Step inside Florence’s Renaissance history with an exclusive tour of the Pitti Palace and Boboli Gardens. Discover masterpieces, spectacular architecture, and lush landscapes—an essential cultural experience.
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Difficulty
easy
Duration
2–3 hours
Fitness Level
Average fitness level sufficient; some walking and standing involved
Wildlife
History
The Boboli Gardens were designed for the Medici family in the 16th century and served as a model for Italian formal gardens worldwide.
Conservation
The gardens are actively maintained with sustainable practices to preserve their historic landscapes and flora.
Icona Toscana
Step inside Florence’s Renaissance history with an exclusive tour of the Pitti Palace and Boboli Gardens. Discover masterpieces, spectacular architecture, and lush landscapes—an essential cultural experience.
Icona Toscana is a Florence-based private tour provider specializing in curated cultural, art, and culinary experiences across Firenze, Toscana.
The company designs guided private tours that focus on Renaissance art, historic palaces, gardens, religious landmarks, and authentic local food. Icona Toscana offers a range of bookable experiences including Discovering Florence Private Tour, Pitti Palace and Boboli Garden Private Tour, Uffizi Gallery Private Tour, Medici Family Private Tour, Everybody Loves Italian Food, Duomo Square Private Tour, Michelangelo and Renaissance Sculpture Private Tour, and a fully customizable private option labeled Custom Tour • Only Back End.
Guides for Icona Toscana are local professionals with expertise in Florentine history, museum collections, and artisan traditions. Tours prioritize skip-the-line access where available, small-group or private formats, clear meeting instructions, and pacing adapted to guest interests. Language options, accessibility considerations, and booking confirmations are provided at time of reservation to ensure clarity. Icona Toscana partners with recognized museums and historic sites in Florence to frame itineraries that highlight artworks by Botticelli, Michelangelo, da Vinci, Raphael, Caravaggio, and Titian as appropriate. Culinary experiences focus on Tuscan products such as pecorino, cured meats, truffles, schiacciata, and Chianti wine in local markets and trattorie. For travelers seeking private, art-focused, or food-centered explorations of Florence, Icona Toscana provides professionally guided tours tailored to personal interests, with transparent descriptions, clear meeting points in Firenze, Toscana, and customizable options for a personalized itinerary. Booking information, pricing details, and cancellation policies are made available during the reservation process to aid planning and support.
Location
Firenze, Toscana
Central Florence meeting points
Tours Offered
9 curated tours
Art, history and food experiences
Private Tours
Private & customizable
Small-group and solo friendly
Art Focus
Renaissance masterpieces
Uffizi, Pitti, Bargello highlights
Secure a date at iconic sites in Firenze, Toscana — private availability is limited, book a customized itinerary for art, history, or food.
Wear comfortable shoes
You'll be walking through expansive gardens and palace interiors, so comfortable footwear is recommended.
Bring your camera
Capture the stunning art, architecture, and views of Florence from the gardens.
Arrive early
Avoid crowds by starting your tour early in the day.
Stay hydrated
Bring water to stay refreshed during your walk through the gardens.
Comfortable walking shoes
Protects your feet during extensive walking and standing.
Camera or smartphone
To capture the stunning artworks and gardens.
Water bottle
Keeps you hydrated throughout the tour.
Sun hat or umbrella
Offers protection from the sun during outdoor visits.
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