Uffizi Gallery Guided Tour

About this experience

Uffizi Gallery Guided Tour Florence Skip the queues and dive straight into one of the world's greatest art collections with this expert-led Uffizi Gallery tour. Your professional guide will lead you through the Renaissance treasures that made Florence the birthplace of artistic revolution, from Botticelli's ethereal masterpieces to Michelangelo's powerful sculptures. This comprehensive tour covers the gallery's most celebrated works whilst your guide provides context and stories behind each piece. You'll encounter Giotto's groundbreaking Ognissanti Madonna, marvel at both Simone Martini's and Leonardo da Vinci's interpretations of the Annunciation, and stand before Botticelli's famous La Primavera and The Birth of Venus. The tour also includes Michelangelo's only panel painting, the Doni Tondo, Caravaggio's vivid Bacchus, and works by Raphael, Titian, and pioneering female artist Artemisia Gentileschi. After exploring Florence's artistic heart, consider enhancing your cultural tour with a visit to the Accademia Gallery guided tour to see Michelangelo's David, or discover the city's architectural wonders on a Florence walking tour that covers the historic centre's highlights. What is Included Skip-the-line entrance to the Uffizi Gallery Professional guide commentary in English, French, German, Spanish or Italian Audio headsets for clear communication Opportunity to explore the gallery independently after the guided tour Access to seasonal exhibitions (subject to availability) Good to Know Tours are conducted in your chosen language from five available options. Audio headsets ensure you hear every detail of your guide's commentary clearly, even during busy periods. Remember to bring valid identification for entry verification. Large bags and umbrellas must be stored in the complimentary cloakroom before entering. Photography is permitted throughout the gallery but flash photography is prohibited to protect the artworks. Once you exit the gallery, re-entry is not permitted, so plan your visit accordingly. The Uffizi Gallery is accessible for visitors with mobility requirements, and guide dogs are welcome with advance notice. After your guided tour concludes, you're free to continue exploring the gallery's extensive collection at your own pace.

Highlights

• Enjoy timed entry and step straight into the Uffizi Gallery to see art that emerged amidst political upheaval and papal patronage from the 14th to 16th centuries
• Gain vivid, in‑depth insights from a certified guide who links each masterpiece to the cultural shifts of Renaissance Florence, all in your language, so no nuance is missed
• After the tour ends, keep using your full day ticket to revisit favorite works, wander into new rooms, or simply pause and take it all in
• Upgrade to a small-group tour with a maximum of 15 guests, ideal if you want more space around you and extra time to ask your guide questions
• Select your preferred language and tour length, with options from 1.5 or 2 hours, in English, French, German, Spanish, Italian, or Mandarin Chinese.

What is included

• Full day entry ticket to the Uffizi Gallery Guided tour of the Uffizi in English, Mandarin, Spanish, French, German, Spanish, or Italian (as per option selected) Separate line for entry with priority access Audio system to hear your guide clearly throughout the tour Small group tour with max
• 15 guests (as per option selected)

Not included

• Access to Vasari Corridor

Before you go

Bring a valid ID for entry verification. Allow extra time for security checks—peak times may require 30 to 45 minutes. All bags and umbrellas must be left in the free cloakroom near the entrance. Re-entry is not allowed after exiting the gallery. Every first Sunday of the month offers free entry with normal hours.

Cancellation terms

These tickets cannot be cancelled or rescheduled.