Uffizi and Accademia: tickets and booking

The tips for securing a visit to two of the most important museums in the world

by Leila Firusbakht

Except a few small museums, that are only open by appointment, or museums that are hosting an event or a special opening, generally no reservation is required to visit the museums of Tuscany and tickets can be purchased on site, at the time of the visit.

Two "heavyweights" are an exception to what has just been declared, and when it comes to them, reservations are not compulsory, but definitely highly recommended: Uffizi Gallery and Accademia Gallery, in Florence.
The line in front of these two museums begins to form early in the morning, even before the ticket offices open, and during high season it can reach a daunting length.
From April to September, or during particularly overcrowded periods (Christmas, Easter), the advice is to book, always, no matter the day of the week. During the rest of the year it's a good idea to book at least for visits during the weekend.

Here are the information on how to do it, through official sales channels.

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Uffizi Gallery
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Accademia Gallery

Uffizi Gallery

Uffizi Gallery - Credit: Neil Morrell / Pixabay

The Uffizi Gallery is home to some of the greatest masterpieces of the Italian Renaissance, so, it is not surprising the long line of people waiting every day to get in to admire them!

The official website allows to easily purchase an online ticket while booking for a specific day and time. For visits on Saturdays and holidays, reservations must be made at least one day in advance.

The booking fee is 4 euro to be added to the cost of full, reduced, and even free admission. The confirmation e-mail with the QR Code must be presented directly at the entrance to access the museum.

It's also possible to make a reservation by phone, calling the number +39 055294883 (Monday to Friday, 8.30 a.m. - 6.30 p.m.; Saturday, 8.30 a.m. - 12.30 p.m.). Also in this case, you will receive a QR code via e-mail.
Alternatively, once in Florence, it is possible to purchase ticket+booking at one of the following ticket offices: Uffizi, Pitti Palace, National Archaeological Museum, Orsanmichele Museum and all the state museums (for example, National Museum of Bargello).

The PassPartout 5 Days cumulative ticket allows you to visit the Uffizi, Pitti Palace, Boboli Gardens, National Archaeological Museum and the Museum of the Opificio delle Pietre Dure with a single discounted price ticket, valid for five consecutive days, with priority access. The cumulative ticket requires reservations only for the Uffizi, which must be the first museum to be visited, by showing up 15 minutes before the scheduled reservation time at door 3 of the Uffizi. Pitti Palace and the Boboli Gardens can only be visited later, without any time constraints or additional reservations, within 5 days of ticket activation (or 6 days in case the 5 days of validity include a Monday, December 25 or January 1).

The Uffizi ticket provides free access to the National Archaeological Museum of Florence and the Museum of the Opificio delle Pietre Dure within 5 days of visiting the Uffizi.

The "Prima Mattina" promotion allows you to purchase a discounted ticket to visit the Gallery in the morning between 8.15 a.m. and 8.55 a.m. during high season.

Accademia Gallery

David - Accademia Gallery - Credit: nathaninsandiego

The Accademia Gallery houses the highest number of sculptures by Michelangelo, including the world-famous David, and some other majestic artworks. The long line of visitors in front of its door is thus a constant!

Like the Uffizi Gallery, the Accademia is a state museum, so the sales channels are the same.
Through the official website it is possible to buy a ticket and book a day and time for the visit, with an additional cost of 4 euro that applies to any type of ticket.

As for the Uffizi, it is also possible to book by phone: +39 055294883 (Monday to Friday, 8.30 a.m. - 6.30 p.m.; Saturday, 8.30 a.m. - 12.30 p.m.).