The Uffizi Gallery is open Tuesday to Sunday from 8:15 am to 6:30 pm and closed on Mondays; tickets are named, and cost less when bought on the day than when booked in advance. The museum occupies the two floors of the building constructed by Giorgio Vasari between 1560 and 1580 and brings together Giotto, Botticelli, Leonardo da Vinci, Raphael, Michelangelo and Caravaggio, among others.
This guide to visiting the Uffizi summarizes the official rules, free admission (under 18s, first Sunday of the month), prohibited items and an Uffizi + Duomo + Accademia plan for one day. It complements our Florence travel guide.
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Uffizi Gallery: key facts
- Hours: Tuesday to Sunday, 8:15 am–6:30 pm; ticket office until 5:30 pm; closed on Mondays, January 1 and December 25 — checked on 15 October 2026 on uffizi.it
- Standard price: €25 if bought on the day of the visit, €29 if bought in advance; reduced €2 (EU citizens aged 18 to 25); free under 18 — checked on 15 October 2026 on uffizi.it
- Booking: not compulsory but recommended by the museum in busy periods; named ticket, single entry — checked on 15 October 2026 on uffizi.it
- Free admission: first Sunday of the month (Domenica al Museo), no booking possible
- Prices recorded on 15 October 2026 and subject to change: check before you go.
Tickets: official vs resellers
The museum sells its tickets through its official service (tickets.uffizi.it, linked from uffizi.it) and on site. The official price distinguishes between same-day purchase (€25) and advance purchase (€29). Many resellers offer “skip-the-line” tickets or tickets with an audio guide at higher prices: they can be convenient, but the official advance ticket already exists at €29. We do not publish a figure for the difference, as we did not record both prices on the same day.
| Ticket | Same day | In advance |
|---|---|---|
| Uffizi, full price | €25 | €29 |
| Uffizi + Vasari Corridor | €43 | €47 |
| Uffizi + Corridor, Friday evening | €20 | €24 |
| Reduced (EU citizens aged 18–25) | €2 | — |
| Free (under 18, disability + companion…) | €0 | — |
Opening hours and closures
- Tuesday to Sunday: 8:15 am–6:30 pm; at 6:30 pm, visitors are asked to head for the exit.
- Ticket office: closes at 5:30 pm.
- Closed: Mondays, January 1, December 25.
- Special openings and closures (strikes, rooms under works): announced on uffizi.it; a strike was reported for October 14, 2026.
- Vasari Corridor: Friday evening openings from July 3 to November 20, 2026.
Free admission and the first Sunday of the month
According to the museum, entry is free for under-18s of any nationality (ID required), for visitors with disabilities and one companion (certificate required) and for several professional categories. On the first Sunday of each month, the national “Domenica al Museo” scheme makes entry free for everyone, but with no booking and no priority access (except for visitors with disabilities, their companions and pregnant women) — checked on 15 October 2026 on uffizi.it. Destination de Voyage calculation: in 2027, these Sundays fall on January 3, February 7, March 7, April 4, May 2, June 6, July 4, August 1, September 5, October 3, November 7 and December 5 (to be confirmed on the official website).
Best time to visit
The museum does not publish attendance by day or by hour, so we do not give any. Factual pointers: closed on Mondays (so Tuesday concentrates some of the visitors who postponed), cheaper same-day ticket but no guarantee of availability, free first Sunday with no booking. As for climate, the gallery is a good refuge on July–August afternoons, when Florence exceeds a mean maximum of 32 °C (90 °F) according to the WMO normals used on our Florence page.
Uffizi + Duomo + Accademia in one day
- 8:15 am: dome of the Florence Duomo (Brunelleschi Pass slot), then the bell tower.
- 10:15 am: cathedral (free).
- Late morning: Accademia Gallery (David), with a booked slot; check hours on its official website.
- Afternoon: Uffizi; ticket office until 5:30 pm, exit at 6:30 pm.
- Avoid: Mondays (Uffizi closed).
