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Uffizi Gallery Tour and Accademia David Tour
This Uffizi Gallery tour guide sets the $71 small-group Uffizi visit, 1.5 hours with the entry ticket, beside the $46 Accademia David tour of 1 hour. It covers what each price includes, when the galleries close and how to pick between them, and both tours offer free cancellation up to 24 hours before.
Quick answer Prices, durations and what you get
A guided Uffizi Gallery tour starts at $71 per person for 1.5 hours with the ticket included. The Accademia Gallery David tour costs $46 per person for 1 hour with timed entry. Both have free cancellation 24 hours ahead.
Key takeaways
- Browse all florence city tours on one page before you pick.
- See the full Uffizi Gallery Small-Group Guided Tour with Ticket details and price.
- Check the Accademia Gallery David Guided Tour & Timed Entry for the David in 1 hour.
- The Uffizi offers free admission on the first Sunday of each month if you would rather visit alone.
Uffizi Gallery Tours and the David Tour
Both tours here are guided, small-group visits with the entry ticket handled for you and free cancellation up to 24 hours before. They differ in museum, length and price. The Uffizi option runs 1.5 hours in more than 50 rooms of Renaissance painting. The Accademia option runs 1 hour and is built around Michelangelo's David with timed entry. Both carry a 4.7 rating from thousands of travellers.
from $46
Accademia Gallery David Guided Tour & Timed Entry
A one-hour skip-the-line Accademia tour with a reserved timed-entry ticket, headset and live guide, from $46, with time to stay on after.
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from $71
Uffizi Gallery Small-Group Guided Tour with Ticket
Small-group Uffizi visit with priority entry ticket, headsets and a 1.5 hour guided tour included in the price.
Check AvailabilityHow much does an Uffizi guided tour cost?
The guided Uffizi Gallery tour on this page costs $71 per person and the Accademia David tour costs $46 per person.
Prices below are per person and include the entry ticket. Compare them side by side before you book.
Side by side
Both tours include the guide and entry, and both let you cancel free up to 24 hours ahead. The Uffizi tour costs more because the gallery covers more ground. The Accademia tour is shorter and cheaper because it focuses on one hall and a handful of works.
| Tour | Price | Length | What is included | Group size | Who it suits |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Uffizi Gallery Small-Group Guided Tour with Ticket | $71 per person | 1.5 hours | Guide, entry ticket, free cancellation 24h | Small group, not stated | First-time visitors who want the top paintings explained |
| Accademia Gallery David Guided Tour & Timed Entry | $46 per person | 1 hour | Guide, timed entry, free cancellation 24h | Small group, not stated | Travellers short on time who mainly want to see David |
Is a guided tour of the Uffizi worth it?
A guide is worth it if you want the key paintings explained and the route planned, because the gallery holds more than 50 rooms and it is easy to miss the best of them alone.
The gallery is large and the masterpieces are spread out. A guide turns a wander into a structured visit.
What a guide adds
The Uffizi spreads its Renaissance masterpieces across a long run of rooms. A guided route covers Botticelli's Birth of Venus and Primavera, Caravaggio's Medusa, Michelangelo's Holy Family and Leonardo works. Guides also explain why rooms close for restoration, which happens from time to time and can put some artworks temporarily out of reach.
If you would rather go alone, entry is still possible. Tickets sell on tickets.uffizi.it, by call center 800 615 615 and at the ticket offices under the Uffizi loggia and in front of Pitti Palace, per the official site.
What does the day look like on an Uffizi Gallery tour?
You meet near Piazza della Signoria, check in 15 minutes early, walk the top rooms with your guide and finish inside the gallery with free time afterwards.
Here is how a typical small-group visit runs, based on how comparable tours are organised.
Meeting point and check-in
Comparable Uffizi tours meet at the statue of Cosimo I in Piazza della Signoria and end inside the gallery. Guests arrive 15 minutes early for check-in, and government-issued ID may be required. Bring the same ID discipline to the tour you book here.
Once inside, the route runs through the highlights in order, with the guide handling pace and headphones where the group needs them. The Uffizi Gallery Small-Group Guided Tour with Ticket covers the same 1.5 hour format.
Do Uffizi tours skip the line?
Guided tours enter with a pre-booked timed slot, so you avoid the ticket-buying queue, though security checks still apply to everyone.
Pre-booked entry is the main time saving of a guided visit.
How entry works
The gallery sells timed tickets on tickets.uffizi.it and by call center 800 615 615, open 8:00 a.m. to 7:00 p.m., Monday to Sunday, per the official site. Tours use the same timed entry system, with the operator holding the booking. That means no stop at the ticket offices under the Uffizi loggia or in front of Pitti Palace.
The Accademia works the same way. The Accademia Gallery David Guided Tour & Timed Entry includes timed entry in its $46 price.
