Quick overview: How to skip the lines at Palazzo Vecchio

Palazzo Vecchio is Florence’s medieval town hall and a busy museum. In high season, the ticket counter queue can stretch to around 60–90 minutes, especially late mornings and early afternoons, while the mandatory security line typically adds another 10–20 minutes. Tower slots are capped and often sell out in advance, so walk-up visitors risk queuing twice and still missing the climb. Booking the right skip-the-line option lets you swap that outdoor wait for more time in the frescoed halls and on the Arnolfo Tower terrace.

Skip-the-line museum entry tickets (From €24): Timed Palazzo Vecchio entry that bypasses the main ticket counter, so you mostly just join the security line. Best if you want to explore the palace at your own pace without a guide.
Arnolfo Tower skip-the-line tickets (From €16.90): Reserved access to the 94 m tower via a priority staircase entrance, avoiding day-of purchase queues and capacity cut-offs. Ideal if skyline views matter more to you than seeing every room inside.
Skip-the-line guided tours (From €33): Small-group or themed tours that use a faster group entrance and bundle a licensed guide with priority museum access. Ideal if you want context and a structured route instead of navigating the halls alone.
Combos with other Florence highlights (From €37.05): Packages that pair Palazzo Vecchio with Arnolfo Tower, Medici Chapels, or Accademia hosted entry on pre-booked timed slots. Best when you’re short on days and want to lock in two big sites.

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What are our guests saying?

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Theissen

Sep 2025

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Great experience. We were a little late, but that wasn't a problem. The view from the Torre is very worthwhile, the climb is sporty.

Micaela

United States

Jun 2025

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laila was a great host! it felt easy and smooth with her help. we enjoyed all the art palazzo Vecchio had to offer. Suprised to find out you needed separate admission to climb the tower which was disheartening. Thank you for the easy access to tickets!

Laura

United States

Oct 2025

5/5

Our tour guide and the secret parts of the palazzo were amazing! We were impressed by the informative commentary and the immersive, special experience.

Erik

Jul 2025

5/5

We had a lovely time visiting the palazzo Vecchiano. Our guide Laura did an amazing job. She was very knowledgable, told about the general history as well as some great anecdotes, and at a very agreable pace. Thank you for the amazing experience.

Lilian

United States

Nov 2025

5/5

I think this tour was very Special We trilussa enjoyed all the secreto passages with no crowds Our guide was fantastic fun knowledgeable and had great dense of humor

What does “skip-the-line” really mean for Palazzo Vecchio?

Skip-the-line tickets let you bypass the long ticket counter queues, though you’ll still need to go through the mandatory security check, which typically takes 10-20 minutes. With timed-entry access or a guided tour, you can use a reserved entrance and enter in 15–20 minutes instead of waiting up to 90 minutes, with guided tours often taking less time.

How long are the queues at the Palazzo Vecchio entrance?

Palazzo Vecchio is one of Florence's most iconic landmarks, welcoming thousands of visitors daily. All visitors enter through either the main entrance at Piazza della Signoria or the side gate on Via dei Gondi. If you already have your skip-the-line tickets, just show your tickets and head into the reserved line.

During peak season (April to October), ticket queues can take 60–90 minutes and security checks add another 10–20 minutes.
In the off-peak months (November to March), expect 15–40 minutes for ticketing and 5–10 minutes at security.

Types of queues at Palazzo Vecchio

David and Michelangelo sculptures at Palazzo Vecchio Museum entrance, Florence.

Ticket redemption queue

Location: Front courtyard
Skip-the-line? ✅ Yes
Avg wait time: 60–90 mins (peak season), 15-40 mins (off-peak)
Who it’s for: All visitors with timed-entry tickets

Palazzo Vecchio in Florence with tourists in April.

Security check

Location: Main entrance
Skip-the-line? ❌ No
Avg wait time: 10–20 mins (typical)
Who it’s for: All visitors, regardless of ticket type

Visitors walking towards Palazzo Vecchio in Florence, Italy.

Group entrance

Location: Left side of main courtyard
Skip-the-line? ✅ Yes
Avg wait time: 5–15 mins
Who it’s for: Guided tour groups

Palazzo Vecchio marble stairs with ornate railing and geometric floor tiles.

Tower entry

Location: Arnolfo Tower staircase
Skip-the-line? ✅ Yes
Avg wait time: Varies by time slot
Who it’s for: Visitors with tower access tickets

All your options to skip the queues at Palazzo Vecchio

Palazzo Vecchio draws huge crowds, but you don’t have to wait with everyone else. Even with skip-the-line access, timing your visit helps.

