Uffizi & Accademia Timed Entry: Small Group Duomo Walking Tour
- 4 hours
- Free cancellation up to 72h before
- 6 languages
- Instant confirmation
Highlights
• Time Entry Ticket Unforgettable experience with genuine tour • 4-hour small group (max 10-15 people) tour of the Accademia and the Uffizi • Discover the incredible masterpieces of Renaissance art • Walking tour through Duomo Square and Piazza Della Signoria The “Florence & Global ” Touch. See Florence the right way with us Want to see Florence with a guide but are not keen on being herded around in a large, impersonal group. or spending a fortune for a private tour? Look no further. “Florence & Global ” tours are designed for the selective traveller, providing all the benefits of a private tour with the group tour value.
Inclusions
What's included
- And lastly,we want to actively contribute to the preservation of the art and sites in a real way.
- Tour duration varies with selected option Accademia only 1 hour Accademia and City Walking 2 hours
- Our guides can provide personalized tours, leaving you with a better understanding.
- In a small group, you will learn more and get the most out of your experience.
- 4-hour Guided tour with an expert local guide(for the travelers who have selected the 4 hour option)
- We do our part in a small way, with a step in the right direction.
- Radios and Headsets to properly hear tour guide
- 10-15 people small group tour, for a more personalized experience
- Our small groups also respect the sites visited by keeping low in overcrowded galleries and sites.
- A part of the proceeds from your payment of our services will be donated to organizations.
- This is why we have decided to keep our group sizes small. With just 10 -15 people per group.
- These dedicated to the preservation and restoration of the works of art and sites visited our tours
What's not
- Hotel pickup
- Hotel drop-off
Itinerary
Please come to our Air-conditioned office before 15 minutes start the activity. We will check in you and gather the group at the office and take in to the first location of the Tour, Accademia Gallery
You will see the Original David's statue and many valuable paintings and musical instruments.
The heart of Florence lies within the Piazza del Duomo, anchored by its stunning cathedral. The baptistery's famous bronze doors are known as the "Gate of Paradise," while the cathedral itself boasts what was, upon its completion in the 1400s, the largest masonry dome ever built.
Orsanmichele perfectly illustrates the fusion of commerce and faith in Florence. This monumental structure was initially a covered ancient grain market and is now celebrated for the stunning Renaissance statues that adorn its exterior, turning a place of trade into a gallery of masterworks.
Piazza della Repubblica stands as the true, ancient heart of Florence. It marks the original site of the Roman Forum and the geographical center of the city, a function still marked today by the Colonna dell'Abbondanza (Column of Abundance).
Stop at the Fontana del Porcellino in the Mercato Nuovo. Visitors test their luck by rubbing the snout of the wild boar statue and letting a coin drop through the grate. If the coin falls through, it's believed to guarantee good fortune and a safe return to the city.
The focal point of civil life, Piazza della Signoria is an unmissable open air gallery. It features a replica of David alongside the massive Palazzo Vecchio, while the Loggia dei Lanzi showcases Renaissance masterpieces like Cellini's Perseus with the Head of Medusa, sculptures that served as powerful political statements for the city's rulers.
As you look out from the Uffizi, you'll see a true marvel of architecture: the Vasari Corridor. This exclusive, private walkway was built for Duke Cosimo I de' Medici, allowing him and his family to move unseen between their government offices in Palazzo Vecchio and their home in the Palazzo Pitti. Your vantage point on the second floor of the Uffizi places you right at the start of its hidden route across the Arno River.
From the windows of the Uffizi's second-floor corridor, you can enjoy a stunning, privileged view of the Ponte Vecchio, the "Old Bridge." This medieval stone bridge, built in 1345, is famous for the shops built right along its length. Originally home to stinky butchers, a decree by Grand Duke Ferdinando I de' Medici in 1593 replaced them with goldsmiths and jewelers to improve the decorum of the area. This tradition endures, making the bridge an iconic, glittering landmark on the Arno River.
