Accademia Gallery + Uffizi Gallery Combo Ticket: The Complete Guide
The Accademia + Uffizi combo ticket lets you book priority entry to both of Florence’s most visited museums in a single transaction. In 2026, combo tickets start from approximately €57 for priority entry to both galleries, compared to €20 for the Accademia and €29 for the Uffizi purchased separately — a saving of around €8–€15 depending on the option chosen. Most visitors do both museums on the same day, though it requires planning: allow at least 90 minutes per gallery and book specific time slots for each.
Florence’s two greatest museums sit less than fifteen minutes’ walk apart, and most first-time visitors want to see both. The Accademia offers the world’s most extraordinary collection of Michelangelo sculpture, anchored by David. The Uffizi offers one of the world’s greatest collections of Renaissance painting, including Botticelli’s Birth of Venus and Primavera, Leonardo da Vinci’s Annunciation, and Michelangelo’s Tondo Doni. Together they represent the full sweep of Florentine Renaissance genius.
The challenge is logistics: both museums require advance timed-entry reservations, and coordinating two separate bookings for the same day takes careful planning. The combo ticket solves this by bundling entry to both galleries in a single purchase, with time slots staggered to make a same-day visit workable.
What Does the Accademia + Uffizi Combo Include?
What’s included: Priority, skip-the-line entry to both the Accademia Gallery and the Uffizi Gallery, with separate timed slots for each museum. Most combo products also include a digital audio guide app for one or both galleries, and some versions include a Vox City Florence audio walking tour. Each museum is visited self-guided at your own pace.
The standard combo ticket covers:
- Priority entry to the Accademia Gallery at your chosen time slot
- Priority entry to the Uffizi Gallery at a separate, staggered time slot
- Skip-the-line access at both museums — no ticket-purchase queue at either
- Digital voucher accepted on your smartphone
- Audio guide app for both museums (on most combo versions)
- Free cancellation up to 24 hours in advance on most platforms
What is not included:
- A live guide at either museum — for that, see our Accademia Guided Tour article
- Transport between the two museums (a 12–15 minute walk or short taxi)
- Food or refreshments
2026 Combo Ticket Prices
2026 pricing: The Accademia + Uffizi combo starts from approximately €57 per person, compared to buying the two tickets separately at roughly €20 (Accademia) + €29 (Uffizi) = €49 individually. Some combo versions include audio guides for both museums and push the price to €65–€75. Always compare the specific combo product against the individual ticket prices at the time of booking, as pricing shifts seasonally.
| Option | Approx. Price per Person |
|---|---|
| Accademia entry only | €20–€23 |
| Uffizi entry only | €29–€33 |
| Both individually (total) | €49–€56 |
| Accademia + Uffizi combo | €57–€75 |
| Accademia + Uffizi combo with audio guides | €65–€75 |
| Accademia + Uffizi guided tour (both museums) | €90–€120 |
The combo saves €8–€15 versus individual tickets on average, though the exact saving depends on the specific product and season. The more significant benefit is often the convenience of a single booking with coordinated time slots.
New from 2026: The official Firenze Musei booking system now offers a new Accademia + Bargello combined ticket (€26, valid 48 hours) as an alternative pairing. If your priority is Michelangelo sculpture rather than Renaissance painting, this may be more compelling than the Uffizi combo. See our Accademia Gallery Tickets overview for a full comparison.
How to Plan a Same-Day Accademia + Uffizi Visit
Recommended schedule: Accademia at 9:00 am → finish by 10:30 am → walk to Uffizi (12–15 minutes) → coffee break → Uffizi at 11:30 am or 12:00 pm → allow 2–3 hours inside. Total time: 5–6 hours. Do the Accademia first — it is smaller and the experience of seeing David first thing, before the day-trip groups arrive, is considerably better.
Why Accademia first: The Accademia takes 60–90 minutes for most visitors. Starting here means you see David with relatively fresh energy, the morning light through the Tribune skylight is at its best, and you reach the Uffizi in time for a mid-morning slot that avoids the peak midday crowds.
Walking between the museums: From the Accademia on Via Ricasoli, walk south toward the Duomo, continue to Piazza della Signoria, and the Uffizi entrance is on Piazzale degli Uffizi just beyond. The walk takes 12–15 minutes at a comfortable pace and passes some of Florence’s finest streetscapes. Use the time to decompress between two intensive museum experiences.
