Some travel guides would make a big fuss of this incredible museum and say it’s the top place to visit in Florence. Our philosophy is that you should see the sights of the city itself, before spending hours inside museums! Despite that, there’s no doubt that if you love Renaissance art, this museum is an absolute must. It’s been called the greatest collection of Renaissance art in the world, and there’s so much inside that it will take you a very long time to see it all! The best works by Botticelli, Leonardo Da Vinci, Giotto, Raphael, Michelangelo and Titan are all here. A particular highlight for us is the chance to see the Vasari Corridor – the walkway which links Palazzo Vecchio and Palazzo Pitti. It’s lined with art, and is well worth seeing just to get a feel for what life was like for the Medici who originally used it. Sadly, the corridor is only open for a limited period each year and is not part of the Uffizi general admission. Your tour to the corridor will therefore need to be booked in advance. This is an extract from our free Florence City Guide.
At peak holiday times, the wait to get into the Uffizi can be very long. For this reason, you are far better booking tickets in advance. There are several options for ‘skipping the line’ including General Admission and Fast-Track which does not have a guide, General Admission and Guided Tour which includes a knowledgable guide to enhance your experience or the General Admission and Vasari Corridor Tour which is a fscinating way to see the corridor. The Uffizi Gallery is open Tuesday to Sunday from 8.15am to 6.50pm. Adult admission is 6.50 Euros (2011 prices) but fast-track access, guided tours or exhibitions that include the Vasari Corridor cost more.
Botticelli's Birth of Venus is at the Uffizi Gallery, Florence
LOCATION & CONTACT
The Uffizi Gallery is accessed from Piazza della Signoria right by Palazzo Vecchio.
Address: Uffizi Gallery, Piazzale degli Uffizi, 50122 Firenze
Tel: +39 0552388651
E-mail: direzione.uffizi@polomuseale.firenze.it
MORE ON THE UFFIZI GALLERY
Uffizi ‘Skip the Line’ Tickets
Hotels near the Uffizi Gallery – Best price guarantee from Hotel.com
Uffizi Gallery – Official website in English
Uffizi Gallery – Wikipedia
Vasari Corridor Access - Walking tour
More Florence Tours – From our Tours & Activities pages
Florence Guide Books – Amazon.co.uk (UK)
Florence Guide Books – Amazon.com (USA & Canada)
