Florence: Uffizi & Accademia Tour in Florence
Florence, Italy

Florence: Uffizi & Accademia Tour

Outty Ranking 69 4.8 · 28 traveler reviews2.5 hoursFrom $50

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69/100

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4.8/5

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Is Florence: Uffizi & Accademia Tour worth booking?

Florence: Uffizi & Accademia Tour is a 2.5-hour experience in Florence, Italy, from $50 per person. It scores 69 out of 100 on the Outty Ranking, which we label “Solid Choice, based on a 4.8/5 rating across 28 reviews. Cancellation is free up to 24 hours before the start time. Same-day spots are currently showing.

Outty Ranking
69 / 100
Rating
4.8/5 (28)
Duration
2.5 hours
From
$50 per person

Step into two of Florence’s most iconic art museums, where masterpieces of the Renaissance and beyond come to life. At the Uffizi Gallery, immerse yourself in a world of extraordinary art, home to legendary works by Bot

What you get

    About this experience

    Step into two of Florence’s most iconic art museums, where masterpieces of the Renaissance and beyond come to life. At the Uffizi Gallery, immerse yourself in a world of extraordinary art, home to legendary works by Botticelli, Michelangelo, Leonardo da Vinci, Filippo Lippi, Caravaggio, and more. Witness firsthand the stunning paintings and sculptures that have shaped art history and continue to captivate visitors from around the globe. Then, journey to the Accademia Gallery to experience the power and beauty of Michelangelo’s David. This world-famous statue stands as a symbol of strength, youthful beauty, and human genius. Your expert guide will share the fascinating story behind David’s creation — from the challenges Michelangelo faced to the meaning behind David’s iconic pose and expression. This unforgettable tour offers a deep dive into Florence’s artistic soul, exploring masterpieces that define the Renaissance and celebrate the extraordinary talent of its greatest artists.

    What's included

    Included

    • Licensed guide
    • Skip the Line Tickets to the Uffizi Gallery
    • Skip the line tickets to the Accademia Gallery
    • Radios and headsets

    Not included

    • Gratuities

    What you'll see and do

    1. Le Gallerie Degli Uffizi

      The Uffizi Gallery is considered one of the most iconic and important museums in the world of art. Every year people from all over the world come to Florence to see with their own eyes all these incredible masterpieces and treasures that it contains. Together with our guide, plunge into this world, because he will lead you in the footsteps of the formation of Italian art. Marvel at the most iconic masterpieces created by Botticelli, Michelangelo, Leonardo da Vinci, Filippo Lippi, Caravaggio and others. Walking along the incredible beauty of the Uffizi corridors, full of graceful statues, portraits and painted ceilings, the guide will tell you about the history of the gallery itself, to whom it owes its origin, and thanks to whom we have such a unique opportunity to marvel the masterpieces of this museum - the powerful and magnificent Medici family!

      90 minutes here · Admission included

    2. Galleria dell'Accademia

      People from all over the world come to Florence to see him-David. This statue, created by Michelangelo, is rightfully considered one of the most famous in the world. David has become one of the most recognisable works of Renaissance sculpture; a symbol of strength and youthful beauty. Immerse yourself in the world of Michelangelo Buonarotti while exploring the museum with our guide. Learn about the difficult fate of David's creation, and why this statue is considered one of the acmes not only of the Renaissance, but also of human genius in general. What is the meaning of his pose, and why Michelangelo portrayed the young man just like that. Walking through the halls of the museum, learn about the history of the creation of Michelangelo's Slaves - unfinished sculptures intended to adorn the tomb of Julius 2. In addition, enjoy the masterpieces of Botticelli, Ghirlandaio, Giambologna and the museum of musical instruments!

      60 minutes here · Admission included

    Where it starts and ends

    Meeting point

    Florence

    For Academia Gallery Guided Tour: Via dei pucci 37 r (Italy Pass Tour Store)

    Meeting point

    Florence

    For Uffizi Gallery guided Tour: in front of statue of Giotto

    Hotel pickup

    No pickup: everyone meets at the start point.

    Ends at

    The guided tour ends inside the museum so if you prefer, you can continue to visit by yourself.

    Ends at

    The guided tour ends inside the museum so if you prefer, you can continue to visit by yourself.

