Plan ahead, enjoy the city more
Here you’ll find practical information to help you plan your visit and skip the lines, wasted time, and unpleasant surprises — while helping the city welcome you without straining its spaces.
FirenzeCard
The official museum pass for the Metropolitan City of Florence and its surroundings, valid for 72 hours. A true all-access pass that gets you into more than 60 museums while skipping the lines and saving your energy! Exhibitions and reservations are included.
Museum news
Everything new happening at Florence’s museums and beyond, real-time hours, closures, reopenings, new exhibitions, and other major updates.
Which museums to book in advance
Booking is required or strongly recommended for the following, and an early-morning visit is your best bet:
- The monuments of the Duomo complex (the dome, bell tower, baptistery, museum, and Santa Reparata)
- The Uffizi Galleries
- The Accademia Gallery
- Palazzo Vecchio
Firenzecard holders can book priority entry to the Uffizi and the Accademia, and can reserve entry to the Palazzo Vecchio museum and the Arnolfo Tower directly through the Firenzecard website.
Florence's Civic Museums
Want to dodge the crowds and the queues? Visit some of the lesser-known museums, no less important or captivating for it. Florence’s eight civic museums, starting with the Palazzo Vecchio museum, are all cultural treasures in their own right. Be smart about it!
Explore on your own
Beyond the famous sights and the historic center, there’s so much more to discover, you just need to know where to look. Churches, hidden corners, themed routes, scenic viewpoints, and unexpected treasures.
Handy Tips for Everyone
- Want to see the most famous works of art? Go first thing in the morning and beat the crowds!
- Stick to official websites and authorized vendors, steer clear of everything else.
- Avoid unauthorized tour guides and tour operators.
- When in doubt, head to an info point or call center.
All around Florence
Remember, Florence doesn’t end at the walls of its historic center. The Florence metropolitan area is vast, made up of 17 municipalities surrounding the city itself. Stepping outside the walls to explore the surrounding area is a key part of sustainable tourism.
Other Useful Links
- Destination Florence: the official tourism website of the City and Metropolitan City of Florence
- Visit Tuscany: the official tourism website of the Tuscany Region
- Infopoint e Call Center
- City of Florence guide
- Maps and guides
- Ville e giardini medicei
- Rules and penalties: see the document prepared by the Prefecture of Florence