Discover Italy’s second most important archaeological museum in Florence, home to Egyptian mummies and Etruscan relics, perfect for history buffs and culture seekers alike.
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Difficulty
easy
Duration
1.5–2 hours
Fitness Level
Suitable for all fitness levels; walking and standing required
Wildlife
History
The museum was founded in 1891 and was originally part of Florence’s artifact collection from the 19th century, evolving into its current form to house Italy’s rich archaeological finds.
Conservation
The museum actively participates in preservation efforts to protect fragile artifacts, practicing eco-friendly exhibit lighting and conservation techniques.
Keys of Italy
Discover Italy’s second most important archaeological museum in Florence, home to Egyptian mummies and Etruscan relics, perfect for history buffs and culture seekers alike.
Keys of Italy is a Florence-based tour operator offering curated day trips, private tours, and guided experiences across Italy. Founded to connect visitors with Italy’s regional highlights, the company organizes departures from Firenze to destinations including Cinque Terre, Siena, San Gimignano, Pisa, Chianti, Val d'Orcia, and the Ferrari Museum, as well as long-distance departures to Milan, Venice, Turin, Naples, Bari, and Sicily.
Tours range from walking and food tours to wine tastings, cooking classes, museum guided visits, skip-the-line access, private transfers, and active adventures such as 4x4 Etna excursions.
The portfolio includes thematic experiences—historical city walks, art and gallery tours (Uffizi, Accademia, Pinacoteca), and specialist itineraries like Egyptian Museum guided visits and automotive museum tours. Food-focused offerings cover pasta, pizza, gelato, Mozzarella, arancino, cannoli, and street-food tastings. Wine experiences highlight Chianti, Brunello, Val d'Orcia, Bolgheri, Franciacorta, and Langhe regions.
Many tours explicitly list private options, train transfers, and skip-the-line museum access where indicated. Departure cities identified in tour titles include Florence, Milan, Venice, Rome, Naples, Turin, Bari, Catania, Lecce and Palermo-area experiences, making the company’s reach national in scope.
Keys of Italy provides practical options such as transfers, tailored private days, and classes alongside classic sightseeing. The collection of over one hundred offered itineraries reflects a broad catalogue of experiences centered on Tuscany and extending throughout Italy.
All descriptions above are based on the published trip titles and summaries provided for Keys of Italy and reference only factual elements listed. Information reflects provided trip names, summaries, and stated departure locations accurately.
Base Location
Firenze, Toscana
Central hub for Tuscany departures
Tours Offered
129
Extensive catalogue of Italy trips
Operating Area
Italy-wide
Departures from many Italian cities
Experience Types
Walking, Food, Wine, Private
Range of tour styles available
Select a private tour, food experience or day trip from Florence and across Italy — review available itineraries and book with confidence.
Bring comfortable shoes
The museum involves walking through several exhibits, so wear comfortable footwear.
Arrive early
Visit early in the day to avoid crowds and enjoy a more immersive experience.
Use a guided tour
Opt for a guided tour to fully understand the significance of the artifacts.
Photograph with care
Photography is allowed, but avoid flash to preserve delicate artifacts.
Comfortable walking shoes
Necessary for walking through large museum exhibits comfortably.
Camera or smartphone
Capture memorable artifacts while respecting museum rules.
Light sweater or jacket
Florence museums can be cool inside, especially in winter.
Museum audio guide or app
Enhance your understanding of exhibits with additional context.