Florence Museum Pass
Florence has two main museum pass options for visitors: the Firenze Card (€85 for 72 hours, covering 72 museums) and the Brunelleschi Pass (€30 for the Duomo complex). This page covers what each includes, how they're priced, when the Firenze Card reaches break-even, and which combination makes sense depending on how long you're spending in the city.
Everything in the pass
What's included
Firenze Card
Florence's main museum pass at €85, valid for 72 hours from first use. Covers 72 museums including the Uffizi, Galleria dell'Accademia, Palazzo Pitti, Boboli Gardens, Bargello, and Medici Chapels. Children under 18 enter free when accompanying a cardholder.
Brunelleschi Pass
The official Opera del Duomo pass at €30 (adults), covering Brunelleschi's Dome climb, Giotto's Bell Tower, the Baptistery of San Giovanni, the Opera del Duomo Museum, and the Santa Reparata crypt. Valid for three calendar days.
Duomo complex not in Firenze Card
The Brunelleschi's Dome climb, Baptistery, Bell Tower, and Opera del Duomo Museum are all excluded from the Firenze Card. If you want to climb the dome, you must buy the Brunelleschi Pass separately — there is no other way to access the timed dome slots.
Uffizi and Accademia included
Both the Uffizi Gallery (home to Botticelli's Birth of Venus, €25 at the door) and the Galleria dell'Accademia (Michelangelo's David) are included in the Firenze Card, with booking fees covered. Timed reservations are still mandatory even with the card — book these in advance.
No public transport included
The Firenze Card does not include public transport. Buy bus and tram tickets separately from Autolinee Toscane — €1.70 per single journey, valid 90 minutes. Florence's centre is walkable, so most museum-focused visitors won't miss this.
Where to buy
The Firenze Card is available (digital or physical format via the Firenzecard app). The Brunelleschi Pass is sold at duomo. or in person at Piazza San Giovanni 7. Dome climb time slots sell out weeks ahead — book as early as possible.
Common questions
FAQs
Is the Firenze Card worth it in Florence?
It's worth it if you plan to visit four or more major museums across three full days. The Uffizi costs €25 at the door, Palazzo Pitti €19, and the Medici Chapels around €12 — those three alone come to €56 before booking fees. Add the Accademia and the Bargello and you've already exceeded the €85 card price. It's not worth it for a one-day visit or if your main goal is the Duomo, which the Firenze Card doesn't include. Families with children under 18 get the best value — kids enter all 72 venues free.
What's the difference between the Firenze Card and the Brunelleschi Pass?
These cover completely different things and are often bought together. The Firenze Card (€85, 72 hours) covers Florence's major art museums — Uffizi, Accademia, Palazzo Pitti, Bargello, and 70 more. The Brunelleschi Pass (€30, three days) covers the Duomo complex: the dome climb, bell tower, baptistery, and Opera del Duomo Museum. The Duomo complex is excluded from the Firenze Card, so if you want to climb Brunelleschi's dome, you need both passes. For a two-day visit focused mainly on the Duomo and one or two galleries, buying the Brunelleschi Pass plus individual tickets is typically cheaper.
Where can I buy the Firenze Card in Florence?
Online , available as a digital pass in the Firenzecard app or as a physical card. The Firenze Card is activated at first use, so you can buy in advance without wasting validity time. For the Brunelleschi Pass and dome climb slots, book at duomo. — or in person at the ticket office at Piazza San Giovanni 7. Dome climb time slots sell out weeks in advance in peak season; book these as early as possible, and note that photo ID has been mandatory since March 2025.
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