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Quanto costa il biglietto?

How much is the ticket?

Pronunciation

Biglietto: beel-YET-to. The gli makes the 'ly' sound. Double t.

When to use it

At any museum or gallery entrance. Italian state museums have standardised pricing with discounts for EU citizens under 18 and over 65, and free entry on the first Sunday of every month.

What it means

Quanto costa means 'how much does it cost'. Il biglietto is 'the ticket'. Simple and direct — the first phrase you need at any Italian cultural venue.

Variations

C'è lo sconto per i giovani?

Is there a discount for young people?

Many Italian museums discount under-26 EU citizens.

Accettate la Carta d'Identità per lo sconto?

Do you accept the ID card for the discount?

You may need to show proof of age or residence.

È inclusa la visita guidata?

Is the guided tour included?

Often not — audioguides and tours cost extra.

Mini Dialogue

— Quanto costa il biglietto? — Diciotto euro l'intero. Undici il ridotto per under ventisei. — Sono europea e ho ventidue anni. — Benissimo, undici euro. Documento d'identità, per favore.

— How much is the ticket? — Eighteen euros full price. Eleven reduced for under twenty-six. — I'm European and I'm twenty-two. — Perfect, eleven euros. ID document, please.

Cultural Note

Italy's Mibac (Ministry of Culture) offers free admission to all state museums on the first Sunday of every month (Prima Domenica del Mese). This has dramatically increased access to cultural heritage for Italians and visitors alike — but queues can be very long on these free Sundays.