Florence Hotels near Palazzo Vecchio

Palazzo Vecchio Top 3

• Take a guided tour on the catwalks of the excavation site of the 1st century Roman Theatre in Florence under the Palazzo Vecchio, and see how the Theatre was recycled for other uses in the Middle Ages.
• Visit the Hall of the Five Hundred, the most impressive room in the palace with murals that depict Cosimo I’s victories in ancient Florence.
• Travel the Secret Routes Tour where you can see hidden rooms and the attic while hearing special stories of the past.

Getting There

The city of Florence is so compact that it is a walking town and you can easily reach Palazzo Vecchio in Piazza della Signoria from anywhere on foot. You can travel across town in 20 or 30 minutes. For those who are looking for another mode of travel, it is quite simple to hire a scooter or bicycle. You can take a taxi or travel by the ATAF bus 23, but the narrow streets make walking the preferred method. By taking your time, you will enjoy the vast historic scenery throughout the city before you even reach Palazzo Vecchio.