1. Book in advance

Pre-booking guarantees timed entry and lets you bypass the general ticket counter. These slots often sell out during peak weekends and holidays.

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2. Choose a guided tour for faster entry

Tours use the separate group entrance, which has shorter wait times and includes expert commentary.

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3. Visit during quieter hours

Arrive before 10am or after 4pm for smaller crowds. Early afternoon is often busier.

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4. Avoid free entry days

Avoid weekends, holidays, and free-entry days, as crowds surge and wait times, especially at security lines, can increase significantly, even for skip-the-line ticket holders.

Frequently asked questions about Palazzo Vecchio skip-the-line tickets

Why book skip-the-line tickets?

They help you avoid the 60–90 minute wait at the ticket counter, let you plan your day better, and make for a smoother, stress-free entry experience.

What happens if you don’t book skip-the-line tickets?

You might wait up to 90 minutes in the sun, miss your preferred visiting slot, and rush through the museum to recover lost time.

Do I still need to go through security check?

Yes, all visitors, regardless of ticket type, must pass through a mandatory security screening.

Can I buy skip-the-line tickets at the gate?

Not always. These tickets often sell out online 2–3 days in advance, especially during busy travel periods.

Do skip-the-line tickets include access to the Arnolfo Tower?

Some skip-the-line tickets include the Tower, but you must select this option when booking. Entry is timed and may be limited in poor weather.

Are audio guides included with my Palazzo Vecchio skip-the-line tickets?

The basic skip-the-line tickets do not include an audio guide. However, you can upgrade your skip-the-line tickets to include a multilingual audio guide.

Is a guided tour better than a basic skip-the-line ticket?

If you enjoy storytelling and historical insights, yes. Guided tours offer deeper context and typically use the quicker group entrance.

Is skip-the-line access available on free entry days?

It depends. You may still skip the ticket counter, but security lines are longer and the palace is more crowded.

Are skip-the-line tickets wheelchair accessible?

Yes, though some areas (like the Tower or secret passages) may have limited access. The main palace is accessible via ramps and lifts.

Can I re-enter the Palazzo after exiting?

No. All Palazzo Vecchio tickets, including skip-the-line ones, are single-entry only.

Skip the hour-long ticket queues to explore Florence's historically rich townhall-turned-museum.

Everything you get: Skip the lines to the Medici palace at your chosen time. The tickets give you access to see the gilded columns of the Courtyard of Michelozzo, the Hall of the Five Hundred, and Medici chambers on the upper floors.
Why choose this: This is the most budget-friendly, straightforward way to explore the museum freely, at your own chosen time, all without hours of queue.
Upgrades: Add a multilingual audio guide to get in-depth historical commentaries on all the museum exhibits or join an English guided tour and get personalized insights from an expert on the museum's heritage.

Inclusions

Skip-the-line entry to Palazzo Vecchio
Digital audio guide to download on your phone, available in English, Italian, Spanish, French, German, Dutch & Portuguese (as per option selected)
English guided tour (as per option selected)

What to bring

Bring a valid photo ID matching the name on your booking for entry verification.
If you’re opting for an audio guide, please carry your headphones to listen to it.

What’s not allowed

Large bags, suitcases, and oversized luggage are not permitted inside the museums.
Food and drinks are not allowed inside exhibition spaces.
Pets are not permitted, except for registered service animals.
Flash photography, tripods, and filming equipment are prohibited in exhibition areas.
Smoking and the use of e-cigarettes are strictly forbidden within museum premises.

Accessibility

The museum is partially accessible. While the ground floor is accessible via a ramp, the upper floors pose challenges as they have no elevators.

Additional information

Please note that you will need to pass through the mandatory security checks at the museum's entrance.

These tickets can't be cancelled or rescheduled.

Unravel Medici mysteries in corridors and rooms hidden from the public, on an exclusive tour!

Follow an expert guide up the narrow passages of Duke Gualtieri’s medieval stairway, and through a door concealed by a painting.
Enter an intriguing private study, and view the coffered ceiling of the ‘Hall of the 500’ from a unique perspective.
With your skip-the-line tickets, freely walk through the rest of Palazzo Vecchio.

Inclusions

Skip-the-line entry to Palazzo Vecchio
English guided tour of the secret passages

You can cancel these tickets up to 48 hours before the experience begins and get a full refund.

