Discover Palazzo Vecchio's Arnolfo Tower

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.

Get fast-track access to the Medici fortress and its 95-meter watchtower for 360° views of Florence in one 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 skip two queues at each entrance, saving hours of exploration time in a cost-effective combo with the freedom of self-paced discovery.

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.

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: Breeze past the crowds and save up to an hour of waiting at the palace. Discover the famous Putto with Dolphin fountain in the courtyard, Donatello’s bold Judith and Holofernes, and the Medici’s private chambers filled with Renaissance art.
• Everything you get at Accademia: 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: You save up to 3 hours of waiting time and get to explore the attractions at your pace instead. Perfect for a flexible and self-paced visit, at a cost-effective price.

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.