Dmarie305 Posted May 23, 2008 #1 Share Posted May 23, 2008 I know reservations are recommended for certain museums to avoid long queues, however does anyone know which ones? We currently have reservations for the Uffizi and I was planning on purchasing them for the Accademia. Are they needed for the Santa Croche or any of the other "must sees"?:confused: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nparmelee Posted May 23, 2008 #2 Share Posted May 23, 2008 Uffizi and Accademia are the two biggies for Florence. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Susan-M Posted May 23, 2008 #3 Share Posted May 23, 2008 The Duomo is very popular, with no advance reservations as far as I know. There was a long line when we were there, but the line moves quickly. The Florence Museum website gives details regarding museum reservations: http://www.firenzemusei.it/00_english/servizi/index.html Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dmarie305 Posted May 24, 2008 Author #4 Share Posted May 24, 2008 Thanks. So I booked the Accademia in the am and the Uffizi in the afternoon. I guess I will hit the Duomo and the Santa Croce inbetween if possible. Am I missing any other must sees? Also, does anyone know how long a walk it is to the train station from the Uffizi so I can plan appropriately when we need to start on our trip back to port? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tomko2 Posted May 24, 2008 #5 Share Posted May 24, 2008 Is it an easy walk between these two main sites? Are taxis an option? Trying to figure out time needed to see the highlights on a "Florence on your Own" Excursion. Thank you Kathy Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
s73645 Posted May 24, 2008 #6 Share Posted May 24, 2008 It is an easy walk between accademia and uffizi. We stopped a lot between uffizi and the train station, i couldn't tell you how long it takes, but it is not too far. Thanks for reminding me to make my museum reservations. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mike073 Posted May 24, 2008 #7 Share Posted May 24, 2008 With time so limited on cruise excursions to Florence, we prebooked tickets to see David. Spent about an hour with him and chose to skip the rest. There is just too much to see in town on a first trip. Take a cab up to the overlook above the town. It is an amazing view and it really makes you realize how dominate the Duomo is. Walk the Pont Veccio bridge. Santa Croce is great - and do not miss the leather school in back. The outdoor market - four silk ties for 15 euro. Pick up a bottle or two of Chianti Classico Reserva - 15 euro. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tomko2 Posted May 24, 2008 #8 Share Posted May 24, 2008 Thank you both! These tips will really help us plan out our day to enjoy the maximum. Kathy:) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JoeyJoJoShabadu Posted May 24, 2008 #9 Share Posted May 24, 2008 I think the Duomo is closed sunday and museums closed monday. The two days we stop there... :p Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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