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Nestled behind Palazzo Pitti, the Boboli Gardens offer a serene escape from Florence's bustling streets. Spanning 45,000 square meters, these gardens feature one of the earliest examples of formal Italian landscaping, showcasing groundbreaking symmetrical designs. Stroll through tree-lined paths, admire Renaissance fountains, ancient grottos, an amphitheater, and elegant temples that reflect the legacies of the Medici, Lorraine, and Savoy dynasties. Explore curated tickets, tours, and our handy guide to plan the perfect visit.
One of the top highlights of Boboli Gardens is the Kaffeehaus that was built between 1774 and 1785. It was used as a resting place where the court could enjoy a hot cup of chocolate on their walks.
Grotto di Madama, built between 1553 and 1555, is located in a small garden along the wall of San Giorgio Convent. It has been designed by Davide Fortini and features a stone frame with an artificial rock set, animal sculptures surrounded by artificial stalactites, marble flooring, and more.
Built between 1777 and 1778, Lemon House was designed to collect the citrus trees displayed in the Boboli Gardens, especially Island Garden, during the winter months. It is still used to hold over 500 citrus plants and features a small garden outside it with four large flower beds of roses.
Once you begin your tour of the Boboli Gardens, you will come across the amphitheater adjoined to the hill behind Pitti Palace. It was made from the excess stones brought down from the hillside for the construction of the palace and has been decorated with Roman statues. An Egyptian obelisk was brought from Luxor and placed in the center here in 1789.
The Upper Botanical Garden that is located to the west of Cypress Lane. Here you can find several ponds for aquatic plants and a wide range of exotic plants, including pineapple. The layout of this garden dates back to the mid-19th century, and this garden was added as part of the enlargement of the Boboli Gardens in the 17th century.
Located between the southern wing of Palazzo Pitti and the Sundial building, the Garden of Camellias was built to connect Prince Mattias de Medici’s private apartments with the Boboli Gardens. It was rearranged in 1688. The Camellias planted this garden at the end of the 1700s as they had recently become popular.
The Viottolone is a large avenue that slopes down the hill and leads to the Porta Romana exit. It features several terraces and tunnels that offer shade and make a good spot for sitting or reading a book. This avenue is surrounded by cypresses and statues and leads to the Isolotto pond. In this pond, you will see the beautiful fountain named Ocean by Giambologna.
Giardino Del Cavaliere can be reached by a double staircase. It is located on the rampart of the wall built by Michelangelo in 1529 and is a beautiful meadow to stroll around. From this meadow, you can enjoy views of Torre al Gallo and several private Florentine manors.
The Porcelain Museum, housed in the Casino del Cavaliere within Boboli Gardens, showcases a remarkable collection of European porcelain, including pieces from Capodimonte, Doccia, Sèvres, Meissen, and others. It ranks among the world's top art museums.
Bardini Gardens is a lovely neighbor of Boboli Gardens - just as beautiful, with much more solitude. Highlights include a baroque staircase, a gorgeous canopy of purple wisteria, and the 17th-century Bardini Villa, now home to cultural exhibitions and a museum dedicated to the Florentine painter Pietro Annigoni.
The exact inclusions of a Boboli Gardens ticket depends upon the type of experience you've chosen. They typically include access to the gardens themselves, as well as neighboring and equally famed attractions like the Palazzo Pitti, Palatine Gallery, Porcelain Museum and Bardini Gardens. Do check the ticket details to confirm which additional sites are covered to make the most of your visit.
While skip-the-line tickets are not typically necessary for Boboli Gardens, they can be a lifesaver during peak tourist seasons when there are 1-2 hour longer queues at the ticket counters. Fortunately, most of our Boboli Gardens tickets include priority access.
Boboli Gardens offers free admission on the first Sunday of each month. But why wait for the first Sunday rush? Skip the crowds and plan the perfect peaceful retreat in the beautiful Boboli Gardens on quieter days.
Yes, you'd be asked to pick a slot when booking your ticket. This allows the management to control the flow of visitors and ensure a comfortable and safe experience for everyone. You can plan your visit on your schedule and avoid long queues. Typically these slots can't be rescheduled, so exercise some caution.
It’s a steal deal! Pairing your visit to the Boboli Gardens with Palazzo Pitti is the most recommended way to explore the best of these Florentine Renaissance treasures. Inside the Pitti Palace, marvel at legendary artworks and intriguing historical artifacts that have been cherished for centuries. Then, step outside into Boboli Gardens for a serene retreat—perhaps even a delightful picnic—set amidst stunning sculptures and meticulously manicured terraced gardens. It's the perfect blend of indoor retrospection and outdoor fun—a truly enriching experience that offers the best of both worlds in one delightful outing!
Children under 18 years old can enter the Boboli Gardens for free. Do note that children under 12 years must be accompanied by an adult.
