Pitti Palace: bag policy & entry rules
Backpack, suitcase, water bottle, camera, umbrella and pets are allowed only with conditions. Food and tripod are not allowed. There is a free cloakroom on site.
What can you bring into Pitti Palace?
What Pitti Palace's official rules say, item by item. Tap an item for the detail.
Backpack Limited
Backpacks and cumbersome bags must be left in the cloakroom prior to entry; small bags may be carried.
Backpack rules at other venues →Suitcase / luggage Limited
Suitcases and trolleys must be stored in the cloakroom before entry (Uffizi Galleries rules for all museums); storage is free.
Suitcase / luggage rules at other venues →Water bottle Limited
A 1/2 litre bottle of water is permitted; canned and alcoholic/corrosive drinks (e.g. Coke) forbidden; no drinking in exhibition areas.
Water bottle rules at other venues →Food Not allowed
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).
Food rules at other venues →Tripod Not allowed
Tripods, lightstands, selfie sticks and any professional/cumbersome equipment are forbidden.
Tripod rules at other venues →Camera Limited
Personal non-flash photography is allowed; flash photography forbidden; professional equipment requires authorization.
Camera rules at other venues →Umbrella Limited
Umbrellas must be left in the cloakroom before entry.
Umbrella rules at other venues →Pets Limited
Animals forbidden except guide dogs for the blind, service dogs for the disabled and certified pet-therapy animals, all kept on a leash.
Pets rules at other venues →We don't guess: ask the venue before you go if one of these matters for your visit.
What the rules do and don't say about these
- Metal bottle: Not separately documented; metal objects are generally restricted but a personal water flask is not explicitly addressed. A 1/2 L water bottle is allowed regardless of material.
- Stroller: Not explicitly addressed on the official pages.
- E-scooter: Not documented in the official rules.
Large bags or suitcases may not be allowed inside. Drop them at a luggage storage in Florence before you go.
Cloakroom & lockers
Cloakroom on the right side of the courtyard, free on presentation of a valid ID. Umbrellas, cumbersome bags and backpacks must be deposited.
What the official rules say
Backpacks, bags, umbrellas and other large objects must be stored in the cloakroom prior to entry. Storage is free. Pitti Palace bag policy: quick answers
Can I bring a backpack into Pitti Palace?
Limited. Backpacks and cumbersome bags must be left in the cloakroom prior to entry; small bags may be carried.
Can I bring a suitcase or luggage into Pitti Palace?
Limited. Suitcases and trolleys must be stored in the cloakroom before entry (Uffizi Galleries rules for all museums); storage is free.
Can I bring a water bottle into Pitti Palace?
Limited. A 1/2 litre bottle of water is permitted; canned and alcoholic/corrosive drinks (e.g. Coke) forbidden; no drinking in exhibition areas.
Can I bring food into Pitti Palace?
Not allowed. 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).
Are there lockers or a cloakroom at Pitti Palace?
Cloakroom on the right side of the courtyard, free on presentation of a valid ID. Umbrellas, cumbersome bags and backpacks must be deposited.