Best Time to Visit Uffizi Gallery
Everything you need to know about beating the crowds and saving on tickets when visiting the Uffizi Gallery in Florence.
Quick Answer
Book the 8:15 AM first entry slot or the 4:00 PM afternoon discount slot on Wednesday or Thursday for the shortest wait times and best lighting.
Florence's Uffizi Gallery is home to the world's finest Renaissance art collection. Planning your entry time carefully makes a dramatic difference to your experience.
The 8:15 AM Opening Slot
Entering when the doors open at 8:15 AM lets you see Botticelli's Birth of Venus and Primavera in near solitude.
Afternoon Discount (4:00 PM Onward)
The Uffizi offers discounted entry for time slots starting from 4:00 PM. The galleries are quieter and the sunset over the Arno river from the second-floor windows is breathtaking.
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