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Museo di Palazzo Vecchio: free entry days, tickets & hours
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Palazzo Vecchio is free for some visitors, not for everyone.
- Free for: children and teens aged 0-17 (any nationality); residents of the Metropolitan City of Florence on the first Sunday of the month ('Domenica Metropolitana'); visitors with disabilities and their companions.
- Otherwise: museum full price — €18.
Calendar
Free days at Palazzo Vecchio
For Florence Metro residents
- SUN1NOVSunday, 1 November 2026 · in 8 days · 09:00–19:00
- SUN6DECSunday, 6 December 2026 · in 6 weeks · 09:00–19:00
- SUN3JANSunday, 3 January 2027 · in 2 months · 09:00–19:00
- SUN7FEBSunday, 7 February 2027 · in 4 months · 09:00–19:00
- SUN7MARSunday, 7 March 2027 · in 4 months · 09:00–19:00
- SUN4APRSunday, 4 April 2027 · in 5 months · 09:00–19:00
Closures and public holidays are already taken out. Group-only days need proof of eligibility.
Before you go
How to actually get in for free
- Thursdays close at 2pm.
- Under-18s of any nationality enter free.
- Residents of Florence's metro area: free entry on the monthly 'Domenica Metropolitana', usually the first Sunday.
All free options
Who gets in free, and when
| Free option | Who | Conditions | Book? |
|---|---|---|---|
| Free forFree for children and teens aged 0-17 (any nationality) | under-18s | Show ID. Booking the €0 ticket online is possible but not required. | No |
| Free dayFree for residents of the Metropolitan City of Florence on the first Sunday of the month ('Domenica Metropolitana') · 09:00–19:00 | Florence Metro residents | Residents only - show ID. The Comune publishes each month's programme the Monday before; the date can move (Easter Sunday 5 April 2026 was moved to 12 April). Entry is first come, first served; guided activities are free but must be booked (max 5 people per booking). | No |
| Free forFree for visitors with disabilities and their companions | visitors with disabilities (+1 companion) | — | No |
Official prices
Palazzo Vecchio ticket prices
| Museum full price — Reduced €12 for ages 18-25 and university students - not free. Tower and battlements €20 (reduced €13). | €18 |
| Arnolfo Tower and battlements walk — Closed in rain (then only the battlements walk is open). | €20 |
| Archaeological excavations guided visit (Sat-Sun 12:00 and 12:45) — MUS.E notice says the excavations are temporarily closed - check first. | €5 |
| Card del Fiorentino - 365-day pass to the civic museums (residents of Florence and its metro area only) — Pays for itself in one visit for residents. | €10 |
| Firenzecard (72-hour city museum pass) | €85 |
Prices from the official website, checked Oct 2026. Free options are listed above.
Worth timing your visit?
What a free day saves
Based on the official price (museum full price). 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: Palazzo Vecchio
Skip-the-line ticketPalazzo Vecchio Skip-the-Line Tickets★★★★☆ 4.2 · 5.7k reviewsfrom €28
Skip-the-line ticketPalazzo Vecchio Skip-the-Line Guided Tour★★★★☆ 4.3 · 2.3k reviewsfrom €37.11
Skip-the-line ticketFlorence: Palazzo Vecchio Secrets Skip-the-Line &Audio Guide★★★★☆ 4.2 · 1.3k reviewsfrom €30.80
Guided tourFlorence: Palazzo Vecchio Guided Tour★★★★★ 4.7 · 811 reviews75 minutesfrom €31.68
Timed-entry ticketPalazzo Vecchio & Museum: Entry Ticket + Optional Video or Audio Guide★★★★☆ 4.3 · 306 reviewsfrom €30.50
Timed-entry ticketPalazzo Vecchio, Arnolfo Tower, Museum: Entry Ticket + Audio Guide★★★★★ 4.5 · 296 reviews2 hoursfrom €50
Ratings and prices from the booking partners; prices may change.
Practical
Opening hours & how to get there
| Mon | 09:00–19:00 |
|---|---|
| Tue | 09:00–19:00 |
| Wed | 09:00–19:00 |
| Thu | 09:00–14:00 |
| Fri | 09:00–19:00 |
| Sat | 09:00–19:00 |
| Sun | 09:00–19:00 |
Museum: Mon-Wed and Fri-Sun 9am-7pm, Thursday 9am-2pm. Arnolfo Tower: 9am-5pm (Thursday 9am-2pm), closed in rain. Ticket sales stop one hour before closing.
Piazza della Signoria, 50122 Florence, Italy
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FAQ
Palazzo Vecchio: common questions
Is Palazzo Vecchio free?
Palazzo Vecchio has no free entry for everyone. Also free: children and teens aged 0-17 (any nationality); residents of the Metropolitan City of Florence on the first Sunday of the month ('Domenica Metropolitana'); visitors with disabilities and their companions. Otherwise the official ticket costs €18.
When are the free days at Palazzo Vecchio for Florence Metro residents?
Upcoming free dates for Florence Metro residents: Sun 1 Nov (09:00–19:00), Sun 6 Dec (09:00–19:00), Sun 3 Jan (09:00–19:00) and Sun 7 Feb (09:00–19:00). Bring proof of eligibility; booking rules are listed above.
Who gets free entry to Palazzo Vecchio?
Under-18s — show ID. Booking the €0 ticket online is possible but not required.. Visitors with disabilities (+1 companion).
How much is a ticket to Palazzo Vecchio?
Museum full price costs €18 on the official site.
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Sources
Where this comes from
- cultura.comune.fi.it/pagina/musei-civici-fiorentini-museo-di-palazzo-vecchio/orari-e-biglietti · checked Friday, 23 October 2026
- cultura.comune.fi.it/musei · checked Friday, 23 October 2026
Every free rule is checked against the official source and re-checked on a schedule. Spotted a change? Tell us.