Firenze Card: how it works and where to buy
Quick Guide to the Pass Museums
In the image above, one of the symbols of the power of the Florentine Duchy: the Salone dei Cinquecento in Palazzo Vecchio. To visit it along with other museums and art collections, the Firenzecard is the official tool to optimize time, cost, and experiences.
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See also:
- Florence Travel Guide
- Itineraries: 1d, 3d, CT1 + CT2
- Experiences, Getting Around
- Eating: Where & What
- Where to Sleep
Overview
The Firenzecard is the official museum pass of the city of Florence, designed to easily visit the main museums and cultural sites with a single digital or physical ticket.
The pass allows you to visit some of Florence’s most iconic attractions, including the Uffizi Gallery, the Accademia Gallery, Palazzo Vecchio, and Palazzo Pitti, with over 50 museums included in the circuit.
The offer is completed by the Firenzecard+, which includes free public transport on buses and trams (see also Learn More 🔗), and the Firenzecard Restart, which allows you to add an additional 48 hours to complete the visit of museums not yet seen.
Thanks to the Firenzecard App, available on iOS and Android, you can manage all passes digitally, get updated information on museums, and book visits in just a few clicks, making the experience even easier and faster.
Details and Useful Info
How it works
The Firenzecard allows access with a single digital or physical pass to museums, historic palaces, and, with the Firenzecard+ version, Florence’s public transport. Simply activate it online or via the app at first use.
Duration & Prices
The Firenzecard is available in three main options:
- Standard Firenzecard (72 hours) – free access to all museums in the circuit and booking included; price: €85.00.
- Firenzecard+ – includes all benefits of the standard version + free public transport on buses and trams for 72 hours; price: €95.00.
- Firenzecard Restart – digital extension of 48 hours to add to an expired card to complete museum visits; price: €30.00.
What’s included
The Firenzecard combines museum access with additional services:
📌 Click the links to access our detailed guides 🔗 on each museum.
- Free entry to over 50 museums and cultural sites in Florence, including:
- Uffizi Gallery 🔗
- Accademia Gallery 🔗
- Palazzo Vecchio 🔗
- Palazzo Pitti 🔗
- Boboli Gardens 🔗
- Bargello National Museum 🔗
- Medici Chapels 🔗
- Casa di Dante
- Opificio delle Pietre Dure
- Free access to temporary exhibitions included in the museums.
- Unlimited public transport for 72 hours (Firenzecard+ only), valid for children in the same family unit.
- Exclusive discounts at over 50 partners in the city: restaurants, shops, food & wine, shows, and wellness.
- Firenzecard App for digital pass management, online bookings, and updated museum info.
Where to buy
The Firenzecard can be purchased through several official channels:
- Official Firenzecard website
- Physical sales points: Santa Maria Novella Station, Palazzo Pitti ticket office, Palazzo Vecchio ticket office, tourist info points in the city center.
Practical tips
- Activate the card at the first entry to fully use its validity.
- Always check opening hours, closures, and booking procedures of the museums.
- Download the Firenzecard App to manage the pass digitally and receive real-time updates.
- The standard and Firenzecard+ are valid for 72 hours from the first entry; Restart adds an extra 48 hours to complete the visits.
FAQ
What is the FirenzeCard?
Official Florence pass to access over 60 museums, palaces, and gardens with priority entry.
How does it work?Activated at first entry; allows skipping lines, visiting museums, and enjoying selected discounts.
Duration and priceValid for 72 consecutive hours; price around €100.
What’s included?Access to the Uffizi, Accademia, Palazzo Pitti, Boboli Gardens, Medici Chapels, Bargello, and many other museums.
Reservations required?Required for Uffizi and Accademia, included in the pass; other museums follow normal opening hours.
Where to buy?On the official website or at authorized sales points in the city.
Is it worth it?Ideal for visitors staying multiple days in Florence; saves time and money while avoiding queues.
📌 Learn more in the section Details and Useful Info.
See also
- Florence Travel Guide
- Itineraries: 1d, 3d, CT1 + CT2
- Experiences, Getting Around
- Eating: Where & What
- Where to Sleep