How to get to Boboli Gardens in Florence and visit it

In the wonderful open-air museum that is the historic center of Florence, there are some must-see stops, such as Palazzo Strozzi, the cathedral of Santa Maria del Fiore with Brunelleschi's Dome and, of course, the Uffizi Museum. But if apart from loving art you also love to regenerate in green spaces and be surprised by the sight of trees and flowers, then you can't fail to plan a visit to the Boboli Gardens for your stay in the city, for a one-of-a-kind walk in the heart of the Renaissance. 

Here we will explain how to get to the Boboli Garden effortlessly, starting from the most popular points of interest in Florence, and share with you valuable info for your visit. 

Before explaining how to get to the Boboli Gardens, we would like to make a brief but proper introduction to this extraordinary place which was badly wanted by the Medici family. 

This green oasis in the middle of Florence was designed by the famous architect Niccolò Tribolo in the 16th century to become a grand ducal garden behind the Pitti Palace, whose structure it ideally enriched and completed. Later, architectural and naturalistic elements were added, from sculptures to fountains, from portions of vegetable gardens to various pavilions, such as the Limonaia and the Kaffeehaus, one of the very few examples of the Tuscan Rococo style.

This enchanting example of monumental Italian-style garden later became an example that many other European courts have tried to imitate, and today it is a valuable blend of art and nature. Plant species here include a variety of citrus and rose species, anemones, hibiscus, jasmines, orchids and, in April and May, splendid camellias, whose dedicated corner has recently been restored to the delight of visitors. Finally, from here, it is possible to be enchanted by the most beautiful panorama in Florence. 

Reaching the Boboli Garden, which is located in Piazza de' Pitti is really very easy, with a few minute ride by public transportation, but also by bicycle or walking, especially in the warm weather: here's how to do it from some of the most popular points of interest in Florence.

The Basilica of Santa Croce, located in the square of the same name, is one of Florence's best-known buildings, a treasure of Gothic architecture where some of our country's most illustrious personalities are buried - the "urne dei forti" mentioned by Ugo Foscolo. The basilica is about 1.2 km from the Boboli Gardens and can be reached by bus C3, which takes about 5 minutes to the Borgo San Jacopo stop, 350 meters from the entrance. Alternatively, you can enjoy a walk of about 15 minutes.

We are getting closer and closer to our final destination! If you are at the Uffizi Gallery and after a long visit you need a open air walk, you should know that from here the Boboli Gardens can be reached in less than 10 minutes by foot: you only need to cross the Arno on Ponte Vecchio and go straight ahead.