Palazzo Pitti Tickets & Tours

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Pitti Palace facade in Florence, Italy, along Medici’s Mile.
Ceiling fresco in the Medici Treasury, Pitti Palace, Florence, depicting mythological figures.
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Step into Florentine court of three dynasties

Once home to the Medici, Habsburg-Lorraine, and Savoy dynasties, the Palazzo Pitti reveals centuries of courtly life. Its monumental façade ushers you into a world of power, art, and royal heritage.

Smooth start and customizable itinerary

Skip the long queues and decide your flow: begin inside the palace for frescoed galleries before the crowds, or explore the Boboli Gardens early for serene pathways and morning light. Both routes reveal different moods of Pitti.

Explore world-class galleries

Inside, discover the Palatine Gallery’s 28 lavish rooms with Raphael, Titian, and Caravaggio. Walk through ornate Royal Apartments, the Treasury of the Grand Dukes, and the Gallery of Modern Art, once home to Italy’s kings.

Wander Florence’s first formal garden

The Boboli Gardens unfold like an open-air museum of fountains, sculptures, grottoes, and sweeping terraces. From the amphitheater to the Grotta del Buontalenti, each corner reveals how this Renaissance garden inspired Europe’s royal parks.

Round off your visit

Extend your walk into the quieter Bardini Gardens with city panoramas, or visit the Porcelain Museum’s exquisite royal tableware. Whether art, history, or landscapes draw you in, the Palazzo Pitti delivers a complete Florence experience.

Things to know before buying Pitti Palace tickets

  • From April to October (and on weekends/holidays), tickets can sell out days in advance. Walk-in tickets often mean queues of up to an hour. Booking online 7–14 days ahead guarantees your time slot and helps you skip the lines. Guided tours and combo passes can fill weeks ahead in peak season.
  • Standard entry Standard entry includes access to the palace’s many galleries — the Palatine Gallery, Gallery of Modern Art, Treasury, Costume Museum, and Royal Apartments. You’ll also get access to the Boboli Gardens, Bardini Gardens, and the Porcelain Museum. Explore at your own pace within opening hours.
  • Skip-the-line lets you bypass the main ticket queues at both the palace and the gardens. Airport-style security is still mandatory, but this line moves much faster.
  • Private tours (max 6) offer intimate, personalized storytelling. Standard guided tours cover palace highlights like the Palatine Gallery (and sometimes Boboli, if selected) in a budget-friendly larger group while still giving in-depth insights. Or go self-guided with an audio guide in multiple languages for total flexibility and a cheaper alternative.
  • Looking for a complete Florence experience on a budget?**** The 5-day city pass bundles Uffizi Gallery, Pitti Palace, Boboli Gardens, Brunelleschi’s Dome, and more. It’s great value if you’re planning multiple visits across a few days. It also comes with a digital booklet and an audio guide.
  • Free entry is available for children under 18, persons with disabilities, scholars, students, teachers, tour guides, interpreters, journalists, ministry employees, ICOM members, and pregnant women. Don't forget to carry a valid ID for verification at the entrance.

Which Pitti Palace ticket is best for you?

Ticket typeDurationIncludesGuide What's different

Skip-the-line entry (Pitti + Boboli)

Flexible

Pitti Palace, Palatine Gallery, Royal Apartments, Boboli & Bardini Gardens, Porcelain Museum. Optional audio guide.

No (audio guide optional)

Explore at your own pace with full palace + gardens access. Best value for independent travelers.

Guided tour (Pitti + Palatine, optional Boboli)

1.5–2 hrs

Guided skip-the-line tour of Pitti Palace & Palatine Gallery. Option to add Boboli Gardens.

Yes

Budget-friendly group tour with highlights explained by a guide. Great intro if short on time.

Florence 5-Day Pass

Flexible; 5 days validity

Uffizi Gallery, Pitti Palace (all galleries), Boboli & Bardini Gardens, Archaeological Museum & Workshop of Semi-Precious Stones. Multilingual audio guides & booklet.

