The Uffizi stands on Piazzale degli Uffizi, the long arcaded courtyard that runs from Piazza della Signoria down to the Arno. Whether you arrive by train, plane, tram, taxi, car or cruise ship, this page shows the easiest way in, the right spot in the courtyard for your ticket or tour, and how long each journey really takes.
No tram, bus or car can pull up at the gallery door: the courtyard is pedestrian. Every option below ends with a short walk, so the real question is how close each one drops you and how much effort it saves.
Florence’s historic core is compact, and nearly every central hotel is within 20 minutes of the gallery. Aim for Piazza della Signoria; the Uffizi courtyard opens off its south side, right next to the Loggia dei Lanzi.
The small C1 is the only city bus that threads through the pedestrian core. Its Galleria degli Uffizi stop leaves you a couple of minutes from the courtyard. Board it at Piazza della Libertà, San Marco or Piazza San Lorenzo.
Both tram lines stop at Alamanni Stazione beside Santa Maria Novella station; T2 also continues to Piazza San Marco. Neither enters the old town, so from either stop you finish on foot (about 20 minutes) or switch to the C1.
Taxis cannot drive into Piazza della Signoria, so ask to be dropped as close as possible, usually on the Lungarno beside the river façade or near Piazza del Grano behind the building. Florence cabs are white and wait at official ranks; they are not hailed on the street.
The gallery lies deep inside the ZTL, Florence’s camera-enforced restricted zone. Visitors’ cars are fined automatically, often months later. Leave the car in a car park outside or on the edge of the zone and continue by tram, C1 or on foot.
High-speed and regional trains arrive at Firenze Santa Maria Novella (SMN), the central station. From there it is a flat 20-minute walk. Some fast trains also stop at Campo di Marte or Rifredi, which are farther out, so check the station on your ticket.
Florence Airport (Peretola) is linked to the city by tram T2: get off at Alamanni Stazione and walk, or stay on to San Marco and take the C1. Pisa Airport works too: the PisaMover shuttle runs to Pisa Centrale, then trains run to Florence SMN.
App-based shared bikes and e-scooters operate in Florence, and the riverside Lungarni make a pleasant approach. Parking zones are fixed by the city, and riding is restricted in the busiest pedestrian squares, so expect to leave the vehicle a short walk away.
A single 90-minute ticket for trams, city buses and the C minibuses now costs €2.00 (previously €1.70). The easiest way to pay is to tap a contactless card or phone on the reader as you board. Paper tickets must be stamped as soon as you get on. There is no extra charge for the airport tram.
Piazzale degli Uffizi is long and lined with arcades, and the queues, desks and tour groups can be confusing. Use this map in words to find the right spot quickly.
The ticket office sits under the Uffizi loggia. The info desk is on the left-hand side of the courtyard as you come in from Piazza della Signoria.
Booked visitors and walk-up buyers use different lines. Your confirmation says which door or line to join and what time to be there. Staff along the arcade will point you the right way.
Many tour companies meet under the statue of Leonardo da Vinci in the niches along the courtyard’s colonnade. Guides usually hold a coloured flag or sign showing the company’s name.
The official access ramp is on Via della Ninna, the lane between the Uffizi and Palazzo Vecchio. When your visit ends, the general exit brings you out on the far side of the building, towards Via de’ Castellani and Piazza del Grano.
Backpacks, bulky bags and umbrellas must go in the free cloakroom just after the entrances, under the eastern colonnade. Suitcases are not accepted, so drop luggage at your hotel or a left-luggage service before you come.
