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Attractions & guided tours

Galileo Museum private tour

Free cancellation

Place: Florence

Duration: 1 hour 30 minutes

Language: English, Italian, French, Spanish, German

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Private Tour

Private group

Do this because

Explore one of the richest scientific collections in the world
Learn all about the history of the mathematician and philosopher Galileo Galilei
Admire the original telescope invented by Galileo and used for his astronomical and scientific studies

What to expect

This visit will guarantee you priority access to the museum, allowing you to save precious time, without long waits.

During the tour, you will learn all about the history of the mathematician and philosopher Galileo Galilei, who, during the reign of Cosimo II de' Medici, exercised his functions at the court of the Grand Dukes of Florence. Inside the museum, there are numerous interesting objects, including the original telescope invented by Galileo and used for his astronomical and scientific studies. You will discover how time, space, and temperature were measured in those years, admiring antique clocks, globes maps, thermometers, and the original Nocturnal by Girolamo della Volpaia from 1568.

You will also have the chance to see the original Santucci's Armillary Sphere from 1593. You will learn about optics and electrostatics, and you will have fun discovering the games of the past, fun and fascinating for both adults and children.

This is a private tour: only your group will participate
Please, arrive at the meeting point 15 minutes before the activity begins

What’s included

Fast-track entrance tickets

Reservation fees

Professional private tour guide

Headsets for group of more than 4 people

What’s not included

Hotel pickup and drop-off

Food and drinks

Cancellation policy

Receive a 100% refund if you cancel up to 24 hours before the experience begins.

Booking fee

Good news! No extra fees are applied to this booking.

Location

Via dei Castellani, 14/18 Florence, Metropolitan City of Florence, Italy

Meeting point:

You will meet all travelers 15 minutes before the scheduled time for the visit, in City Florence Tours - tourist office, few meters away from the Galileo Museum entrance.