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How to Skip the Line at the Uffizi Gallery

By the BeatTheCrowd team · Updated 20 October 2026 · 3 min read

Quick answer

Book a timed ticket on the official uffizi.it site to skip walk-up queues that run 45-120 minutes in peak season. For the calmest and cheapest visit, take an afternoon slot from 4 pm (about €20 online), when the tour groups have gone. Tickets are named, so bring matching photo ID, and remember it's closed on Mondays.

At a glance

Standard ticket: About €25 at the door, €29 online (includes €4 booking fee)
Afternoon (from 4 pm): About €16 at the door, €20 online
Uffizi + Vasari Corridor: About €43-47
Free

How long are the lines at the Uffizi?

Without a reservation, the queue under the Uffizi's porticos is one of the longest in Italy, often 45 minutes to two hours in spring and summer. With a timed ticket, you use a separate entrance and only wait for security. Inside, rooms like the Botticelli galleries (Birth of Venus, Primavera) get very crowded in the late morning.

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Tickets

Ticket	Price (approx.)	Good to know
Standard	€25 door / €29 online	Online includes a €4 reservation fee
Afternoon from 4 pm	€16 door / €20 online	Replaced the old early-bird rate
Uffizi + Vasari Corridor	€43-47	The reopened corridor across the Ponte Vecchio
First Sunday of the month	Free	Reserve on uffizi.it. Slots fill fast
Under 18s	Free

Some resellers still list an early-morning discount, but the official site says it ended in December 2025. Tickets are nominative, so the name must match your ID.

Best (and worst) times to go

From 4 pm: cheaper, and the galleries are noticeably calmer.

8:15 am: the first slot, before the groups.

Worst: 10 am to 2 pm, weekends, Easter and the free first Sunday.

Mondays: closed, so Tuesdays can be busy.

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FAQs

How much is the Uffizi?

About €25 at the door, or €29 online including the booking fee. Afternoon tickets from 4 pm are cheaper.

Is the Uffizi free on the first Sunday?

Yes, but you need to reserve a free timed slot on uffizi.it, and they go quickly.

Is the Uffizi closed on Mondays?

Yes. It's open Tuesday to Sunday.

What is the best time to visit the Uffizi?

From 4 pm, or at 8:15 am. Check our live crowd tracker for your date.

Sources

How we research: every guide is written by the BeatTheCrowd team from official sources and recent traveller reports, cross-checked against each other, and dated so you know how fresh it is. Last checked 20 October 2026. Prices and rules change, so always confirm on the official site before you book.

Getting there	In the centre, next to Piazza della Signoria. About 15 minutes' walk from Santa Maria Novella station.
Hours	Tuesday to Sunday, 8:15 am to 6:30 pm. Last entry 5:30 pm. Closed Mondays.
How long to allow	2.5-3 hours.

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