Times are for a relaxed pace with a little window-shopping. Each route avoids the steepest or most crowded streets where possible.
| Starting point | Suggested route | Time | You arrive |
|---|---|---|---|
| Santa Maria Novella station | Via de’ Panzani, Via de’ Cerretani, Via Roma, Piazza della Repubblica, Via Calimala, Via Por Santa Maria | ≈20 min | River end of the courtyard |
| Accademia (David) | Via Ricasoli to the Duomo, then Via dei Calzaiuoli to Piazza della Signoria | ≈15 min | Signoria end |
| San Lorenzo and Mercato Centrale | Borgo San Lorenzo to the Baptistery, then Via dei Calzaiuoli | ≈12 min | Signoria end |
| Santa Croce | Via de’ Benci towards the river, then right along the Lungarno | ≈10 min | River end |
| Palazzo Pitti and Boboli | Via de’ Guicciardini, over the Ponte Vecchio, then left under the arch | ≈10 min | River end |
| Santo Spirito | Via Maggio to Ponte Santa Trinita, then the north bank Lungarni | ≈15 min | River end |
| Piazzale Michelangelo | Down the steps to San Niccolò, along the south bank, over the Ponte Vecchio | ≈30 min | River end |
The tram stop is a short covered walk from arrivals. Tap your card on board; trams run frequently from early morning until after midnight.
Get off at Alamanni Stazione (about 17 minutes) for the walk through the centre, or stay on to San Marco (about 30 minutes) and change to the C1.
From Alamanni the walk takes about 20 minutes. From San Marco, the C1 runs through the centre to its Galleria degli Uffizi stop.
Official white taxis charge a regulated flat rate from the airport to the historic centre. It is a little higher at night, on Sundays and on public holidays. The rate is posted at the rank, so confirm it before you set off.
Take the PisaMover shuttle to Pisa Centrale (about 5 minutes), then a regional train to Firenze SMN (usually 50–80 minutes). Allow about 2 hours door to door, including the walk.
Coming straight from a flight? Leave your cases at your hotel or a left-luggage point near SMN first. The gallery cloakroom does not take suitcases.
The Uffizi is one of the most popular day trips in Italy. These are the usual ways to reach it from outside Florence. Journey times are typical and vary by service.
Frecciarossa and Italo trains run often into Firenze SMN: roughly 1h30 from Rome, 2h from Milan, 40 minutes from Bologna and just over 2h from Venice.
Ships calling at Livorno are about 90 km from Florence. Independent visitors usually reach Livorno Centrale station and take a train to Florence (roughly 1h15–1h45). Many cruise lines also sell coach transfers.
Pisa and Lucca have regular regional trains to SMN, both around an hour or a little more. From Siena, the express bus to Florence is often quicker and more direct than the train.
Tourist coaches are not allowed into the historic centre and use designated drop-off points outside it. From there, groups continue on foot or by tram. Your driver or tour leader will know the current stop.
Driving to the gallery itself is not an option, but driving to Florence is fine if you park in the right place and finish by public transport.
A park-and-ride with direct access from the A1. Tram T1 takes you to Alamanni Stazione, and from there you can walk or take the C1.
A large underground car park on the ring road, outside the ZTL. The C1 minibus starts right here and runs to the Galleria degli Uffizi stop.
Some hotels can register your number plate for a short luggage stop. Do this before you drive in, because the cameras record every car that enters.
Your sat-nav will happily route you into the restricted zone. Set it to your car park, not to the Uffizi, and read the electronic “ZTL attiva” signs at the zone’s gates.
The gallery is well equipped once you are inside. The main challenge is the final stretch over uneven stone paving. These points make it easier.
This is the official step-free access point. Ask reception if you need a different entrance.
Lifts serve the gallery. Ask the staff for the route to the second floor.
Wheelchairs over 230 kg (including the user) or over 120 cm long are not admitted.
Trams and the C1 minibuses have low floors and space for wheelchairs.
Book a wheelchair-accessible taxi by phone in advance, as few are available on the street.
Disabled visitors and one companion usually qualify for free entry. Check the official eligibility rules before your visit.
Getting there is only half of it. Arriving at the right time makes the difference between walking straight in and standing in the sun.
That gives you time to find the right line, pass security and leave bags in the cloakroom. If you are late, entry is not guaranteed.