Wanna see the best of Florence without breaking the bank? Get this pocket-friendly combo ticket to Palazzo Vecchio and Museo del Bargello!
Say no to standing in long lines and enter the grand Palazzo Vecchio Museum – the 13th-century town hall building adorned with sculptures of Adam and Eve.
Marvel at Da Vinci's genius as you check out the wooden clock's design at the Hall of Elements, and learn about the many secret passages in the museum.
Admire the masterpieces by Donatello, Luca della Robbia, and Michelangelo at The National Museum of the Bargello.
Imagine what life looked like in 15th-century Florence thanks to the museum's coin, textile, and armor displays.

Inclusions Palazzo Vecchio

Skip-the-line entry to the Palazzo Vecchio

Museo del Bargello

Entry to the Museo del Bargello

Palazzo Vecchio

Guests with disabilities can enter the museum for free.
Access for visitors with mobility issues is via the side entrance in Via dei Gondi.
Wheelchairs and strollers may be borrowed here, free of charge.
This palace museum may be totally or partially closed to the public during institutional ceremonies.

Museo del Bargello

Tip: The Bargello houses some key Renaissance sculptors. See Donatello and Verrocchio upstairs first, then Michelangelo downstairs for a chronological flow.

These tickets can't be cancelled or rescheduled.

Get fast-track access to the Medici fortress and its 95-meter watchtower for 360° views of Florence in one easy booking.

Everything you get: Skip the ticket lines at Palazzo Vecchio to explore Michelozzo’s courtyards, Vasari’s artworks at the Hall of the Five Hundred at your own pace. Then bypass queues to climb the Arnolfo Tower’s 233 steps for 360° views of medieval Florence, from Giotto’s Bell Tower to the Ponte Vecchio.
Why choose this: You get to access two sites with one ticket, skipping queues at both, saving time and exploring freely, all in one cost-effective combo.

Inclusions

Skip-the-line entry to Palazzo Vecchio and the Arnolfo Tower

What to bring

Please present a valid photo ID along with your ticket at the both the entry points in Palazzo Vecchio.

What’s not allowed

Visitors must leave all umbrellas, backpacks, and large bags in the cloakroom.

Accessibility

This experience is not accessible by wheelchair or stroller, and is not recommended for guests with limited mobility.

Additional information

The entry to the Arnolfo Tower is located within the palace on the second floor in the Hall of Lilies area. You can begin your climb from here.

These tickets can't be cancelled or rescheduled.

Save up to 3 hours of total waiting time with skip-the-line access at Florence’s two top-tier attractions in one easy booking.

Everything you get at Palazzo Vecchio: Skip the lines and save up to an hour. See the Putto with Dolphin fountain, Donatello’s Judith and Holofernes, and explore the Medici’s art-filled private chambers.
Everything you get at Accademia Gallery: Skip-the-lines, saving up to 2 hours and get assisted entry with a host. Stand before Michelangelo’s David, explore the Hall of Prisoners, and see masterpieces by Botticelli and Ghirlandaio at your own pace.
Why choose this combo: Experience two sides of Florence with one ticket: art at the Uffizi and history at Palazzo Vecchio with the flexibility to visit on separate days, skipping long waits, and exploring at your own pace.

Inclusions

Skip-the-line entry to Palazzo Vecchio
Skip-the-line hosted entry to Accademia Gallery

Palazzo Vecchio

What to bring

Please present a valid photo ID along with your ticket to the entrance of Palazzo Vecchio.

What’s not allowed

Umbrellas, backpacks, and large bags are not allowed and must be left in the cloakroom.

Accessibility

The museum is partially accessible to wheelchair users with the ground floors having ramps but no elevators to the upper floors.

Additional information

You will have to pass the mandatory security checks before entering the museum.

Accademia Gallery

What to bring

Please present a valid photo ID along with your ticket to show to your host at the entrance.

What’s not allowed

Large bags or backpacks are not allowed as the museum does not have a cloakroom. Free luggage storage may be included with your tickets; check your ticket details before heading to the museum.

Accessibility

All halls, galleries, and the ground floor washroom near the elevator are accessible to wheelchair users.

Additional information

These tickets allow you to skip entry lines but not security checks. Everyone entering the museum has to undergo a security check to ensure safety.

These tickets can't be cancelled or rescheduled.

Skip the queues and scale the 95-meter tower, once a Medici prison, now your window to Florence’s 360° vistas.

