First will be a 2-hour guided tour with our knowledgable guide who will accompany you through an amazing journey of the Italian art and history. You can admire works by great artists: Giotto, Leonardo da Vinci, Michelangelo, Raphael, Titian, Caravaggio and many others. Our guided tour will let you discover the secrets behind Botticelli’s masterpieces, such as Primavera (Spring) and the Birth of Venus, hosted in a special room dedicated to one of the most appreciated artists of the Renaissance.
The Uffizi art gallery hosts a wide range of gold-background panels, refined paintings and ancient sculptures. You will also get a good insight into the Medici family. From the Uffizi terrace, you will enjoy a panoramic view of the Palazzo Vecchio (Old Palace) and the key monuments of Florence. After this tour, you will have time at leisure and then continue with the visit of the Accademia Gallery in the afternoon.[readmore] The second part of the tour you will discover more about the imposing statue of a young hero, David, which became the symbol of the Republic of Florence. This museum displays other important sculptures by Michelangelo, such as I Prigioni (The Incarcerated) and San Matteo (St Matthew), together with an interesting collection of religious paintings and panels.
A special section of the Accademia gallery is dedicated to the musical instruments, showing an original Stradivari’s viola belonged to one of the Medici’s members, the Prince Ferdinando, Grand Duke of Tuscany. After the tour, if you’d like, you can remain inside the gallery until closing time.
Read morePlease bear in mind that extra closing times may occur with very short notice
Be aware that even with skip-the-Line entrance, lines can occur due to security checks
Wear comfortable shoes and be ready for any weather conditions
Wheelchairs and strollers cannot be accommodated on this tour. Visitors must be able to ascend and descend paths and/or stairs
Children must have an ID card to prove their age, otherwise the adult fare will be applied
There's a special price on offer for kids which makes it a bargain for families
Agency books entry tickets and is not responsible for any delay or queues at the entrance due to Accademia Gallery staff
You have to come 20 minutes in advance, otherwise, you can lose your reservation