How to Book Uffizi Tickets on the Official Website (vs GYG in 2026)

Booking the Uffizi used to be simple: pick a date, pay, print. Then October 2025 happened. The system moved platforms, tickets became nominative, and the old firenzemusei.it link now redirects.

Most visitors don't catch the changes until they're turned away at the door for the wrong name. Here's how to book without that.

In 3 minutes:

• Where the official site lives now
• The 5-step booking flow (and the field that trips up non-Italians)
• When the official site wins, and when GYG is faster

Where is the official Uffizi booking website in 2026?

The official site is tickets.uffizi.it, run by CoopCulture. The museum's info and price page is uffizi.it/en/tickets, with a "Book now" button that takes you to the CoopCulture checkout.

Old URLs (firenzemusei.it, b-ticket.com) either redirect here or are outdated resellers. If the URL doesn't end in uffizi.it or coopculture.it, it isn't official.

How to book Uffizi tickets step by step

1. Pick the right product. On tickets.uffizi.it you'll see Uffizi Gallery, Uffizi + Vasari Corridor, the 5-day combined (Uffizi + Pitti + Boboli), and Passepartout annual passes. Choose before the date: slot calendars differ.

2. Pick date + slot. Slots run every 15 minutes from 8:15 AM. The 8:15 and 8:30 slots are the calmest; 10:00-11:30 are the busiest. Afternoon entry (after 4 PM) costs €16.

3. Enter visitor details. Full name exactly as on the ID you'll bring. Date of birth. Nationality. There's a Codice Fiscale field (Italian tax code). Non-Italians can leave it blank and the form still submits.

4. Pay. Credit card or PayPal. Standard ticket is €25 + €4 booking fee = €29 total. No surprises at checkout.

5. Check the inbox. Confirmation arrives from a @coopculture.it address, not uffizi.it. Many visitors miss it. Save the PDF to your phone. At the entrance show the QR code plus a matching photo ID for each named ticket.

When is the official site the right choice?

Official site wins for the Vasari Corridor combo (not sold elsewhere), the 5-day Pitti + Boboli ticket, the EU 18-25 reduced rate, or the Passepartout annual pass.

Use GetYourGuide when: the official slot you want is sold out, you want free cancellation up to 24 hours before, or you're booking last-minute. GYG starts at €27 (€2 less than the €29 official total) and includes a digital audio guide. They hold separate allocations that often have morning slots when the official site shows "sold out".

Both channels route you through the same entrance. CoopCulture sends a PDF; GYG sends a voucher you swap at the dedicated GYG desk. Neither queue is longer than the other.

Want the Vasari Corridor with a guide? The official Uffizi + Vasari combo is self-guided with no commentary, and the corridor's self-portrait collection rewards context most visitors miss. The Uffizi + Vasari Corridor small-group tour (max 9) (€95, 4.7★) walks the full Medici route with an art historian — Uffizi masterworks, then the corridor, ending at Pitti. Useful when the official Vasari slot you want is already sold out.

For full prices and Vasari Corridor details, see our complete Uffizi tickets guide.

Practical info

Frequently asked questions

What is the official Uffizi booking website?

The official site is tickets.uffizi.it, operated by CoopCulture since late 2025. Older links to firenzemusei.it or b-ticket.com now redirect here. The main Uffizi info page lives at uffizi.it/en/tickets.

Are Uffizi tickets nominative in 2026?

Yes. Since October 13, 2025, every Uffizi ticket requires the visitor's full name and a matching photo ID at entry. Tickets are non-transferable. Enter the name exactly as it appears on the passport or ID card you will bring.

Is booking on the official Uffizi site cheaper than GetYourGuide?

On paper yes (€25 + €4 booking fee = €29). In practice GetYourGuide starts at €27 including the fee and adds free cancellation plus an audio guide. For most visitors the total cost and flexibility are better on GYG.

Can you buy Uffizi tickets on the day?

Sometimes. The walk-up window sells any unsold slots at €21 (no booking fee). From April to September these slots are rare before mid-afternoon. Pre-booking online is the safer choice.

Pick 8:15, use the name on your passport, ignore Codice Fiscale. That's it.