Hi,
We are traveling to Florence in early October and heard you can get tix ahead of time to popular museums, Uffizi, etc. (to skip the long lines). Anyone have any website suggestions to obtain these passes? I want to make sure I book on an official website.
Thanks!
Posted by
Rick Steves Europe
356 posts
Hi Kris,
I'd use the official Florence museum website: http://www.b-ticket.com/b-ticket/uffizi/default.aspx
Posted by
Fulda Germany and Rhode Island USA
334 posts
We did a tour a week ago however next to the Duomo is an office where you can purchase tickets I think it was 14 euros for all attractions? be aware the lines are incredibly long. We walked there one early morning to get coffee and a croissant and people lined up hours before opening times. Might be less crowded in October but I doubt it.
Posted by
Minnesota 🎒
16752 posts
The b-ticket link Rich provided is the official ticketer for the Uffizi and Accademia. Scroll all the way to the bottom of the page which comes up, and click on "English Version" (it can be easy to miss, tucked away where it is.)
You don't need to pre-purchase tickets for the Palatine (Pitti Palace), Bargello, etc. as queues there won't be long, and will move quickly. The only 'group' option available for the bulk of Florentine attractions is the 72€. Firenze Card (good for 72 hours).
There is another 15€ combo pass just for the Duomo complex: Duomo (which is free), Baptistry, dome, belltower, crypt, and museum. All of those are also covered under the Firenze card. The card can be a worthwhile purchase if you have the time and interest in enough of the attractions it covers but you need to do the math. :O)