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Where To Get a COVID Test in Florence, Italy?

Angel Castellanos Last Updated: June 14, 2022

Most Covid-19 test requirements have been dropped, but if you still need one, testing is easy and results are fast. If testing is easy and results are fast, but where do you get a Covid-19 test in Florence? Don’t stress, I have you covered. This article will explain testing requirements to return to the USA from Florence, Italy, where and how to get an antigen test, and even how you can book and reserve your test online today!


Update June 12, 2022: As of midnight on June 12, 2022, the United States will no longer require a negative Covid-19 test result for travelers flying into the U.S. If you are traveling elsewhere, please check with your local authorities, airline, or cruise ship for current requirements.

Update April 30, 2022: All Covid-19 restrictions to enter Italy have been dropped for all travelers. Please check specific rules at hotels, restaurants, and attractions.

Update March 2022: Starting March 1, 2022, you only need to present a vaccine card to enter the country without quarantine or random testing. Unvaccinated travelers must show a negative test result and quarantine for five days upon arrival and test again at the end of those five days. These rules are expected to be relaxed even further on April 30, 2022.

Click the button below to reserve your Covid-19 rapid antigen test for the day before your departure from Italy.

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RESERVE A COVID TEST IN FLORENCE FOR TRAVEL

Covid-19 Test at a Local Pharmacy

Our partner pharmacy is located within the city center of Florence, Italy. Photo by Angel Castellanos

Stress Free | Convenient | Travel Compliant | Super Central Location

There is no doubt that booking and paying for your Covid-19 test for your return to the USA or onward travel will give you peace of mind. The Tour Guy has partnered with a local pharmacy in the center of Florence to make it easy for all travelers who need a Covid-19 test to travel to and from Florence, Italy.

If you are staying anywhere in Florence, or just passing through, the location is convenient. The test reservation is for a rapid antigen test, and the results are given within an hour. The test sample is taken as a nasopharyngeal swab. Booking this method now is the most stress-free option for getting a Covid-19 test in Florence.

Cost: €35
Location

RESERVE A COVID TEST IN FLORENCE FOR TRAVEL

Private Clinic Covid-19 Tests in Florence

One of the many Pharmacies offering Covid-19 tests in Italy.

PCR Test | Quick Results | Various Locations

I’ve had great experiences at private clinics and recommend them in Italy, especially if you need them for a PCR test. Synlab has several labs throughout Italy in the major cities, and you can book everything online.

In Florence, there are several locations. Receipt of PCR results is within 24-36 hours, but you can pay extra to expedite the results within 24 hours. The site is in Italian so if you don’t speak the language, use a browser that will translate.

Another private lab to consider in Florence is Fanfani. They offer PCR results within 6 hours for €105. Appointment reservations for rapid PCR tests can be online on their site.

Cost: €50 (plus €50 for 24-hour results)
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RESERVE A COVID TEST IN FLORENCE FOR TRAVEL

Covid-19 Tests at a Local Pharmacy

Where to take a COVID test in Florence, Italy a Pharmacy in Florence
The airport has a testing center on-site. It is a great last-minute option but be sure to add time to spend at the airport.

Mostly Appointment Only | Easy Option | Convenient Location

The local option for a rapid antigen Covid test in Florence is a pharmacy, and there are locations throughout the city. Due to the popularity and increased demand, many pharmacies require an appointment.

The tests take 15 minutes to administer, and results are received either in person or digitally within an hour. Don’t forget to bring your passport or identity papers with you to your test.

Cost: €22-25
Location

Bonus: Take-Home Tests

Take-home tests purchased in drug stores before leaving the USA are becoming increasingly popular. I think they are a good backup option. They cost about the same as a test in Italy and can take about the same time as getting a Covid-19 test in Italy.

The most significant caveat is that you never know how long it will take. The tests that are acceptable for travel require an online consultation. For more information on my experience with take home tests see my article on getting a COVID test in London.

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About Angel Castellanos

Angel Castellanos, www.AngelsTravelLounge.com , is a multi-media travel expert and travel journalist that has appeared on BBC News, Los Angeles Times, Fox News, ABC, NBC, CBS, Univision, Frommers Radio, USA Today. Angel is also an acclaimed speaker appearing as a featured travel expert with the Travel & Adventure Show and New York Times Travel Show. 80+ Countries, 5 Continents and counting. He's passionate about travel to Europe, especially to Italy & France, countries he's visited every year of his adult life.

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Comments (6)

  1. FBM

    April 23, 2022

    We reserved a COVID test in Florence through The Tour Guy. The pharmacy was easy to find, and the staff was wonderful. We were in and out in less than 15 minutes, results in hand. The process, from start to finish, could not have been easier. Thank you Tour Guy!

    Reply
    • Angel Castellanos

      April 27, 2022

      Thanks for the testimonial. We are happy to help! Happy Travels.

      Reply
  2. cynthia jamin

    April 24, 2022

    Hi Angel,

    This is great information! However our flight leaves at 10:30 am on a Monday from Florence Italy! And we would need to do the test on Sunday – nothing is open… is our only option going to the airport and testing at 8:00 am on the Monday that we leave? That’s cutting it close!

    Thank you in advance for any places that might be open on Sunday.

    Truly,
    Cynthia

    Reply
    • Angel Castellanos

      April 27, 2022

      In this case, why don’t you bring your own test with you? Just make sure it’s the kind accepted by the airline.

      Reply
  3. Laurence Fine

    June 1, 2022

    Okay, so what kind is acceptable by the airline? We fly Delta from Florence

    Reply
    • Angel Castellanos

      June 10, 2022

      The Biden Administration is lifting testing requirements to enter the USA on June 12, 2022 00:01. Testing will not be required to enter the USA after that. The CDC plans to evaluate this plan after 90 days. But for now, no more testing after June 12 for air travel entry into the USA.

      Reply

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