Uffizi and Accademia: Independent Visit with Audio Guide Uffizi & Accademia Galleries Visit with Audio Guide
ID: GYG204961-318913
Category:
Country: Italy
Duration:
02:00 hours
Description
Skip the lines to visit two of the most iconic art galleries in Florence, the Uffizi and Accademia. Admire masterpieces from the Medici collections, as well as Michelangelo’s David, by listening to an expert art historian commentary with an audio guide.
Take the opportunity to visit both the Uffizi and Accademia Galleries in total freedom and at your own pace. Get guidance throughout your tour by an audio commentary of expert art historians, recorded in your own language.
Your half day tour begins at the Uffizi Gallery. The museum is located on the top floor of an impressive 16th-century building, erected by Giorgio Vasari. After having collected the audio guides you can start your visit, lead by the recorded commentary of an art historian expert. Be fascinated by the stunning masterpieces by Leonardo da Vinci, Botticelli, Michelangelo, Raffaello, Giotto and many others from the Middle Ages to the Renaissance.
The meeting point for the Accademia Gallery is in front of the museum, where you will receive your tickets and the voucher to collect the audioguides inside the Gallery. Delve into the amazing art of Michelangelo and marvel at the perfection of the famous “David”, which became a symbol of power and invincibility of the Florentine Republic at the time of its maximum splendor. In addition to this, marvel at other works of art such as ''I Prigioni'', ''San Matteo'' and the “Palestrina Pietà”. After a morning full of art and culture you can relax and enjoy a delicious Tuscan meal in the heart of the city, a few steps from the Duomo square (if lunch option selected).
Highlights
- Skip the lines to the Uffizi and Accademia
- Feel free to visit the museums independently with an audio guide
- Admire wonderful works of art by Da Vinci, Giotto, Raffaello, Botticelli and many more
- Be fascinated by the authentic Michelangelo’s David
- Enjoy a typical Tuscan lunch in the heart of Florence
Guiding languages
IMPORTANT INFORMATION
• Comfortable shoes are recommended
• To collect the audio guide inside the museum you have to show the original copy of your Identity Card or Passport, they will keep your ID document until the end of the visit when you will return the audio guide. If you lose or don’t return the audio guide, you will be asked for a refund of € 250.00 per unit
• During periods of increased inflow of visitors, despite reservations, the admission to the museums may be subject to delays, due to security reasons for which the access to the museum is regulated according to the number of people inside it
• It will not be possible to introduce any kind of liquid, except for medicines and baby bottles inside the Uffizi
• Water bottles are allowed if not exceeding 0.5 l inside the Accademia
The number of visitors is limited to reduce crowds
All areas that customers touch are frequently cleaned
You will receive a mandatory temperature check
You are required to bring and wear a mask
All participants who are 12 years and older must present a Reinforced Green Pass that is valid in the EU and has a verifiable QR code. Reinforced Green Passes can only be obtained by uploading either proof of full vaccination or proof of a Covid-19 infection within the last 6 months to either the Green Pass or Covid Certificate app
All participants must also bring a valid government-issued photo ID (e.g. passport, driver's license, etc)
Meet at the Accademia Gallery, in front of the entrance reserved for booking holders. Look for staff members wearing blue clothing with CAF Tour and Gray Line logos.
When should I book?
To guarantee availability book as soon as possible. Early booking is worth consideration especially if you planning the trip during high season like public holidays or weekends.
Cancellations
This excursion you can cancel with no cost up to 48 hours before the start of the trip. If you cancel it after 48 hours or not show up on the excursion you will still be charged the full price of the activity. Being late on pick-up or departure will be considered as not showing up.
