Uffizi with kids: a family route and practical tips
Quick answer
The Uffizi is free for under-18s every day, so only adults pay (€25 on the day, €29 in advance). A 75-minute family route with six stops holds children's attention from about age 6. Avoid summer midday and enter at 8:15 am.
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A 75-minute route with kids
Turn the visit into a treasure hunt: every stop has something to find. Keep each room to 8 to 10 minutes.
- 1
0:00 · Room 2
The three giant Madonnas
Have them count the angels in each painting. These are the oldest works on the route, with gold backgrounds.
- 2
0:12 · Rooms 10–14
Botticelli: Primavera
Flower-spotting game: there are over 500 species. Mercury gathers clouds with a stick and the Three Graces dance.
- 3
0:25 · Rooms 10–14
The Birth of Venus
What is the shell for? Who is blowing from the left? One of the best-known images in the museum, and it nearly always lands with kids.
- 4
0:40 · Room 35
Michelangelo: the Doni Tondo
The bright colours catch the eye. Ask them to copy the twisting pose of the Virgin.
- 5
0:55 · Room 90
Caravaggio: Medusa
Medusa's head with snakes for hair is the favourite stop for children over 8.
- 6
1:10 · Terrace or cafe
A break with a view
End at the cafe terrace, with views of the Palazzo Vecchio tower and the Florence rooftops.
Practical tips for families
- Enter at 8:15 to avoid the hottest hours and the fullest rooms.
- Carry ID for minors: without it free entry is not guaranteed.
- A free cloakroom takes large backpacks, which are not allowed in the rooms.
- With AnyArt, kids can point the camera at a painting and hear its story; it works better than an adult audio guide.
- Pair the visit with a gelato in Piazza della Signoria, five minutes on foot.
Frequently asked questions
Do children pay at the Uffizi?
No, under-18s enter free every day with ID. Children under 12 must be accompanied.
Is it suitable for young children?
Yes, but a long visit tires them out. With under-6s, limit it to 45 minutes and focus on Botticelli and Caravaggio.
Can you bring a stroller?
Yes, there are lifts. Confirm access conditions at the entrance or on the official site.
What is there to do nearby with kids?
Piazza della Signoria, the Ponte Vecchio and the Boboli Gardens, about 15 minutes on foot, are good stops.