Florence: Accademia Gallery & Statue of David with Uffizi Options

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Discover Florence's top attractions alongside an expert guide! — Photos: the activity supplier, via Viator

Stand in awe of Michelangelo’s masterpiece. — Photos: the activity supplier, via Viator

About this activity

Florence's two most famous galleries draw big crowds, but on this guided tour, you'll use pre-reserved entry tickets at both. Your expert guide leads you straight into the Accademia for an up-close look at Michelangelo's David and the unfinished Prisoners, then through Florence's historic center to the Uffizi for a guided tour of the Renaissance's biggest hits.

Along the way, you'll pass the Duomo, walk down Via Calzaiuoli, and step into Piazza della Signoria before continuing to the Uffizi. Inside, your guide unpacks Botticelli's Birth of Venus and Primavera, Raphael's Madonna with the Goldfinch, and Michelangelo's Tondo Doni, connecting the artists, patrons, and ideas that shaped the Renaissance.

Pick the version of the day that fits you best: a one-hour Group Express focused purely on the Accademia and David, a full half-day group tour covering both galleries plus the historic center, or a semi-private full tour capped at 9 guests for a more relaxed pace with your guide.

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At a glance

Duration: 3 h 30 min
Confirmation: Instant confirmation
Ticket: Mobile or paper ticket accepted
Group: Up to 15 people
People per booking: 1–15
Guide: English
Operated by: The Tour Guy

Ages: Children (0–6 years) · Youth (7–17 years) · Adults (18–99 years)

What is included

Included

Included: Small group experience
Included: Expert, English-speaking guide
Included: Walking tour of Florence's historic center (not included with the Group Express option)
Included: Timed-entry ticket to the Accademia Gallery valued at € 24
Included: Florence Duomo exterior viewing (not included with the Group Express option)
Included: Timed-entry ticket to the Uffizi Gallery valued at € 29 (not included with the Group Express option)

Not included

Not included: Guide tips

Itinerary

Piazza Della Santissima Annunziata

15 min

Meet your expert guide 15 minutes early at the designated meeting point just outside the Accademia Gallery. The exact meeting point is listed on your booking voucher.
Galleria dell'Accademia

one hour Admission included

With timed-entry tickets in hand, head through security and into the Accademia. Tune in as your guide shares fascinating stories about Michelangelo's David and the unfinished Prisoners. You'll get the full story behind David's symbolism, scale, and place in Florentine identity.
Cathedral of Santa Maria del Fiore

20 min Admission not included

Back outside, stroll over to Florence's most recognizable landmark for an exterior look at the Duomo, Brunelleschi's dome, the bell tower, and the Baptistery. Your guide explains how this complex powered the Renaissance and shaped the city skyline. (Florence Duomo exterior viewing is not included with the Group Express option.)
Piazza della Signoria

20 min

Continue along Via Calzaiuoli and into Piazza della Signoria, Florence's open-air sculpture gallery and political heart. Your guide points out the Palazzo Vecchio, the Loggia dei Lanzi, and the replica David standing where the original once did. (Piazza della Signoria and the historic center walking tour are not included with the Group Express option.)
Le Gallerie Degli Uffizi

1 h 15 min Admission included

Once again, enjoy quick entry with your pre-reserved tickets and step into one of the world's greatest collections of Renaissance art. Your guide walks you through Botticelli's Birth of Venus and Primavera, Raphael's Madonna with the Goldfinch, and Michelangelo's Tondo Doni.

Your tour ends inside the gallery, so you can stay and explore at your own pace. (Uffizi Gallery is not included with the Group Express option.)

Meeting point and pickup

Everyone meets at the meeting point.

Meeting point

Please arrive 10 minutes early. You'll meet your friendly guide in Piazza Santissima Annunziata in front of the statue of Ferdinando dei Medici on a horse. A representative will be there holding a sign with "The Tour Guy" on it.

End point

This tour ends inside the Uffizi Gallery

Using your ticket

Check your selected option at the top of your voucher to see what is included in your tour. If you have any questions or would like to change or upgrade your option, please contact us in advance.
Group Express Option: Does NOT include the Uffizi Gallery, historic center walking tour, or Duomo. Includes a one-hour guided visit to the Accademia Gallery and Statue of David.
Group Full Tour Option: Includes timed-entry to the Accademia and Uffizi, a walking tour of the historic center, and Duomo exterior viewing, in a group of up to 15.
Semi-Private Full Tour Option: Includes timed-entry to the Accademia and Uffizi, a walking tour of the historic center, and Duomo exterior viewing, in a semi-private group of up to 9.
All participants are required to carry a valid government-issued picture ID on them during our tours.
Please note that large bags, backpacks, luggage, and tripods cannot be brought into the Accademia or Uffizi Galleries.
We will be subject to a security check at the entrance to all sites. Depending on the volume of visitors, we may have a short wait in the security line.
We will do everything within our power to ensure timings and itineraries are respected, however, due to issues beyond our control, timings and sites are subject to last minute changes on rare occasions.
We regret that we are unable to accommodate guests with wheelchairs or any walking impairments that require special assistance on our group tours. We are also unable to accommodate strollers or baby carriages on our group tours.
Depending on the size of your group, headphones may be used for some tours. In this case, headphones will be provided. You may use your own earphones if you wish.

Cancellation

Free cancellation

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

If you cancel	You get back
At least one day before	100%
Less than a day before	0%

The operator may cancel if too few people book; you then get another date or your money back.

Good to know

Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
The tour involves sustained walking through two galleries and Florence's historic center, with some stairs and uneven cobblestone surfaces.
Please contact us in advance with any mobility concerns so we can advise on the best option for you.
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 and Uffizi Gallery.

Options

Semi-Private Full Tour (Max 9)

Duration: 3 hours 30 minutes

Semi-Private Full Tour Option: Includes timed-entry to the Accademia and Uffizi, walking tour, Duomo exterior, expert guide, and max group size of 9
Small Group Full Tour (Max 15)

Duration: 3 hours 30 minutes

Group Full Tour Option: Includes timed-entry to the Accademia and Uffizi, walking tour, Duomo exterior, and expert guide, in a group of up to 15
Group Express Tour (NO Uffizi)

Duration: 1 hour: Does NOT include the Uffizi Gallery, historic center walking tour, or Duomo exterior

Group Express Option: Includes timed-entry to the Accademia Gallery and David, with expert guide, in a group of up to 18