Tour group exploring Uffizi Gallery courtyard in Florence.
Visitors at Florence's Accademia Gallery viewing Michelangelo's David statue.
Paintings in Accademia and Uffizi Gallery, Florence, with visitors viewing art.
Tourists viewing Botticelli's "The Birth of Venus" at Uffizi Gallery, Florence.
Tourists viewing Renaissance paintings at the Uffizi Gallery, Florence, Italy.
Uffizi Gallery corridor with classical sculptures and visitors in Florence, Italy.
Visitors viewing Botticelli's "Primavera" at Uffizi Gallery, Florence.

Accademia and Uffizi Gallery Skip-the-Line Guided Tour, Florence

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Experience Florence's cultural treasures with this Accademia and Uffizi Gallery Skip-the-Line Guided Tour, offering an intimate look at masterpieces in a city renowned for its art. Begin your journey through the Accademia Gallery, where you'll explore seven distinct sections filled with significant artworks that embody powerful ideas. Marvel at Giambologna's "Rape of the Sabines" and Michelangelo’s iconic David within this guided exploration tailored to reveal Florence's artistic legacy.

Explore the Accademia and Uffizi galleries with a multilingual local expert guide and immerse yourself in the world's most famous arts.

Get priority access, earphones, and a small private group tour of both galleries for an elevated experience.

Discover the work of Michelangelo and other Renaissance artists and learn the story behind their past with interesting tidbits.

At the Uffizi Gallery, marvel at the masterpieces of Primavera and Birth of Venus and more.

Fun Fact: Something as perfect as David was designed from a block of marble that was regarded as useless by two distinct sculptors and remained unused for over 35 years until Michelangelo came to the rescue.

Entry to Accademia Gallery

Entry to Uffizi Gallery

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Local professional guide

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Gratuities

Drinks

Tour group exploring Uffizi Gallery courtyard in Florence.

Tour group exploring Uffizi Gallery courtyard in Florence.

Accademia Gallery

Start your guided tour from the Accademia Gallery which is divided into seven sections. Each section is dedicated to a particular masterpiece and relevant art, together standing for an idea. As you enter, the first part is called the Hall of the Colossus. "Rape of the Sabines" by Giambologna is the popular central display in the hall, which is a symbol of virtuosity.

The next one is the Hall of Prisoners. Here you will find the unfinished works of Michelangelo and his most popular piece, David. The magnificent sculpture is made of a single large marble block and is 5.17 meters tall.

You will find a haven for music lovers in the Museum of Musical Instruments. There are around 50 legendary musical instruments that are significant in the history of the Medicean Court.

Uffizi Gallery

Prepare yourself for an encounter with great Western art! The building itself is an architectural art piece worth marveling at. There are art and sculpture collections from the middle and modern ages. Among the masterpieces, find works by Giotto, Simone Martini, Piero Della Francesca, Beato Angelico, Filippo Lippi, Botticelli, Mantegna, Correggio, Leonardo, Raffaello, Michelangelo, and Caravaggio. The collections include paintings, architecture, sculpture, prints and drawings, books, and archives.

Visitors at Florence's Accademia Gallery viewing Michelangelo's David statue.

Visitors at Florence's Accademia Gallery viewing Michelangelo's David statue.

Paintings in Accademia and Uffizi Gallery, Florence, with visitors viewing art.

Paintings in Accademia and Uffizi Gallery, Florence, with visitors viewing art.

Tourists viewing Botticelli's "The Birth of Venus" at Uffizi Gallery, Florence.

Tourists viewing Botticelli's "The Birth of Venus" at Uffizi Gallery, Florence.

Additional information

  • Please note from April to October there would only be a monolingual guided tour.

  • From November 1st 2024 until March 31st 2025: Spanish Language confirmed with minimum 4 participants.

  • The second half of the tour will take place in the afternoon after lunch.

Tourists viewing Renaissance paintings at the Uffizi Gallery, Florence, Italy.

Tourists viewing Renaissance paintings at the Uffizi Gallery, Florence, Italy.

