Florence: Boboli Gardens Reserved Entry Ticket + Audio App
ID: GYG1253236-1919622
Category:
Country: Italy
Duration:
1 days
Description
Explore the iconic Boboli Gardens behind Pitti Palace. Admire Italian garden design, Renaissance statues, grottos, fountains, and Rococo architecture.
Step into the Boboli Gardens, a masterpiece of Italian garden design located directly behind Florence’s Pitti Palace. Created by the Medici family, these gardens set the standard for Italian landscaping and inspired many European courts. This vast green expanse is more than just a garden—it’s an open-air museum filled with ancient and Renaissance statues, grand fountains, and architectural gems.
Begin your journey with the famous Grotta del Buontalenti, an artificial cave adorned with intricate sculptures, false stalactites, and stalagmites. Continue to marvel at the Fountain of Neptune and the Fountain of the Ocean, two stunning water features that add grandeur to the gardens. As you wander, you’ll discover the Kaffeehaus, a rare example of Rococo architecture in Tuscany, perched on a terraced area that offers breathtaking views. Nearby, the Lemon House, built in the late 18th century, showcases elegant Tuscan design.
The gardens extend beyond the ancient city walls to Porta Romana, reflecting centuries of development by the Habsburg-Lorraine and Savoy dynasties. Whether you’re strolling through shaded pathways or admiring the terraced views, the Boboli Gardens offer a tranquil escape while preserving the spirit of court life. Your visit completes the Pitti Palace experience, allowing you to fully appreciate the harmony between architecture, art, and nature.
Your ticket includes a digital audio guide app. You will receive the instructions with your booking confirmation.
Adult ticket price: 13 Euro - 18-99 years old
Reduced price: 2 Euro - EU Citizens 18-25 years old
Free: under 18
Highlights
- Feel the grandeur of Italian court life in the gardens.
- Admire Renaissance statues and fountains throughout.
- Admire the façade of the Grotta del Buontalenti (exterior only).
- Discover Rococo architecture at the Kaffeehaus pavilion.
- Enjoy panoramic views of Florence from the terraces.
IMPORTANT INFORMATION
The Hard Rock Cafè discounts are only valid in Florence and cannot be combined with other promos.
Please note that the date and time slot you choose is binding once booked.
You will be refused entry if you do not respect this allotted entry time.
Accompanying persons must still purchase an admission ticket.
Dogs are not permitted.
INCLUDED
- Timed entrance to the Boboli Gardens
- Entrance to Bardini Gardens
- Digital audio app
NOT INCLUDED
- Guided tour
- Physical audio guide (not included but available at the entrance in English, Italian, Spanish, French, German and Japanese)
- Discount on limited edition items, charity items, and alcoholic drinks at the Hard Rock Cafe
When should I book?
To guarantee availability book as soon as possible. Early booking is worth consideration especially if you planning the trip during high season like public holidays or weekends.
Cancellations
This excursion you can cancel with no cost up to 24 hours before the start of the trip. If you cancel it after 24 hours or not show up on the excursion you will still be charged the full price of the activity. Being late on pick-up or departure will be considered as not showing up.