    Before you book

    Cancellation
    For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
    Languages
    en, it, fr
    Ticket
    Mobile Only
    Runs on
    Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri, Sat, Sun
    Group size
    Up to 15 travelers per booking
    Operated by
    Italy Pass tours

    Know before you go

    • Wheelchair accessible
    • Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
    • Public transportation options are available nearby
    • Transportation options are wheelchair accessible
    • All areas and surfaces are wheelchair accessible
    • Suitable for all physical fitness levels

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    What travelers are saying

    Outty’s summary of the themes that recur across 28 traveler reviews. Written by us, not quoted from reviewers.

    The guide

    8 mentions

    Travelers single out the guide as the reason the experience works.

    Knowledge and storytelling

    5 mentions

    Reviewers describe the commentary as informative rather than scripted.

    Photo opportunities

    2 mentions

    The views and photo stops come up again and again.

    Value for money

    2 mentions

    Travelers feel they got more than they paid for.

    Food and drink

    2 mentions

    The tastings and food stops are a highlight for most reviewers.

    Good for families

    2 mentions

    Reviewers traveling with kids report it landed well with their group.

    Traveler reviews

    28 verified traveler reviews for Florence: Uffizi & Accademia Tour. Ratings and reviews provided by Viator and Tripadvisor.

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    JANET S · May 2023

    “Skip the line” doesn’t mean the same thing in Italy! Decent guides for a big price.

    Skip the line doesn’t actually mean that you skip the line. It means slight priority entrance. We waited 45 min for a small group (9people) tour of the Uffizi with the wonderful Italian guide Alex. She was great! However the second part of the day with the trip to the museum with David was miserable. We waited outside in line for at least an hour or more. At one point I left, got a sandwich, ate it and came back and continued to wait. There were 19 people in our group—the guide said that the “under 9 participants” only applied to the Uffizi part of the day. She also kept claiming that the waiting “never happens” to which I think…baloney! For about $135 per person, it was not a great value. Having a guide is important and having the guide talking via an earphone is helpful but it’s a total toss of the dice whether you get a good guide or not. The best guide we’ve had so far was the Brazilian Gabrielle who gave the Medici walking tour and provided a ton of info and history while working just for tips!

    via Tripadvisor

    Cynthia_M · October 2022

    Tour

    The tour guide at Uffizi was too educated for that kind of your. She spent 15-20 min on a painting and other tour guides spent 3-4 minutes. She would be a great instructor but to much detail for these yours. We all lost interest quickly, The guide for academia was very good.

    via Viator

    mariella_borg26 · September 2022

    A lifetime experience

    Do not miss out on this tour. It's wonderful to experience the David in person. The pictures you see do not do justice to its wonder. The other works of art are a must see at least once in your life

    via Tripadvisor

    mara_L · July 2022

    Skip this tour-Currently asking for a refund!

    Less than 24 hours before the visit, the time was changed from 10:30 to 11:30, disrupting our whole day's plans. The woman on the phone had so solution or answer. We had to cancel our lunch plans since it was too late to cancel the tour. We did not 'skip the line' We were supposed to start at 11:30 and did not get into security until after 12! Our guide was non engaging and very difficult to understand. We did not exit the museum until after 2 pm and no one gave us any information about where and when to meet at the Accademia. We had no time to eat since we ENTERED the museum 30 minutes after we had planned to be FINISHED. When I asked for a refund first I was told we never showed up! I have since sent time stamped photos and full explanation and I am waiting to hear back about a refund. I have used Viator MANY times and never had an issue like this, I am very disappointed with the response time. I will be contacting my credit card company if I do not get a refund.

    Response from the operator: Noted on your review. First of all, we would like to clarify that in some instances that tours are rescheduled for some urgent reasons, our staffs informs the guests of the reschedule as to let you know if you would want to proceed with the new schedule or not according to your availability, this is optional of course but since you have agreed to join the new schedule we do organize tour guides and arrange tickets for you, which of course costs us. secondly, Once you purchase a product from us the details of meeting point are written on the voucher so all you have to do is check the meeting point for the accademia Gallery on your voucher. We manage a lot of tours everyday and its rare for us to have an issue of complain after a client agrees to the new time slot for the tour. Due to number of tourists and clients purchasing skip the line tickets, and considering also that it is peak season, this is beyond our control and is not a valid reason for our company to issue refunds. If you have further concerns kindly email or contact our hotline number. Best regards

    via Viator

    Richard_E · July 2022

    Just book it!