While Boboli Gardens boast poetically beautiful landscapes, their layout across hilly terrain may pose challenges for individuals with mobility issues. Although there are some less gravelly paths available, wheelchair users may find themselves restricted to certain areas of the gardens. However, efforts have been made to enhance accessibility, including accessible entrances, ramps, and designated paths suitable for wheelchairs. Free wheelchair rental services are available on-site to facilitate exploration for all visitors.
Stroller accessibility is limited in Boboli Gardens due to its challenging terrain, it's advisable to bring a lightweight stroller that's easy to fold and carry. The gardens feature hilly terrain and stairs, making maneuvering difficult with bulky strollers. However, you can still explore some areas that have somewhat concrete pathways throughout these expansive gardens.
A few key highlights of the Boboli Gardens are Giorgio Vasari’s Large Grotto, Giambologna’s The Fountain of the Ocean, Neptune’s Fountain by Stoldo Lorenzi, and a 34-century old obelisk from Egypt.
Unfortunately, Boboli Gardens do not permit pets, except for service animals assisting visitors with disabilities. Therefore, if you plan to visit Boboli Gardens, it's best to leave your pets at home or make alternative arrangements for their care during your visit.
Boboli Gardens is THE perfect spot to have a hearty picnic with great Florence views! Set up your picnic in the designated area on the eastern side of the gardens, located between the Madama Grotto and the Fountain of Ganymede. While picnicking is allowed in this area, please be aware that sugary drinks, soda, and wine are not permitted inside the gardens.
Yes, there is a dress code for visiting Boboli Gardens. Visitors are required to wear clothing appropriate to the formal setting of the museum. This means that wearing bathing costumes, skimpy clothing, wedding dresses, period costumes, or any other fancy dress that is undignified for such places is considered inappropriate. Additionally, walking barefoot or bare-chested in the museum is strictly forbidden.
Sorry, re-entry to Boboli Gardens is typically not allowed. Once you leave the gardens, your visit is considered concluded, and you would need to purchase a new ticket if you wish to re-enter on another occasion. Therefore, it's essential to plan your visit accordingly and ensure you have ample time to explore all the attractions within the gardens before exiting.
The frescos are amazing , the whole palace is opulent . Inenjoyed the frescos and the costume section, also the little details on the doors, the arches, the chandeliers where astonishing in volume. Every wall is adorned with renaissance art there's a lovely chapel. The sculptures are plentiful too .
Uffizi too crowded but Palazzo Pitti is gorgeous.
Artworks were overwhelming Rooms were opulent Spent several hours roaming The gardens were fresh and blooming
Me ha gustado todo lo visitado y no tener que hacer colas porque ya había adquirido la entrada con anterioridad. Muy bien que los menores de 18 años tengan la entrada gratuita.
Access was possible without any problems or waiting time. The Uffizi is also worth a second trip! The most relaxing part, however, were the gardens... with a wonderful view of the city.
Anna at the check in desk where we claimed our ticket went above and beyond. Super helpful. The audio guides were very informative. The sites visited were, of course, impressive.
The gardens and palace were absolutely beautiful. We loved the peacefulness of the gardens — a perfect place to stroll and take in the atmosphere. The art throughout the palace was magnificent, with the ceilings being a highlight. Every staff member we spoke to was incredibly informative and eager to share the history and stories behind the place. We absolutely loved our visit!
Easy to book tickets on line, taxi from Florence main station was only 13 euros as I did not want to walk as I am 70. Same return re taxi. Easy exchange of on line tickets to actual tickets at pitti palace, breathtaking rooms in PP. A bit hot in gardens and could be better sign posted. Overall would highly recommend booking this way.
The venue is really interesting, both the building and the art. The audio guide only covers some of the first floor, and nothing of the second floor (the "modern" art) Some of the pieces described in the audio guide may not have been there -- I never found them. It took me awhile to figure out how the guide worked so I ended up backtracking to be able to look at a piece as it was being described. (In separate recordings, there is a room description, then there may be a separate description of one or more pieces before you go to the next room. Or you can swipe and advance to a new room. Some of the room names on the side were not what was in the museum which also confused me.)
Buying tickets through Headout was very easy and convenient. We did the joint palace and gardens ticket and it was amazing!
We were blown away by the beauty of the palace and the incredible art collection. The audio guide made our visit so interesting, with short descriptions of each room and it's place in history, I can't recommend it enough. The Boboli Gardens are beautiful, easy to walk through, and give you a great view over Florence.
It was easy to purchase skip the line tickets through Headout and to exchange them for paper tickets at Pitti Palace. We were surprised once we got inside to find out we needed timed tickets to visit the royal flats and that we needed to return to the ticket office outside the palace. Not the fault of Headout. Just frustrating.
