Uffizi & Accademia Highlights: Timed Entry Combo Guided Tour
Description
Capture the essence of Florence's artistic heritage and explore the collections of two of the world's most famous galleries. Elena, one of the expert local guides, says, ‘Taking in so much art in a single day can be draining. With a guide to provide insight and context you’ll gain a deeper understanding of the collections and their place in Renaissance Italy and the wider world.’ At the Uffizi Gallery, your guide will lead you to discover the unmissable masterpieces, including works by Leonardo da Vinci, Raphael, Michelangelo, Botticelli, Caravaggio, and Titian. Next, you'll head to the Accademia Gallery. There you'll explore the gallery's seven halls, marvel at paintings, frescoes, and altarpieces in the Hall of the Colossus. The highlight of the tour is the Tribune, where you'll find the Accademia's star statue, Michelangelo's David, created by the artist when he was just 26 years old from a solid piece of marble.
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Itinerary
In the course of the tour, you'll explore the most iconic artworks of the Accademia Gallery, one of the most visited museums in the world.
On your way from Accademia to Uffizi you'll have a chance to see the city center and see the Cathedral from the outside.
Take advantage of this experience, your expert guide will be very happy to take you through the most interesting parts of the gallery and to answer all your questions!
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What's included
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Important Information
- Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- Students must carry a valid student card
- Tickets are subject to availability. Book in good time to secure the date of your choice
- You'll visit both galleries in a small group, which gives you a personalized experience away from the crowds
- When you choose a combination ticket you will have the opportunity to visit the following attractions during the 5 days following your guided tour: Galleria Palatina, Museo del Resoro del Granduca, Galleria di Arte Moderna, Galleria del Costume, Giardino di Boboli, Giardino Bardini, Museo Archeologico Nazionale, Opificio delle Pietre Dure
- Headset (for groups of more than 5 people)
- The name provided during booking is final and cannot be changed as per Uffizi Gallery rules. To enter, each participant must present an identity document matching the booking name
- The venue requires to provide the name and surname of each visitor; this information is mandatory for booking and entry to the Uffizi Gallery. If this requirement isn't met, it will not be possible to enter the venue
- Please be aware that the admission fee for the Uffizi Gallery is €29 for adults 25+, €2 for EU citizen aged 18-25, while children under 18 years of age receive complimentary entry. The rest of the guided tour fee encompasses various services, including the expertise of a professional licensed and local guide, provision of radio guides (if necessary), customer support, reservation fees, and other related amenities
- In accordance with the ticket sales terms and conditions, visitors are not liable for any presale fee
- We kindly ask you to review the Visitor Regulations on the official Uffizi Gallery website and ensure you accept and follow its guidelines
Reviews(74)
High hopes; terrible mics and barely understandable guide made this an awful experience. We couldn’t make it through Uffizi as we were too hot and tired from crowds, no AC, excessive extra walking, and losing our guide who wasn’t much interested in the tour herself. Suggestion: start at the Uffizi and golf cart to Academia. We spent way too much time in Academia and Piazza Signoria. Way too hot and too much walking in Uffizi and outside in blazing Italian summer heat.
Laura did great job explaining history and background of important pieces and eras of the artworks. It started on time and very professional. Timed entries without waiting was super nice. I highly recommend it.
Analisa was wonderful!!! Group of 10 and she knew so much and made the tour so fun! We didn’t know what to expect and we are so glad we did this tour!
Dear Guest, thank you for taking the time to share your feedback with us. We are delighted to hear that you had such a positive experience and that Analisa made the tour both enjoyable and engaging with her knowledge and enthusiasm. It is wonderful to know that the experience exceeded your expectations and that your group had such a great time. Thank you again for your kind words, which we truly appreciate. Kind regards, Customer Service Team
Costanza was an excellent guide and helped us navigate only the best sights in two very large museums. 10 out of 10.
Very nice and informative tour. Our guide was nice and very knowledgeable but she walked so fast that we lost her between Accademia and Uffizi (though found her before entering Uffizi), wish she kept her identifying flag up regularly.
Our guide did a great job explaining what we were seeing and providing interesting tidbits of information. It was a rainy day so the museums were packed (mid-May) and she was able to get us around efficiently. The tour covers the highlights of the museums and you can spend more time at Uffizi at the end. Uffizi is huge with so much Christian art. Without a guide (and background knowledge of the art), you’ll be lost in hundreds of Mary and Jesus paintings. Our guide explained how the artwork evolved in chronological order pointing out the details. Highly recommend!
The address provided to meet was not correct! Personally, that causes anxiety! The directions is the text message were not consistent with the reality.
Our guide was extremely knowledgeable and we hit all the interesting highlights! It was very crowded but we still managed to see most everything
Dear Guest, thank you very much for your kind review! We’re delighted to hear that your guide was extremely knowledgeable and that you were able to see all the key highlights of the experience. While we understand that crowds can sometimes be challenging, we’re glad to know that the tour was still well managed and allowed you to enjoy and appreciate most of what the site has to offer. Thank you again for sharing your experience with us! Kind regards, Customer Service Team
Our guide, Annalise, was excellent! Extremely knowledgeable! The tour covered the highlights only at the Accademia and Uffizi which was perfect.
Dear Guest, thank you very much for your kind review! We’re delighted to hear that Annalise was an excellent guide and that you appreciated her extensive knowledge. Focusing on the highlights of both the Accademia and the Uffizi is designed to offer a clear and enriching overview without feeling overwhelming, and we’re glad this balance worked perfectly for you. Thank you again for sharing your experience with us! Kind regards, Customer Service Team
We took this tour last week and our tour guide was Renata. The tour itself was good but not special. We all had a hard time hearing with the headsets provided. They only had a single ear piece. Air buds were not compatible. I happened to have my 2 ear plug in style with me so I was able to cut down most of the background noise. Two other family members with me did not & really struggled. Another couple on the tour basically took there headset out 1/2 way through. Renata is knowledgeable but it was just not a fun or exciting tour. She seemed to be going through the motions. I think it was obvious everyone was done half way through due to the loudness of the facilities and crowds, she spoke softly & it just was not a good experience. Maybe was just not a good day.
Dear Guest, thank you for taking the time to share such detailed feedback about your experience. We’re glad to hear that you found the content of the tour informative and that Renata’s knowledge came through, but we’re truly sorry that several aspects affected your overall enjoyment. We understand how challenging it can be when audio quality is impacted by background noise and large crowds, especially in busy sites. The headsets provided are standard single‑ear devices, which are designed to allow awareness of surroundings, but we recognize that this setup may not work equally well for all guests, particularly in very crowded or noisy environments. We’re sorry to hear that some members of your group struggled to hear clearly and that this detracted from the experience. Your comments regarding the volume, the crowds, and the overall atmosphere are completely valid, and we appreciate you sharing them so thoroughly. Even knowledgeable guides can be affected by particularly busy or difficult days, and while this doesn’t excuse the experience feeling less engaging than expected, it does help us understand the context. Please be assured that your feedback will be shared with our team, as it is extremely valuable in helping us improve both equipment choices and the delivery of the tour, especially during peak times. We regret that this tour didn’t fully meet your expectations and appreciate your honesty in pointing out where it fell short. Thank you again for your feedback, and we hope you might consider giving us another opportunity to provide a more enjoyable experience in the future. Kind regards, Customer Service Team
