How long is the tour?

The full experience is approximately 4 hours, covering both the Accademia and the Uffizi with guided commentary and time to explore.

Meet in the center of Florence at Calle larga de l'Ascension Venezia, Veneto 30124 IT; arrive ten minutes early for check-in.

Is this accessible for wheelchairs?

No. The tour is not wheelchair accessible and strollers are not recommended due to stairs and narrow gallery spaces.

What is the group size?

The tour operates with a maximum group size of nine guests to preserve close commentary and viewing access.

Yes, but children under eighteen must be accompanied by a parent or guardian as noted in the tour requirements.

Two-Museum Florence: Accademia and Uffizi Small-Group Tour | Museum | Guided Tour

Q: What happens in bad weather?

The tour runs rain or shine, though it may be canceled for severe weather, safety concerns, or operational reasons; check before traveling.

Florence, Italy. The Accademia and Uffizi Galleries sit at the pulse of the Renaissance, and this small-group tour stitches both into one efficient day. Meet in the center of Florence where your expert local guide will collect the group at Calle larga de l'Ascension Venezia, Veneto 30124 IT. Priority entry skips long lines so you spend time with the art rather than standing in crowds. Begin at the Galleria dell'Accademia to confront marble and anatomy in Michelangelo's David, the sculpture that has stood under the museum's roof since 1873. Your guide traces David's origin from a flawed block of Carrara marble through Michelangelo's decisions about proportion, surface, and scale. Rooms nearby hold medieval panels, Botticelli studies, and portrait busts that reveal how Florentine taste evolved across centuries. Then move on to the Uffizi Gallery, a two-level sequence of halls that chronicles painting from medieval altarpieces to high Renaissance canvases. Stand before Botticelli's compositions and early Da Vinci sketches; linger in corridors lined with Medici busts and classical statuary. Natural light filters through high windows to model color and texture, helping you read brushwork and glazing techniques with clarity. Small group size (maximum nine guests) changes the rhythm: commentary is conversational, questions are welcome, and you'll have moments to examine details after the guided sections. This combination tour is efficient for travelers who want depth and context without spending two days in queues. Practical notes: arrive ten minutes early at the meeting point, expect stone floors and periods of standing, and bring comfortable shoes. Children under eighteen must be accompanied by a parent or guardian, and the tour is not wheelchair accessible; strollers are not recommended. The tour operates rain or shine but may be canceled for severe weather, safety concerns, or operational reasons. Why book it? Because Florence concentrates world-changing art within walkable blocks, and this tour hands you two museums' worth of insight in one day. If you value close readings of technique, provenance stories, and the chance to see Michelangelo and Botticelli without the crush, this itinerary delivers. Local guides connect works to Florence's civic history and to the marble trade that supplied sculptures across Europe. Book early for peak season, and use the included referral link to reserve your spot in a nine-person group that moves deliberately through two of Italy's great galleries. Expect close viewing distances, layered explanations that link patronage to composition, and pockets of free time to revisit a favorite painting. The Accademia and Uffizi together offer an accelerated education in Renaissance art - smart, compact, and unmatched for first-time visitors who want to leave Florence with more than photos: with understanding. This is a tidy, vivid way to meet Florence's art history. Bring curiosity always.

About Roman Vacations

Roman Vacations is a Rome-based tour operator located in Roma, Lazio, specializing in private and small-group cultural, historical, and religious tours across the city and surrounding sites. The company curates an extensive catalog of guided experiences, including walking tours of the Colosseum, Ancient Rome, and the Baroque masters; Vatican Museums and St. Peter's Basilica visits; explorations of the Jewish Ghetto and Trastevere; nighttime walks; and thematic pilgrimages such as the Relics of the Passion and Jubilee basilica itineraries.

Trips range from short two-hour introductions to the city center up to full-day private experiences and transport-supported excursions to Ostia Antica and Tivoli. Several experiences list VIP access options—arena floor visits, underground Colosseum access, and small-group or extra small-group formats—alongside family-friendly and culinary walking tours that highlight local markets and traditional cuisine.

All tours are delivered by local guides who focus on historical context, architectural detail, and cultural storytelling. Roman Vacations appears on The Adventure Collective, and its published itineraries emphasize authentic routes, well-known landmarks, and lesser-seen neighborhoods. Booking information, detailed itineraries, and practical notes are provided per trip to help travelers plan their visit.

Roman Vacations serves a wide range of traveler interests, from history and archaeology to food, religion, and night photography. Its combination of private, VIP, group, and thematic tours makes it suitable for visitors seeking flexible, guided experiences in Rome. Individual trip pages include duration, meeting point, language options, and accessibility notes to help travelers set expectations and prepare for the visit and seasonal availability where applicable accurately.