Uffizi Gallery corridor with classical sculptures and visitors in Florence, Italy.

Uffizi Gallery corridor with classical sculptures and visitors in Florence, Italy.

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Operating hours

Uffizi Gallery

Monday
Closed
Tuesday
8:15am - 6:30pm • last entry 5:30pm
Wednesday
8:15am - 6:30pm • last entry 5:30pm
Thursday
8:15am - 6:30pm • last entry 5:30pm
Friday
8:15am - 6:30pm • last entry 5:30pm
Saturday
8:15am - 6:30pm • last entry 5:30pm
Sunday
8:15am - 6:30pm • last entry 5:30pm
  • Timings are displayed in the venue's time zone.
  • Closed on 4th Jan 2026, 1st Feb 2026, 1st Mar 2026, 5th Apr 2026, 3rd May 2026, 7th Jun 2026, 5th Jul 2026, 2nd Aug 2026, 6th Sep 2026, 4th Oct 2026, 1st Nov 2026 and 6th Dec 2026.

Accademia Gallery

Monday
Closed
Tuesday
8:15am - 6:50pm • last entry 6:20pm
Wednesday
8:15am - 6:50pm • last entry 6:20pm
Thursday
8:15am - 6:50pm • last entry 6:20pm
Friday
8:15am - 6:50pm • last entry 6:20pm
Saturday
8:15am - 6:50pm • last entry 6:20pm
Sunday
8:15am - 6:50pm • last entry 6:20pm
  • Timings are displayed in the venue's time zone.

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FAQs

Your ticket includes skip-the-line access for both galleries, an expert guide who speaks multiple languages, detailed audio guides, and admission fees. Photography is allowed except where restricted by signs within the galleries.
Booking in advance is highly recommended due to limited spots and high demand. Early booking ensures availability of preferred dates and times, especially during peak tourist seasons like summer.
Photography without flash or tripods is generally allowed except for specific artworks marked with no photography signs. Be mindful of other visitors and respect gallery rules to preserve the art's integrity.
The tour typically lasts about 2 hours, including guided visits through both galleries. Each gallery is visited for approximately 1 hour to ensure a comprehensive exploration of key artworks and historical elements.
Yes, it's suitable for older children and families. The tour includes interactive sessions and age-appropriate explanations of artworks. However, due to the nature of the galleries, it may not be ideal for very young children.
Both galleries are centrally located in Florence. You can reach them by walking from major hotels or taking public buses. From Santa Maria Novella train station, it's a 15-minute walk to the Uffizi and a 30-minute walk to Accademia.
Early morning between 6-8 AM offers fewer crowds and beautiful golden light for photos. Avoid Fridays when it's closed for prayers. October to March provides cooler weather and a more comfortable experience. Sunrise visits offer stunning views and the most magical atmosphere.
Bring your camera, comfortable shoes, and a refillable water bottle as there are no food or drink facilities inside the galleries. A small backpack can be useful for storing personal items, though bags larger than 15x20 cm may need to be checked.
Gratuities are not included; they would be an additional expense if desired.
The first half of the tour takes place in the morning at the Accademia Gallery, while the second part occurs in the afternoon after lunch at the Uffizi Gallery.
A local professional guide, skilled in multiple languages, will accompany you throughout this tour for insightful commentary on the artworks.
Drinks are not included in your package, so you might want to bring a bottle of water or purchase refreshments separately during the visit.
The tour offers priority access, earphones for listening to your guide's commentary, and small private group tours.
From November 1st 2024 until March 31st 2025, the tour will be in Spanish with a minimum of four participants required.
At the Uffizi Gallery, you will marvel at masterpieces such as Primavera and Birth of Venus among others.
You will see Michelangelo's David, a magnificent marble sculpture standing 5.17 meters tall.
The tour includes visits to both the Accademia Gallery and Uffizi Gallery.
An interesting tidbit shared during the tour is that the block of marble used to create David was considered useless by two sculptors and remained unused for over 35 years until Michelangelo transformed it.

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