Italian MotoGP (Mugello) 2027: race weekend guide and things to do nearby

28 to 30 May 2027 · ProvisionalFlorence, Italy

Italian MotoGP (Mugello) fills Florence with fans for three days, but the track only runs for a few hours a day. Practice starts around lunchtime, qualifying leaves the morning free and the day after the race is open. This guide fills those gaps.

Know before you go

Airport to Autodromo Internazionale del Mugello

Florence airport (FLR) is linked by tram T2 to the centre in 20 minutes. Pisa (PSA) is 1 hour by train.

Mugello is 30 km north of Florence in the hills near Scarperia. Shuttles run from Florence and from Borgo San Lorenzo station.

Public transport directions to Autodromo Internazionale del Mugello

Where to stay by budget

BudgetWhereWhy
BudgetSanta Maria Novella station areaCheaper hotels next to trains.
Mid-rangeOltrarno and Santa CroceArtisan streets and wine bars.
SplurgeLungarnoRiverside palace hotels.

Three hotels we would book

Links search the nights from 27 May to 31 May. Event weekends sell out early and prices rise as the date gets closer: book a cancellable room as soon as you know you are going.

Day plans for the free hours

Built around the usual MotoGP weekend schedule for 28 to 30 May 2027. Session times change: check the official timetable and move the blocks around.

Arrival day

Thursday 27 May

Nothing on track that matters yet. Check in, then use the afternoon.

Practice day

Friday 28 May

First practice rarely starts before lunchtime, so the morning is free.

Qualifying day

Saturday 29 May

Support races fill the morning. Skip them for a slow start in town and reach the track after lunch.

  • Easy outingUffizi Gallery guided tour Half day · Indoor · Low walking
    Botticelli and Leonardo.
  • FreePiazzale Michelangelo at sunset.

Race day

Sunday 30 May

Go to the track early and stay after the flag: leaving straight away means the worst of the traffic.

  • After darkSanto Spirito and Sant'Ambrogio bars.

The day after

Monday 31 May

A full free day before the flight home. This is the best day for a longer trip out of town.

Family-friendly picks

Half day · Food · Family · Indoor

Pasta and gelato class

Make pasta and gelato.

Half day · Family

Duomo climb

Brunelleschi's dome, 463 steps.

Full day · Family

Pisa and Lucca day trip

The tower and the walled town.

Evening and day-trip tours

Full day

Siena and San Gimignano

Medieval towers and the Campo.

Full day · Food

Chianti wine tour

Two estates and lunch.

Full day · Family

Pisa and Lucca day trip

The tower and the walled town.

After dark

8 tours worth booking for Italian MotoGP (Mugello)

TourLengthGood for
Siena and San GimignanoFull dayEveryone
Pasta and gelato classHalf dayFood lovers, Families, Bad weather
Duomo climbHalf dayFamilies
Vespa tour of the Tuscan hillsHalf dayEveryone
Uffizi Gallery guided tourHalf dayBad weather, Tired legs
Accademia and DavidHalf dayBad weather
Chianti wine tourFull dayFood lovers
Pisa and Lucca day tripFull dayFamilies

Event weeks sell out. Book tours with free cancellation as soon as the session times are published.

Where to eat

Reserve dinner for the nights around the event: restaurants near the venue fill up days ahead.

Rainy-day backups

Half day · Food · Family · Indoor

Pasta and gelato class

Make pasta and gelato.

Half day · Indoor · Low walking

Uffizi Gallery guided tour

Botticelli and Leonardo.

Half day · Indoor

Accademia and David

Timed entry to see Michelangelo's David.

Getting around on event days

Day trips from Florence

Bringing a group?

Corporate hospitality, fan clubs, teams and families travelling together: tell us the dates and group size and we will put together tours, transfers and a group dinner for Italian MotoGP (Mugello).

Plan a group trip

Questions people ask

When is Italian MotoGP (Mugello) 2027?

The next edition is 28 to 30 May 2027, following the usual pattern. The organiser has not confirmed it yet.

How do I get from the airport to Autodromo Internazionale del Mugello?

Florence airport (FLR) is linked by tram T2 to the centre in 20 minutes. Pisa (PSA) is 1 hour by train. Mugello is 30 km north of Florence in the hills near Scarperia. Shuttles run from Florence and from Borgo San Lorenzo station.

Where should I stay for Italian MotoGP (Mugello)?

For most visitors the best base is Oltrarno and Santa Croce: Artisan streets and wine bars.

What can we do between sessions at Italian MotoGP (Mugello)?

Good short outings in Florence include Uffizi Gallery guided tour, Accademia and David, Pasta and gelato class. See the day plans on this page for a full schedule.

What is there for kids and families near Italian MotoGP (Mugello)?

Family-friendly picks: Pisa and Lucca day trip, Pasta and gelato class, Duomo climb. Boboli Gardens.

How far is Autodromo Internazionale del Mugello from Florence centre?

About 27 km in a straight line. Mugello is 30 km north of Florence in the hills near Scarperia. Shuttles run from Florence and from Borgo San Lorenzo station.

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