Immerse yourself in the world of Michelangelo and his most famous works of art, including the awe-inspiring David, as well as the Prigioni, San Matteo, and the Pietà di Palestrina. It took the young Michelangelo three years to carve the David from a large block of rough marble, resulting in an imposing sculpture of absolute beauty.

You can't leave Florence without visiting one of the most famous art galleries in the world - the Uffizi. Here, you can admire numerous works of art by Botticelli, Michelangelo, Leonardo da Vinci, Raffaello, Giotto, and many others. The gallery's most renowned exhibition hall contains the refined works by Botticelli, including his absolute masterpieces: Primavera and Birth of Venus. The latter painting, an icon of the museum, depicts the allegory of the birth of the goddess emerging from the sea foam and symbolizes the ideal of beauty as an expression of purity and spiritual quality, typical of Renaissance Neoplatonic aesthetics.

The guided tour ends at the Uffizi Terrace, where you can enjoy an amazing view of the city's most important monuments. After the guided tour, you are free to stay in the museum.

Why you’ll love this…

You'll see Michelangelo's iconic David at the Accademia Gallery, along with other masterpieces including the Prigioni, San Matteo and the Pietà di Palestrina
The Uffizi Gallery showcases Botticelli's absolute masterpieces, including the iconic Birth of Venus and Primavera
There's free time to explore the museum after your guided tour, which ends with panoramic views from the Uffizi Terrace

Important to know

Not allowed:

No drinking allowed inside the exhibition rooms

Know in advance:

The guided service may be exceptionally provided in two languages due to operational reasons
Only bottles of water not exceeding 0.5 litres are allowed inside the Accademia Gallery (the authorities responsible for checking bags are obligated to remove any bottled or canned
Access to the Galleria dell'Accademia di Firenze is included in the tour price and costs €20 for adults aged 26+, €2 for EU citizens aged 18 to 25, and is free for visitors under 18. Access to the Uffizi is also included in the tour price and costs €29 for adults aged 26+, €2 for EU citizens aged 18 to 25, and is free for visitors under 18. Additional fees cover the guided tour and other services included in the experience
To confirm your booking, you'll need to provide the following details for all participants: first name, last name, date of birth, passport or ID number, a valid mobile phone number that can receive calls or messages while in Italy, and an email address you'll be able to access during your stay. If any of the required information is missing, your booking can't be confirmed
There's a compulsory security check that may cause some delays at the entrance of the museums
It is mandatory to arrive at the meeting point at the mentioned check-in time. The tour cannot wait for latecomers and no-shows are non-refundable

Remember to bring:

An original passport or identity card. You'll need to present it on the day of the tour

Cancellation policy

Please note that this experience is non-refundable, even if cancelled in advance.

What’s included

Lunch
Guided tour
Entrance ticket
On-site assistance

What’s not included

Hotel pick-up/drop-off

Booking fee

Good news! No extra fees are applied to this booking.

Location

Via Ricasoli, 58, Florence, Metropolitan City of Florence, Italy

Meeting point:

At the corner between Via Ricasoli and Piazza San Marco, in front of the loggiato of Accademia delle Belle Arti. An Assistant will be waiting for you wearing blue clothing with Caf Tour and Gray Line logos. It is mandatory to arrive at the meeting point at the mentioned check in time. In case of delay it will not be possible to join the visit, nor to have a refund or reschedule the guided visit.