Top Tuscany Attractions & Museums - page 3

Explore the Uffizi Gallery at your own pace with a priority entry ticket. Discover the beautiful halls of the Gallery housing fine Renaissance art. Skip the lines and enjoy more time to stroll through the exhibitions. Admire the masterpieces of Botticelli, Michelangelo, and Raphael Enjoy stress-free entry to the Uffizi Gallery with a pre-booked ticket. Discover masterpieces of art at one of Italy's (and the world’s) greatest art museums, and enjoy skip-the-line entrance at the world-famous Uffizi Gallery in Florence. Marvel at Italian Renaissance art by some of the greatest artists of all times. See paintings by Michelangelo, Da Vinci, Raffaello, Giotto, Cimabue, Masaccio, and others. Go to the gallery’s most renowned room to see the stunning collection by Botticelli. Admire his “Primavera” and “The Birth of Venus,” and reflect upon his representation of the birth of the goddess as she emerges from the sea foam.

The Duomo of Florence, formally known as the Cathedral of Santa Maria del Fiore, is among the most important religious and architectural sites in Italy, if not the world. With this admission ticket and guided tour, secure your entrance to the site for 72 hours, and explore the interior with a guide so you don’t miss a thing. You’ll finish by climbing to the top of the cupola, where you can see all of Florence.

Visit one of the most popular destinations in Florence with a package that includes a 1-hour walking tour of the Piazza del Duomo and guaranteed admission to the Duomo, also known as Santa Maria del Fiori Cathedral. Skip the long ticket lines by booking this tour, which includes fast-track entrance to Brunelleschi's Dome. You can also return within 72 hours to visit the baptistery, bell tower, crypt, and Duomo museums.

Explore the wonders of the Uffizi Gallery, one of the world's most famous collections of art, with this independent tour. Enjoy a skip the line entry ticket and walk through the museum listening to the informative commentary of the audio guide to see the artwork at your own pace.

The 12th-century Leaning Tower of Pisa ranks among the most recognisable sites of interest in all of Italy, and the entrance queues can be long. With this skip-the-line entry ticket, beat the queues and climb the 294 spiral steps to the top of the tower. Admire the fine stonework up close, and gaze out over Pisa’s Cathedral Square and Miracles Square.

See the Duomo Nuovo (New Cathedral) and check out the Piccolomini Library, dedicated to Pope Pius II. Oh, and don't forget to look down. The floor is an art piece in itself, with 56 scenes engraved in marble, which were carved between 1369 and 1547 by 40 different artists. You'll step lightly, but the complexity is staggering! Please note that the floor is visible in its entirety from 27/06 to 31/07; 18/08 to 18/10 at 10:00 - 19:00, while on holidays the opening time is 9:30 - 18:00. During the rest of the year, some parts are covered. Enter one of Italy's most important Roman-Gothic style buildings - the magical Cathedral of Siena - and marvel at the frescoes by Donatello, Michelangelo, and Pinturicchio. See the Piccolomini Library and don't forget to check out the floor. It's made of 56 panels of inlaid marble mosaics and is one sight you won't forget.

Visit the Uffizi Gallery to discover the splendor of historical masterpieces. One of the oldest and most renowned art collections in the world is housed in a famous Florence museum. Visitors to Florence should not pass up the opportunity to see some of the most priceless and amazing works of art created by Caravaggio, Raphael, Filippo Lippi, and Giotto. Enjoy priority entry with "skip the line" to the Uffizi gallery. TOUR HIGHLIGHTS View house paintings ranging from the 13th century to the 18th century Witness the famous “Madonna di Ognissanti” by Giotto Peruse an admirable creation of art by Filippo Brunelleschi

One of the top sights in Florence, Pitti Palace is home to a number of the city’s most important museums and collections. With this prepaid ticket, skip the long line at the ticket window and dedicate your time to visiting the Palatine Gallery, Royal and Imperial Apartments, Gallery of Modern Art, Museum of Costume and Fashion, and more. Take your time to marvel at the Medici’s private art collection and treasury.

The Galileo Museum, formerly known as the Institute and Museum for the History of Science, filled with scientific instruments that date back to the 13th century, including a telescope Galileo once used. Ancient barometers, globes, microscopes, quadrants, and more delight both science and history enthusiasts. There is also a giant sundial on the premises. Choose your time of entry to the Galileo Museum, and skip the lines when you arrive.

Get an art historian’s perspective on Florence’s iconic Duomo complex and the Uffizi Gallery on a small-group tour. Enjoy priority admission to see the stunning Santa Maria del Fiore Cathedral alongside an official guide. Then, take a guided tour of the world-renowned Uffizi Gallery where you can spot masterpieces by Botticelli, Michelangelo, Leonardo da Vinci, and other Renaissance artists.

Tour the cellars of Monterinaldi Castle with a sommelier as your guide. This historic castle in the heart of Chianti is the perfect setting to learn all about the winemaking process. After your private tour of the cellars, enjoy a 3-course Tuscan lunch with wine pairings in an 18th century villa.

Fit in a visit to the Accademia Gallery in Florence with minimal stress and no time wasted standing in line. With instant delivery and fast-track entry, you'll have more time inside the world-renowned museum to admire Michelangelo's original “David” statue and other treasures of the Renaissance. Tour on your own schedule and at your own pace while still learning about the art with a free smartphone app.