No (Multilingual digital booklet)

Covers Florence’s top museums & gardens with one pass. Perfect for multi-day culture trips.

Private tour (max 6 guests)

2 hrs

Guided tour of Pitti Palace (Palatine Gallery & Royal Apartments) in a small group of up to 6 people. Skip-the-line Boboli & Bardini Gardens access.

Yes

Intimate small-group (≤6) tour with personalized insights. Gardens are self-guided after.

Explore the Pitti Palace

Palatine Gallery in Pitti Palace, Florence, with visitors viewing ornate paintings and chandeliers.

Palatine Gallery

The palace’s main gallery, exhibiting over 500 Renaissance and Baroque masterpieces from the Medici’s private collection. See lavish royal halls filled floor-to-ceiling with works by Raphael (the world’s largest collection), Titian, Rubens, and Caravaggio.
*Access: Yes*

Visitors exploring statues and chandeliers in the Palatine Gallery, Pitti Palace, Florence.

Gallery of Modern Art

Admire 18th- and early 20th-century works, featuring Italian Macchiaioli paintings and evocative neoclassic art in elegant palace settings with sweeping views of Florence.
*Access: Yes*

Marble hallway with red carpet at Gallery of Modern Art, Pitti Palace, Florence.

Imperial and Royal Apartments

Step into the 14-room private chambers of the Medici and Savoy families, featuring silk wall coverings, four-poster beds, period furniture, and Medici portraits by Giusto Sustermans.
*Access: Yes*

Treasury of the grand dukes, silver museum, palazzo pitti

Treasury of the Grand Dukes

Once the Medici’s summer residence, it houses the “Medici Treasure” — semi-precious vases, crystals, amber, ivory, and jewelry from the 17th–19th centuries, plus a contemporary jewelry section.
*Access: Yes*

Mother and daughter pointing at museum artifact display.

Museum of Costume and Fashion

Located in the Palazzina della Meridiana, this museum traces fashion’s evolution with garments from the 18th to early 20th century displayed across 13 rooms.
*Access: Yes*

What to see at Pitti Palace

Raphael’s Madonna and Child (1514)

One of the crown jewels of the Palatine Gallery, this intimate masterpiece captures the grace of Renaissance devotion and Medici taste for collecting the best.

Caravaggio’s Sleeping Cupid

A striking contrast to idealized Renaissance art, this work embodies Caravaggio’s raw realism and emotional depth, a must-see for lovers of Baroque drama.

The Boboli Grottos

Lose yourself in whimsical caves decorated with stalactites, mosaics, and surreal figures. The Grotta del Buontalenti feels like stepping into a dreamlike Renaissance fantasy.

Panoramic views from Bardini Gardens

Beyond the palace, the Bardini Gardens offer a peaceful hillside walk. Their terraces frame Florence’s skyline and the Arno like a painted backdrop.

Plan your visit to Palazzo Pitti

palazzo pitti opening hours

From Tuesday to Sunday: 8:15am to 6:30pm
Closed on: Mondays, January 1, December 25
Last admission: One hour before closing

Best time to visit

The best time to visit Palazzo Pitti is as soon as it opens. The crowd is yet to build up and the queue is minimal. In terms of weather, you would be best served to visit Florence in the months of May, June, September, and October.

Detailed Palazzo Pitti timings

Address: Piazza de' Pitti, 1, 50125 Firenze FI, Italy

  • Car: While driving from Florence city, take the Lungarno Guicciardini to reach in 5 minutes.
  • Bus: Bus lines numbered C3, C4, and 11 will take you to the Boboli Gardens' gates. Palazzo Pitti is a short walk from here.
  • Tram: Get down at Unità and take a short walk to Palazzo Pitti
  • Taxi: The trip is 3 kilometers long from the Santa Maria Novella Basilica, and would take 5 minutes. The taxi fare can range from 10 to 15 euros.
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Pitti Palace facade with rusticated stonework in Florence, Italy, featuring arched windows and visitors.

