Uffizi free entry: hours, prices and the best time to avoid crowds
Quick answer
The Uffizi is free on the first Sunday of each month, with no advance booking, and always for under-18s. A ticket costs €25 on the day or €29 in advance. It is open Tuesday to Sunday 8:15 am to 6:30 pm. The best time to avoid crowds is 8:15 am with an online ticket.
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How free entry to the Uffizi works
On the first Sunday of every month Italian state museums are free, and the Uffizi takes part. You cannot book ahead that day: you queue at the ticket office, and waits can be very long from first thing. For under-18s, entry is free every day with ID proving age. If your visit falls on a free Sunday, arrive before 8:00 am and have your route prepared.
- First Sunday of the month: no advance booking, heavy crowds.
- Under-18s: free every day; children under 12 must be accompanied.
- Reduced rates exist for certain groups with proof; check the official site for eligibility.
Tickets, booking and where to buy
Buy on the official site (tickets.uffizi.it). Since October 2025 tickets are named: the name must match the ID you show. Booking in advance costs €4 more than buying on the day at the ticket office, but it guarantees your time slot and skips the queue, which often exceeds an hour in summer. Avoid unofficial resellers and anyone promising fast entry at a much higher price.
The best time to avoid crowds
- The 8:15 am entry, Tuesday to Thursday: the quietest hour of the day.
- Late afternoon (from 4 pm): fewer people, but less time before closing.
- Avoid weekends, Tuesdays after a long weekend and midday in summer.
- With AnyArt you can hear each painting's story without queuing for audio guides.
Frequently asked questions
When is the Uffizi free?
On the first Sunday of each month and always for under-18s. The first Sunday does not allow advance booking.
How much is an Uffizi ticket?
€25 if bought on the day and €29 if bought in advance. With the Vasari Corridor, €43 and €47.
What are the Uffizi opening hours?
Tuesday to Sunday 8:15 am to 6:30 pm. The ticket office closes at 5:30 pm. Closed Mondays, 1 January and 25 December.
What time should I go to avoid crowds?
8:15 am on a weekday with a pre-booked online ticket. Avoid weekends and midday in summer.
Are Uffizi tickets named?
Yes. Since October 2025 the name on the ticket must match the ID you show on entry.