Museum and monument guides: free and in PDF
Every guide has a free version with the essentials that you can download now, and a premium one with the full itinerary, room maps, the works you can't miss and the best moments to avoid the queues. We're releasing them little by little: download the free one and we'll let you know when the premium one you want is out.
All the guides, by city
Download the free version instantly. The premium one, with the full itinerary, is being released gradually: tap "Notify me" and we'll write to you as soon as it's ready. Use the search box or the filters to find yours.
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City packs
Every monument in the same destination in a single payment. From 2-3 sites in a city onwards, the pack almost always pays off.
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Free or premium: which one suits you
You don't need to pay to get started: the free guide is already enough to keep you from arriving clueless. The premium one makes sense when you want to get the most out of your visit —skip the queues, not miss the important things and carry a plan mapped out by the hour— without spending an afternoon hunting for information scattered across the internet. This is the real difference:
Free guide
- What you absolutely must see
- Reference opening hours and prices
- How to get there and basic tips
- PDF format, instant download
Premium guide
- Full hour-by-hour itinerary
- Room maps and the optimal route
- The works/spots you can't miss
- Best times to avoid the queues
- Where to eat nearby and how to combine it with other monuments
What does each premium guide include?
Each premium guide is around 15 pages in PDF, designed to be read in ten minutes so you arrive with your visit sorted. They all follow the same structure:
- 1Your visit at a glance
How to organise it, how much time you need and where to start. - 2The route and the map
The optimal visiting order with the key stops marked on the room map. - 3The keys to understanding it
Just enough context to enjoy it even if you're not an expert. - 4The stops, one by one
What to look for in each must-see work or room, with its story and a fact. - 5A little more
The surroundings and details that don't appear in other guides. - 6Tips and practical details
Opening hours, tickets, how to get there, best times and tricks to skip the queues.
City packs: when they pay off
The rule is simple: if you're going to see several monuments in the same city, that city's pack works out better value than buying the guides separately, because the price per guide drops the more it includes. And if you're planning a long route across several cities, the All-Inclusive Pack is the option with the lowest price per guide. We're releasing the guides little by little: tap "Notify me" and we'll write to you as soon as the one you want is out.
How the download works
All the guides are PDF files. After purchase you can download and save them on your phone, tablet or computer, and read them offline during your visit —handy inside museums where the signal drops—. They're also printable if you'd rather carry them on paper. The free version downloads instantly, with no payment.
Frequently asked questions
Are the guides free?
Yes: every guide has a free version you can download right away, with no payment and no sign-up. The premium version is optional and adds the full hour-by-hour itinerary, the room maps and the tips to skip the queues. Start with the free one and move up to premium only if you want to get the most out of your visit.
What format are the guides in?
PDF, ready to read on your phone, tablet or computer, and printable. You can download them and read them offline during your visit.
What is the difference between the free guide and the premium one?
The free one covers the essentials to find your way around (what to see, opening hours, basic tips). The premium one adds the full hour-by-hour itinerary, room maps, the must-see works, the best times to avoid the queues and practical recommendations.
Can I buy a single guide or do I have to take a pack?
Yes, you can take each guide separately, or a city pack if you're visiting several monuments in the same destination (it works out better value). We're releasing them little by little: tap "Notify me" so we can let you know about the ones still to come.
Are the guides up to date?
Yes, we review opening hours, prices and recommendations regularly. Even so, before your visit it's worth confirming the monument's official opening hours, which can change on public holidays or during events.
Does buying the guide include entry to the monument?
No. The guide is a standalone document to help you prepare for your visit. Tickets are booked separately; on each monument page you'll find the link to buy them.
Transparency: the tickets we link to are managed through Civitatis, whose affiliate programme we are part of. The PDF guides are our own independent product; buying them does not make any ticket more expensive.