Allow a break: Attempting both museums back-to-back without a pause for coffee and food is a recipe for museum fatigue. Build in 30–45 minutes between your Accademia exit and Uffizi entry. There are cafés around Piazza della Signoria and several good lunch options along Via dei Neri.
Time for the Uffizi: The Uffizi is considerably larger than the Accademia — 45 rooms and a collection that takes 2–3 hours to see properly. If you only have a single day in Florence, focus on the top-floor rooms (Botticelli, Leonardo, Michelangelo, Raphael, Titian) and accept that you will not see everything. A return visit is the right solution, not rushing.
What You Will See: Accademia
The Accademia visit centres on Michelangelo’s David and the surrounding collection of his sculpture — the Prisoners, St. Matthew, and the Palestrina Pietà. Add the Byzantine painting collection, Giambologna’s plaster model in the Hall of the Colossus, and the Museum of Musical Instruments. For a full guide to the Accademia’s collection, see our top 10 masterpieces article.
What You Will See: Uffizi
The Uffizi is one of the oldest and most important art museums in the world, founded by the Medici family in the 16th century. Its collection spans Italian art from the 13th to the 18th century, with particular strength in Florentine Renaissance painting. Key works include Botticelli’s Birth of Venus and Primavera, Leonardo da Vinci’s Annunciation and Adoration of the Magi, Michelangelo’s Tondo Doni, Raphael’s portraits of the Medici popes, and Caravaggio’s dramatic late works. The full collection runs to over 3,000 works across 45 rooms — plan your visit around the highlights and follow your instincts for the rest.
Combo vs Separate Tickets: Which Is Better?
The combo ticket wins on three counts: price (modest saving), convenience (single booking, coordinated slots), and the practical benefit of both reservations being confirmed at once. The risk of booking separately is that one slot sells out while you are securing the other.
The only reason to book separately is if your visit schedule requires very specific times that the combo doesn’t offer — for example, if you want the Accademia at 8:15 am and the Uffizi at 4:00 pm on the same day, individual bookings may give you more flexibility. But for most visitors, the combo is the easier and slightly cheaper option.
Practical Information
Accademia Gallery: Via Ricasoli 58/60, Florence. Open Tuesday to Sunday, 8:15 am to 6:50 pm. Last entry 6:20 pm.
Uffizi Gallery: Piazzale degli Uffizi 6, Florence. Open Tuesday to Sunday, 8:15 am to 6:30 pm. Last entry 5:30 pm. From January 2026, afternoon tickets (entry from 4:00 pm) cost €16 on-site or €20 online — a meaningful discount for late-day visits.
Both galleries closed: Every Monday, 1 January, and 25 December.
Walking distance between museums: 12–15 minutes.
What to bring: Valid photo ID required at entry to both museums. Digital vouchers accepted on your smartphone. Comfortable shoes — between the two museums you will cover several kilometres of marble floors.
For planning your Accademia visit in detail, see our best time to visit guide and how long to spend guide.
Frequently Asked Questions
Do I need to visit both museums on the same day?
Most combo tickets are designed for a same-day visit with staggered time slots. Some products offer more flexibility. Check the validity period of your specific combo at time of purchase.
Can I do the Uffizi first instead of the Accademia?
Yes — the order is your choice. Most visitors prefer to do the Accademia first as it is smaller and easier to complete quickly, but the experience works in either order.
How long does it take to see both museums in one day?
Allow a full half-day: 60–90 minutes in the Accademia, a 30–45 minute break, and 2–3 hours in the Uffizi. Total active time is 4–5 hours plus transit. Starting by 9:00 am gives you a comfortable finish before late afternoon.
Are children free at both museums?
Children under 18 of any nationality enter both the Accademia and Uffizi free of charge. EU citizens aged 18–25 pay a reduced rate of €2 at the Accademia and have a reduced rate at the Uffizi as well. A booking fee still applies when reserving online.
Is it worth adding a guide for both museums?
If this is your first visit to Florence and Renaissance art, a guided tour of both museums transforms the experience significantly. See our Accademia Guided Tour article for more on what a guide adds. —
