Tickets to the Pitti Palace

This museum is open to all visitors from Tuesday to Sunday. The opening hours of the Pitti Palace are 8:15 AM to 6:30 PM.

The best time to visit this museum is in spring or fall: there are few visitors around, and the weather is nice. Going there on weekdays or in the morning is also a solid strategy to avoid crowds.

The Pitti Palace, or Palazzo Pitti in Italian, is the largest museum in Florence. Located in a magnificent three-story building from the second half of the 15th century, this museum complex used to be the residence of the rulers of the Great Duchy of Tuscany. Nowadays, it is home to five separate museums. Here is an overview of each of those museums:

• The Palatine Gallery. This gallery, along with Royal and Imperial Apartments, occupies the entirety of the palace's first floor. Paintings on display are from the private collection of the powerful Medici family; among them are the works of Raphael, Tintoretto, Titian, Rubens, and Caravaggio.
• The Museum of Russian Icons. This museum is home to Western Europe's most ancient collection of Russian Icons. Most of these icons were acquired during the reign of the Habsburg-Lorraine dynasty before 1761. Another highlight is the Palatine Chapel, built under orders of the Grand Duke of Tuscany in 1766.
• The Treasury of the Grand Dukes. As the name suggests, this museum displays the treasures amassed by the Grand Dukes over the years: the Medici's Treasure, the Treasure of Salzburg, and a beautiful jewelry collection from the 17th to 20th centuries.
• The Museum of Costume and Fashion. This museum includes examples of clothing, accessories, and jewelry from the 18th century to the present day. Unfortunately, this museum is closed; check the official website for updates.
• The Gallery of Modern Art. The collection of this museum includes artworks from the 18th to early 20th century, from Romanticism and Neoclassicism to Symbolism and more.

Located at the heart of Florence, Palazzo Pitti is close to the iconic Ponte Vecchio across the River Arno. You can get to the museum by bus, tram, or on foot. Bus route C4 is your best option, as its Pitti stop is next to the palace. Tram T2 will take you to Unita, the closest tram station to Palazzo Pitti; it's a short walk from Unita to the museum.

The entry ticket for Palazzo Pitti covers all museums under its roof; it costs €10. Children younger than 18 can visit the museum for free.

We recommend our "The Wonder of the Palatine Gallery Tour", which lets you fully experience the beauty and splendor of the Palatine Gallery. You will embark on an exciting journey through three centuries worth of art inside the magnificent halls of this gallery.

We suggest booking tickets for Palazzo Pitti in advance to avoid crowds and save time. The museum may be overcrowded, so it's preferable to choose the time of your visit and avoid standing in long queues.

You can book tickets for this museum three months in advance on the official website. Of course, you can book tickets at any time during that interval. We suggest purchasing tickets on our website because you can get an exciting audio tour!

• Ponte Vecchio
• Basilica di Santa Spirito
• Natural History Museum
• Church of Santa Felicita
• Piazza Della Passera