What to see: suggested route
- Short visit: the Giotto and early masters rooms, Botticelli (The Birth of Venus, Primavera), Leonardo da Vinci.
- Longer visit: add Raphael, Michelangelo (Doni Tondo), Titian, Caravaggio.
- Half a day: add the ancient sculpture in the corridors and the print and drawing room (exhibitions).
Works may be on loan or being restored: the museum publishes the list of absent works and closed rooms.
Getting there
The Uffizi stands between Piazza della Signoria and the Arno, close to the Ponte Vecchio and the Duomo.
Accessibility and prohibited items
- Backpacks, bags, umbrellas and bulky items: free cloakroom compulsory.
- Metal detector check; liquids must be shown to staff.
- Prohibited: food and drink in the rooms, knives and sharp objects, drones, selfie sticks, tripods, flash.
- Appropriate dress required (no swimwear, bare chests, bare feet or costumes).
- Under 12s must be accompanied by an adult.
- Detailed accessibility information is on uffizi.it; free entry and priority access for certified visitors with disabilities and one companion.
Booking step by step
- Check that your day is not a Monday, nor a closure or strike day announced on uffizi.it.
- Decide: same-day ticket (€25, no guarantee) or advance booking (€29, chosen time). In high season, booking ahead avoids queues.
- Enter the exact name of each visitor: the ticket is named, personal and non-transferable.
- For free admission (under 18, disability), prepare the ID or certificate requested at collection.
- For the Vasari Corridor, book the combined ticket and enter the Uffizi 2 hours before your corridor time.
The Vasari Corridor
The Vasari Corridor, an elevated passage linking the Uffizi to the Pitti Palace across the Ponte Vecchio, is visited with a named combined ticket, compulsory booking and no refunds (€43 on the day, €47 in advance, recorded on 15 October 2026). The museum has scheduled Friday evening openings from July 3 to November 20, 2026, at a specific price. Detailed access rules are published on uffizi.it.
Same day or in advance: the calculation
Destination de Voyage calculation based on the official prices: for a couple of adults, booking in advance costs €8 more than buying on the day (€58 versus €50). For a family with two teenagers under 18, children’s tickets are free: the difference stays at €8. In low season, buying on site may be enough; from April to October, when Florence is busiest according to our Florence page, booking gives a guaranteed time.
Group visits
The museum’s rules limit groups to 16 people; above 6 people (guide included), the guide must use a headset system. A supplement applies to groups of 11 or more. If you book a private guided tour, check that the agency follows these rules.
Common mistakes
- Coming on a Monday: closed.
- Arriving after 5:30 pm: the ticket office is closed.
- Using a ticket in someone else’s name: it is named.
- Counting on booking for the first Sunday: no booking on those days.
- Keeping your backpack: cloakroom compulsory.
What to see nearby
The Duomo and its dome, the Palazzo Vecchio, the Ponte Vecchio, then the Pitti Palace and the Boboli Gardens across the Arno: all covered in our guide to things to do in Florence.
Frequently asked questions
Which day is the Uffizi Gallery closed?
Mondays, as well as January 1 and December 25, according to the official website.
How much does it cost to enter the Uffizi?
Recorded on 15 October 2026: €25 if bought on the day, €29 if bought in advance; €2 for EU citizens aged 18 to 25; free for under 18s.
Is the Uffizi free on the first Sunday of the month?
Yes, under the “Domenica al Museo” scheme, with no booking possible.
How long does it take to visit the Uffizi?
The museum does not publish a standard visit time. Choose a route (short, longer or half a day, see above) according to your interests.
Do you need ID at the Uffizi?
The ticket is named and free admission is proven with an ID: bring it.
Our sources
- Gallerie degli Uffizi (uffizi.it): opening hours, tickets, free admission and reductions, visiting rules, Domenica al Museo, consulted on 15 October 2026
- Climate normals: WMO 1991–2020, Florence-Peretola (NOAA), see our Florence page
- Dates of the 2027 first Sundays: Destination de Voyage calendar calculation
- Our methodology
Updated November 2026.