Firenze and Roma passes

Hi Judy

Your teenager is only eligible for discounts if you are a citizen of an EU country.

We will be buying the Firenze pass and Roma pass for my 15 year old and 13 yr old niece as we are from Canada.

Hope this helps
Johnene

Agreed. Buon viaggio!

Actually, anyone under 18 will qualify for free entries to most sites. It use to be for EU citizens but that changed last year. There will be no need to get a romapass for your 17 year old. Be sure to take the passport with you for proof of age.

If you plan on using public transport just buy tickets for her as needed.

Donna

Thanks, Donna. I did more research today and also was able to confirm that the kids under 18 don't have to be EU residents for free entry, for instance at the Uffizzi. (See also https://community.ricksteves.com/travel-forum/italy/firenze-card-and-teens and http://www.b-ticket.com/b-ticket/uffizi/gratuito.aspx in Italian.)

Thanks for the updated information, Donna. It sounds like our teen doesn't need a pass now.
Judy

Hello, I had the same question also. I did some research and also found out that children from any country get in free to most museums and attraction in Florence. However, I couldn't find any info yet on weather kids also get in free in Rome with a paying adult with the Roma pass. Thank you.

Why would they not. If they are under 18 they get in for free regardless of how the adult is paying. If there is a line and the adult uses the pass to bypass the line the child does too.

Donna

My family just got back from our trip. It was not necessary to buy city passes for our 17 year old in any Italian city. We adults ended up getting Campania (for Naples and vicinity), Rome, and Florence passes. In all three cities, entry to most museums was free for our daughter. The museums we visited which used to be free only for European Union children now are also free to anyone under 18. In all three areas, we had to get tickets for our child, but we were able to cut in line and never had to wait in the long lines for single event ticket buyers. We had to bring our daughter's passport along to verify her age, but we never had any problem getting her into the museums with us.
Judy

Hi. Does anyone know if free admission is available for seniors as well in Rome?
Thanks.

It is until July 1rst then seniors will pay the regular adult fare.

Donna

Thanks Donna. Sadly ( or not !) I'll be going in mid September.