The Secrets of Palazzo Pitti Tour:
Few museums capture the spirit of Renaissance Florence as Bargello does. Originally built in the 13th century as a fortress and courthouse, it later became a museum filled with some of the greatest sculptures ever made. We crafted our Bargello Museum Tour to help you dive deeper and learn the stories behind these artworks, showing how they embody the heart and soul of Florence’s artistic tradition.
On this guided tour, we’ll walk through Bargello’s collection and point out the finer details of works by masters like Donatello, Cellini, and Michelangelo. You’ll learn about the techniques they used and the stories behind each piece. You will also hear about the human side of the artists who shaped Western art. By the time we leave the museum, you’ll have a better understanding of why Bargello is a true milestone in Florence’s history of creativity, and why it remains a must-see for all the art lovers.
Tour Highlights:
- Experience the building’s complex history, from its origins as a fortress to its days as a courthouse
- Get to know the styles of famous sculptors like Donatello and Michelangelo up close
- Discover how Renaissance innovations took shape in marble, bronze, and other materials
- Hear lesser-known stories that bring each artwork to life
Book this tour as a private tour:
Why book our Bargello Museum Tour?
Our expertise in Florentine history means we know which details most people overlook. By booking this tour, you will have an expert by your side who can point out elements in Bargello’s architecture and artworks that will make your visit and understanding of Bargello museum richer. This way, you will get to experience one of Florence’s most significant collections in a personal, in-depth way.
Important details:
Tour type: This tour is available mainly as a private tour.
Duration: The tour lasts approximately 2 hours.
Guide: One of our professional, licensed tour guides is looking forward to guiding you and to showing you the beauty of Florence.
Children: This tour is excellent for children who love stories, secrets and history.
What to wear: Comfortable shoes! Also, always check the weather forecast to bring the right clothes.
Interested in a public tour?
Upon request we can publish this tour as a public tour to reduce the tour’s price per person. A public tour costs 40 euros per participant (not including the entrance ticket price) and requires a minimum of 5 participants.
Tour conditions:
Minimum number of participants:
This tour takes place mostly as a private tour but can also be opened as a public tour upon request. It will take place as a public tour if at least 5 people are registered. In case there aren’t enough participants, we will unfortunately cancel the tour and issue you a full refund.
Cancellation policy:
You can cancel your booking up to 48 hours in advance. If you cancel your booking less than 48 hours before the tour we won’t be able to issue a refund. Certain exceptions apply such as emergency situations. Please note, we reserve the right to cancel the tour up to 48 hours in advance too. We will do so if our guide is unavailable due to a sudden change or if we do not have the minimum number of participants required for the tour.
Pictures and videos:
Please be aware that we might take photos and videos during the tour. If you don’t want to appear in any Secret Vienna promotional pictures, please let us know by sending us a message.
Copyrights:
The content of the tour is produced by our hard working team of licensed guides. Therefore, recording the tour or taking pictures of artefacts and material used by the guide is strictly forbidden.