What is included and what costs extra on an Uffizi tour?
The guide and the entry ticket are included in the $71 Uffizi price and the $46 Accademia price, while extra group fees set by the museum and any food or transport are not part of the tour price.
Know what your ticket covers before you arrive.
What your price covers
Both tours listed here include the guide, the museum entry and free cancellation up to 24 hours before. Headphones are required by the museum for groups of 6 people or more, and extra fees for groups apply, per the Uffizi guides page. Reputable operators build these into the tour price.
What is not covered: anything you buy inside, such as the shop or cafe, and any add-on visits. The Vasari Corridor has special access rules, so treat it as separate. Amplification systems are forbidden in the Boboli Gardens, which matters if you extend your day there.
When is the Uffizi free?
The Uffizi is free on the first Sunday of each month, when Italy's national museums drop admission charges.
Free entry changes the value question, so plan around it.
Free Sundays versus a guided tour
Free admission to the national museums applies on the first Sunday of each month, per the official Uffizi site. Expect crowds on that day, because entry is unticketed and queues build early. A guided tour still books a timed slot, so it can be the calmer choice even on a free day.
If you visit on a normal day and want the museum explained, the Uffizi Gallery Small-Group Guided Tour with Ticket at $71 per person bundles entry and guide in one booking.
What should I not bring to the Uffizi, and is it wheelchair accessible?
Leave large bags at your accommodation, bring photo ID, and note that some Uffizi tours are not wheelchair accessible, so confirm access needs before booking.
A few rules catch visitors out. Here they are up front.
Bags, ID and access
Large bags are not permitted inside, and government-issued ID may be required at check-in. The official site publishes an accessibility page for the museum itself, so check your own needs against it before booking any tour.
Groups of 6 people or more must use headphones, and the museum may close rooms for restoration, so a listed artwork can be temporarily away from display. That applies to every visit, guided or not.
Can you combine an Uffizi tour with the Accademia David?
Yes, you can book the Uffizi tour and the Accademia David tour as two separate visits on one trip, and some operators sell combined half-day options as well.
Two museums, two bookings, or one combined product if you prefer.
Two tours in one day
Booking both tours here keeps things simple. Start with the Accademia Gallery David Guided Tour & Timed Entry at $46 per person for 1 hour, then take the Uffizi Gallery Small-Group Guided Tour with Ticket at $71 per person for 1.5 hours. Both allow free cancellation 24 hours ahead, so you can adjust the order.
Two separate small-group bookings often cost less and let you rest between museums.
How do I choose between the Uffizi and Accademia tours?
Choose the Uffizi for painting and 1.5 hours at $71 per person, or the Accademia for David in 1 hour at $46 per person.
The choice comes down to time, budget and what you want to stand in front of.
Pick by interest and time
The Uffizi is the pick for Renaissance painting, with Botticelli, Caravaggio and Leonardo on the route. The Accademia is the pick for sculpture and a short visit. Both hold a 4.7 rating, from 3065 reviews for the Uffizi tour and 4962 for the Accademia tour.
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Uffizi Tour Questions
How much does an Uffizi guided tour cost?
The Uffizi Gallery Small-Group Guided Tour with Ticket costs $71 per person for 1.5 hours, with the entry ticket and free cancellation 24 hours ahead included.
Is a guided tour of the Uffizi worth it?
Yes if you want the highlights covered in order. A guide routes you through more than 50 rooms to Botticelli, Caravaggio and Leonardo without wandering. If you prefer to explore alone, self-booked entry works too. Compare options on florence city tours.
Do Uffizi tours skip the line?
Tours use pre-booked timed entry, so you skip the ticket purchase queue. Security screening still applies to all visitors. The Uffizi Gallery Small-Group Guided Tour with Ticket includes its timed entry.
What should I not bring to the Uffizi?
Large bags are not permitted. Bring government-issued photo ID, since it may be required at check-in, and arrive 15 minutes early.
Where do Uffizi tours meet?
Comparable Uffizi tours meet at the statue of Cosimo I in Piazza della Signoria and finish inside the gallery. Your booking confirmation states the exact meeting point for the tour you pick.
Is the Uffizi wheelchair accessible?
Some guided tours are not wheelchair accessible, though the museum itself publishes accessibility information on its official site. Confirm your access needs with the operator before booking.
How do I buy Uffizi tickets?
Tickets sell on tickets.uffizi.it, through the call center 800 615 615, which is open 8:00 a.m. to 7:00 p.m., Monday to Sunday, and at ticket offices under the Uffizi loggia and in front of Pitti Palace.
Do tour groups need headphones at the Uffizi?
Yes, groups of 6 people or more must use headphones, and extra fees for groups apply. Operators include this in the tour price, so you should not pay on the day.
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