The Pitti Palace has two entrances:

  • Main entrance: The main entrance to Palazzo Pitti, situated on Piazza de' Pitti, grants access to all the museums and gardens within the palace complex.
  • Accessible entrance: There is a dedicated entrance with wheelchairs and walkers available for rent on left side of the Pitti Palace courtyard.
Restroom sign with symbols for men, women, and wheelchair accessibility.
  • Elevator: Located on the right side of the main court.
  • Accessibility: Entrance from Pitti Square with a 20% slope. Lifts are available to access the floors.
  • Cloakroom: Free service on the right side of the court.
  • Restroom: Facilities available in the basement, with an entrance on the right side of the court. Also, in the courtyard designed for people with reduced mobility.
  • Baby pit-stop: A dedicated room on the right side of the court.
  • Audio guides: Available at the ticket office with options in Italian, English, French, Spanish, and German. Cost: €6.00 for one pair of earphones. Audio guides must be returned by 6:00 pm.
  • Bookshop: Located in the courtyard and at the first floor.
  • Radio whisper: Available for a charge on the left side of the Ammannati Court.
Plan your visit to Pitti Palace
rules at palazzo pitti
  • Tickets are for single entry only and must be kept for the entire visit.
  • Visitors may be subject to metal detector inspection.
    No standing or sitting on access routes or emergency exits.
  • Visitors must comply with all museum rules and staff instructions. Appropriate clothing and good manners are required.
  • Children under 12 must be accompanied by an adult.
  • Mobile phones must be turned off or on silent.
  • Touching artworks, leaning on sculptures, running, and using hiking sticks are prohibited.
  • Eating, drinking (except water and LAGs), smoking, and talking on the phone are not allowed.
  • Flash photography and professional equipment are prohibited. Commercial photography requires authorization and payment of applicable fees.
  • Knives, firearms, drones, and pets (except service animals) are prohibited.
Sculpture of a child in Pitti Palace exhibition room with paintings.
  • Arrive early and start your visit inside the palace to enjoy the serene galleries before the crowds; follow with the Boboli Gardens in the warmer afternoon light for peaceful strolls and better photos.
  • Take time to explore the smaller, often-overlooked treasures like the Porcelain Museum or Bardini Gardens nearby, which offer distinct atmospheres and fewer tourists.
  • Appreciate the palace frescoes not just for their art but as historical storytelling canvases reflecting Medici ambitions, politics, and tastes—look for subtle symbolism and details.
  • Pitti Palace spans 140 rooms — start at the Palatine Gallery, explore the Royal Apartments, visit the Silver, Porcelain, and Carriage Museums, and end with the Costume and Modern Art Galleries.
People enjoying a meal at a restaurant during a Rome food tour.
  • Palazzo Pitti Cafeteria: Positioned on the right side of the court. Operational hours: From September to May it closes at 7:00 pm, and from June to August it closes at 8:00 pm.
  • Amici di Ponte Vecchio: No visit to Florence is complete without pizza. This restaurant near palazzo Pitti is known for its authentic offering.
  • Trattoria La Casalinga: This restaurant is the best place to get a serving of Tuscan delicacies near Palazzo Pitti.
  • Pitti Express: Just like the name sounds, this place lets you grab a quick bite with a glass of your favorite wine near Palazzo Pitti.
  • Trattoria Boboli: If it’s home cooking that you are missing, Trattoria Boboli will have you covered.
  • Marina Di Santospirito: This restaurant is the best place to go near Palazzo Pitti if you want to have seafood.

Beyond Pitti Palace

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Boboli Gardens

Distance: 2 m

A historic and elegant garden in Florence, Italy, spanning over 45,000 square meters, featuring statues, fountains, caves, and lush greenery.

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Uffizi Gallery

Distance: 600 m

A prominent art gallery and the largest museum in Florence, housing a vast collection of artistic treasures and masterpieces, including works by renowned artists like Botticelli and Michelangelo.

