Can I bring a tripod?
Tripod 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 1 venue
Not allowed 28 venues
- ColosseumRome Tripods are explicitly prohibited as professional optical/audio equipment without formal authorization (Art. 9.7: 'tripods, cameras, microphones, audio mixers, etc.').
- Roman Forum and Palatine HillRome Tripods are prohibited as professional optical/audio equipment without formal authorization from the Park Direction (Art. 9.7).
- Vatican Museums and Sistine ChapelRome Use of tripods, stands, drones and/or professional equipment is not allowed; tripods and stands for photo/video cameras must be left in the cloakroom.
- Galleria BorgheseRome Photography/filming must be done without tripods or stands ('senza uso di treppiedi e/o stativi'); tripods otherwise require a reproduction concession.
- Capitoline MuseumsRome Photography allowed only without tripods, selfie sticks or extra lights.
- Galleria Doria PamphiljRome Tripods/easels not permitted; tripods only for an authorized 'servizio fotografico' (Art. 20-22).
- Domus AureaRome Professional optical/audio equipment (tripods, etc.) prohibited without formal Direzione authorization (Art. 9.7).
- Uffizi GalleryFlorence Tripods, stands, lightstands, selfie sticks and professional equipment forbidden.
- Galleria dell'Accademia FlorenceFlorence Bulky support tripods/equipment are forbidden.
- Pitti PalaceFlorence Tripods, lightstands, selfie sticks and any professional/cumbersome equipment are forbidden.
- Florence Cathedral DuomoFlorence Tripods (and flash and selfie sticks) are not allowed for photography.
- Brunelleschi Dome FlorenceFlorence Tripods, flash and selfie sticks are prohibited for photography.
- Giotto CampanileFlorence Tripods, flash and selfie sticks are prohibited for photography.
- Florence BaptisteryFlorence Tripods (and flash and selfie sticks) are not allowed for photography.
- Bargello MuseumFlorence GAMB visitor regulation (approved 24 July 2026, applies to Bargello, Medici Chapels and other GAMB sites): tripods for professional photo/video are among prohibited objects; using flash or tripods is forbidden unless authorised. Selfie sticks must be deposited at the entrance.
- Medici ChapelsFlorence GAMB visitor regulation (approved 24 July 2026, applies to Bargello, Medici Chapels and other GAMB sites): tripods for professional photo/video are among prohibited objects; using flash or tripods is forbidden unless authorised. Selfie sticks must be deposited at the entrance.
- Boboli GardensFlorence Tripods, stands and cumbersome photographic equipment are forbidden under the general Uffizi Galleries rules; professional photography needs authorisation.
- Doge's PalaceVenice MUVE regulation (Photography): use of tripods and selfie sticks is prohibited.
- St. Mark's BasilicaVenice Portable tripods/stands (cavalletti portatili) are explicitly prohibited, together with drones, weapons, glues and paints.
- St. Mark's CampanileVenice Portable tripods/stands are explicitly prohibited (with drones, weapons, glues, paints) under the access regulation.
- Gallerie dell'Accademia VeniceVenice The visit regulation forbids taking photos with flash, selfie sticks, stands/tripods ('stativi') and professional equipment of any kind. Source is the 2023 regulation PDF, now only available as an archived copy.
- Peggy Guggenheim CollectionVenice The use of tripods and selfie sticks is prohibited.
- Pinacoteca di BreraMilan Vietato l'uso di treppiedi (e selfie-stick, steadycam, sistemi di illuminazione).
- Pinacoteca AmbrosianaMilan Photography without tripods, monopods, or selfie sticks; only amateur photos with phone/tablet allowed.
- Royal Palace of CasertaCaserta Photographing or video recording with selfie sticks, tripods (stativi) and professional/bulky equipment is prohibited in the apartments and exhibition spaces.
- Palace of VersaillesVersailles Tripods are not permitted inside the museum.
- Musee d'OrsayParis Camera stands, tripods and telescopic arms are forbidden in galleries; must be deposited in cloakroom
- Sainte-ChapelleParis Official site: 'The use of tripods and telescopic perches (selfie-sticks) or stabilizers is prohibited within the monument.'
Not specified by the venue 21 venues
- St. Peter's BasilicaRome Tripods (treppiede) not specifically named. Bulky equipment, even professional, is not allowed without authorization ('non e consentito l'uso di attrezzature ingombranti, anche se professionali, senza autorizzazione'), but the term tripod is not officially documented.
- Castel Sant'AngeloRome Not mentioned in the official visitor information.
- PantheonRome Not explicitly addressed. Professional photo/video equipment requires authorization, but tripods are not specifically named.
- Palazzo BarberiniRome Not mentioned in the official visitor information.
- Baths of CaracallaRome Not mentioned in the official visitor information.
- Palazzo VecchioFlorence Not explicitly listed; only the telescopic extender (selfie stick) is named as forbidden for photographs.
- Ca' RezzonicoVenice Treppiedi non menzionati; foto e video sono comunque vietati nei musei.
- Milan Cathedral Duomo and RooftopsMilan Il treppiede non e menzionato esplicitamente; vietate attrezzature foto/video 'with professional features' senza autorizzazione (sez. 2.7).
- The Last Supper Cenacolo VincianoMilan Non documentato; le riprese professionali richiedono comunque autorizzazione scritta.
- Sforza Castle MilanMilan Non documentato ufficialmente; vietate riprese audiovisive professionali non autorizzate.
- Gallerie d'Italia MilanMilan Treppiede non citato esplicitamente; vietati selfie stick, bastoni da trekking e riprese foto/video professionali non autorizzate.
- Museo del Novecento MilanMilan Non documentato sul sito ufficiale; riprese professionali non autorizzate sono vietate.
- Pompeii Archaeological ParkPompeii Tripods are not mentioned by name; professional photography/equipment requires written authorisation.
- HerculaneumErcolano Not explicitly mentioned; only professional optical/audio equipment is banned.
- Royal Palace of NaplesNaples Not mentioned in the official visitor rules; professional photo/video shoots require authorization via the 'riproduzioni' request form, but no tripod rule for visitors is stated.
- Sansevero Chapel Veiled ChristNaples Tripods are not explicitly mentioned. Note that taking photos and making video recordings is entirely forbidden inside the museum (see camera); photo/video shoots require contacting the Museum Direction.
- Certosa di San MartinoNaples Not mentioned on the official Ministry page or in the Carta della qualità dei servizi (2025).
- Catacombs of San GennaroNaples Not mentioned on the official site (place page, 'Pianifica la tua visita', official ticket shop product page).
- Paestum Archaeological ParkPaestum Not documented on the official site.
- Louvre MuseumParis Not explicitly addressed; only selfie sticks, flash and lighting are prohibited for photography.
- Eiffel TowerParis Not documented in official visiting rules; professional filming/recording requires prior written SETE permit.