Museums special: Accademia & Uffizi combo tour - monolingual small group tour
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Florence, Italy
4 hours (approx.)
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Overview
Want to see two of Florence’s most famous museums in one day? If so, then this tour is for you! With your professional guide, you will visit the Accademia Gallery and The Uffizi, skipping the long lines at the entrance! Enjoy this 4 hour guided tour to discover the most beautiful sculptures and paintings of the Cradle of Renaissance and feed your eyes and soul with the artistic heritage of Florence.
This monolingual small group ensures you the best quality!
What's Included
- Monolingual small group tour
- Earphones for bigger groups
- Uffizi Gallery ticket and reservation
- Accademia Gallery ticket and reservation
- Professional guide
- Hotel pickup and drop-off
- Food and drinks
Meeting Location
Meeting point
Via Camillo Cavour
50122 Firenze FI, Italy
Detailed check-in instructions, including the exact address, are provided with your booking confirmation.
End point
Piazzale degli Uffizi
50122 Firenze FI, Italy
What To Expect
Florence
Looking to discover the most in one day? This tour takes you to Florence’s treasures of the Renaissance - the Accademia and the Uffizi, plus includes a short walking tour of the main sights of the city. Head to Via Cavour 36 Red, where your local, art-loving guide will be waiting for you! Then, follow your guide to the nearby Accademia Galleria (about a 5 minute walk), and skip-the-line upon entry.
5 minutes • Admission Ticket Free
Galleria dell'Accademia
At one of the most famous galleries in the world, your guide will usher you past the long line with skip-the-line passes, and you will begin on your journey in time to the Renaissance era…
First, your friendly and expert guide will bring you to the famous Hall of Prisoners. This hall is lined in Michelangelo’s forever unfinished sculptures. Your guide will explain this unique form of art called “non-finito,” in which you can experience the emotions of the characters, trapped in marble for eternity. Take a moment to admire the exact spots where the genius, Michelangelo, worked with his chisel and hammer. Your guide will share the interesting stories of each of the “Prisoners” in this hall, as the suspense builds to reach the finale - “David.”
35 minutes • Admission Ticket Included
Galleria dell'Accademia
At the end of the hall, your guide will introduce you to the unmissable "David," dominating above the tiny viewers. Weighing over 12,000 pounds and at 17 feet tall, it is one of the largest, and most important pieces of art of all time. Discover the secrets behind this epic sculpture, while you learn more about Michelangelo and his intriguing life. Did you know Michelangelo was only 26 years old when he finished “David”? Your guide will be there to answer your questions.Then, your guide will lead you to some of the other important masterpieces found in the Accademia Gallery. You will visit the intriguing and complex sculpture, “Rape of the Sabines,” by Giambologna. Then, you will visit various works of art by Renaissance masters such as Sandro Botticelli, Jacopo di Cione, and Pacino di Buonaguida. With a new appreciation for these masters of art, you will exit the Accademia Gallery ready to discover more of what Florence has to offer!
35 minutes • Admission Ticket Included
Uffizi
Finish your “Best of Florence” tour in the heart of Florence’s Renaissance glory - the Uffizi Gallery. Follow your guide ahead of the lines, as you enter one of the most comprehensive art museums in the world! Your guide will lead you through the elegant halls and rooms in chronological order, from the thirteenth to the eighteenth century - making sure you spend the most time at the most famous works, out of the nearly 2,000 masterpieces showcased in the Uffizi. Between halls, you can admire ancient Roman and Greece sculptures, the frescoed ceilings, and the lovely views from the large windows.Your Uffizi tour will begin in the 13th century, the birth of the Renaissance era. Discover fascinating Gothic artworks covered in gold, and beautifully depicting images of Madonna and the child. The breakthrough into the Renaissance began with Giotto, who used three-dimensional elements in his masterpiece, forevering changing artistic style.
30 minutes • Admission Ticket Free
Uffizi
Next, your guide will lead you to the hall of International Gothic masterpieces, most notably, “Adoration of the Magi,” by Gentile da Fabriano. This was another turning point, when art began to tell a story, instead of simply depicting characters. Your guide will explain this exciting time in history in a vivid, storytelling manner.
