, which stops in front, or on foot walking along Via delle Belle Donne - Via de' Tornabuoni - Ponte S. Trinita - Via Maggio.
Palazzo Pitti cannot be reached by car because it is located in the historical centre of Florence. You can possibly use the car parks in Piazza della Calza 1 or those close to Ponte alle Grazie and the National Library, about 900 m away.
Useful information Palazzo Pitti
What can you find inside Palazzo Pitti?
Inside Palazzo Pitti, which covers a surface of 32,000 square metres, are some of Italy's most famous works of art. The palace is divided into several museums and galleries housing more than 500 works of European art from the 17th century.
Some of the must-see works of art at Palazzo Pitti are signed by Botticelli, Piero del Pollaiolo, Filippo Lippi, Fra Bartolomeo, Bronzino and Raphael's Madonna and Child dated 1514.
How long does a visit to Palazzo Pitti last?
A visit to Palazzo Pitti lasts approximately 1-2 hours depending on how long you linger in each room to admire the works.
Is Palazzo Pitti accessible by wheelchair?
Palazzo Pitti is accessible to visitors with disabilities. There are lifts to the first and second floors.
Is it possible to eat inside Palazzo Pitti?
There is a cafeteria inside Palazzo Pitti. It is forbidden to eat in the exhibition areas.
Is there a cloakroom in Palazzo Pitti?
The cloakroom service is free of charge. Umbrellas, large backpacks and bulky bags must be left at the entrance.
The history of Palazzo Pitti
The construction of the palace was commissioned by the Florentine merchant Luca Pitti in the second half of the 15th century. Brunelleschi's apprentice, Luca Fancelli, carried out the work.
The central part of the building was originally built as a standalone structure. However, after it was sold to the Medici family, it was enlarged and Bartolomeo Ammannati designed and built the large, sumptuous courtyard in 1560, adding the two side wings.
Cosimo II de' Medici later expanded the square in front of the palace.
