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Palazzo Pitti: free entry days, tickets & hours
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Pitti Palace is free for some visitors, not for everyone.
- Free for: under-18s of any nationality; (with priority) for visitors with a certified disability and one companion.
- Otherwise: full price (all Pitti museums), bought on the day — €16.
Before you go
How to actually get in for free
- Under-18s of any nationality get in free every day with ID.
- On free first Sundays no tickets can be booked; arrive early.
- The Treasury of the Grand Dukes is closed until further notice - check notices before you go.
All free options
Who gets in free, and when
| Free option | Who | Conditions | Book? |
|---|---|---|---|
| Free dayFree for everyone on the first Sunday of the month (#domenicalmuseo) · 08:15–18:30 | everyone | Free ticket issued at the entrance; once inside you cannot exit and come back. No advance booking and no priority lanes (passes and Firenze Card included), except for disabled visitors, their companion and pregnant women. Expect long queues. | No |
| Free dayFree for everyone on 25 April, 2 June and 4 November (national holidays) · 08:15–18:30 | everyone | Confirmed for 25 April and 2 June 2026 (spring notice) and for 4 November 2025 (Armed Forces Day notice); the 4 November 2026 notice was not yet published on 23 Oct 2026. Same no-booking rules as free Sundays. | No |
| Free forFree for under-18s of any nationality | under-18s | Show passport or ID when collecting the €0 ticket. Under-12s must be accompanied by an adult. | No |
| Free forFree (with priority) for visitors with a certified disability and one companion | visitors with disabilities (+1 companion) | Disability must be certified by a public authority (medical certificates from doctors or hospitals are not accepted). European Disability Card holders also enter free. | No |
Official prices
Pitti Palace ticket prices
| Full price (all Pitti museums), bought on the day — €19 if bought before the visit date. Pitti + Boboli combined €22 on the day (€25 in advance). Reduced €3 for EU citizens aged 18-24 - not free. | €16 |
| Pitti Palace + Boboli Gardens combined ticket (on the day) | €22 |
| PassePartout 5 Days (Uffizi, Pitti Palace, Boboli Gardens) | €40 |
| Audioguide | €6 |
Prices from the official website, checked Oct 2026. Free options are listed above.
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What a free day saves
Based on the official price (full price (all pitti museums), bought on the day). Free days are busier — if your dates don't line up, a timed ticket is the trade-off.
Tickets & tours
Best-rated tickets and tours: Pitti Palace
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Timed-entry ticketFlorence: Uffizi, Pitti Palace & Boboli Combined 5-Day Pass★★★★☆ 4.4 · 1.9k reviews2 hours - 5 daysfrom €58.96
Guided tourPitti Palace, Palatine Gallery & Boboli Gardens Guided Tour★★★★☆ 4.4 · 1.8k reviewsfrom €61.20
Skip-the-line ticketPitti Palace & Palatine Gallery Skip-the-Line Guided Tour★★★★☆ 4.4 · 1.8k reviewsfrom €61.20
Timed-entry ticketUffizi Gallery, Palazzo Pitti & Boboli Gardens: 5-Day Combo Pass★★★★☆ 4.3 · 1.7k reviewsfrom €45
Ticket & extrasPalazzo Pitti & Boboli Gardens: Reserved Entrance + Florence City Audio Guide★★★★☆ 4.3 · 1.3k reviewsfrom €30
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Practical
Opening hours & how to get there
| Mon | Closed |
|---|---|
| Tue | 08:15–18:30 |
| Wed | 08:15–18:30 |
| Thu | 08:15–18:30 |
| Fri | 08:15–18:30 |
| Sat | 08:15–18:30 |
| Sun | 08:15–18:30 |
Closed today (holiday or special closure).
Tuesday-Sunday 8:15am-6:30pm; ticket office closes one hour earlier. Closed Mondays, 1 January and 25 December. The Treasury of the Grand Dukes is closed until further notice (since 3 Feb 2026) and some Palatine Gallery rooms are temporarily closed.
Piazza de' Pitti 1, 50125 Florence, Italy
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FAQ
Pitti Palace: common questions
Is Pitti Palace free?
Pitti Palace is free for everyone on the first Sunday of the month (#domenicalmuseo) and on 25 April, 2 June and 4 November (national holidays). Also free: under-18s of any nationality; (with priority) for visitors with a certified disability and one companion. Otherwise the official ticket costs €16.
Who gets free entry to Pitti Palace?
Under-18s — show passport or ID when collecting the €0 ticket. Under-12s must be accompanied by an adult.. Visitors with disabilities (+1 companion) — disability must be certified by a public authority (medical certificates from doctors or hospitals are not accepted). European Disability Card holders also enter free..
How much is a ticket to Pitti Palace?
Full price (all Pitti museums), bought on the day costs €16 on the official site.
What day is Pitti Palace closed?
Pitti Palace is closed on Mondays. Tuesday-Sunday 8:15am-6:30pm; ticket office closes one hour earlier. Closed Mondays, 1 January and 25 December. The Treasury of the Grand Dukes is closed until further notice (since 3 Feb 2026) and some Palatine Gallery rooms are temporarily closed.
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Sources
Where this comes from
- uffizi.it/en/events/free-entry-sunday · checked Friday, 23 October 2026
- uffizi.it/en/notices/all-the-special-spring-opening-times-at-the-uffizi-galleries · checked Friday, 23 October 2026
- uffizi.it/en/pages/free-and-reduced-tickets · checked Friday, 23 October 2026
- uffizi.it/en/pitti-palace
- uffizi.it/en/notices/temporary-closing-treasury-of-the-grand-dukes
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