Then, continue through the centuries into the 1400s, when artists began experimenting with three-dimensional space. The best example of this progression in art can be found in “Battle of San Romano,” by Paolo Uccello. Your guide will point out two of the most famous works of art in the Uffizi, “Madonna with Child and Two Angels,” by Filippo Lippi; then, “Dukes of Urbino,” by Piero della Francesca. These artists began to idealize the features of men and women in paintings, which greatly influenced later artists including the magnificent da Vinci and Raphael.
20 minutes • Admission Ticket Free
Uffizi
It is impossible to visit the Uffizi without seeing the extensive and fascinating Botticelli collection, with their mystic scenes of nature. Spend plenty of time admiring the two most famous paintings, “The Birth of Venus,” and “Primavera.”
Continue to the heart of the Renaissance, with works of art by da Vinci and Michelangelo. Although the paintings in the Uffizi are not their most famed works, it is still emotional to be inches away from masterpieces by men of their prestige. Enjoy learning all about the artists and the works, “Tondo Doni” by Michelangelo; and “Baptism of Christ” and “The Annunciation” by Leonardo da Vinci.
The Uffizi Gallery will truly open your eyes to historic art, and you will undoubtedly finish this tour with a new appreciation for Renaissance art and the heritage of Florentine locals. Feel free to remain inside the Uffizi for as long as you would like after your tour has finished!
30 minutes • Admission Ticket Free
Additional Info
- Confirmation is instant and will be received at time of booking
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
- Comfortable shoes suggested
- Please note that on the busiest days the entrance into the museums may experience some short delays
- The order of the visits may change
- This tour/activity will have a maximum of 15 travelers
Frequently Asked Questions
(6)Q: What is the cancellation policy for the Museums special: Accademia & Uffizi combo tour – monolingual small group tour?
Cancellation Policy
You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the tour for a full refund.
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Activity code: C-6367P42
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Frequently Asked Questions (6)
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What is the cancellation policy for the Museums special: Accademia & Uffizi combo tour – monolingual small group tour?
A:Apr 2025
You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the tour for a full refund.
- For a full refund, you must cancel at least 24 hours before the tour start time.
- If you cancel less than 24 hours before the tour start time, the amount you paid will not be refunded.
- Any changes made less than 24 hours before the tour start time will not be accepted.
- Cut-off times are based on the tour local time (CEST).
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What's included in the price?
A:
Apr 2025
The following is included:
- Monolingual small group tour.
- Earphones for bigger groups.
- Uffizi Gallery ticket and reservation.
- Accademia Gallery ticket and reservation.
- Professional guide.
The following is NOT included:
- Hotel pickup and drop-off.
- Food and drinks.
Q:
What is the minimum age for this tour?
A:
There is no minimum age for this tour, so bring your wee one along for an adventure..
Apr 2025
Q:
My date is not available in the calendar, I am just checking to see if it is available?
A:
If a date or time is not listed on the calendar, it’s sold out or unavailable for another reason. Support cannot assist further if a date or time is not on the calendar.
If you find a date and time that works for you, book it NOW because things always sell out at this time of year.
Apr 2025
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Is this an accessible tour?
A:Apr 2025
Accessibility information for the Museums special: Accademia & Uffizi combo tour - monolingual small group tour is as follows:
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
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Where is the meeting point for this activity?
A:
Detailed check-in instructions – including meeting point address, Google map, and parking information – for Museums special: Accademia & Uffizi combo tour - monolingual small group tour will be included in your confirmation email from City Boat Tours. Please be sure to double and triple check your email address is correct at checkout so this important email makes its way to you!
Mar 2024What's Included
- Monolingual small group tour
- Earphones for bigger groups
- Uffizi Gallery ticket and reservation
- Accademia Gallery ticket and reservation
- Professional guide
- Hotel pickup and drop-off
- Food and drinks
Additional Info
- Confirmation is instant and will be received at time of booking
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
- Comfortable shoes suggested
- Please note that on the busiest days the entrance into the museums may experience some short delays
- The order of the visits may change
- This tour/activity will have a maximum of 15 travelers
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