Boboli Gardens (Giardino di Boboli) Tours
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Pass through the arched entrance of Florence’s stately Pitti Palace and into the serenity of the sweeping Boboli Gardens (Giardino di Boboli), once the private playground of this Renaissance capital’s ruling Medici family. Dating from the 16th century, the Giardino di Boboli is among the earliest examples of formal Italian gardens, commissioned for the wife of Cosimo I de Medici in 1540. The gardens were expanded in the 16th and 17th centuries, and now cover 11 acres (4.4 hectares) of hillside and include a collection of outdoor sculptures dating from ancient Rome through the 17th century, making it a veritable open-air museum.
The Basics
The Boboli Gardens are among Italy’s most famous gardens, and a popular attraction in central Florence as they offer a respite from the crowded city streets. Visitors can stroll along tree-lined paths on a private tour—or, for those traveling with kids, a family-friendly garden tour—to admire the expanses of manicured lawns, Renaissance fountains, classical grottos, nymphaea, temples, and an amphitheater with an Egyptian obelisk at its center. Tickets to the Boboli Gardens include entrance to the Porcelain Museum, inside the garden’s 18th-century Palazzina del Cavaliere, and the neighboring Bardini Gardens. Admission is free on the first Sunday of each month.
Things to Know Before You Go
- A visit to the Boboli Gardens is perfect for kids who need to let off a bit of steam, but stay on the walking paths as some sections of lawn are off limits.
- The gardens can be toured only on foot, so be sure to wear comfortable shoes and a sun hat.
- You may bring food and drink into the gardens for an impromptu picnic on one of the many outdoor benches.
- There are four entrances to the Gardens: Pitti Palace, Annalena (Via Romana 37/A), Porta Romana, and Forte Belvedere.
How to Get There
The Boboli Gardens are located between Palazzo Pitti and Porta Romana in Florence’s central Oltrarno neighborhood. The main entrance on Piazza de’ Pitti can be reached in 30 minutes on foot or 15 minutes by bus from the Santa Maria Novella train station. Florence is a popular destination for shore excursions from the port city of Livorno.
When to Get There
The gardens are best visited from spring through fall, when the weather is mild, and early in the morning or late in the afternoon during the hottest months of the year.
Important Works in the Boboli Gardens
The Boboli Gardens hold an important collection of Renaissance statues and fountains. Notable works include “Bathing Venus” and “Fountain of the Ocean” sculpted by Giambologna, a copy of “The Prisoners” by Michelangelo, and a number of pieces by Buontalenti.
Address: Piazza Pitti, 1, Florence, Tuscany 50125, Italy
Hours: Open daily from 8:15am to 4:30pm (Nov-Feb), to 5:30pm (March), to 6:30pm (April-May, Sept-Oct) and to 7:30pm (June-August)
Admission: Full Price: 7 euros; Reduced: 3.50 euros
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Boboli Garden Skip The Line Ticket
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.
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29 Tours and Activities to Experience Boboli Gardens (Giardino di Boboli)
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Boboli Garden Skip The Line Ticket
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.
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Guided tour Boboli - hidden garden of Casa Medici
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.
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Palazzo Pitti Private Tour (with Ticket for Boboli Gardens)
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
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Pitti Palace and Boboli Gardens Private Tour
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.
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Pitti Palace - Private Tour At Galleria Palatina Incl. Tkts To Boboli Gardens
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.
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Boboli Garden Tour
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.
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Florence Photography Walking Tour: Palaces, Palazzos and Bridges
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Medici's Mile Walking Tour plus Pitti Palace or Boboli Gardens Ticket
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.
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Private Enchanted Florence Boboli Gardens Tour for Kids and Families
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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.
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Private Guided Walking Tour - Pitti Palace & Boboli Garden - Ultimate Tour
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
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Fast-Track Tour to Boboli Garden in Florence
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
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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.
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In The Footsteps Of The Medici Family Private Walking Tour
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.
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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.
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Court luxury
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.
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Guided tour 3 hours: Pitti Palace, Palatine Gallery, Boboli Gardens.
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