Landmarks in Florence

Florence is a city dotted with art, history, and an encompassing culture. What adds to its beauty is the manifestation of the same in its landmarks. Museums, art galleries and more make up Florence's landmarks, preserving a slice of renaissance glory in today’s time. Florence has much to offer and if you’re looking to be transported back to the golden era of European art and architecture, it is definitely worth booking Florence landmark tickets. 

Here’s a breakdown of the starting prices of various landmark tickets:

If you’re on a budget these are the cheapest available tickets you can opt for:

For most landmarks such as the Accademia Gallery, Uffizi Gallery, Boboli Gardens and more, children below the age of 18 as well as differently-abled individuals with one companion can enter for free. Infants below the age of 6 and 8 enjoy free entry to landmarks such as Duomo Florence and Leaning Tower of Pisa respectively. Headout offers an additional 14% off on certain tickets. 

Yes, you can opt for guided tours to navigate several attractions within Florence. Guided tours not only allow you to familiarize yourself with the history behind the monuments under the guidance of a local expert but also give you priority access to the landmarks. 

Yes, combo tickets are available. Allowing you to pair up two or more attractions, combo tickets allow you to access several attractions in Florence, hassle free. 

Headout offers a relaxed cancelation policy for several attractions in Dubai allowing you to cancel or reschedule your tickets between 24 to 96 hours before the experience. 

All around the charming city of Florence can one spot beautiful sights. Some of the most famous landmarks to keep an eye out for are:

While it's not completely clear which the oldest building in Italy is, historians consider San Miniato al Monte to take this title. Construction is said to have begun back in the year 1013 under Bishop Alibrando and Henry II. A lot of the architecture and interiors we see today date back to the 12-13th centuries. Its stunning Romanesque design makes it one of the most picturesque basilicas in Italy.

The tower of Palazzo Vecchio stands at 95 meter height, making it the tallest in the city. Called Tower of Arnolfo as a tribute to the landmark's chief architect Arnolfo di Cambio. Visitors can climb up to the top of the tower and soak in scenic views of Florence. Entry to the tower lies from within the Palazzo Vecchio.

While the exact numbers are unknown, the Florence Duomo and Uffizi Gallery are considered to be the busiest landmarks in the city. In 2019, the Uffizi Gallery is said to have been visited by over 2 million visitors, while the Duomo received a whopping footfall of about 4.5 million visitors.

The 5 landmarks you cannot miss out while in Florence are:

Apart from the famous landmarks, here are some gems that are often overlooked in Florence:

The various landmarks you can visit for free on certain days are:

Here's what you can do for free in Florence:

Florence is one of the most-visited cities in Italy and one can almost always expect long lines at its landmarks. The best way to save time and walk past the long waiting lines is by opting for skip-the-line tickets. With these, you enjoy direct entry into the landmark. Enjoy skip-the-line entry with Uffizi Gallery tickets, Duomo Florence tickets, Accademia Gallery tickets, Palazzo Vecchio tickets, Palazzo Pitti tickets, and Leaning Tower of Pisa tickets.

Florence's most-visited tourist attractions are located around the Cathedral of Santa Maria del Fiore, right in the heart of the city. All the following attractions are within a 2 km radius by walk.

Since most of the popular tourist attractions in Florence are located close to the Cathedral of Santa Maria del Fiore, the best way to cover them all is to simply walk around from Point A to B and C. You can easily get from one end of the city to another in less than 40 minutes. The other option is boarding an ATAF bus and visiting the landmark of your choice. Tickets for a one-way trip are only €1.50. Opting for a car or taxi is impractical since they are not allowed in the city center and Florence's narrow, one-way streets make it difficult to drive through.