Doors open at 8:15. The first slots and those after about 16:00 are usually calmer. Late morning brings the most tour groups.
The Uffizi is closed every Monday and on 1 January and 25 December. Strikes can also affect opening; one has already been announced for 14 October 2026.
Trams run from about 5:00 until after midnight, later on Fridays and Saturdays. The C1 keeps daytime hours, so after an evening visit nearby, walk or take a taxi.
Knowing where you will meet the guide or collect your ticket makes the journey simpler. Each option below includes its meeting point as listed by the provider at the time of writing.
Short and focused
A 1.5-hour guided visit. Meet in front of the Leonardo da Vinci statue in the courtyard; the guide carries a red flag.
Add the Vasari Corridor
A 1.5–2 hour tour with an option for the corridor. The host waits under the Leonardo statue with a purple flag. This is not Door 1.
Includes the terrace
A small-group art tour that includes the view from the Uffizi terrace. You meet at the same Leonardo statue spot in the courtyard.
Ticket only
A timed entry for visiting on your own. Collect it at the operator’s office at Via de’ Castellani 18r, opposite the gallery’s general exit.
Budget pick
Choose the Uffizi or the Accademia, with an app audio guide. The meeting point depends on the option, so check your voucher.
Two museums, one walk
Covers David and the Uffizi with a guide, including the walk between the two galleries. Several languages are offered, and the meeting point depends on the option you book.
Florence Art Gallery Tickets is an independent visitor guide and is not the official Uffizi Gallery website. We may earn a commission from some links at no extra cost to you. *Ratings, review counts, starting prices and meeting points are taken from the booking platform and can change, so check the live page and your voucher before you travel. The official ticket costs €25 on the day or €29 booked ahead.
Six quick checks that prevent most problems on the way to the Uffizi.
The gallery is closed every Monday. Check the official news page for strikes or special closures.
Courtyard, Leonardo statue or a nearby office: look before you leave the hotel.
Tickets are named, and some tours ask to see ID for every guest, including children.
Tap on the tram or C1 to pay the €2.00 fare, with no ticket machine needed.
Leave luggage at the hotel or a left-luggage point. Only day bags go in the cloakroom.
Groups that split up inside should meet at the exit side, near Via de’ Castellani.
Short answers to the questions travellers ask most before they set off.
In Piazzale degli Uffizi, the arcaded courtyard between Piazza della Signoria and the Arno. The address is Piazzale degli Uffizi 6.
Galleria degli Uffizi, on the C1 electric minibus. Board it at Piazza della Libertà, San Marco or San Lorenzo.
No. Trams T1 and T2 stop at Alamanni Stazione and T2 also at San Marco. From there it is about 20 minutes on foot, or take the C1.
Take tram T2 to Alamanni Stazione and walk about 20 minutes, or take a flat-fare taxi to the centre. Allow about an hour.
Since 1 August 2026 a 90-minute ticket costs €2.00. Tap a contactless card on board to pay.
No. It is inside the ZTL. Park at Villa Costanza or Parterre and continue by tram, the C1 or on foot.
Many meet at the Leonardo da Vinci statue in the courtyard, but some meet at nearby offices. Your voucher shows the exact spot.
Yes. The access ramp is on Via della Ninna, and lifts serve the galleries inside.
Train to SMN, tram to Alamanni or San Marco, or park outside the ZTL.
Walk, or ride the C1 to Galleria degli Uffizi. The courtyard opens beside Palazzo Vecchio.
Follow your voucher to the right line or the Leonardo statue, 15–20 minutes before your slot.
Images via Wikimedia Commons: Piazzale degli Uffizi by Verum3414 (CC BY 4.0); Lungarno degli Archibusieri by Sailko (CC BY 3.0); Leonardo statue by Jebulon (CC0); PisaMover by AndrPr (CC BY-SA 4.0); Via della Ninna by Txllxt TxllxT (CC BY-SA 4.0). Tour images via GetYourGuide.