This majestic, U-shaped palace was designed by Giorgio Vasari for Cosimo I de’ Medici, the first Grand Duke of Tuscany. It was built starting in 1560 to house the administrative "offices" (uffizi) of Florence. The vast art collection amassed by the powerful Medici family featuring ancient sculptures and Renaissance masterpieces transformed this administrative center into one of the world’s first and finest art museums. This incredible legacy ensured that iconic works by masters like Botticelli, Leonardo, and Michelangelo were protected and preserved for the public forever.
Cancellation
Free cancellation up to 72 hours before the experience starts, for a full refund.
Reviews
4.7
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3It’s very detailed and a...
It’s very detailed and a little bit long unless you really appreciate art history. Our guide had very poor English so it complicated things and not a lot of enthusiasm . David was the highlight. Stick to academia only
5Margaret was a very...
Margaret was a very knowledgeable tour guide and we learned a lot from everything she showed us and explained.
1Very disappointed!
The guide of this tour was uninteresting and did not engage the group. We had to stand in line at the Uffizi for over a half an hour before we entered into the museum. During that time the guide did not engage us in any relevant conversation/information about the tour. While in the museum she provided minimal Information. We left the museum and walked a good 30 minutes through town and she did not tell us anything about what we were seeing along the way. I have never met such an uninspired tour guide. This was supposed to be a small group tour yet there were 16 of us!
5Academia and Uffizi tour with the awesome Silvia!
Silvia was our tour guide for both the Academia and Uffizi Galleries. She was knowledgeable, and provided an amazing tour. She explained the history of art and more! She checked in on each of us in our group, to make sure we were doing well and answered all of our questions. So happy we had her for our tour guide.
5A must do
Our guide was amazing. She made both museums come alive with her knowledge and enthusiasm. As we walked from one museum to the next she taught us the history and architecture of Florence. Wonderful.
5Silvia was totally...
Silvia was totally amazing! She took us on a tour of the academy and uffizi, as well as a walking tour in between where she highlighted the duomo (and other buildings, restaurants, and stores as well). We learned so much, it was the best way to explore the museums and the city. Would recommend it to anyone visiting Florence!
Know before you go
- Meeting point
- PLEASE BE AT THE MEETING POINT 10 MINUTES BEFORE THE ACTIVITY ; Florence and Global Tours Office is located NEXT to VIA GUELFA 2 , ACROSS THE STREET FROM MCDONALD'S. LOOK FOR THE RED COLOURED STREET NUMBER 12 OPPOSITE MC DONALD'S or Next to Via Guelfa number 2,
- Pickup
- Everyone meets at the starting point; there is no pickup.
- Ticket type
- Mobile or paper ticket accepted
- Group size
- Up to 15 travellers
- Operated by
- Florence and Global Small group tours
- Wheelchair accessible
- Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- Each traveler must present a valid passport or ID document that matches the name provided at the time of booking for successful entry to the Accademia Gallery and Uffizi Gallery.
- Please provide the full names of all travelers when booking. Failure to present a voucher with all travelers’ full names at the ticket office prior to entry may result in denied entry to the attraction.
- Entrance ticket to the Uffizi Gallery €29.00 per person
- Galleria dell’Accademia admission ticket: €24 total €20 admission ticket + €4 reservation fee
How it compares in Florence
- Its from-price is 71% below the median of the 3255 experiences we list in Florence.
- It is longer than most of them.
- By number of reviews it ranks 18 of 3255.
About Florence
Florence, the cradle of the Renaissance, gathers masterpieces of art and architecture into a compact city of stone streets beside the Arno.
The Duomo, with Brunelleschi's great red-brick dome, Giotto's bell tower and the Baptistery's gilded doors, marks the centre of town. A few streets away, Piazza della Signoria and the Palazzo Vecchio face a loggia full of sculpture, and the Uffizi Gallery holds Botticelli, Leonardo and Raphael. Michelangelo's David stands in the Galleria dell'Accademia.
Top-ranked sights in Florence: Piazza della Signoria, Uffizi Galleries (Gallerie degli Uffizi), Florence Duomo (Cattedrale di Santa Maria del Fiore).
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