Can I bring food?
Food policy across the 50 museums and attractions we track (Italy + Paris), based on official rules. Always confirm on the official site — rules change and vary by venue.
Limited / with conditions 11 venues
- Roman Forum and Palatine HillRome Eating is only allowed in designated areas per the official regulation (Art. 9.2); bringing food is not explicitly banned, but consuming meals is restricted to permitted spaces.
- Domus AureaRome Eating forbidden except in permitted areas (Art. 9.2); no such area exists inside the Domus Aurea tour, so effectively no consumption inside.
- Bargello MuseumFlorence GAMB visitor regulation (approved 24 July 2026, applies to Bargello, Medici Chapels and other GAMB sites): food may be brought only if sealed and kept in the bag until the end of the visit (baby food/bottles allowed as exception); eating and drinking inside the museum is prohibited.
- Medici ChapelsFlorence GAMB visitor regulation (approved 24 July 2026, applies to Bargello, Medici Chapels and other GAMB sites): food may be brought only if sealed and kept in the bag until the end of the visit (baby food/bottles allowed as exception); eating and drinking inside the museum is prohibited.
- Pompeii Archaeological ParkPompeii Forbidden to eat outside specially designated places; eating is allowed only in designated areas.
- HerculaneumErcolano Eating is only allowed in designated areas; consuming food outside them is prohibited.
- Naples National Archaeological Museum MANNNaples Eating is not allowed in the galleries; food and drink may be consumed only in the cafeteria and gardens. Food cannot be left in the cloakroom.
- Royal Palace of CasertaCaserta Bags containing food cannot be deposited at cloakroom; eating in non-designated lawns is prohibited and eating is banned entirely in the English Garden. Consumption allowed only in marked reception areas.
- Louvre MuseumParis Eating/drinking not allowed where artworks are displayed; food must be in a closed bag. Picnic tables available under the Pyramid; cafes/restaurants on site.
- Eiffel TowerParis Reasonable quantity allowed; 'excessive quantities of drink or food' prohibited (at staff discretion); no picnic areas, eating only in dedicated areas.
- Musee d'OrsayParis Excessive quantities of food and drink prohibited; eating/drinking only permitted in designated areas, not in galleries
Not allowed 31 venues
- ColosseumRome Eating is only allowed in designated areas, which the regulation states are 'not present at the Colosseum' ('consumare pasti se non negli spazi consentiti (non presenti al Colosseo)', Art. 9.2).
- Vatican Museums and Sistine ChapelRome It is forbidden to consume food and drink inside the exhibition halls; food and drinks of any type must be stowed in the (free) cloakroom.
- St. Peter's BasilicaRome Eating/drinking not permitted inside: 'All'interno della Basilica non e consentito consumare cibo o bevande, ne fumare.'
- Galleria BorgheseRome Entry forbidden with food ('vietato l'ingresso al Museo con cibi'). A cafeteria/restaurant is available on site.
- PantheonRome 'It is forbidden to access the Pantheon carrying food and/or beverage' (official regulation, archived copy). The Ministry of Culture page confirms: 'No eating, drinking or smoking is allowed inside.'
- Capitoline MuseumsRome Consuming food and drinks inside is forbidden ('non e permesso consumare cibi e bevande').
- Galleria Doria PamphiljRome Food of any kind prohibited inside; eating/drinking forbidden except in authorized event spaces (Art. 5d, 11n).
- Uffizi GalleryFlorence Cannot be consumed inside; introducing food/drinks forbidden. Exception: baby food/bottles, milk, juice cartons under 250 ml for children.
- Galleria dell'Accademia FlorenceFlorence Consuming food and drinks throughout the museum is forbidden.
- Pitti PalaceFlorence Forbidden to eat/drink in the exhibition areas or introduce food and beverages (exception: medical/dietary LAGs and baby food/milk under 250 ml for children).
- Florence Cathedral DuomoFlorence It is forbidden to bring food and drinks into the monuments.
- Brunelleschi Dome FlorenceFlorence Bringing food and drinks is prohibited.
- Giotto CampanileFlorence Bringing food and drinks is prohibited.
- Florence BaptisteryFlorence Bringing food and drinks is prohibited.
- Palazzo VecchioFlorence Consuming food and beverages is forbidden inside the museum.
- Doge's PalaceVenice MUVE regulation (Food and Drink): food and drinks may not be consumed in the exhibition areas or other areas not set aside for this purpose (a Museum Café is on the ground floor). Alcoholic beverages may not be brought in.
- St. Mark's BasilicaVenice Consuming food, drinks or chewing gum is not permitted inside the monumental complex.
- St. Mark's CampanileVenice Consuming food, drinks or chewing gum is not permitted in the monumental complex.
- Gallerie dell'Accademia VeniceVenice The visit regulation forbids consuming food and drinks in the exhibition areas (baby food is allowed under the liquids exception). Source is the 2023 regulation PDF, now only available as an archived copy.
- Peggy Guggenheim CollectionVenice Food and beverages cannot be consumed inside the museum, including the garden.
- Ca' RezzonicoVenice 'Non e possibile mangiare o bere nelle sale espositive e nelle aree in cui questo non sia espressamente previsto.'
- Milan Cathedral Duomo and RooftopsMilan Vietato consumare cibo e bevande di qualsiasi tipo, eccetto acqua e medicinali (sez. 2.7).
- The Last Supper Cenacolo VincianoMilan Vietato introdurre cibi e bevande all'interno del Museo.
- Pinacoteca di BreraMilan Regola ufficiale: 'Non mangiare e bere' all'interno del museo.
- Sforza Castle MilanMilan All'interno del Museo e vietato consumare cibi e bevande. Caffetteria disponibile accanto alla Corte Ducale.
- Gallerie d'Italia MilanMilan Vietato mangiare e bere nelle sale espositive.
- Museo del Novecento MilanMilan Vietato consumare cibi e bevande negli spazi espositivi.
- Pinacoteca AmbrosianaMilan Consuming food or drinks is not allowed in any museum area, including exhibition halls and outdoor spaces.
- Sansevero Chapel Veiled ChristNaples The official access rules list 'consumare cibo e bevande' (consuming food and drinks) among the things forbidden inside the museum.
- Paestum Archaeological ParkPaestum Consuming food and/or drinks is prohibited: 'consumare cibi e/o bevande'.
- Palace of VersaillesVersailles 'Food and drink' not permitted inside the museum rooms.
Not specified by the venue 8 venues
- Castel Sant'AngeloRome Not mentioned for Castel Sant'Angelo (a food/drink ban published for the Pantheon, a separate site of the same Direzione, is not applied here).
- Palazzo BarberiniRome Not mentioned in the official visitor information.
- Baths of CaracallaRome Not mentioned in the official visitor information.
- Boboli GardensFlorence Picnics/food not explicitly addressed in the Boboli rules of conduct; the Uffizi 'no food in exhibition areas' rule refers to indoor museum rooms.
- Royal Palace of NaplesNaples Not addressed for the museum; the garden regulation only bans littering, not eating. The Service Charter states there is no cafeteria or restaurant.
- Certosa di San MartinoNaples No rule on eating found in official sources. The Carta dei servizi lists a cafeteria (caffetteria) 'in concessione' on site.
- Catacombs of San GennaroNaples Not mentioned on the official site (place page, 'Pianifica la tua visita', official ticket shop product page).
- Sainte-ChapelleParis Food and drink not addressed on official practical-information or FAQ pages.