Florence - the Palazzo Vecchio, a tour of the building and a chance to go back in time and 'talk' to some famous residents from history!

Take the tour of the Quartieri Monumentali (above) and add on a 'Q and A' encounter with a period-costume resident from times-gone-by!

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We're now offering an interesting assortment of tours in and around the Palazzo Vecchio (Florence's Town Hall, although that name doesn't really do it justice in the imagination!), and this one finishes in an unusual fashion. After you've spent roughly an hour touring the building (the tour is essentially this one), you'll end up in a theatre where you'll enjoy an 'audience' at the noble court, with Duke Cosimo or Duchess Eleonora, impersonated by historically knowledgeable actors in full period costume.

Undoubtedly one of the most photographed buildings in Florence, the Palazzo Vecchio sits in the very centre of the city, looking out onto Piazza dell Signoria and down onto the replica of Michelangelo's David.

The tour and meeting (available in English, Italian and French) last roughly an hour and a quarter in total, and you'll be offered a chance to ask questions to give you an understanding of the differences between modern day Florence and the Florence of the sixteenth century.

The tour is not suitable for children under the age of 8, nor is it suitable for those in wheelchairs (although the building itself does have wheelchair access)and is available at the following times:

This tour is not available in high season.

From 30th September to 15th June tour is available on:

Sundays: 04.30PM.

You will need to arrive at the Palazzo Vecchio at least 15 minutes before the tour is due to start, but we'd recommend arriving as early as possible as all visitors are required to pass through a metal detector, and this inevitably takes some time.