I went to the website and could not buy tickets for this date due to it being sold out. What are my options now? We are passing through Florence on the way to Siena. We have been to Florence 10 years ago but wanted to spend 3 hours there before busing to Siena. Are there any other ways to reserve a ticket or is there a chance to get a ticket without waiting in line for 2 hours on a Friday?
Thanks,
Roy
Posted by
Calgary
2297 posts
there is only a limited number of tickets available for reservation on the website. But if you call by phone there'll be more tickets available to reserve. Calling is easy, they have English speaking operators. Just remember the time difference.
In case you are unable to reserve tickets try to go to the Academia at the end of the day. By around 5 - 5.30 pm there are hardly any line-ups. Personally I thought 30 minutes in there to see David was plenty, especially if you've seen the Uffizi before and have spent several hours in there.
Posted by
Elk Grove, CA, USA
6898 posts
Here's the phone number. It's an excerpt from a previous post by Kent.
Dial 01139055294883 (dial it just like that from the US) during office hours IN ITALY, which are Mon - Friday 0830 to 1830 Italy time. Be persistent, the hardest part is getting through, the line is often busy. That # should get you to an English-speaking operator, and you'll end up with days and an entry slot for each museum.
Posted by
Petaluma, Northern California
345 posts
Hi Roy, another option is to sign up for a guided tour of the Accademia. (These companies pre-purchase blocks of admission times for their business.)
I noticed most people peel off the tour group right away and do their own thing-- they just signed up to get in I guess?
I'm sorry I cannot give you a recommended tour company. Not just because it was so long ago I can't remember, but if I had to do it all over again I wouldn't book a tour without wireless communication. Our tour guide was so incredible! I was so impressed, but our group was too big, the Accademia was too loud, so you could only hear if you stood next to her. I think this was the main reason we lost 90% of our group by the time it was over. It's a shame, she put her heart into it, and having a guide was quality experience well, well worth paying for. I stuck to her the whole time and I loved it when I could hear.
P.S.. No worries! Everyone was able to get around us. (joke! joke! See "Most Annoying tour participants" )
Posted by
Lake Country, Canada
120 posts
I would definitely recommend you sign up for a guided tour. We went in with a small group with a local guide and I just can't imagine going in to see David on my own now without all the info passed on by the local guide (who by the way are often history students making a few bucks to help with their education). The best part was we were let in a little before the public so had an almost private viewing for about half an hour before it got crowded.