We Pre booked our tickets so no problem with access. I think it’s important to recognise that this gallery has some of the most famous paintings in the world therefore if seeing them is important to you think about your timings . We went early and consequently had no difficulty in seeing what we wanted to see easily ie The Birth of Venus more or less by ourselves. Another tip plan before you go. Work out what you want to see otherwise its easy to get overwhelmed. Ps The toilets are some of the poshest I have ever used Green marble abounds!

On a very rainy day we weren't impressed at having to stand for quite a long time in what turned out to be the wrong queue for pre-booked tickets. The entry organisation is poor and the staff aren't helpful. Immediately upon entering, you're sent to the top floor and quite a few elderly tourists were obviously struggling with the flights of stairs so more signposting to lifts (if there are any) would have been useful. Once in, the Renaissance paintings are stunning, if you're into a lot of biblical scenes. The colours are glorious. The sculptures were truly impressive. However, the signage about the paintings is poor with no explanation of the story behind the art or the meaning of the picture. It's definitely not inclusive and a lot of the art portrays torture and sexism. Time for a rethink?

We reserved an 8:30 am entry into the gallery in early November, and this was a good move. For any given artwork, even for the most popular ones by Botticelli, there were only a handful people competing for the best spot to view and take pictures. The Botticelli paintings were as magnificent as I thought they would be and utterly beautiful! I am glad that we were able to avoid elbow-to-elbow situations. There are so many pieces of art to see at Uffizi, so you should have a list of your must-sees before you start touring this place. Even then, you could easily spend two hours here, but it is well worth your time.

Going to this gallery would take days to see each piece and read about it. We used Rick Steeve’s one day and the gallery headphones the next and we all agreed the Rick Steeves walk was better and much more informative. To see DaVinci, Michelangelo, Botticelli and others up close cannot be described—it’s magical. Best adjective. Lots of walking and killer stairs but this is a must see on any Florence visit. Wait till you see the red room.

It was easy to find the person to get our tickets. The directions were very clear. It was with the extra fee to have a reservation. I wish they had been more clear with what line to stand in to go into the museum. We waited 15 minutes in the group line along with a bunch of other people who were sent to the incorrect line.

Reserved tickets online and a breeze to pick up and enter early in mid-December. Had taken three classes with Elaine Ruffolo online, so focused on fewer paintings for longer viewings. By noon, museum was jammed. Returned a second day and took advantage of scarce tourists on the second floor to enjoy quiet with Uffizi masterpieces, using the guidebook to hit the most recognized. Two hour visits isn't sufficient, but the soul is enriched. Museum staff most helpful I encountered in Italy.

Recommended to pre- book your tickets online, it will save you lots of time waiting in queue. The gallery itself is amazing. There is so much to see and to learn, you can easily spend 2-3 days if you want to see each piece individually. In hindsight we wished we’d booked a guide, as we found that we’d want to know more about certain pieces, and the descriptions were too minimal. Also, we had a 1pm ticket… it was very busy in the galleria. Maybe that an earlier timeframe would have been less busy?

You can easily spend an entire day here and you would just scratch the surface of the stunning art that is on display. It is always packed and I would strongly suggest that you purchase access with a local guide or tour group. If you insist on going alone or with your significant other, BOOK AHEAD ONLINE and do not lose the confirmation email. Be prepared for endless crowds and walkig up and down numerous flights of stairs. Nevertheless, going to Florence and not stopping by the Uffizi is incomprehensible. The amount of amazing art work and sculpture on display is worth the hassle and crowds.

We loved he gallery. I wish there were more rest areas to sit and contemplate. Also few vending machines for water and small dry food items would have been nicer. Gallery is so huge that one needs to rest often.

The gallery hosts an amazing amount of quantity and quality of artwork during the Renaissance. You can spend hours appreciating the beauty of the artworks within the museum. Also outside are statures of those who significantly contributed to the Renaissance. That was a great touch.