--- title: Uffizi Gallery Small Group Tour with Expert Guide lang: en type: tour city: Florence country: Italy price: 52 currency: EUR price_unit: per_person availability: bookable rating: 4.51 reviews: 1105 duration_minutes: 90 duration_max_minutes: 210 languages: [en] free_cancellation: "true" guidekin_pick: Fifteen max, Accademia add-on rank_in_category: 7 of 7 (Uffizi Gallery Tours) schedule_checked: 2026-09-26 data_updated: 2026-10-12 canonical: https://guidekin.com/italy/florence/tours/uffizi-gallery-small-group-tour-with-expert-guide/ --- # Uffizi Gallery Small Group Tour with Expert Guide **Guidekin's take:** A guided walk through the Uffizi in a group capped at fifteen with the timed ticket in the price and free time inside once the guide finishes, plus an option that adds an hour at the Accademia for David. Full names at booking must match your passport or ID, or entry is refused. 4.51 from 1105 reviews at €52 per person for 1h 30m–3h 30m. In our comparison: #7 of 7 in Uffizi Gallery Tours, by rating weighted by review volume (table below). ## Overview Skip the long lines and enjoy guaranteed entry to Florence’s iconic Uffizi Gallery on a fully guided small-group tour. Meet your expert guide, breeze past the entrance with your timed ticket, and head straight inside to explore the museum’s world-famous collection. Discover Renaissance masterpieces like Botticelli’s Birth of Venus as your guide brings the art, history, and stories to life. For an even deeper dive into Florence’s artistic heritage, upgrade your experience to include an Accademia Gallery Express visit and admire Michelangelo’s iconic David. ## Before you book - Meeting point: Your guide will meet you near the Uffizi… - Entry ticket included: skip the ticket desk - Group size varies by option: small group from €52 · private from €225 - 21 start times: between 08:30 and 16:00 - Food not included: bring or buy your own - Children from €47: ages 6 to 17 **Pickup:** No hotel pickup: everyone meets at the start point ## Key facts - Price: from €52 per person for the Uffizi Gallery - Guided Tour option; other options up to €225 - Duration: 1h 30m–3h 30m - Rating: 4.51/5 from 1105 reviews (collected from Guidekin & Viator & Tripadvisor) - Free cancellation (see policy below) - Likely to sell out - Operator: City Wonders Ltd - Group: Group size varies by option: small group from €52 · private from €225 - Guide languages: English - Tickets: Admission included - Start times: 21 start times between 08:30 and 16:00 - Booking: Instant confirmation, mobile ticket - Price checked on Viator: 2026-09-26 ## Reviews 4.51 from 1105 ratings on Guidekin, Viator & Tripadvisor. 87% of ratings with a star breakdown are 4 or 5 stars: 966 of 1105. - 5 stars: 815 (74%) - 4 stars: 151 (14%) - 3 stars: 63 (6%) - 2 stars: 38 (3%) - 1 star: 38 (3%) ### What reviewers say Reviewers value the guides' art knowledge and explanations; entry queues can persist despite skip the line booking. **Praised:** - Guides put Renaissance artworks in historical context - Stories and humour make art history easier to follow - Selected highlights help visitors navigate a large collection - Visitors can stay to explore independently after the guided visit **Complaints:** - Crowds make parts of the gallery difficult to move through - Some report quick entry, while others face long queues despite skip the line booking - Some enjoy detailed explanations, while others feel too few artworks are covered - Unclear meeting instructions leave some visitors struggling to find the group Written by Guidekin from the 100 most recent English reviews on Viator & Tripadvisor (2025-09-07 to 2026-10-03); last checked 2026-10-04. ## Tour options Prices are the operator's current list price for two travellers (whole euros); options sold only to bigger parties say so; pick the option on the booking page. | Option | Price | Guide languages | Details | |---|---|---|---| | Uffizi Gallery - Guided Tour | €52 / person | English | Duration: 1 hour 30 minutes Discover Renaissance: on an Exclusive Small Group Tour | | Uffizi Gallery & Accademia | €100 / person | English | Duration: 3 hours Upgrade Option: Start with a guided visit to the Uffizi Gallery, followed by a guided tour of the Accademia Gallery & Michelangelo’s David | | Uffizi Gallery - Private Tour | €225 / person (for 2+ people) | English | Uffizi Gallery Timed Entry: Exclusively for you and your group, offering a more personalized experience | ## What's included - Upgrade to a 1-hour guided tour of the Accademia Gallery with an expert to see Michelangelo’s David. - Entrance fee included (Uffizi Gallery admission value up to €29) - Free time to stay inside the museum and explore further at your own pace after the tour - See iconic works by Botticelli, Michelangelo, Da Vinci, Caravaggio with your English-speaking guide - Uffizi Gallery timed entry ticket with reserved access - Fully guided small-group Uffizi Gallery tour (max. 15 guests) ## Not included - Food and drinks - Hotel pickup and drop-off - Gratuities (optional) ## Itinerary 1. **Le Gallerie Degli Uffizi** (1h 30m; admission included) - Discover the Renaissance through the eyes of an expert storyteller. In this small group tour, every room becomes a journey from the drama and beauty of The Birth of Venus to the genius of Michelangelo’s work. This is more than a visit; it’s your chance to truly understand the... 2. **Galleria dell'Accademia** (1h; admission included) - If you select the upgrade, continue to the Accademia Gallery, where the story deepens as you stand before Michelangelo’s David and uncover the power, detail, and vision behind one of the most celebrated sculptures in history. ## Schedule - Runs: daily - Departures: 21 start times between 08:30 and 16:00 - Schedule last checked: 2026-09-26 - These are published departures, not a live seat count; availability is confirmed at checkout. ## Cancellation For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time. ## Meeting point Your guide will meet you near the Uffizi gallery, at the end of Piazzale degli Uffizi nearest the Arno River, just at the base of a statue of Galileo Galilei (if you are facing the Arno River, it is the statue in the right corner). Map: https://www.google.com/maps/place/?q=place_id:Ei5QaWF6emFsZSBkZWdsaSBVZmZpemksIDUwMTIyIEZpcmVuemUgRkksIEl0YWx5Ii4qLAoUChIJwUpGiQBUKhMRSfosJgH3j54SFAoSCd9MpNOgVioTEdmXYIlopUW6 Ends: back at the meeting point ## Good to know - Public transportation options are available nearby - Suitable for all physical fitness levels - Full names of all participants must be provided at booking and must match a valid government-issued ID or passport. Entry to the Uffizi Gallery will be refused if names do not match, and changes cannot be made after booking - Uffizi Gallery entry tickets and reservation fees included: €29 – Adult admission ticket, €2 – Reduced admission ticket for European Union citizens aged 18–25 (inclusive), €0 – Free admission for visitors under 18 years of age - From January 1st, 2027, if your tour includes the Accademia and Uffizi Galleries, you will also enjoy a walking tour between venues, allowing your English-speaking guide to share fascinating stories and insights about Florence’s history and highlights along the way. Please note that the break between the two parts of the tour will no longer be included. ## Compared with other Uffizi Gallery Tours | Tour | Price | Duration | Rating | Group | |---|---|---|---|---| | **This tour · #7 of 7** | €52 | 1h 30m–3h 30m | 4.51 (1105) | varies by option | | [Florence in a Day: Michelangelo's David, Uffizi, Duomo &City Tour](/italy/florence/tours/florence-in-a-day-michelangelo-s-david-uffizi-duomo-city-tour/?format=md) | €127 | 5h | 4.74 (1336) | shared | | [Uffizi Gallery Early Morning Entry - Guided Small Group Tour](/italy/florence/tours/uffizi-gallery-early-morning-entry-guided-small-group-tour/?format=md) | €89 | 1h 30m | 4.74 (776) | shared | | [Uffizi Gallery Small Group Tour with Guide](/italy/florence/tours/uffizi-gallery-small-group-tour-with-guide-2/?format=md) | €70 | 1h 45m | 4.72 (963) | shared | Ranked #7 of 7 in Uffizi Gallery Tours by Guidekin score (rating weighted by review volume). 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