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Duomo Florence

Distance: 1.1 km

The iconic Florence Cathedral, known for its magnificent dome designed by Brunelleschi, representing a masterpiece of Renaissance architecture and a symbol of the city's cultural heritage.

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Frequently asked questions about Palazzo Pitti tickets

What does my Palazzo Pitti ticket include?

Your Palazzo Pitti ticket includes access to a treasure trove of art and history! You'll get to explore the Palatine Gallery, Royal Apartments, Gallery of Modern Art, Costume Gallery, Silver Museum, Porcelain Museum, Carriage Museum, and even the Modern Art Gallery. The access extends up to Boboli and Bardini Gardens. It's a comprehensive ticket that offers a truly immersive experience into the rich cultural heritage housed within the palace walls.

Is there a specific time slot for entry with the tickets, or can I visit at any time during opening hours?

If you're booking your tickets online, you'll typically have the option to choose a specific time slot for entry. This helps ensure a smoother and more organized visit, especially during busy periods. However, if you purchase your ticket in person or at the gate, you can generally visit at any time during the Palazzo Pitti opening hours.

Are there any discounts available for students, seniors, or other specific groups?

Yes, there are discounts available for students, seniors, and other groups at Palazzo Pitti. Reduced-price tickets are offered to European Union citizens aged 18 to 25, as well as citizens from specific non-European countries. Free admission is provided for children under 18, persons with certified disabilities, scholars, university students, teachers, tour guides, interpreters, journalists, ministry employees, ICOM members, and visitors on authorized studies and research.

Do I need skip-the-line entry to Palazzo Pitti?

Yes, you can benefit from skip-the-line entry to Palazzo Pitti, which allows you to save valuable time by avoiding long queues. You can easily bypass the ticket office lines and directly access the attractions, saving you approximately 45 minutes to an hour of waiting time, ensuring a more efficient and enjoyable visit.

How will a guided tour enhance my experience of visiting Palazzo Pitti?

A guided tour of Palazzo Pitti can significantly enhance your experience with in-depth insights and understanding of the palace's history, art, and architecture. Guides can offer insights into the stories behind the exhibits, helping you appreciate the cultural and historical significance of the collections. They streamline the experience so you get the best of each corner. The tours often include access to areas not typically open to the public, such as the Vasari Corridor, which connects Palazzo Pitti with Palazzo Vecchio and the Uffizi Gallery. This comprehensive experience can deepen your appreciation for the palace and its role in Florence's rich heritage.

Do I need separate tickets to visit the museums within Palazzo Pitti?

No, your Palazzo Pitti ticket includes access to all the museums within the complex. So, you're good to go!

Is the Palazzo Pitti wheelchair-accessible?

Yes, Palazzo Pitti is wheelchair-accessible. There are ramps and elevators available to facilitate access for visitors with mobility challenges.

Can I cancel my tickets to Palazzo Pitti?

This depends on the type of ticket purchased. It is recommended that you check the details of your ticket's cancellation policy prior to booking.

How long are my Palazzo Pitti tickets valid for?

The Palazzo Pitti tickets are valid only for the day of the booking.

Can I visit Pitti Palace with kids?

Of course! Pitti Palace is a fantastic place for kids if you plan your visit properly. There's so much for them to discover, from fascinating artworks to beautiful gardens. Just remember that children under 12 need to be with an adult. But don't worry, there are lots of fun things for them to do here, like interactive exhibits and special events. It's a great way to spend time together as a family!

Can I visit multiple times with a single ticket, or is it valid for one entry only?

Palazzo Pitti tickets are typically valid for a single entry only. If you wish to visit multiple times, you may need to purchase additional tickets for each visit.

Are there any free admission days or special promotions I should be aware of?

Yes, there are free admission on Sundays at Palazzo Pitti. However, on these days, reservations are not possible, and priority admissions are not valid except for disabled visitors, pregnant women, and certain school groups.

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