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- Accademia Gallery
- History
- Prisoners and Slaves
- Michelangelo's David
- Exhibitions
- Uffizi & Accademia tickets
- Plan Your Visit
- Skip the Line Tours
- Guided Tours
- Timings
- Directions
- Entrances
- What to see in Accademia Gallery
- Uffizi Gallery
- Duomo Florence
- Palazzo Vecchio
- Florence To Chianti Tours
- Florence To Cinque Terre Tours
- Bargello National Museum
- Medici Chapel
- Florence To Pisa Tours
- Florence To Siena Tours
- Florence To Tuscany Tours
- Boboli Gardens
- Hzero - The Miniature Railway
- San Marco Museum
- Basilica of Santa Croce
- Brancacci Chapel
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Why combine the Uffizi and Accademia gallery experience?
Same, but different
While both the Uffizi and Accademia galleries have an impressive collection of Renaissance masterpieces, their focus diverge slightly: while the Accademia is more sculpture-focused whereas the Uffizi is more painting-focused. The former is smaller and more compact, while the latter is roomier and larger.
Budget-friendly combos
The cost of a combo ticket is often €5-10 cheaper than buying individual entry tickets to these attractions. Most Accademia and Uffizi tours also come with expert guides who will lead you through the famous and little-known highlights in both these places.
Together vs apart: How to visit the Uffizi and Accademia galleries
Here's how to decide whether these galleries should be visited together or separately.
Purchasing individual tickets
Pros: Visit is conducted at your own pace.
Cons: Higher cost, more time consuming.
In short, if you just want to get a pulse on what Renaissance art is like, visiting either the Accademia or Uffizi Gallery would suffice.
Purchasing combo tickets
Pros: Cost effective, time saving, single ticket for dual entry, more enriching experience.
Cons: Not much room to customise the itinerary
In short, a combo ticket that includes a visit to both the Accademia and Uffizi galleries is ideal if you want to get an in-depth perspective of Renaissance art and culture.
Making the most of your experience
Here's how to plan your visit for the optimal viewing experience
Timing your visit
The crowd factor
Choosing the right combo
Accessibility
Local tips
Should you visit the Accademia or Uffizi Gallery first? Ideally, start with the Accademia as it is smaller with fewer exhibits. You can wrap up your visit to Accademia in under two hours. The Uffizi, just a kilometer away, can take much longer, with visitors sometimes also spending upwards of 4 hours to soak in its riches.
The Accademia Gallery might seem more crowded owing to its smaller proportions. While more people statistically visit the Uffizi, the traffic is less perceptible since it's more spread out. To escape crowds at both places, consider visiting as soon as the gallery opens (before 10am), or just before closing time (after 5pm).
If you're looking for just an entry ticket to both, you can book Combo (Save 10%): Uffizi Gallery + Accademia Gallery Tickets which is a standard combo ticket to Accademia and Uffizi Gallery. If you're looking for a guided experience, book the Uffizi and Accademia Guided Tour.
Both the Accademia and Uffizi galleries are wheelchair accessible, and are fitted with ramps and elevators. The Accademia Gallery also has tactile maps for visually impaired visitors. At Uffizi, subject to availability, wheelchairs can be rented free of cost.
- If your appetite for art isn't satiated, head over to the Bargello National Museum (which has more sculptures, including a bronze David by Donatello).
- While the exact origin of gelato is unknown, popular theorists attribute the modern form of gelato to a Florentine. Sample crowd favourite flavours like pistachio and stracciatella.
- Cross the Oltrarno river and head to Palazzo Pitti and the Boboli Gardens. Enjoy the latter's open-air museum style, and see the lavish art collections of the Medicis in the Pitti Palace.
Frequently asked questions about Uffizi and Accademia Gallery tickets
Why do travelers flock to the Accademia and Uffizi galleries in Florence?
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.
What are the advantages of booking a combo ticket to both the Uffizi and Accademia galleries?
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.
Which is more worthwhile, the Accademia or Uffizi Gallery?
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!
What are some unmissable highlights at the Accademia Gallery?
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.
What are the Uffizi Gallery's top highlights?
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'.
Do I have to see both the Uffizi and Accademia galleries on the same day?
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.