Everything you get: Get a fast-track entry to climb 230+ medieval steps to the 95-meter watchtower to get views of the famous Brunelleschi's Dome and the Arno river.
Why choose this: This experience lets you have direct access to the tower, bypassing a 30-minute long queue at the site. On your way up encounter historic guard walkways and prison cells that once held Cosimo de' Medici.

Inclusions

Skip-the-line entry to Arnolfo Tower

Exclusions

Museum exhibits and chambers

What to bring

Bring a valid photo ID to match the name on your booking if requested at the entrance.

What’s not allowed

Large bags, suitcases, and oversized luggage are not allowed inside the museums for security reasons.
Pets are not permitted, except for registered service animals.

Accessibility

Steep staircases, such as the 223 steps in the Arnolfo Tower, make it not suitable for guests with mobility issues.

Additional information

Please note that the entrance to the tower is within Palazzo Vecchio on the second floor, near the Hall of Lilies chamber.
You will need to go through mandatory security checks at the tower entrance.

These tickets can't be cancelled or rescheduled.

Skip the hour-long ticket queues to explore Florence's historically rich townhall-turned-museum.

Everything you get: Skip the lines to the Medici palace at your chosen time. The tickets give you access to see the gilded columns of the Courtyard of Michelozzo, the Hall of the Five Hundred, and Medici chambers on the upper floors.
Why choose this: This is the most budget-friendly, straightforward way to explore the museum freely, at your own chosen time, all without hours of queue.
Upgrades: Add a multilingual audio guide to get in-depth historical commentaries on all the museum exhibits or join an English guided tour and get personalized insights from an expert on the museum's heritage.

Inclusions

Skip-the-line entry to Palazzo Vecchio
Digital audio guide to download on your phone, available in English, Italian, Spanish, French, German, Dutch & Portuguese (as per option selected)
English guided tour (as per option selected)

What to bring

Bring a valid photo ID matching the name on your booking for entry verification.
If you’re opting for an audio guide, please carry your headphones to listen to it.

What’s not allowed

Large bags, suitcases, and oversized luggage are not permitted inside the museums.
Food and drinks are not allowed inside exhibition spaces.
Pets are not permitted, except for registered service animals.
Flash photography, tripods, and filming equipment are prohibited in exhibition areas.
Smoking and the use of e-cigarettes are strictly forbidden within museum premises.

Accessibility

The museum is partially accessible. While the ground floor is accessible via a ramp, the upper floors pose challenges as they have no elevators.

Additional information

Please note that you will need to pass through the mandatory security checks at the museum's entrance.

These tickets can't be cancelled or rescheduled.

Unravel Medici mysteries in corridors and rooms hidden from the public, on an exclusive tour!

Follow an expert guide up the narrow passages of Duke Gualtieri’s medieval stairway, and through a door concealed by a painting.
Enter an intriguing private study, and view the coffered ceiling of the ‘Hall of the 500’ from a unique perspective.
With your skip-the-line tickets, freely walk through the rest of Palazzo Vecchio.

Inclusions

Skip-the-line entry to Palazzo Vecchio
English guided tour of the secret passages

You can cancel these tickets up to 48 hours before the experience begins and get a full refund.

Wanna see the best of Florence without breaking the bank? Get this pocket-friendly combo ticket to Palazzo Vecchio and Museo del Bargello!
Say no to standing in long lines and enter the grand Palazzo Vecchio Museum – the 13th-century town hall building adorned with sculptures of Adam and Eve.
Marvel at Da Vinci's genius as you check out the wooden clock's design at the Hall of Elements, and learn about the many secret passages in the museum.
Admire the masterpieces by Donatello, Luca della Robbia, and Michelangelo at The National Museum of the Bargello.
Imagine what life looked like in 15th-century Florence thanks to the museum's coin, textile, and armor displays.

Inclusions Palazzo Vecchio

Skip-the-line entry to the Palazzo Vecchio

Museo del Bargello

Entry to the Museo del Bargello

Palazzo Vecchio

Guests with disabilities can enter the museum for free.
Access for visitors with mobility issues is via the side entrance in Via dei Gondi.
Wheelchairs and strollers may be borrowed here, free of charge.
This palace museum may be totally or partially closed to the public during institutional ceremonies.

Museo del Bargello

Tip: The Bargello houses some key Renaissance sculptors. See Donatello and Verrocchio upstairs first, then Michelangelo downstairs for a chronological flow.

These tickets can't be cancelled or rescheduled.