It was easy with ticketing. And it was not overcrowded. The collection is awesome. What was impressed me both times when I visited the Gallery, was astounding quality and quantity of Bernini! And so on (Rafael...)
The lady at Slow Tours ticket office was super helpful. Both Uffizzi and Pitti palace were superb. We enjoyed the Boboli Gardens too but did not have enough time to complete them.
The instructions were clear and easy to pick up the tickets and we were able to get about the place without any hold ups or delays.
Camilla was FABULOUS! So much lnowledge and passion for the subject. Very informative - learned a lot and think this is one of the best tours I have been on.
When I picked up my ticket, I was not warned at any point that it was not valid for the visit to the royal apartments. To see this, we had to return to the ticket office to pick up a ticket specifically for it (despite it being free access). Very poorly specified.
No issues at ticket office redeeming our voucher and transaction was easy. The pitti place and Gardens are both amazing and well worth the visit
It was very easy to enter the museum with the pass. Same for the Palazzo Pitti. The Uffizi was amazing from beginning to end. Boboli Gardens were a nice, peaceful getaway from the crowds.
Smooth e perience and easy purchasing process. The only drawback is a requirement to exchange booking reference for tickets at the ticket office.
Our favourite visit in Florence. Great to skip the queues & spend more time discovering this beautiful palace & its gardens.
The museum visit was great. However, we had thought that the QR code was the actual ticket. So we had to go somewhere else from the entrance to the Uffizi to pick up the paper ticket. I actually wanted to avoid this, so I bought the tickets online beforehand. The office was difficult to find despite Google Maps. The Boboli Gardens are very run-down, overgrown and unkempt and not at all worth the entrance fee. A complete disappointment.
We had a great experience. The Pa;ace was fascinating. Unfortunately we got causgt in a downpour while in the Boboli Gardens. Not the tours problem. Dodn't relize that we needed our iphone earbuds. Not clear in the instructions. No audio guide as a result.
The organization, friendliness and kindness of all the staff and the magnificence of the exhibits, statues and buildings. Truly moving experience.
There are no skip the line tickets. You have to go to the office to get your physical tickets anyway and then you have to wait in line.
Inclusions
Skip-the-line entry to Pitti Palace
Skip-the-line entry to Boboli Gardens
Access to Palatine Gallery
Access to Bardini Gardens
Access to Porcelain Museum
Exclusions
Transfers
Access to the Grotta del Buontalenti at Boboli Gardens
Erica
Gillian
Rebecca
The gardens and views were lovely .
Perfect for families, couples short on time and want to explore Boboli Gardens
Inclusions
1-hour guided tour of Boboli Gardens
Entry to Boboli Gardens
Italian/Spanish/English-speaking guide (as per option selected)
Entry to Bardini Gardens
Exclusions
Uffizi too crowded but Palazzo Pitti is gorgeous.
Access was possible without any problems or waiting time. The Uffizi is also worth a second trip! The most relaxing part, however, were the gardens... with a wonderful view of the city.
Anna at the check in desk where we claimed our ticket went above and beyond. Super helpful. The audio guides were very informative. The sites visited were, of course, impressive.
The lady at Slow Tours ticket office was super helpful. Both Uffizzi and Pitti palace were superb. We enjoyed the Boboli Gardens too but did not have enough time to complete them.
It was very easy to enter the museum with the pass. Same for the Palazzo Pitti. The Uffizi was amazing from beginning to end. Boboli Gardens were a nice, peaceful getaway from the crowds.
The museum visit was great. However, we had thought that the QR code was the actual ticket. So we had to go somewhere else from the entrance to the Uffizi to pick up the paper ticket. I actually wanted to avoid this, so I bought the tickets online beforehand. The office was difficult to find despite Google Maps. The Boboli Gardens are very run-down, overgrown and unkempt and not at all worth the entrance fee. A complete disappointment.
The organization, friendliness and kindness of all the staff and the magnificence of the exhibits, statues and buildings. Truly moving experience.
The guide that checked me in was very helpful and kind
I really enjoyed the Pitti Palace and no the queues were not long
Outstanding show, prepared hosts, no queue... More than excellent experience
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Exclusions
Benjamin
Melanie
Jill
The Pitti Palace art collection the Fashion in History gallery and the magnificent palace itself were amazing. Our guide was extremely knowledgeable and made the whole tour wonderful.
Amazing tour witha wonderful guide. Not overwhelming - purely inteesting and key pieces of art were explained.
Camilla, our guide was engaging, energetic and had boundless knowledge of the Palace and gardens. She tailored her presentation to the specific group of tourists. We had a wonderful experience with her and learned a great deal.
Our guide Camilla brought the history to life and we enjoyed every minute of it.
The experience, knowledge and kindness of our guide. Also the punctuality and the knowledge to lead the group.
The tour guide was very knowledgeable and engaging. The entire process was easy, seamless.
