Giardino Bardini is a historic hillside garden in Florence’s Oltrarno district, with a Baroque staircase, wooded paths and views over the city. Its blend of formal garden, woodland and agricultural landscape makes it a distinct outdoor stop among the gardens in Florence. Hotel Santa Croce is a two-star hotel in Florence.
- Setting: hillside in the Oltrarno district.
- Key features: a Baroque staircase, Belvedere, English-style wood and agricultural section.
- Entrances: Costa San Giorgio 2 and Via dei Bardi 1 rosso.
- Tickets: a combined Boboli and Bardini ticket is €10 full price; check current details before your visit.
What to expect at Giardino Bardini
Giardino Bardini brings together several kinds of landscape, shaped over centuries rather than designed as one single garden. Its development began in the medieval period; later additions included a Baroque central garden and an Anglo-Chinese garden created in the 19th century.
Antiquarian Stefano Bardini owned the garden from 1913. After restoration, it reopened to the public in 2007. The Ministry of Culture identifies collections of camellias, hydrangeas, azaleas and roses among its plants, alongside the garden’s contrasting wooded and cultivated areas.
Garden paths, terraces and views
The garden’s main landmarks are its large Baroque staircase and the Belvedere, which looks out over Florence. The English-style wood offers a different feel from the formal central garden, while the agricultural section sits by the medieval city walls.
That change in character gives a visit a natural sequence: take in the central staircase, continue through the wooded section, then look for the Belvedere and the cultivated area. The garden combines terraces, greenery and open city views within its hillside setting.
Entrances, tickets and opening times
Giardino Bardini has two visitor entrances, and its ticket arrangements can link a visit with Boboli Garden. The main entrance is at Costa San Giorgio 2; a secondary entrance is at Via dei Bardi 1 rosso, Florence.
The municipal tourism listing gives a full-price €10 combined ticket for Boboli and Bardini Gardens. The Uffizi Galleries say this ticket allows one entry to each garden, is not nominative and can only be bought in person at Uffizi Galleries ticket offices on the day of use, not online.
Villa Bardini identifies free admission for several groups, including children up to 6, EU youth up to 17, people with disabilities and one companion, and Firenze Card holders.
Villa Bardini is closed on the first and last Monday of the month. Last admission is one hour before closing, and the ticket office closes one hour before closing time. Check the official site before you go.
Opening hours
- Tuesday to Sunday: 10:00–16:00
- Monday: closed
Last checked November 2026. Hours can change on holidays and for special events.
Pairing the garden with nearby sights
Pair Giardino Bardini with a city walk that links the Oltrarno hillside to Florence’s historic centre. Its combination of landscaped paths and city panoramas makes it a useful outdoor contrast to a day focused on indoor sights.
If your plans include a broader route through Florence, the one-day walking itinerary from the Santa Croce area offers a way to connect the garden visit with a day on foot.
The old-town streets and districts provide a wider context for planning what to combine with the garden.
A practical guide to Florence’s old town covers those central streets and districts.
Access and seasonal planning
Expect uneven surfaces and changes in level: the garden’s gravel and earth paths have many rises and drops, and the site is partially accessible. Disabled visitors can use a ramp at the vehicular entrance at Costa San Giorgio 4; Villa Bardini asks visitors to notify the ticket office by phone at +39 055 2638599.
Animals are not allowed, even on a leash; Villa Bardini directs visitors to separate information about service animals. The café-bar La Loggetta is open from March to November. Free parking is available near Forte Belvedere, with the Costa San Giorgio 2 entrance recommended.
FAQs
What is the best-known feature of Giardino Bardini?
The large Baroque staircase is a central feature. The garden also has a Belvedere with views over Florence.
Can you visit Giardino Bardini and Boboli Garden on one ticket?
A combined ticket is available for both gardens, with one entry to each. It is sold at Uffizi Galleries ticket offices on the day of use, not online.
Is Giardino Bardini accessible to visitors with disabilities?
The garden is partially accessible, with uneven gravel and earth paths and many rises and drops. A ramp is available at the vehicular entrance at Costa San Giorgio 4.