Private Tour of Uffizi and Accademia Gallery with David
Recommended by 97% of travelers
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Florence, Italy
- 3 hours (approx.)
- Group discounts
- Offered in: English
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Overview
Skip the long lines and join your private guide for a master class on Italian Renaissance art on this half-day tour, perfect for travelers with limited time. First, travel through the history of art from the Middle Ages to the Renaissance at the Uffizi Gallery, which includes works by Caravaggio and Leonardo da Vinci. Next, head to the Accademia Gallery to see Michelangelo's iconic David sculpture and learn about the artist's life.
- Visit the main attractions of the Uffizi galleries and the Accademia with a private guide
- Skip-the-line entry saves you time and minimizes the wait
- Admire the works of Michelangelo, Botticelli, Caravaggio and many others
- Ask all the questions you want, thanks to the presence of a guide reserved for your group
What's Included
- Priority entrance to the Accademia Gallery
- Entrance ticket to the Uffizi Gallery (€29.00)
- Entrance ticket to the Accademia Gallery
- Private Guide
- Private transport
- Tips for the tour guide
- Food and beverages
Meeting and Pickup
Meeting point
- Via dei Castellani, 14, 50122 Firenze FI, Italy
You can find us 20 minutes before the established time in our City Florence Tours office located in Via dei Castellani 14 (18 / red).
End point
- Galleria dell’Accademia di FirenzeVia Ricasoli, 58/60, 50129 Firenze FI, Italy
The tour ends at the Accademia Gallery
Ticket Redemption Point
Via dei Castellani, 14, 50122 Firenze FI, Italy
Itinerary
1
Le Gallerie Degli Uffizi
2 hours • Admission Ticket Included
2
Galleria dell'Accademia
1 hour • Admission Ticket Included
Additional Info
- Confirmation will be received at time of booking
- Wheelchair accessible
- Stroller accessible
- Near public transportation
- Transportation is wheelchair accessible
- Surfaces are wheelchair accessible
- Most travelers can participate
- To access the Uffizi Gallery, each Traveler must present a valid passport or ID that matches the name provided at the time of Reservation. Please provide the full names of all travellers at the time of Reservation. Failure to present the voucher with the full names of all travelers at the ticket office prior to entry may result in refusal of entry to the Attraction.
- The entrance ticket to the Uffizi Gallery of 29,00 euros is included in the price
- This is a private tour/activity. Only your group will participate
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Cancellation Policy
You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the experience for a full refund.
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Reviews
4.9
based on 146 reviews
Theresa_L, Apr 2026
Francesca was an amazing guide. She balances her knowledge of art, history, religion, and politics with her fun personality. We learned so much and had so much fun.
Alex_C, Apr 2026
Our tour guide Ana was excellent weaving us through the masses to see the most famous works with detailed explanations about the history of Florence, the Renaissance masters and the artwork
Amanda_A, Mar 2026
Leonardo was the best tour guide I’ve ever had! He was so knowledgeable and made every painting come to life with interesting stories! He gave us plenty of information without overwhelming us. We even stopped at his favorite gelato place between things. It was also very clear that he is a kind and honest person. At the museum entrances and around the city, other guides and workers knew him and definitely thought highly of him. It’s always nice to know you’re touring a city with a warm and kind person! Thanks, Leonardo, for a great day in Florence!
Bob_L, Jan 2026
Manuela was wonderful. She loves the art and history of Florence. She was a great communicator and very enthusiastic. We had a great time.
Lena_P, Dec 2025
The guide was brilliant in taking us to the most important sights, I wished the tour lasted longer than 3 hrs, to see more of the Uffizi, but truth is that one could have days and it would still not be enough. A fantastic tour.
Dean_S, Nov 2025
We had an exceptional tour with Laura. The entire day was very relaxing and we learned a ton from Laura touring through the museums. She was kind enough to direct us to the food market in Florence (which is terrific!) great memories, great day. Definitely recommend.
Keith_K, Nov 2025
Great information. They provided easy and quick access to the best viewing areas.
Guide was well versed in art, artists, techniques, and overall information about important pieces.
CAROLYN_G, Oct 2025
The tour guys was excellent. However, I can’t remember her name. She made the tour. She was very knowledgeable and fun to be around
Mike_B, Oct 2025
Pam was terrific. She knows a lot of information about the art. I especially appreciated her pointing out hidden features of the sculptures in The Academia.
Hans_B, Oct 2025
We had the most incredible experience during our private tour of the Uffizi Galleria and the Academia Museum in Florence. Our tour guide, Ilaria, was nothing short of exceptional. She was incredibly knowledgeable about the artwork and the history behind each piece, and her passion for art was truly contagious.
One of the highlights of the tour was being able to bypass the long lines and to efficiently get us to the right place to experience the artwork close up. Ilaria took the time to explain each piece in detail, giving us a deeper appreciation and understanding of the art.
Not only did we see some of the most iconic pieces of art in the world, but we also learned far more about art history in those 3 1/2 hours. Ilaria's enthusiasm and expertise made the tour truly memorable, and we are so grateful for the opportunity to have her as our guide.
