Uffizi Gallery tickets and tours
The Uffizi Gallery holds the great Renaissance painting collection, with Botticelli, Leonardo and Michelangelo. Here are the main ways to visit and what to know before you choose.
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Ticket options compared
What each kind of ticket lets you see, and how the options differ in price and cancellation terms.
| Option | What’s included | Good for | Book |
|---|---|---|---|
| Timed entry ticket for the Uffizi Gallery | A ticket for a set time slot, so you skip the longest queue and have the rooms to explore at your own pace. | Visitors who like to browse on their own | Book now |
| Guided tour of the Uffizi Gallery | A guide leads you to the key masterpieces, explains the Medici story behind the collection and saves you choosing where to start. | First-time visitors who want the highlights | Book now |
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About the Uffizi Gallery
The building was designed in the sixteenth century as offices for the ruling Medici family, and the name means offices. Today it shows one of the world’s finest collections of Renaissance art, including Botticelli’s Birth of Venus.
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Good to know
Booking the Uffizi GalleryTickets are for a set time and busy dates sell out well ahead. Booking early gives you the most choice of time.
Closed days at the Uffizi GalleryThe gallery is closed on Mondays. Other opening days and hours can change, so check before you book.
Nearby
Palazzo Vecchio
The town hall on Piazza della Signoria, a few steps from the Uffizi Gallery.
Ponte Vecchio
The medieval bridge lined with goldsmiths’ shops, a short walk from the Uffizi Gallery.
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Frequently asked questions
Do I need to book the Uffizi Gallery in advance?
Yes, in most months. Timed tickets sell out and booking saves a long wait in the queue.
How long does a visit to the Uffizi Gallery take?
Allow about two to three hours to see the main rooms.