    The tour was really well organized and the guides were informative as expected. The Uffizi gallery tour started at 10, group guides easy to locate per directions. This museum is tremendously large and we had some time after our tour (1-1.5 hours) to check some things out on our own. The Galleria Academia tour then started at 3 (we didn't realize there would be a gap in time) and went near that location later on. Used the time to get some lunch and spritz. Again easy to locate group guide per directions. Much smaller museum but enjoyed it more - and our guide was fantastic. It is silly to say that one statue is so impressive but it really is worth it!

    via Viator

    Good to know

    Duration
    2.5 hours
    Free cancellation
    Up to 24h before
    Minimum age to book
    All ages
    Availability
    Bookable today
    Runs on
    Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri, Sat, Sun
    Price range
    $50 to $170
    Hotel pickup
    No pickup, meet at start point
    Booked in 30 days
    10
    Verdict
    Solid Choice

    Why this scores 69

    The Outty Ranking is a weighted composite. Here is how this experience performed on each component.

    Traveler sentiment (30% weight)82
    Review evidence (18% weight)45
    Booking momentum (14% weight)37
    Value for money (12% weight)81
    Listing quality (10% weight)85
    Local standing (8% weight)58
    Booking flexibility (8% weight)100

    Florence: Uffizi & Accademia Tour: questions travelers ask

    Practical detail on this experience, plus the wider planning questions for Florence.

    How much does Florence: Uffizi & Accademia Tour cost?

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    Prices start at $50 per person. The final price depends on the date, the time slot and the number of travelers, and peak weekends in Florence usually price higher than midweek mornings. Live pricing and remaining availability are confirmed on the booking screen before you pay.

    How long does Florence: Uffizi & Accademia Tour take?

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    Plan for about 2.5 hours from start to finish, not counting travel to the meeting point. Most travelers leave another 30 minutes on either side so the rest of the day in Florence is not rushed.

    Is Florence: Uffizi & Accademia Tour worth it?

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    It holds an Outty Ranking of 69 out of 100, which we label "Solid Choice". That score blends traveler sentiment (4.8/5 across 28 reviews), the depth of that review evidence, recent booking momentum, value for money against comparable last minute in Florence, and how flexible the cancellation terms are.

    Can I cancel or reschedule Florence: Uffizi & Accademia Tour?

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    Yes. Cancel free up to 24 hours before the start time for a full refund. Inside that window the booking is non-refundable, and no-shows are not refunded.

    Is Florence: Uffizi & Accademia Tour suitable for kids and families?

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    Yes, all ages are welcome. Families should still weigh the 2.5-hour running time, and strollers are easier on the earlier, quieter departures.

    How far in advance should I book Florence: Uffizi & Accademia Tour?

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    Around 10 people booked this in the last 30 days, so popular slots go early. Two to three weeks ahead is comfortable in shoulder season, while summer weekends and holidays in Florence can sell out a month out. Same-day spots do open up when other travelers cancel, so it is worth checking if you are already in town.

    What should I bring or wear?

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    Bring photo ID, your booking confirmation on your phone, a refillable water bottle and comfortable shoes. Dress for the weather in Florence and add a light layer if any part of the 2.5-hour experience runs outdoors or after sunset.

    Where does Florence: Uffizi & Accademia Tour start and how do I get there?

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    The exact meeting point and directions are on your voucher once you book, and they sit in central Florence within reach of public transport. Arrive 15 minutes early: late arrivals are treated as no-shows by most operators.

    What are the best things to do in Florence?

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    On Outty we rank every Florence experience on the same 0 to 100 scale, and alongside this one the highest scorers right now include The Best tour in Florence: Renaissance & Medici Tales - guided by a STORYTELLER, Florence Pizza or Pasta Class & Gelato Making at a Tuscan Farm, Small group Tuscan Wineries, Olive Oil & Gourmet Lunch or Dinner. The city page groups everything into most popular, highest reviewed, last minute and family-friendly so you can build a day around what actually delivers.

    When is the best time to visit Florence?

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    Booking patterns follow the same curve: prices and queues climb in peak weeks, while shoulder season gives you better availability on the top-ranked experiences and more room to change plans.

    How many days do you need in Florence?

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    Three full days covers the headline sights without sprinting. A workable rhythm is one anchor experience each morning, such as this one, an unhurried afternoon in a single neighborhood, then a food or nightlife booking in the evening. Five days lets you add a day trip outside the city.

    Do I book through Outty or through the operator?

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    Outty ranks and explains the experiences, then hands you to Viator to complete the booking with the operator directly. The price is the same as booking on Viator yourself, and Outty earns an affiliate commission on the referral, which is how the rankings stay free to read.

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