Beth_B, Oct 2025
Florence has changed in that the Uffizi and academia galleries now allow a ridiculous number of visitors at one time. There is no skipping the line. We waited an hour to” skip the line”. Hardly skipping the line. And the natural prices of trying to wait in line was awful. There were no staff actually supervising this process, and people are just cutting in and out all over the place. This was not conveyed to us upon booking. Therefore we had minimal time to visit the museum and even when we were in there, their rooms are so densely packed with people you could barely move. It was a very negative experience unlike any of our other previous visits to Florence museums.
Katie_C, Sep 2025
Our guide was incredibly knowledgeable and made the tour fantastic! Recommend highly for anyone interested in history.
Michael_N, Sep 2025
Manuela was a fabulous guide. Her passion emanated from start to finish for the Italian renaissance and its birthplace in Florence. Her knowledge was clearly expert level. She was funny and easy to listen to. Lots of walking since the museums are separate, maybe bring a small water since it’s three hours long but would do the tour with the company and Manuela 100x over again!
Ronald_S, Sep 2025
This is a great way to experience Italian Art and its history. We were able to understand the evolution of Italian Art from Rome to the Renaissance.
William_F, Sep 2025
Wonderful, very friendly, incredibly knowledgeable. Touches all the historical bases with an easy style of conversation.
Jane_H, Sep 2025
Worth every penny to have the amazing in depth knowledge of an expert and a local Transformed the whole experience. Also skipping the line was a huge bonus given our time constraints. Our guide Francesca was simply wonderful and did the whole tour at our pace. Very highly recommended.
Danielle_H, Sep 2025
This was a must! Seeing the Uffizi and Academia can be overwhelming as there is so much great work and history there. Without Francesco, our wonderful tour guide, we would have missed so much. We learned so much about the art, artists, and Florentine history. It was an incredible experience! I highly recommend if you want to learn something, you do this. Also, we waited in no lines which was an incredible benefit considering the swarms of people visiting. Highly recommend, it’s worth the money!
Shari_S, Aug 2025
I booked a private tour because it was the only way to fit these 2 must see sights into our schedule. It was worth it because we were able to avoid lines (but not crowds) and could move through at our own pace. Marta was a good guide. Unfortunately, it was miserably hot and crowded and the earbud system used is mediocre at best. My daughter really loved the David and all the interesting details Marta provided about it. We were glad to have the opportunity for a private tour, just bad timing on our part.
Jonathan_M, Jul 2025
Our tour guide was great but we found that we didn’t see a lot and then found out we couldn’t come back. It was very rushed for almost $700 for 3
Richard_M, Jul 2025
Our guide, Midila was great and super knowledgeable with 16 years of experience! She made it so easy process, honestly very much worth the cost. They handle the tickets, help Shepard you through the process. She was very knowledgeable in not only the art, the city, the time period of the renaissance, etc.
Cagatay_T, Jul 2025
Guido, our tour guide, was outstanding. He thoughtfully adjusted the tour’s pace to accommodate our 5-year-old, sharing engaging stories that captured her attention—particularly in the Uffizi Gallery and at the David statue in the Galleria dell’Accademia. Guido’s calm and easygoing demeanor made the experience seamless. We skipped all lines and accessed the top floors of both museums via elevators, avoiding the hassle of stairs. Beyond the tour, he also shared excellent tips for our upcoming visit to Venice. Highly recommended—especially for couples with young children who want to enjoy a rich art and history experience in just a few hours without losing their child’s interest.
Nancy_M, Jul 2025
Great tour, so much to see and a private guide really helps put the important items in an order that makes sense. They help you prioritize the time and get around the long lines.
Jason_P, Jul 2025
FANTASTIC private tour of Uffizi, Academia, and highlights in between! Our tour guide was very, very knowledgeable and well-studied. THIS IS THE WAY TO DO IT! Skipped the lines, went right in, and had a wonderful afternoon learning all about the beautiful pieces of art and masterful artists. Highly recommend!
Rimple_N, Jul 2025
Worth every penny! The private tour with Mary was wonderful. She is very knowledgeable and explained the history of the region and how that affected the evolution of the arts. The little details that one may miss were eye opening. I would highly recommend this tour as opposed to a large tour if you are interested in learning more rather than walking though the galleries and museums and checking it off your list!
Stewart_K, Jun 2025
Tour guide was great. Excellent explanations and made my group of people who do care for art or history interested in the tour. Good access to sites. Very knowledgeable.
Lisabeth_S, Jun 2025
Loved the tour! Our tour guide was knowledgeable, fluent in English and was able to answer our questions. She gave us insight into the artists and their history. You will be on your feet the entire time so if you have issues with standing and walking for roughly 3 hours you may want to reconsider.
Jill_C, Jun 2025
Manuela was the perfect guide! She was so knowledgeable and I felt like we learned so much more than if we would have done this on our own! Great to skip the lines and she showed us the main attractions! Would recommend to anyone coming to Florence!
Jeanmarie_H, Jun 2025
Our tour with Manuela was amazing! She was energetic, passionate, and informative! We learned so much. Ask for Manuela! Our two teen boys were entertained as well so that’s saying something. Grazie Mille!
Tami_R, Jun 2025
Our tour guide was extremely passionate and knowledgeable. Cannot say enough nice things about here
Manuela
Jan_S, May 2025
We skipped all the lines, including the lines for the “skip the longer line and stand in this shorter Skip The Line line.” A private tour is the best way to enjoy these museums!
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