We learnt so much about Florence history and it's people through our guide and the portraits throughout the palace. Such a beautiful gem! The gardens are magnificent and a pleasure to walk through on a hot day. Highly recommend!
Inclusions
Guided tour of Pitti Palace, Palatine Gallery & Boboli Gardens with entry
Expert English-speaking guide
Headsets for groups of 3+
Wendy
Steven
You can cancel these tickets up to 48 hours before the experience begins and get a full refund.
You can cancel these tickets up to 48 hours before the experience begins and get a full refund.
You can cancel these tickets up to 48 hours before the experience begins and get a full refund.
Artworks were overwhelming Rooms were opulent Spent several hours roaming The gardens were fresh and blooming
Me ha gustado todo lo visitado y no tener que hacer colas porque ya había adquirido la entrada con anterioridad. Muy bien que los menores de 18 años tengan la entrada gratuita.
The gardens and palace were absolutely beautiful. We loved the peacefulness of the gardens — a perfect place to stroll and take in the atmosphere. The art throughout the palace was magnificent, with the ceilings being a highlight. Every staff member we spoke to was incredibly informative and eager to share the history and stories behind the place. We absolutely loved our visit!
Easy to book tickets on line, taxi from Florence main station was only 13 euros as I did not want to walk as I am 70. Same return re taxi. Easy exchange of on line tickets to actual tickets at pitti palace, breathtaking rooms in PP. A bit hot in gardens and could be better sign posted. Overall would highly recommend booking this way.
Buying tickets through Headout was very easy and convenient. We did the joint palace and gardens ticket and it was amazing!
It was easy to purchase skip the line tickets through Headout and to exchange them for paper tickets at Pitti Palace. We were surprised once we got inside to find out we needed timed tickets to visit the royal flats and that we needed to return to the ticket office outside the palace. Not the fault of Headout. Just frustrating.
It was easy with ticketing. And it was not overcrowded. The collection is awesome. What was impressed me both times when I visited the Gallery, was astounding quality and quantity of Bernini! And so on (Rafael...)
The instructions were clear and easy to pick up the tickets and we were able to get about the place without any hold ups or delays.
When I picked up my ticket, I was not warned at any point that it was not valid for the visit to the royal apartments. To see this, we had to return to the ticket office to pick up a ticket specifically for it (despite it being free access). Very poorly specified.
No issues at ticket office redeeming our voucher and transaction was easy. The pitti place and Gardens are both amazing and well worth the visit
WE LIKED: UFFIZI GALLERY WE DIDN'T LIKE: VASARI CORIDOR - after reconstruction only empty white wall space (overpass) with no arts at the time. Sculptures/busta in Coridor wraped in plastic - prepared for upcoming exhibition been said. PITTI PALACE - inside exhibitions - other disappointment - presentation of art stucked in the past - all of beautiful crystal chandeliers and statues covered by visible layer of dust/dirt... We have to say that we like art - we visited many museums and palaces around the Europe but never saw anything like that... It is pity that we cannot upload any photos to our review :(
Smooth e perience and easy purchasing process. The only drawback is a requirement to exchange booking reference for tickets at the ticket office.
Our favourite visit in Florence. Great to skip the queues & spend more time discovering this beautiful palace & its gardens.
There are no skip the line tickets. You have to go to the office to get your physical tickets anyway and then you have to wait in line.
Stunning. Started early and less busy.
Pitti palace was well preserved and it wasn't too crowded. Easy to move through the rooms.
Combining the two pitti and boboli on site no problem
It was easy to use digital tickets
Very interesting to use the corridor the Medici created above the Ponte Vecchio
Everything went very well, the tickets arrived promptly.
Super fast entry, easy to use app, clear information. Overall great experience :)
Egyptian Obelisk Very helpful staff
They did not have WiFi at Pitti so I had to turn on my own internet which costs extra so I was annoyed about that
A visit to the Palazzo Piti and the Palatine Gallery is a pure marvel. As for the garden, disappointingly uninteresting.
Thought the palace and gardens were fantastic. Tour with students added a special touch!
All-in-one Florence experience with Uffizi, Vasari Corridor, Pitti Palace & Boboli Gardens.
Inclusions Uffizi Gallery & Vasari Corridor
Access to the Vasari Corridor
Entry to Uffizi Gallery
Pitti Palace & Boboli Gardens
Skip-the-line entry to Pitti Palace
Skip-the-line entry to Boboli Gardens
Access to Palatine Gallery
Access to Bardini Gardens
Access to Porcelain Museum
Exclusions Uffizi Gallery & Vasari Corridor
Pitti Palace & Boboli Gardens
Guide
Transfers
Access to the Grotta del Buontalenti at Boboli Gardens
Uffizi Gallery & Vasari Corridor
Pitti Palace & Boboli Gardens
Erica
Gillian
Rebecca
