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Boboli: Medici Gardens & Hidden Florence Tour

By Vincenzo Manole

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2h
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Overview

Discover the hidden magic of the Boboli Gardens on an exclusive 2-hour tour through the most fascinating Renaissance garden in Italy. Walk in the footsteps of the Medici in this open-air museum, where art and nature come together in perfect harmony.

Highlights of the tour:
✨ Explore the impressive Amphitheater, the largest garden-theater in Europe, where the Medici put on grandiose performances
✨ See the mysterious Grotta del Buontalenti, a Mannerist masterpiece with its grotesques and hidden sculptures
✨ Discover Giambologna's monumental Ocean Fountain, surrounded by centuries-old water features
✨ Enjoy stunning views of Florence from the Giardino del Cavaliere

Your expert guide will reveal secrets, anecdotes, art, and intrigues of the Medici family, as they take you through panoramic terraces, hidden fountains, and little-known corners of this green paradise in the heart of Florence.

Book now for an unforgettable trip to the Florentine Renaissance!

Activity location

Giardino di Boboli
- Piazza Dei Pitti 1,
- 50125, Florence, Italy

Meeting/Redemption Point

Piazza de' Pitti, 1
- 1 Piazza de' Pitti
- 50125, Firenze, Toscana, Italy

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Boboli: Medici Gardens & Hidden Florence Tour

2h
English

Travelers

Language options: English

Starting time: 2:00pm

Price details

$40.32 x 1 Adult$40.32

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What's included, what's not

Tour guide
Entonce ticket to Boboli garden

Know before you book

Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
Public transportation options are available nearby
Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
The ticket price is €13 per person.
Wheelchair access
Limited mobility
Each traveler must present a valid passport or ID document that matches the name provided at the time of booking for successful entry to the Uffizi Gallery, Palazzo Pitti, Boboli Gardens, or Vasari Corridor.
Please provide the full names of all travelers when booking. Failure to present a voucher with all travelers’ full names at the ticket office prior to entry may result in denied entry to the attraction.

Activity itinerary

Giardino di Boboli

2h
Admission ticket included

1. Amphitheater - History: Liaison with the Medici and development of the garden - Anecdotes about the historical performances that were held there - Perfect starting point to explain the evolution of the Italian garden - Great spot for group photos 2. Buontalenti Cave - Most striking element for tourists - Focus on grotesques and mannerism - Explanation of the symbolism of the sculptures - History of restoration - Strong point for positive reviews 3. Cypress Lane - Exceptional perspective view - Perfect time to talk about the Italian garden - Good point for a break if needed - Great photo opportunities 4. Ocean Island - Giambologna Fountain - Links to mythology - Explanation of the historical water system - Other excellent photo point 5. Knight's Garden - Panoramic view of Florence - Collection of rare plants - History of the Grand Dukes - Perfect to end the tour with stunning views

Location

Activity location

Giardino di Boboli
- Piazza Dei Pitti 1,
- 50125, Florence, Italy

Meeting/Redemption Point

Piazza de' Pitti, 1
- 1 Piazza de' Pitti
- 50125, Firenze, Toscana, Italy

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