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Open 8:15 AM - 6:30 PM
Jan 1 TO Dec 31 Timings Days (Jan 1 TO Dec 31) | TIMINGS |
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Monday | Closed |
Tuesday | 8:15 AM - 6:30 PM |
Wednesday | 8:15 AM - 6:30 PM |
Thursday | 8:15 AM - 6:30 PM |
Friday (Today) | 8:15 AM - 6:30 PM |
Saturday | 8:15 AM - 6:30 PM |
Sunday | 8:15 AM - 6:30 PM |
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General timings: 8:15 AM to 6:30 PM, Tuesday to Sunday
Last admission: 5:30 PM. Visitors will be asked to exit at 6:30 PM.
Closed: Mondays, 1 January and 25 December
Uffizi Gallery gets visitors from around the world, so it is almost impossible to avoid crowds. For a less crowded experience, plan your visit on Fridays or Thursdays. It's a quieter day compared to other weekdays, allowing you to enjoy the vast collection of artworks in a more relaxed setting.
Saturdays, Sundays, and Tuesdays tend to be busier with tourists. To beat the crowds, start your visit early, before 11 AM, or consider exploring the gallery after 4 PM for a more serene experience.
Florence gets the most visitors between May and September when the temperatures touch the sweet spot, 24 degree-Celsius. However, this period attracts large crowds to the city and the Uffizi Gallery. For a more relaxed experience, it's advisable to avoid the peak season.
The low season, spanning from November to February, generally sees fewer tourists. However, be aware that December, despite being part of the low season, can be busy due to holiday festivities in Europe. Consider planning your visit during the quieter months for a more enjoyable exploration of the Uffizi Gallery.
No, the Uffizi Gallery is closed on Mondays, 1 January and 25 December.
Most visitors spend around 2-3 hours exploring the Uffizi Gallery, enjoying its vast collection of Renaissance art and historical artifacts. Given that the museum features more than 45 halls of exhibits spread across the first and second floors, you can spend longer if the arts excite you, or less, if you'd rather go sip a cappuccino in a cafe in Florence’s town center!
Arriving early in the morning, right at opening time, or later in the afternoon, about two hours before closing, helps avoid the biggest crowds. But if you go later in the evening, remember that some of the exhibits might close before the official time.
Weekdays, especially Tuesdays and Wednesdays, tend to be less crowded. Avoid weekends and holidays for a quieter experience.
The gallery is open from Tuesday to Sunday, 8:15am to 6:50pm with the last admission at 5:30pm, so depending on the season, the crowds may differ a bit. During peak season (April-October), early weekdays offer the best chance for a comfortable experience.
The Uffizi Gallery is one of the most frequented tourist places in Florence. If you want to avoid large crowds, it is better to avoid visiting the gallery on public holidays and weekends.
No official early-bird or late-night access is available at the Uffizi Gallery at the moment.
That would be unfortunate, and nothing can be done sadly. You will need to re-purchase your tickets online or at the venue.
Arriving earlier than your entry time usually means waiting until the designated time slot. But sometimes, you may be allowed early entry if capacity permits. If not, there’s so much to do around the Uffizi Gallery. You can explore the surrounding areas, you can walk by the Arno River, and stroll on the iconic Ponte Vecchio. Or you can pick up a book and sit having coffee at one of the cafes nearby. Trattoria Ponte Vecchio, Trattoria Antico Fattore or get gelato at Gelateria Morè.
It's recommended to arrive at least 15-20 minutes before your scheduled timeslot to allow for any queues at the entrance.
If you're late, your entry might be delayed or denied, depending on the gallery's capacity and ticketing policy at that time.
There's no strict time limit for your visit, but on average, visitors spend about 2-3 hours exploring the gallery's extensive collections.