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Combo: Uffizi Gallery + Accademia Gallery Guided Tour
Occupying pride of place in the star-studded cluster of cultural gems in Florence, both the Uffizi and Accademia Galleries are must-visits in the Tuscan region. Here's your guide to touring these landmarks, and how best to optimise your visit.
Here's how to decide whether these galleries should be visited together or separately.
Here's how to plan your visit for the optimal viewing experience
If you’re new to Florence, these galleries give you the two biggest artistic hits: Michelangelo’s David at the Accademia, and Botticelli’s Birth of Venus at the Uffizi. It’s the ultimate Florence starter pack. In short, both these galleries have irrevocably shaped Florence's cultural landscape, you simply can't leave the city without seeing them.
A combo ticket usually costs less than buying two separate tickets, so that’s more euros in your pocket (how's that for buying that extra scoop of gelato?) What's more, one ticket = one booking = less stress. You don’t have to juggle two separate reservations, figure out availability, or risk one museum being sold out on your preferred date. It’s streamlined and efficient.
Different strokes for different folks, but in general, those who are more fond of sculpture head to the Accademia, whereas the Uffizi Gallery is a haven for art lovers since it has an impressive collection of Renaissance paintings. This is why the combo ticket is all the more attractive: you don't have to struggle with choice since both are available!
It's no secret that most visitors to the gallery come for Michelangelo's David, the star of the show. David isn’t just a statue—it’s the definition of artistic perfection. Michelangelo has more to offer, like the Prisoners and Slaves sculpture as well. A less-visited segment of the museum is the musical instruments museum. This section of the Accademia showcases a rare collection of antique instruments, including Stradivari violins. Don't forget to catch a glimpse of the Tree of Life by Pacino di Bonaguida, and pay attention to its gold detailing.
Arriving at Uffizi and leaving without seeing his masterpiece 'Birth of Venus' is akin to visiting the Accademia and not seeing David. Another highlight is Leonardo da Vinci's 'The Annunciation', and Caravaggio's 'Medusa'.
That depends on your ticket. But if it's available to you, visit them on separate days as both contain a wealth of material (particularly Uffizi). To avoid overdosing on the riches of the Renaissance, consider going on two separate days.
