The Historic Gardens of Florence: Boboli and Bardini

Discover the green enchantment of Florence with an exclusive tour of its most captivating historic gardens, led by AGT guides: the Boboli Garden and the Villa Bardini Garden. An experience that blends art, nature, and history, immersed in dreamlike settings.

First stop: the Boboli Garden

Located behind Palazzo Pitti, the Boboli Garden is one of the most important examples of an Italian-style garden. Created by the Medici family in the 16th century, it covers approximately 45,000 square meters and offers a journey through panoramic terraces, monumental fountains, and classical sculptures.

During the walk, you can admire:

  • the magnificent Fountain of Neptune
  • the evocative Viottolone lined with cypress trees
  • the spectacular Buontalenti Grotto, a masterpiece of Florentine Mannerism

The garden also offers splendid views of Florence and the surrounding hills.

Second stop: the Garden of Villa Bardini.

Just a few steps from Boboli, the AGT guides will lead you to the Garden of Villa Bardini, a hidden gem in the heart of the city. Less well-known but equally charming, it offers a breathtaking view of Florence.

Restored and reopened to the public in 2005, this garden harmoniously combines Renaissance and Baroque elements. The path winds through:

  • tree-lined avenues
  • fountains and statues
  • the famous Baroque staircase leading to the panoramic terrace

In spring, the wisteria-covered pergola creates a magical atmosphere. The flower beds and trees offer beautiful blooms in every season, framing the 17th-century Villa Manadora, now home to the exhibitions and museum collections of Pietro Annigoni and Roberto Capucci.

A tour through art and nature.

An unmissable experience that AGT guides will make truly unique. This tour offers the chance to immerse yourself in the greenest side of Florence, discovering the history and secrets of its historic gardens.

Ideal for those who love nature, art, and photography, it offers moments of genuine wonder in the heart of the Renaissance city.

highlights

• Boboli Garden
• Villa Bardini Garden

DURATION

1/2 DAY

ENTRY TICKET

NECESSARY

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