Get fast-track access to the Medici fortress and its 95-meter watchtower for 360° views of Florence in one easy booking.

Everything you get: Skip the ticket lines at Palazzo Vecchio to explore Michelozzo’s courtyards, Vasari’s artworks at the Hall of the Five Hundred at your own pace. Then bypass queues to climb the Arnolfo Tower’s 233 steps for 360° views of medieval Florence, from Giotto’s Bell Tower to the Ponte Vecchio.
Why choose this: You get to access two sites with one ticket, skipping queues at both, saving time and exploring freely, all in one cost-effective combo.

Inclusions

Skip-the-line entry to Palazzo Vecchio and the Arnolfo Tower

What to bring

Please present a valid photo ID along with your ticket at the both the entry points in Palazzo Vecchio.

What’s not allowed

Visitors must leave all umbrellas, backpacks, and large bags in the cloakroom.

Accessibility

This experience is not accessible by wheelchair or stroller, and is not recommended for guests with limited mobility.

Additional information

The entry to the Arnolfo Tower is located within the palace on the second floor in the Hall of Lilies area. You can begin your climb from here.

These tickets can't be cancelled or rescheduled.

Save up to 3 hours of total waiting time with skip-the-line access at Florence’s two top-tier attractions in one easy booking.

Everything you get at Palazzo Vecchio: Skip the lines and save up to an hour. See the Putto with Dolphin fountain, Donatello’s Judith and Holofernes, and explore the Medici’s art-filled private chambers.
Everything you get at Accademia Gallery: Skip-the-lines, saving up to 2 hours and get assisted entry with a host. Stand before Michelangelo’s David, explore the Hall of Prisoners, and see masterpieces by Botticelli and Ghirlandaio at your own pace.
Why choose this combo: Experience two sides of Florence with one ticket: art at the Uffizi and history at Palazzo Vecchio with the flexibility to visit on separate days, skipping long waits, and exploring at your own pace.

Inclusions

Skip-the-line entry to Palazzo Vecchio
Skip-the-line hosted entry to Accademia Gallery

Palazzo Vecchio

What to bring

Please present a valid photo ID along with your ticket to the entrance of Palazzo Vecchio.

What’s not allowed

Umbrellas, backpacks, and large bags are not allowed and must be left in the cloakroom.

Accessibility

The museum is partially accessible to wheelchair users with the ground floors having ramps but no elevators to the upper floors.

Additional information

You will have to pass the mandatory security checks before entering the museum.

Accademia Gallery

What to bring

Please present a valid photo ID along with your ticket to show to your host at the entrance.

What’s not allowed

Large bags or backpacks are not allowed as the museum does not have a cloakroom. Free luggage storage may be included with your tickets; check your ticket details before heading to the museum.

Accessibility

All halls, galleries, and the ground floor washroom near the elevator are accessible to wheelchair users.

Additional information

These tickets allow you to skip entry lines but not security checks. Everyone entering the museum has to undergo a security check to ensure safety.

These tickets can't be cancelled or rescheduled.

Skip the queues and scale the 95-meter tower, once a Medici prison, now your window to Florence’s 360° vistas.

Everything you get: Get a fast-track entry to climb 230+ medieval steps to the 95-meter watchtower to get views of the famous Brunelleschi's Dome and the Arno river.
Why choose this: This experience lets you have direct access to the tower, bypassing a 30-minute long queue at the site. On your way up encounter historic guard walkways and prison cells that once held Cosimo de' Medici.

Inclusions

Skip-the-line entry to Arnolfo Tower

Exclusions

Museum exhibits and chambers

What to bring

Bring a valid photo ID to match the name on your booking if requested at the entrance.

What’s not allowed

Large bags, suitcases, and oversized luggage are not allowed inside the museums for security reasons.
Pets are not permitted, except for registered service animals.

Accessibility

Steep staircases, such as the 223 steps in the Arnolfo Tower, make it not suitable for guests with mobility issues.

Additional information

Please note that the entrance to the tower is within Palazzo Vecchio on the second floor, near the Hall of Lilies chamber.
You will need to go through mandatory security checks at the tower entrance.

These tickets can't be cancelled or rescheduled.

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Palazzo Vecchio Skip-the-Line Tickets

Skip the hour-long ticket queues to explore Florence's historically rich townhall-turned-museum.