Get in advance and skip the lines to see one of Florence's most iconic places, the world-famous Accademia Gallery. Admire Michelangelo's David sculpture and other Renaissance masterpieces without waiting for hours to get in. See an original Stradivarius violin. Unearth the brilliance of history's most esteemed artist, Michelangelo, as you immerse yourself in his myriad sculptures at the can't-miss Accademia Gallery of Art. Spare yourself the inefficiency of queuing and optimize your Florence experience by securing a Priority entrance ticket to the gallery. Attain reserved access to the museum, granting you extended moments to savor the artworks on display truly.

The Basilica di Santa Croce, with its austere interior and neo-Gothic façade, is one of the largest Franciscan churches in the world, and is part of a complex of religious buildings that include cloisters, crypts, and the Museo dell’Opera. With this pre-booked ticket, save yourself the trouble of waiting in line for admission to the complex, leaving you more time to see the religious art and burial places of some Florence’s most important artists, writers, and scientists.

With the combined ticket get priority access to the Boboli Gardens originally designed for the Medici Family representing earliest examples of Italian Garden with open-air museum with antique Renaissance statues, grottoes, and large fountains. Admire the Grotta del Buontalenti -an artificial cave filled with false stalactites & stalagmites, with statues of sheep, shepherds, Romans goddesses. Explore the open-air museum with antique and Renaissance statues, grottoes, and large fountains. Discover the Bardini Garden offering a remarkable panorama over Florence that occupies a large part of a hill bordered by the medieval walls of the city.

See the amazing collections at both the Uffizi and Accademia Galleries with this independent tour. Explore the halls at your own pace, listening to the informative commentary of an audio guide.

Visit Siena’s Complesso Museale Santa Maria della Scala with a prebooked entrance ticket, and explore the classical museum at your own pace. Showcasing the city’s artistic heritage, the complex boasts several sites that appeal to all; check out the Art Museum for Children, the Archaeological Museum in the underground chambers, a photo library, and several chapels. Just select your preferred entrance time when you book, then browse the museum’s collections at your leisure.

Stroll through Florence on a guided walking tour, then choose to visit The Accademia Gallery or The Uffizi on this 4-hour private tour. With your dedicated local guide, explore the streets of Florence and hear about the rich history and culture of this iconic Italian city. Soak up the atmosphere of Florence and see residents living their daily life as you walk past bars, cafes, homes and restaurants. Additionally, visit your choice of 2 famous Florentine art collections: the Uffizi or the Accademia Gallery. Both feature works by great Italian artists such as Michelangelo, Boticelli and Leonardo da Vinci. Enjoy the flexibility and personalized attention that comes with taking a private tour. Museum entrance fees are included.

When you buy this unique ticket it will provide you a timed entrance for Brunelleschi's Dome, priority access only for visitors with the same time slot. Please note you will be climbing along other travellers, therefore, there might be a short line due to security check and the process to let every visitor inside. Visit with this ticket the entire Duomo complex and take in all the beauty of Florence’s religious center. The Dome is a gem of architecture with 463 steps that offers travellers a stunning view of the city center and a close up look at the frescoes by Vasari and Zuccari from the 16th century.

Palazzo Vecchio is one of the most important and well-known symbols of Florence and represents a splendid example of medieval civil architecture. When you visit the palace , you will have the opportunity to see the splendid Salone dei Cinquecento, a majestic hall of 54 meters long and 23 meters wide, built in only seven months by Simone del Pollaiolo by will of Girolamo Savonarola. When Cosimo I de Medici was named Duke and settled in the Palazzo Vecchio, he used the Salone dei Cinquecento as a representation hall to receive the ambassadors and the people. The ceiling of the Hall is presented in the form of drawers and is decorated with a series of paintings that celebrate the life of Cosimo I. The statues of the hall represent the “Fatiche di Ercole”, while the Vasari frescoes that decorate the walls represent the successes of cosmo The Palazzo dei Priori (Palace of Priori) changed its name in the 15th century to Palazzo della Signoria (Palace of the Signoria)

The ticket allows you to divide the experience even in two different days: in one day you can visit the Pinocchio Park and do the activities of the Toyland, within 60 days you can visit the Historical Garden which is part of the Via Europea dei Giardini Storici and National Monument and its Butterfly House. It is possible to visit the Garden and the Butterfly House first and the Pinocchio Park within 60 days.

Uffizi Pass is the perfect way to experience the best of Florence's art and history with priority entrance tickets to Uffizi Gallery, Pitti Palace, Boboli Gardens, National Archaeological Museum and Museum of Opificio delle Pietre Dure valid for 5 consecutive days. Discover a wide array of priceless artworks at the world’s greatest art spans from the Middle Ages to the present day and checkout the paintings by Michelangelo, Da Vinci, Raffaello, Giotto and others. Explore the collections of paintings from the 14th-century and Renaissance period include some absolute masterpieces in addition to many precious works by European painters. Explore the Palazzo Pitti, one of the Florence’s biggest museums used by the Medici family as a residence and symbol of the Medici’s power over Tuscany. Visit the marvelous Boboli Gardens originally designed for Medici Family representing earliest examples of Italian Garden with open-air museum with antique Renaissance statues, grottoes, large fountains.

While the Uffizi and Accademia Gallery are first to draw Florence’s main art-loving crowds, the Pitti Palace’s Palatine Gallery houses another must-see collection. Avoid the main entrance lines with this skip-the-line ticket, and admire the largely 17th-century artworks by greats including Titian, Raphael, Botticelli and others, at leisure. Your ticket also includes entry to the Pitti’s Gallery of Modern Art, a showcase of later Italian works.