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Uffizi Gallery Early Morning Entry - Guided Small Group Tour

4.7 · 776 ratings on Guidekin, Viator & Tripadvisor 94% of star-rated reviews are 4★ or 5★ Florence Operated by Keys Of Italy / Florence Skip the line
Duration
1h 30m–2h 30m
Group
Shared tour
Guide languages
English, Italian, French
Start & pickup
08:15, 08:59, 09:00, 09:01, 09:02, 10:15, 14:30 · No hotel pickup: everyone meets at the start point
Tickets
Admission included
Booking
Instant confirmation · mobile ticket
Guidekin's take

An Uffizi tour in a group capped at nine with a certified guide, choosing between a shorter route through the second floor masterpieces and a longer one that adds the first floor, with an early bird slot at opening.

Timed ticket included; names must match your ID at the door. 4.74 from 776 reviews at €89 per person.

Best for: Early Bird short route: nine max, timed ticket and guide at €89 per person; late cancellation can forfeit payment. 4.74 from 776 reviews. Uffizi Gallery Tours comparison

Trade-off: Late cancellation can forfeit the full price.

In our comparison: #2 of 7 in Uffizi Gallery Tours, by rating weighted by review volume (see the comparison).

Editorial check: September 18, 2026How we choose tours →Commissions never affect our verdicts.

Options and prices

8 options from the operator, described in its own words. Prices are the operator's from-prices per adult for a party of two. Click an option to book it on Viator.

OptionWhat the operator saysFrom, per adult
10:15am-1,5h ENGLISHThe page priceEnglish10:15 AM Uff Skip the line: Meet your guide 15 minutes before€89
8.15am-1,5h ENGLISH Early BirdEnglish8.15 AM (meeting time 8.00am): Enjoy Uffizi before crowed! 1,5-hour tour - discover the most famous part of the Uffizi museum€89
9.00am-1,5hour ENGLISH AM TourEnglish9.00 AM (meeting time 8.45am): 1,5-hour tour - discover the most famous part of the Uffizi museum€89
2.30pm-2,5hour ENGLISH PM TourEnglish2.30 PM (meeting time 2.15pm): 2,5-hour tour - for all of those want to discover deeply the Uffizi museum€113
9.00am-2,5hour ENGLISH AM TourEnglish9.00 AM (meeting time 8.45am): 2.5-hour guided tour For all of those want to discover deeply the Uffizi museum€113

Children from €49 (ages 6 to 17). Option texts and prices come from the operator's listing; prices checked on Viator on 3 October 2026.

Included and not included

  • Timed entry ticket
  • Small group tour (9 people max)
  • Headphones for groups larger than 4 guests
  • Professional certified guide
  • Gratuities
  • Hotel pickup and drop-off
  • Tips (tips in Italy are optional but welcomed if you liked the service)
  • Bottled water

Reviews

4.7
776 ratings
Guidekin, Viator & Tripadvisor

94% of ratings with a star breakdown are 4★ or 5★: 732 of 776

Star breakdown of all 776 ratings

5 stars
664 · 86%
4 stars
68 · 9%
3 stars
16 · 2%
2 stars
13 · 2%
1 star
15 · 2%

What reviewers say

Reviewers value the art history and focus on key works; some still encounter crowded galleries

Praised

  • Detailed art history that puts the paintings and artists in context
  • Guides who select key works and help guests navigate the gallery
  • Small groups with attentive guides and room for questions
  • Early entry often allows closer views with fewer crowds
  • Being able to stay and explore independently after the guided visit

Complaints

  • Some found quiet galleries, while others still encountered heavy crowds
  • Some struggled to follow the commentary, while others found the explanations clear

Written by Guidekin from the 100 most recent English reviews on Viator & Tripadvisor (18 October 2024 to 2 October 2026). Refreshed as new reviews arrive; last checked 4 October 2026.

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Meeting point and route

Meeting point

Where
Please, meet us in front of "Petrarca" statue at Uffizi Gallery Square, 15 minutes before the departing time. · Open in Google Maps
Departure
08:15, 08:59, 09:00, 09:01, 09:02, 10:15, 14:30 daily; scheduled year-round (operator schedule, seats confirmed at checkout)
Return
This activity ends back at the meeting point
Pickup
No hotel pickup: everyone meets at the start point
Operator
Keys Of Italy / Florence; booking and payment are completed on Viator

Itinerary

About this tour, from the operator

Walking, children and accessibility

The operator's own notes, grouped by topic. Nothing here is added by Guidekin.

Walking and health

  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels

Children

  • Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
  • Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap

Accessibility

  • Wheelchair accessible
  • Strollers OK
  • Wheelchair accessible
  • Public transportation options are available nearby
  • Transportation options are wheelchair accessible

Good to know

  • Children from €49 ages 6 to 17

The booking form will also ask for: dates of birth

Cancellation policy

If you cancel at least 3 full day(s) before the scheduled departure time, you will receive a full refund.<br>If you cancel between 1 and 3 day(s) before the scheduled departure time, you will receive a 50% refund.<br>If you cancel within 1 day(s) of the scheduled departure, you will receive a 0% refund.

  • 3+ days: Full refund
  • 1-3 days: 50%
  • 0-1 days: No refund

Compared with other Uffizi Gallery Tours

TourPriceDurationRatingGroup
This tour · #2 of 7€891h 30m–2h 30m4.74 (776)shared
Florence in a Day: Michelangelo's David, Uffizi, Duomo &City Tour€1275h4.74 (1336)shared
Uffizi Gallery Small Group Tour with Guide€701h 45m4.72 (963)shared
Uffizi Gallery Small Group Tour with Guide€641h 30m4.69 (5957)shared

Ranked #2 of 7 in Uffizi Gallery Tours by Guidekin score (rating weighted by review volume). Prices here run from €49 to €145, median €70; typical length 1h 45m. 0 of 7 are private. Figures are live from the tour cards; the rubric is our handpicked set, not the whole market. Compare all 7 Uffizi Gallery Tours

From €89 per adult · 10:15am-1,5h ENGLISH