Everything you get: Skip the lines to the Medici palace at your chosen time. The tickets give you access to see the gilded columns of the Courtyard of Michelozzo, the Hall of the Five Hundred, and Medici chambers on the upper floors.
Why choose this: This is the most budget-friendly, straightforward way to explore the museum freely, at your own chosen time, all without hours of queue.
Upgrades: Add a multilingual audio guide to get in-depth historical commentaries on all the museum exhibits or join an English guided tour and get personalized insights from an expert on the museum's heritage.

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Book now, pay later

Book now without paying anything. Cancel for free if your plans change.

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Palazzo Vecchio Secret Passages Skip-the-Line English Guided Tour

Unravel Medici mysteries in corridors and rooms hidden from the public, on an exclusive tour!

Follow an expert guide up the narrow passages of Duke Gualtieri’s medieval stairway, and through a door concealed by a painting.
Enter an intriguing private study, and view the coffered ceiling of the ‘Hall of the 500’ from a unique perspective.
With your skip-the-line tickets, freely walk through the rest of Palazzo Vecchio.

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Free cancellation

You can cancel these tickets up to 48 hours before the experience begins and get a full refund.

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Book now without paying anything. Cancel for free if your plans change.

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Combo: Palazzo Vecchio + Museo del Bargello Tickets

Wanna see the best of Florence without breaking the bank? Get this pocket-friendly combo ticket to Palazzo Vecchio and Museo del Bargello!
Say no to standing in long lines and enter the grand Palazzo Vecchio Museum – the 13th-century town hall building adorned with sculptures of Adam and Eve.
Marvel at Da Vinci's genius as you check out the wooden clock's design at the Hall of Elements, and learn about the many secret passages in the museum.
Admire the masterpieces by Donatello, Luca della Robbia, and Michelangelo at The National Museum of the Bargello.
Imagine what life looked like in 15th-century Florence thanks to the museum's coin, textile, and armor displays.

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Combo (Save 5%): Palazzo Vecchio + Arnolfo Tower Skip-the-Line Tickets

Get fast-track access to the Medici fortress and its 95-meter watchtower for 360° views of Florence in one easy booking.

Everything you get: Skip the ticket lines at Palazzo Vecchio to explore Michelozzo’s courtyards, Vasari’s artworks at the Hall of the Five Hundred at your own pace. Then bypass queues to climb the Arnolfo Tower’s 233 steps for 360° views of medieval Florence, from Giotto’s Bell Tower to the Ponte Vecchio.
Why choose this: You get to access two sites with one ticket, skipping queues at both, saving time and exploring freely, all in one cost-effective combo.

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Combo (Save 5%): Palazzo Vecchio Skip-the-Line Tickets + Accademia Gallery Hosted Entry Tickets

Save up to 3 hours of total waiting time with skip-the-line access at Florence’s two top-tier attractions in one easy booking.

Everything you get at Palazzo Vecchio: Skip the lines and save up to an hour. See the Putto with Dolphin fountain, Donatello’s Judith and Holofernes, and explore the Medici’s art-filled private chambers.
Everything you get at Accademia Gallery: Skip-the-lines, saving up to 2 hours and get assisted entry with a host. Stand before Michelangelo’s David, explore the Hall of Prisoners, and see masterpieces by Botticelli and Ghirlandaio at your own pace.
Why choose this combo: Experience two sides of Florence with one ticket: art at the Uffizi and history at Palazzo Vecchio with the flexibility to visit on separate days, skipping long waits, and exploring at your own pace.

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Arnolfo Tower Skip-the-Line Tickets

Skip the queues and scale the 95-meter tower, once a Medici prison, now your window to Florence’s 360° vistas.

Everything you get: Get a fast-track entry to climb 230+ medieval steps to the 95-meter watchtower to get views of the famous Brunelleschi's Dome and the Arno river.
Why choose this: This experience lets you have direct access to the tower, bypassing a 30-minute long queue at the site. On your way up encounter historic guard walkways and prison cells that once held Cosimo de' Medici.

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How to skip the lines at Palazzo Vecchio

Quick overview: How to skip the lines at Palazzo Vecchio

What are our guests saying?

What does “skip-the-line” really mean for Palazzo Vecchio?

How long are the queues at the Palazzo Vecchio entrance?

Types of queues at Palazzo Vecchio

Ticket redemption queue

Security check

Group entrance

Tower entry

All your options to skip the queues at Palazzo Vecchio

1. Book in advance

2. Choose a guided tour for faster entry

3. Visit during quieter hours

4. Avoid free entry days

Frequently asked questions about Palazzo Vecchio skip-the-line tickets

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